Goregrind
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Goregrind is a fusion genre of grindcore and death metal.<ref name="passion book">Template:Cite book</ref> British band Carcass are commonly credited for the emergence of the genre with their first two albums Reek of Putrefaction and Symphonies of Sickness,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> along with Repulsion and Impetigo with their debut albums Horrified and Ultimo Mondo Cannibale.<ref name=Terrorizer>Badin, Olivier (2009). "Goregrind". Terrorizer, 181, p.41.</ref> Goregrind is recognizable by its heavily edited, pitch-shifted vocals, abrasive musicianship rooted in grindcore, and lyrical emphasis on gore, death, pathology, and rape.
History
Despite the early impact of albums such as Repulsion's Horrified and Impetigo's Ultimo Mondo Cannibale, the origins of the genre lie with British band Carcass,<ref name=carcassclones>Template:Cite book</ref> who began their career in the late 1980s. In their Reek of Putrefaction era, Carcass used pitch shifters, medical imagery and several visceral associations—all of which would become synonymous with goregrind.
Characteristics
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Zero Tolerance described goregrind as being defined by "detuned guitars, blasting drums (sometimes with a high-tuned, clanging 'biscuit tin' snare drum sound), sickening lyrics and often heavily processed/distorted vocals."<ref name=zerotolerance>"Grind Prix" (2005). Zero Tolerance #004, p. 46.</ref> Goregrind bands commonly use extremely low or pitch-shifted vocals.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The lyrics' subject matter often features violent themes including gore, forensic pathology, death, and rape. Lyrics sometimes have a clear tongue-in-cheek Z-grade horror-movie feel and are not expected to be taken seriously.<ref name="passion book" /> Cyjan, former drummer for Polish goregrind band Dead Infection, commented, "Musically, there's no real difference between grindcore and goregrind, but lyrically, whereas the first is socially and politically concerned, goregrind, as the name implies, deals with everything related to blood, pathological aspects or accidents with fatal results."<ref name=Terrorizer /> Jon Weiderhorn of Loudwire states: "Goregrind knows no limits and the lyrics are filled with depictions of brutal misogyny, torture and horrific murder and infestations many find offensive and repellant. Those with weak stomachs should steer clear of the horrors within."<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Offshoot genres
Pornogrind
Template:Main article Pornogrind (also known as porngrind or pornogore) is a microgenre, which is similar and related to goregrind, that deals with sexual and pornographic themes, hence the name.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=washingtoncity>Template:Cite news</ref> Notable bands include Gut and Cock and Ball Torture.<ref name="passion book" /><ref name=zerotolerance /><ref name=terrorizergore>Mincemoyer, John. "Gore International" (2002). Terrorizer #98, pp. 19–20.</ref>
Gorenoise
Gorenoise is another microgenre based on goregrind and harsh noise. The genre consists of extreme tempos combined with distortion, often causing the instruments and vocals to blend together while drum snares stand out.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
See also
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