This thread is for discussion about Hardcore (the gabber one), Industrial Hardcore, (Fast) Frenchcore, Speedcore/Terror (and above), Noizecore, Darkcore, Doomcore, Acidcore and whatever else electronic Hardcore derivative (I guess Crossbreed fits here too). I think it'd be a bit much to make separate threads for these, but do tell me if you disagree.
For those who don't really know the description of these genres, let me take a shot at spelling it out for you:
Hardcore features the well-known distorted kickdrum to make hard pounding beats at a relatively fast pace, packed with energy and moderate up to heavy aggression. Leads are commonly really heavy, but still relatively clear. It is not unusual to have rap in a Hardcore track, which lyrics usually have a violent or deeply angered theme.
ExampleIndustrial Hardcore could be described as on average slower (but not necessarily slow), and a lot crunchier than normal Hardcore. There is more focus on the general atmosphere, which tends to be a bit more dark, or mysterious. Vocals are rare with Industrial Hardcore.
ExampleFrenchcore is quite a big change (at least for sure in scene and following). Frenchcore takes its power from the off-beat distorted bass that follows a (usually) clicky-bouncy kick (note that the kick still sometimes packs a good distorted punch). It is also faster than average Hardcore, hanging around 200BPM. It is not uncommon for Hardcore addicts to hate on Frenchcore, seeing it as Hardcore's weak, younger, disregarded sibling. The general attitude of Frenchcore is carelessly having fun. Take
this example (which is arguably the most well-known track - at least from the most well-known producer).
Fast Frenchcore is not at all too different, except that it goes faster. Yea, that easy. It doesn't go below 250BPM (though not often higher).
As far as I know, only a few producers make this genre (I've found Speedcore Dave! to be one of them).
Example (it's, imo, not that good though)
Alright, Speedcore.
Speedcore is Hardcore, above 250BPM, below 600BPM. Usual for Speedcore is much, much more power in the attacknoise of the kickdrum. Vocals are not uncommon, though it usually are speech segments, not singing (though it does ever so occasionally happen). Speedcore knows many atmospheres. Most dominant are mocking something and destruction.
ExampleSplittercore is mainly the same, except its leaning more towards the destructive atmosphere, and has speeds between 600 and 1000BPM. It is not uncommon for Splittercore tracks to have ambient and/or noise elements.
ExampleExtratone is the centerpoint of devastation. Attitude now gains a new sickly doomed atmosphere, as if trying to destroy the listener. BPM is above 1000.
4000BPM example (I want to warn you, this is evil)
Noizecore is kind of the combination of a faster Industrial Hardcore and Noise. I also gotta admit that I know next to nothing about it that I can use to describe it besides this, but boy do I recognize it when I hear it.
ExampleDarkcore is Hardcore, but more often than not at relatively normal speeds (not much higher than 160BPM). Kicks tend to not have as much power, but have a focus on darkness. Darkcore is largely a Satanic genre. Vocals are there quite often, if not always, which are dark and destroying, oftenly wanting you dead (not kidding).
ExampleDoomcore is Hardcore, only then with an atmosphere that clearly represents doom, and slow speeds (rarely hitting 140BPM, but can go as low as 60BPM). Kicks are long and drawn-out, ambiences tend to be very strong and apocalyptic.
Example (this guy is having a new track out in the near future, he told me)
Right.
Acidcore. As the name suggests, it's Hardcore with Acid focus, less on the kick. Not much to say about it really.
ExampleAlright then, get to discussing :P