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Questions about Electronicore

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is electronicore and how is it different from metalcore?

Electronicore is a fusion genre that combines metalcore instrumentation and breakdowns with electronic music elements including trance, dubstep, techno, and synthesizers. It also features auto-tuned singing alongside screamed vocals, and is known for dynamic transitions between soft electronica passages and heavy metalcore sections.

Who are the pioneers of electronicore?

Enter Shikari, founded in St Albans, England, and operating under the name Hybryd from 1999 before adopting their current name in early 2003, are widely considered pioneers of electronicore. Several online magazines also credit the American band I See Stars, citing their debut album 3-D as foundational to the scene.

When did electronicore emerge as a genre?

Electronicore emerged in the early 2000s. Enter Shikari, considered a pioneer, adopted their name in early 2003.

What awards has Enter Shikari won for their electronicore music?

Enter Shikari has received musical awards from Kerrang!, NME, Rock Sound Magazine, and the BT Digital Music Awards. They have also received international radio airplay and been called the "kings of trancecore."

What album did Enter Shikari release in 2009 and how did it chart?

Enter Shikari released Common Dreads in June 2009, and it debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 16.

Which Bring Me The Horizon album features electronicore elements?

Post Human: Survival Horror, released in 2020, contains notable electronicore elements on several tracks. The track 1x1 features the duo Nova Twins.