| Goregrind | |
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| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Late 1980s, England and United States |
| Typical instruments | |
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| Netherlands,United States,Spain,Czech Republic,Sweden,Poland,Japan | |
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Goregrind is a fusion genre ofgrindcore anddeath metal.[1] British bandCarcass are commonly credited for the emergence of the genre. Goregrind is recognized for its heavily edited,pitch shifted vocals and abrasive musicianship rooted in grindcore and its lyrical emphasis on gore, death,pathology, and rape.
Despite the early impact of albums such asRepulsion'sHorrified andImpetigo'sUltimo Mondo Cannibale,[2] the origins of the genre really lie with the British bandCarcass,[3] who began their career in the late 1980s. In theirReek of Putrefaction era, Carcass usedpitch shifters, medical imagery and several visceral associations—all of which are tropes that would become synonymous with goregrind.
According to Matthew Harvey,
Gore-Grind(sic) music is characterized by its preoccupation with pitch-shifted or extremely low vocals, use of gore and forensic pathology as its exclusive subject matter, and often very fast tempos. Gore-Grind bands also have the refreshing tendency not to take themselves or their lyrics too seriously. This is evidenced by ... the often intricate and disgusting yet undeniably cartoonish splatter drawings that adorn many Gore-Grind album sleeves.[1]
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."[4] Goregrind bands commonly use extremely low orpitch-shifted vocals.[5] The lyrics' subject matter often features violent themes includinggore,forensic pathology, death, and rape. Lyrics sometimes have a clear tongue-in-cheekZ-gradehorror-movie feel and are not expected to be taken seriously.[1] Cyjan, former drummer for Polish goregrind bandDead 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."[2]
Pornogrind (also known as porngrind or pornogore) is amicrogenre, which is similar and related to goregrind, that deals with sexual andpornographic themes, hence the name.[6][7] Notable bands includeGut andCock and Ball Torture.[1][4][8]
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