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The comparison to 80's glam and 90's nu metal is really an insult to bands like Protest the Hero, BTBAM, and Dillinger Escape Plan that really are some of the most technically accomplished bands in modern music.
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The comparison is apt, as both genres rely upon the loud/soft dynamic and traditional pop song structures. Now, while I disagree with your statement, even if it were true - who cares? Technical proficiency with instruments does not automatically mean the music is well written, innovative, or memorable.
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Also, any metal fan should take a listen to Alive or Just Breathing, the first release from Killswitch Engage with their original singer Jesse Leach. Metalcore haters might think twice about dismissing the genre after running through that record.
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Prepare to have your mind blown: I've heard it. I've dismissed it.
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And for what purpose exactly? What could be further contributed to thrash, while still keeping it thrash? I think a lot of people like to bash new stuff because they think it will make them look like they have more knowledge or something. The fact that you can distinguish between metalcore and other types of metal shows that it has done SOMETHING to stand out. It doesn't need to prove itself. It has created a distinguishable form of music that some people enjoy. The other genres aren't going anywhere, so if you don't like it, listen to something else.
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You miss my point; genres that have genuine artistic movements behind them have an impact beyond their own genre. Thrash bands like Metallica and Slayer didn't just influence future Thrash bands; they influenced punk bands, alternative bands, etc. It's no accident that both Little John and KMFDM have sampled Slayer. Just as Throbbing Gristle's influence wasn't limited to industrial bands, but was a profound influence on groups such as Napalm Death. Or take how gangsta rap has been powerful enough to influence Peaches, of all people.
But, I have yet to read about musicians outside of metalcore being influenced by metalcore. This is my point.