Melodic metalcore
| Melodic metalcore | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Late 1990s – early 2000s, United States and United Kingdom | 
| Typical instruments | |
| Regional scenes | |
| Local scenes | |
| Boston | |
| Other topics | |
Melodic metalcore is a fusion genre, incorporating elements of melodic death metal and metalcore; it has a heavy emphasis on melodic instrumentation, distorted guitar tones, palm muting, double bass drumming, blast beats, metalcore-stylized breakdowns, and vocals that range from aggressive screaming and death growls to clean singing. The genre has seen commercial success for employing a more accessible sound at times compared to other forms of extreme music. Many notable melodic metalcore bands have been influenced by At the Gates and In Flames.