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| caption = Powerviolence pioneers [[Siege (band)|Siege]] performing at their high school in 1984 |
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'''Powerviolence''' (sometimes written as '''power violence''') |
'''Powerviolence''' (sometimes written as '''power violence''') is a chaotic and fast subgenre of [[hardcore punk]] which is closely related to [[thrashcore]] and [[grindcore]]. In contrast with grindcore, which is a "crossover" idiom containing musical aspects of [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], powerviolence is just an augmentation of the most challenging qualities of hardcore punk. Like its predecessors, it is usually socio-politically charged and [[iconoclastic]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Siege (band)|Siege]] are considered the pioneers of powerviolence.<ref>{{cite web |last1=ROA |first1=RAY |title=Spit to release short, sweet, debut album alongside Shitstorm at Tampa boxing gym |url=https://www.cltampa.com/music/local/article/21069687/spit-to-release-short-sweet-debut-album-alongside-shitstorm-at-tampa-city-boxing |access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> Additionally, [[Infest (band)|Infest]] have received credit for having an early impact on the genre.<ref name="MNT">{{cite web|last1=Preira|first1=Matt|title=Six Reasons Why Infest Might Be The Most Hardcore Band Ever|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/six-reasons-infest-might-be-the-most-hardcore-band-in-punk-history-6484415|work=Miami New Times|access-date=April 27, 2017}}</ref> The microgenre solidified into its commonly recognized form in the early 1990s. This is best exemplified by bands such as [[Man Is the Bastard]], [[Crossed Out]], Neanderthal, [[No Comment (band)|No Comment]] and [[Capitalist Casualties]]. Powerviolence groups took inspiration from [[Siege (band)|Siege]], [[Hüsker Dü]], [[SSD (band)|SSD]], [[Deep Wound]], [[Neon Christ]], [[Hirax]], Impact Unit, [[Dirty Rotten Imbeciles]], [[Negative FX]] and [[Corrosion of Conformity]]. |
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[[Spazz (band)|Spazz]] |
[[Spazz (band)|Spazz]] vocalist and bassist Chris Dodge's record label [[Slap-a-Ham Records]] was a fixture during the rapid rise and decline of powerviolence, releasing influential records by Neanderthal, No Comment, Crossed Out, Infest, Slight Slappers, and Spazz.<ref name="lioncitydiy">{{cite web|last1=n/a|title=An Oral History of Powerviolence|url=http://lioncitydiy.blogspot.com/2012/02/interview-oral-history-of-powerviolence.html|website=lioncitydiy.blogspot.com|date=February 14, 2012 |publisher=Lion City DIY|access-date=February 14, 2012}}</ref> The label's Fiesta Grande was an annual powerviolence festival held at [[924 Gilman Street|924 Gilman]] from 1993 to 2000. The label [[625 Thrashcore]] (founded by Spazz drummer Max Ward) started a similarly themed festival in 2003, called Super Sabado Gigante. |
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While powerviolence is closely related to thrashcore (often referred to simply as "thrash"), it is markedly different from [[thrash metal]] in both sound and approach. |
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==Style== |
==Style== |
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While the term ''powerviolence'' originally included a number of stylistically diverse bands, it typically refers to bands who focus on speed, brevity, breakdowns, and constant tempo changes. Powerviolence songs are often very short, with some lasting less than twenty seconds. Groups such as [[Man Is the Bastard]], Plutocracy, Azucares, and No Le$$ took influence from [[progressive rock]] and [[jazz fusion]].<ref name="XLR8R">{{cite web|last1=Ivers (March 20, 2008)|first1=Brandon|title=What Is It?: Powerviolence|url=https://www.xlr8r.com/features/2008/03/what-is-it-powerviolence/|website=xlr8r.com|date=March 20, 2008 |publisher=XLR8R|access-date=April 28, 2017}}</ref> |
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Powerviolence groups tend to be very raw and under-produced. This is true of both their sound and packaging. Some groups (e.g. Man Is the Bastard and [[Dystopia (band)|Dystopia]]) took influence from [[anarcho-punk]] and [[crust punk]], emphasizing [[animal rights]] and [[anti-militarism]]. Groups such as [[Despise You]] and Lack of Interest wrote lyrics about misanthropy, drugs, and inner-city issues. Groups such as Spazz and [[Charles Bronson (band)|Charles Bronson]], on the other hand, wrote lyrics mocking points of interest for hardcore and metal fans. Their lyrics often consisted of inside jokes that referenced specific people, many of whom were unfamiliar to those outside the band. |
