Edge metal is a subgenre of metalcore characterized by its strong thrash metal influence, particularly from Slayer, and its frequent incorporation of death metal elements. The term originated in the Belgian H8000 hardcore scene and was coined by Edward Verhaeghe to describe the metalcore bands emerging from that movement.
Edge metal distinguishes itself from related styles like new school hardcore and beatdown hardcore by leaning more heavily into metal influences.
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Edge metal is a subgenre of metalcore characterized by its strong thrash metal influence, particularly from Slayer, and its frequent incorporation of death metal elements. The term originated in the Belgian H8000 hardcore scene and was coined by Edward Verhaeghe to describe the metalcore bands emerging from that movement.
Edge metal distinguishes itself from related styles like new school hardcore and beatdown hardcore by leaning more heavily into metal influences. Some bands within the genre use breakdowns sparingly, often featuring extended passages that lack overt hardcore elements. While certain acts, such as Kraynium and Day of Suffering, focus more on breakdown-centric styles, edge metal typically alternates between blistering thrash riffs, tremolo picking, and a distinct chugging style unique to the genre. Breakdowns, when present, are usually telegraphed and used with emphasis.
The death metal presence is universal but varies from case to case. For example, bands like Sektor and Shaft strip away many of the straightforward thrash components, leaving the influence to persist through their heavy emphasis on old-school death metal riffing.
Edge metal represents a further musical departure from hardcore within the metalcore spectrum, paving the way for future developments in melodic metalcore and groove-oriented bands such as Lamb of God.
