Slamming deathcore is a brutal and technically demanding subgenre of deathcore, emerging in the 2000s and peaking in popularity around the mid-2010s. Characterized by its use of downtuned, palm-muted guitars and pounding, syncopated drum patterns, slamming deathcore often features complex time signatures and polyrhythms. Vocals typically range from guttural, inhaled growls to high-pitched screams, with lyrics frequently focusing on themes of violence, mortality, and social commentary. Born from the fusion of death metal, hardcore punk, and slam death metal, slamming deathcore draws from the technicality of progressive metal and the aggression of grindcore. Its cultural significance lies in its provision of a sonic outlet for angst, frustration, and catharsis, particularly among younger generations. Notable for its sheer brutality and intricate musicianship, slamming deathcore distinguishes itself from other extreme metal styles through its emphasis on slamming, groove-oriented riffs and its blending of chaotic, atonal passages with moments of eerie, atmospheric calm.

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Single - Released February 11, 2025