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Other groups associated with powerviolence included [[ |
Other groups associated with powerviolence included [[The Locust]], [[Dropdead]], [[Black Army Jacket]], [[Hellnation]], and [[Rorschach (band)|Rorschach]].<ref>Andrew Marcus, "Buzz Clip", ''SF Weekly'', August 6, 2003. [http://www.sfweekly.com/2003-08-06/music/buzz-clip/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012044623/http://www.sfweekly.com/2003-08-06/music/buzz-clip/ |date=October 12, 2012 }} Access date: August 7, 2008.</ref> The [[doom metal]] group [[Burning Witch]] (who released music on the Slap-A-Ham label) often played shows with powerviolence groups.<ref>Slap-a-Ham Discography. [http://rateyourmusic.com/label/slap_a_ham_records/] Access date August 11, 2008.</ref>{{deprecated source|certain=y|date=November 2024}} |
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==Legacy== |
==Legacy and influence== |
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Powerviolence groups had a strong influence on later grindcore acts, such as [[Agoraphobic Nosebleed]] |
Powerviolence groups had a strong influence on later grindcore acts, such as [[Agoraphobic Nosebleed]]. [[Mark McCoy]] of Charles Bronson went on to form [[Das Oath]], a popular [[thrashcore]] group. Members of Man Is the Bastard formed [[Bastard Noise]]. |
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A handful of bands from the powerviolence scene of the 1990s have continued to record and perform decades later, including Bastard Noise, [[Capitalist Casualties]], [[Despise You]], Lack of Interest, Infest, Slight Slappers, Stapled Shut, etc. [[Weekend Nachos]], [[Nails (band)|Nails]], [[Magrudergrind]], early [[Ceremony (punk band)|Ceremony]], Hatred Surge, Mind Eraser and [[Full of Hell (band)|Full of Hell]] are considered contemporary powerviolence acts.<ref name="TITF">{{cite web|last1=Preenson|first1=Richard|title=What Even is "Thrashcore" Anyway?|url=https://thrownintothefire.wixsite.com/music/single-post/2018/03/01/What-Even-is-%E2%80%9CThrashcore%E2%80%9D-Anyway|website=Thrown into the Fire|date=March 2018 |access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=MacRae|first1=Meghan|title=CVLT NATION'S TOP SEVEN POWERVIOLENCE / GRINDCORE RELEASES OF 2016|date=December 21, 2016 |url=http://www.cvltnation.com/cvlt-nations-top-seven-powerviolence-grindcore-releases-2016/|access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Lake|first1=Daniel|title=Full of Hell: Extended Interview|date=May 23, 2017 |url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/05/23/full-of-hell-extended-interview/|access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref> When Eric Wood from Man Is The Bastard was asked in 2021 about the new Powerviolence bands he answered: |
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{{cquote|I'm not at all interested in something that doesn't exist any longer. Power Violence took its last breath the day Shawn Elliott of Capitalist Casualties passed away, period. These silly fuckers who will remain nameless that "claim" Power Violence need to look in the mirror and start their own sub-genre...<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jongh |first=Daniel de |date=2021-03-07 |title=BASTARD NOISE Interview |url=https://disciplinemag.com/bastard-noise-interview/ |access-date=2022-05-07 |website=Discipline Mag |language=en-AU}}</ref> }} |
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===Emoviolence=== |
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Emoviolence is a fusion genre that combines elements of powerviolence and [[screamo]]. Common characteristics shared by emoviolence bands include screamed vocals, blast beats, extensive use of amplifier feedback, and small elements of melody. The term "emoviolence" was jokingly created by the band In/Humanity,<ref name="YGR">{{cite web|last1=n/a (October 15, 2012)|title=Interview with Chris Bickel, vocalist of In/Humanity|url=http://www.yellowgreenred.com/?p=5829|website=yellowgreenred.com|date=October 15, 2012 |publisher=Yellow Green Red|access-date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="I/HVRPM">{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/i/inhumanity-violent.shtml|title=CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE is in the studio|author= Jason Thompson|work=PopMatters|date=June 15, 2008|access-date=May 18, 2011}}</ref> and bands commonly associated with