Funkcore

Funkcore is a musical genre, or perhaps movement, derived from a fusion of American-styled hardcore punk and funk. Most often, hard, loud, fast guitars are featured, but unlike in rock music, it does not overpower the bass, which is heavy and driving. Drums are often funk-influenced, but with intense metal-styled pounding. Synthesizers or trumpets sometimes make an appearance, although they are not integral.

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The genre may be in its infancy, but a number of bands have embraced this style. (Liberty Spike have dubbed themselves "the definitive funkcore band" in jest). The label funkcore is somewhat ambiguous, with some rap metal and rapcore bands (Korn have been labelled "emo-funk-core" by OnlineSeats.com) sometimes using the term. Again, many bands fit the loose definitions of funkcore, but also include elements of electronica, most often because of influence by industrial metal/industrial rock artists.

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