Mathcore

"Mathcore"

(also known as "math metal, "tech hardcore", "chaotic hardcore", "mathcore", and "noisecore"

Quite possibly the more progressive of metalcore sub-styles, this particular one is recognized for a high level of technical musicianship, currently pioneered by bands such as The Dillinger Escape Plan and Converge. The music is usually filled with discordant, almost grindcore-inspired riffing, complex (or in some cases seemingly complex) time signatures and song structures, and usually indecipherable lyrics. Songs played by bands of this style tend to require concentration when listening in order "get it", as they vary from mere seconds in length to 15+ minutes and rarely feature any attempts to be accessible at all, such as choruses. Other styles of music, such as blues-rock and free jazz have been known to inspire various metalcore bands. Coalesce have been known to be inspired by the former, even going so far as to release a Led Zeppelin cover album named 'There is Nothing New Under the Sun', whereas The Dillinger Escape Plan are known to credit the latter.

Other notable bands in this style: Between The Buried And Me, Botch, Burnt By the Sun, Curlupanddie, Daughters, The Power and the Glory, Creation is Crucifixion, Isis, Misery Signals, Scarlet, Shai Hulud, Blood Has Been Shed and Glass Casket.