the term include [[Orchid (hardcore punk band)|Orchid]],<ref name="Grindcore special">{{cite journal|date=September 22, 2010|last=Greg|first=Pratt|title=Altered States, Grindcore Special part 2|journal=[[Terrorizer (magazine)|Terrorizer]]|issue=181|page=43|publisher=Miranda Yardley|location=United Kingdom|quote=Another interesting sub-subgenre was this strange crossover of first-generation [[emo]] and [[Grindcore|grind]]. Bands like Reversal of Man or Orchid may not have stood the test of time, but it was a pretty cool sound at the time and one that was pretty uniquely American}}</ref> [[Usurp Synapse]],<ref name="AMGUS">{{cite web|last1=Morris|first1=Kurt|title=Usurp Synapse – Disinformation Fix|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/disinformation-fix-mw0000773682|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> [[Jeromes Dream]],<ref name="DIYC">{{cite web|last1=n/a|title=Noisy Sins Of Insect – Discography Review|url=http://diyconspiracy.net/noisy-sins-of-the-insect-discography-cd/|website=diyconspiracy.net|date=February 8, 2014 |publisher=DIY Conspiracy|access-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> and [[Pg. 99]].<ref name="HBIH">{{cite web|last1=Tiernan (July 15, 2015)|first1=Jack|title=Starter Kit: Screamo/Emoviolence|url=http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2015/07/15/starter-kit-screamoemoviolence/|website=heavyblogisheavy.com|date=July 15, 2015 |publisher=Heavy Blog Is Heavy|access-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> |
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Powerviolence | |
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Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | Late 1980s, United States |
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Derivative forms | Bandana thrash |
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Emoviolence | |
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Powerviolence (sometimes written as power violence) is a chaotic and fast subgenre of hardcore punk which is closely related to thrashcore and grindcore. In contrast with grindcore, which is a "crossover" idiom containing musical aspects of heavy metal, powerviolence is just an augmentation of the most challenging qualities of hardcore punk. Like its predecessors, it is usually socio-politically charged and iconoclastic.
History
[edit]Siege are considered the pioneers of powerviolence.[2] Additionally, Infest have received credit for having an early impact on the genre.[3] The microgenre solidified into its commonly recognized form in the early 1990s. This is best exemplified by bands such as Man Is the Bastard, Crossed Out, Neanderthal, No Comment and Capitalist Casualties. Powerviolence groups took inspiration from Siege, Hüsker Dü, SSD, Deep Wound, Neon Christ, Hirax, Impact Unit, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, Negative FX and Corrosion of Conformity.
Spazz vocalist and bassist Chris Dodge's record label Slap-a-Ham Records was a fixture during the rapid rise and decline of powerviolence, releasing influential records by Neanderthal, No Comment, Crossed Out, Infest, Slight Slappers, and Spazz.[4] The label's Fiesta Grande was an annual powerviolence festival held at 924 Gilman from 1993 to 2000. The label 625 Thrashcore (founded by Spazz drummer Max Ward) started a similarly themed festival in 2003, called Super Sabado Gigante.
While powerviolence is closely related to thrashcore (often referred to simply as "thrash"), it is markedly different from thrash metal in both sound and approach.
Style
[edit]While the term powerviolence originally included a number of stylistically diverse bands, it typically refers to bands who focus on speed, brevity, breakdowns, and constant tempo changes. Powerviolence songs are often very short, with some lasting less than twenty seconds. Groups such as Man Is the Bastard, Plutocracy, Azucares, and No Le$$ took influence from progressive rock and jazz fusion.[5]
Powerviolence groups tend to be very raw and under-produced. This is true of both their sound and packaging. Some groups (e.g. Man Is the Bastard and Dystopia) took influence from anarcho-punk and crust punk, emphasizing animal rights and anti-militarism. Groups such as Despise You and Lack of Interest wrote lyrics about misanthropy, drugs, and inner-city issues. Groups such as Spazz and Charles Bronson, on the other hand, wrote lyrics mocking points of interest for hardcore and metal fans. Their lyrics often consisted of inside jokes that referenced specific people, many of whom were unfamiliar to those outside the band.
