Blackened Deathcore

Blackened deathcore is a genre characterized by its fusion of deathcore's breakdown-heavy, palm-muted riffs and black metal's tremolo-picked, dissonant harmonies. Emerging in the 2010s, it drew from the technical brutality of deathcore and the atmospheric darkness of black metal, often incorporating symphonic elements and blast beats. Key to the genre's sound are screamed and growled vocals, often layered with clean, operatic passages, creating a sense of sonic tension. Blackened deathcore's popularity peaked around 2015-2018, with its cultural significance lying in its ability to blend extreme metal's aggression with a sense of grandeur and drama. Distinct from similar styles like death metal and metalcore, blackened deathcore's emphasis on atmosphere and technicality sets it apart, appealing to fans of both the brutality and the complexity of extreme music.

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JENNIFER'S BODY
Single - Released April 11, 2025
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Lorna Shore
Will Ramos
To The Grave
Carnifex
Ov Sulfur
Worm Shepherd
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