Grunge is a genre of rock music that emerged in the mid-to-late 1980s and became commercially successful in the 1990s . It is often associated with the Seattle music scene , although it drew on influences from punk rock , heavy metal , and alternative rock . Grunge is known for its raw, distorted guitar sounds, anguished and often introspective lyrics, and a "sludgy" or "dirty" production style. The genre’s sound and ethos rejected the polished, commercialized rock of the 1980s, opting for a more rebellious, authentic, and underground approach to music. Grunge became a cultural phenomenon in the early 1990s , especially with the massive success of bands like Nirvana , Pearl Jam , Soundgarden , and Alice in Chains , and its influence extended beyond music into fashion and attitudes toward life, fame, and societal expectations. Origins of Grunge The roots of grunge lie in the underground rock scene of the Pacific Northwest , particularly in Seattle, Washington ...
Deathcore is a subgenre of extreme metal that blends elements of death metal and metalcore , incorporating the heaviness and brutality of death metal with the breakdowns, rhythmic elements, and sometimes melodic aspects of metalcore. This fusion results in a highly aggressive and intense sound that emphasizes technicality , heaviness , and mood-driven atmospheres. The genre is known for its heavy guitar riffs , blast beats , growling vocals , and often incorporates breakdowns —slow, heavy sections designed to incite moshing or headbanging. Since its emergence in the mid-2000s , deathcore has grown into a widely popular and divisive subgenre in the metal community. It is often associated with brutal and chaotic music , though it has developed a diverse range of styles, from more melodic and atmospheric to relentlessly aggressive and technical . Origins and Development of Deathcore Deathcore has its roots in the metalcore scene, which itself is a fusion of hardcore punk an...