Other groups associated with powerviolence included The Locust, Dropdead, Black Army Jacket, Hellnation, and Rorschach.[6] The doom metal group Burning Witch (who released music on the Slap-A-Ham label) often played shows with powerviolence groups.[7][deprecated source]
Legacy and influence
[edit]Powerviolence groups had a strong influence on later grindcore acts, such as Agoraphobic Nosebleed. Mark McCoy of Charles Bronson went on to form Das Oath, a popular thrashcore group. Members of Man Is the Bastard formed Bastard Noise.
A handful of bands from the powerviolence scene of the 1990s have continued to record and perform decades later, including Bastard Noise, Capitalist Casualties, Despise You, Lack of Interest, Infest, Slight Slappers, Stapled Shut, etc. Weekend Nachos, Nails, Magrudergrind, early Ceremony, Hatred Surge, Mind Eraser and Full of Hell are considered contemporary powerviolence acts.[8][9][10] When Eric Wood from Man Is The Bastard was asked in 2021 about the new Powerviolence bands he answered:
I'm not at all interested in something that doesn't exist any longer. Power Violence took its last breath the day Shawn Elliott of Capitalist Casualties passed away, period. These silly fuckers who will remain nameless that "claim" Power Violence need to look in the mirror and start their own sub-genre...[11]
Emoviolence
[edit]Emoviolence is a fusion genre that combines elements of powerviolence and screamo. Common characteristics shared by emoviolence bands include screamed vocals, blast beats, extensive use of amplifier feedback, and small elements of melody. The term "emoviolence" was jokingly created by the band In/Humanity,[12][13] and bands commonly associated with the term include Orchid,[14] Usurp Synapse,[15] Jeromes Dream,[16] and Pg. 99.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Butler, Will. "Bastard Noise". Don't be Swindle. 1: 21.
- ^ ROA, RAY. "Spit to release short, sweet, debut album alongside Shitstorm at Tampa boxing gym". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- ^ Preira, Matt. "Six Reasons Why Infest Might Be The Most Hardcore Band Ever". Miami New Times. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ n/a (February 14, 2012). "An Oral History of Powerviolence". lioncitydiy.blogspot.com. Lion City DIY. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
- ^ Ivers (March 20, 2008), Brandon (March 20, 2008). "What Is It?: Powerviolence". xlr8r.com. XLR8R. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Andrew Marcus, "Buzz Clip", SF Weekly, August 6, 2003. [1] Archived October 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Access date: August 7, 2008.
- ^ Slap-a-Ham Discography. [2] Access date August 11, 2008.
- ^ Preenson, Richard (March 2018). "What Even is "Thrashcore" Anyway?". Thrown into the Fire. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ MacRae, Meghan (December 21, 2016). "CVLT NATION'S TOP SEVEN POWERVIOLENCE / GRINDCORE RELEASES OF 2016". Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Lake, Daniel (May 23, 2017). "Full of Hell: Extended Interview". Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Jongh, Daniel de (March 7, 2021). "BASTARD NOISE Interview". Discipline Mag. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ n/a (October 15, 2012) (October 15, 2012). "Interview with Chris Bickel, vocalist of In/Humanity". yellowgreenred.com. Yellow Green Red. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Jason Thompson (June 15, 2008). "CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE is in the studio". PopMatters. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ^ Greg, Pratt (September 22, 2010). "Altered States, Grindcore Special part 2". Terrorizer (181). United Kingdom: Miranda Yardley: 43.
Another interesting sub-subgenre was this strange crossover of first-generation emo and grind. Bands like Reversal of Man or Orchid may not have stood the test of time, but it was a pretty cool sound at the time and one that was pretty uniquely American
- ^ Morris, Kurt. "Usurp Synapse – Disinformation Fix". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ^ n/a (February 8, 2014). "Noisy Sins Of Insect – Discography Review". diyconspiracy.net. DIY Conspiracy. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ^ Tiernan (July 15, 2015), Jack (July 15, 2015). "Starter Kit: Screamo/Emoviolence". heavyblogisheavy.com. Heavy Blog Is Heavy. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
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