Nu deathcore

Nu deathcore (sometimes stylized as nu-deathcore) is a fusion genre of deathcore and nu metal. It emerged in the mid-to-late 2000s, gaining more prominence in the early 2020s, and is characterized by its use of groove-oriented riffs, clean vocals, rapping, and electronic elements alongside the typical deathcore breakdowns and harsh vocals.
Characteristics
The genre borrows heavily from nu metal, incorporating elements like groove-laden riffs, rapping, and clean vocals. This often results in a more varied vocal delivery, shifting between guttural growls, piercing screams, and melodic singing or rapping. The incorporation of alternative metal influences contributes to a broader sonic palette, with a greater emphasis on atmosphere and melodic passages. This can manifest in the use of more complex song structures and a wider range of dynamics. Some nu deathcore bands integrate electronic elements such as synthesizers, samplers, and turntables, adding layers of texture and creating a more modern and experimental sound. This can lead to a fusion of heavy metal with industrial or electronic music. In contrast to the often technical and fast-paced riffs of traditional deathcore, nu deathcore frequently emphasizes groove and mid-tempo rhythms, creating a more headbangable and accessible sound. A defining characteristic of the genre is the frequent use of clean vocals alongside harsh vocals. Many bands employ a combination of screaming, growling, rapping, and singing, creating a dynamic and diverse vocal landscape. Nu deathcore still retains the heavy breakdowns typical of deathcore, but these are often integrated with the aforementioned nu metal and alternative metal influences, making them sound distinct from standard deathcore breakdowns.
Origins
In the mid-to-late 2000s, many deathcore groups began to embrace elements of nu metal, with Whitechapel and Suicide Silence making use of a "heavier and more groove-driven sound than their predecessors and increasingly bordered nu-metal", and Emmure, Winds of Plague and the Acacia Strain embracing its urban, black aesthetics. As early as 2011, publications including MetalSucks had begun to use the term "nu deathcore" or "nu dethcore" to refer to a wave of bands combining nu metal and deathcore, including Emmure, Suicide Silence, Here Comes the Kraken, Upon a Burning Body and Gorelord. Suicide Silence's 2011 album The Black Crown, which features elements of nu metal and metalcore/deathcore, This wave led Japanese band Dir En Grey to return to their nu metal influence sound while also embracing deathcore on songs such as "Different Sense".
Notable Artists
* Emmure
* Attila
* Upon a Burning Body
* Ten56.
* Left to Suffer

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