Downtempo deathcore is a brutally heavy subgenre of deathcore, characterized by its methodically slow tempos that deliver a crushing and oppressive sonic experience akin to the inexorable force of a glacier. Inspired by the more general deathcore sound, which includes guttural vocals, dissonant guitar riffs, and breakdowns, the downtempo variant takes those elements and plunges them into the abyss of slower, more deliberate rhythms. The haunting atmosphere is further amplified by the thick, dense guitar work and the bludgeoning weight of the drop-tuned chugs that resonate with dark intensity. Vocalists in this niche typically employ lower-pitched growls and guttural screams, creating an air of menace and foreboding. Bands in this space explore themes of existential dread, inner turmoil, and the macabre, often weaving aural tapestries that are as viscerally impactful as they are sonically oppressive.

Guilt Trip (feat. Mental Cruelty)

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Mental Cruelty

Single - Released December 6, 2024