10 Levels Of (2000's) Metalcore

Metalcore used to be one of my favourite genres in the 2000s, with bands like August Burns Red/Adept/The Devil Wears Prada. So it's time to pick up my 6 string guitar, tune it in Drop C, play some time-appropriate riffs and melodies and go through the (IMO) different levels of 2000s Metalcore. Hope you like it!
Did I miss any level? \o/
If you liked this video, you'll probably like my "10 Levels Of Djent" video;
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Guitar tuning;
Drop C
Drop G (Last riff)
Software used;
Recorded, mixed and mastered in Reaper
GGD Modern and Massive
GGD Invasion
Submission Audio Djinnbass
Neural DSP Parallax
Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira
Hardware used;
LTD EC-50
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
Camera used;
Canon EOS 1200D
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#Metalcore #10LevelsOfMetalCore #10Levels

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Did I miss any level? \o/

[@nathansouthwick1558]

Level 11 - The Clean Interlude/Intro?

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

@Nathan Southwick Actually had a clean section in an early draft of this video, decided to cut it out though. x'D Maybe I'll do a level 11-20 followup video where I'll include it! : D

[@tehllama42]

We just want 10 more.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

@tehllama42 Haha, let's see if I do a followup someday!

[@fourspiralarms]

plot twist: this whole song and video was procedurally djenterated

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, don't tell anyone my secrets! : D

[@FollowerofBodom]

As I Lay Dying's Shadows Are Security and Bullet For My Valentine's The Poison combined, 2 all time greats.

[@xakariz]

Basically my entire spotify playlist explained in under 3 minutes.

[@ZRisyad]

Level 1 to 3 is just straight up from "Through Struggle" haha

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, was a long time since I heard that song!

[@darnassiannightsaber7835]

One of the best from AILD!

[@zalanvincze]

Level 0-9: LITERALLY THE PEAK OF 2000'S MUSIC \m/ Level 10: why are you gae

[@Le_epic_eclipse]

Cool all

[@dirtylefty727]

I love how the ending of this video is literally the opposite of the ending of your 10 Levels of Djent video 😂

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, that was intentional x'D Glad you watched them both! : D

[@byranakiempitts7374]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial the 10 levels of djent was recommended 🤣. They’re so funny to watch back to back

[@rideawaysa7657]

You absolutely nailed it! You played everything I love about 2000's Metalcore! Amazing melodies. Good job man!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it! : D

[@widowanchorband]

If you like the older vibe, then please check out my band Widow Anchor. We have 3 singles out now! We've been compared to AILD, ATR, KSE and Trivium.

[@benjaminperez-cottaar3607]

This slapped harder than my mom when I forgot to empty the dishwasher after school

[@psychosis8429]

Awesome. I absolutely love 2000s metalcore

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Thanks! : D

[@hereticdeth7986]

This is melodic metalcore!

[@Gameboy-2007-yt]

As it should be

[@hejrobin]

*punching down, kicking backwards* BLEEEEEGH!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

vi ska blegh hela natten, blegh hela da'n

[@pavellaketko]

Next level - generated metalcore! please!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, would be a fun project, no doubt!

[@boredom9804]

Let's open up this pit has to be one of my favorites

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, glad you like it! : D

[@shane_wallace]

Will always love level 4

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Glad you like it! : D

[@romanrodrigues2448]

like listening to the very first bfmv album 😍

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Glad you think so! : D

[@learguitarist]

I enjoyed this a lot, great job!

[@Le_epic_eclipse]

All levels are so good! :D

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

Love #8....reminds me of nothingface, who would routinely add samples from horror movies into their songs to build atmosphere. Not sure if metalcore, but an amazing band with unbelievable riffs and groove 🤟

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Actually haven't heard of Nothingface, but it sounds interesting! Need to check them out : D

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial here is one of their heaviest riffs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goPPnaePnbCDg6s

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

@Fake Name I liked that song! : D

[@pavellaketko]

Such a talent👏

[@caeserdorkusmallorkus5969]

Ah yes! metalcore and those edgy teenage days. Thank you for reminding me it still exists. Nice video btw. From level and 8 and onwards, it's just metalcore meshuggah fusion.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed the video! : D

[@joaopaulofreiredossantos4140]

looks awesome in drop d too :)

[@jkh3959]

And it still sounds amazing IMHO

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Damn right!

[@nikolayrusanov8714]

This is like an ointment for my ears. My favourite era of metalcore!

[@NothingNowhere69420]

That Djent section reminds me of Violent Sleep of Reason, sick riff 🤘

[@VirgoKing89]

So much Darkest Hour influence in these! 🔥🔥🔥☺️😉😊👍🏽🙌🏽

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

I actually didn't listen to Darkest Hour that much back in the day. x'D But glad you liked it! : D

[@max8591]

Amazing!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Thanks a lot!

[@ridhoaldhilla]

love the level 6!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

I'm glad to hear! : D

[@mxxnskey-dp6878]

FCKING KEWL! nice play btw m/

[@ABlankAndrew]

Bring back 2000's metalcore

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

It was a nice time! Wouiildn't mind it making a comeback : D

[@janocronismo]

Oh God yes!

[@ABlankAndrew]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial Our destiny is clear, we must be the ones to do it!

[@hurblegurble1512]

Hahhaa omg yes! This brings back so many memories T^T

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

trip down memory lane : D

[@Fretboardmastermind]

Sounds sick! Do you program the drums?

[@EbiraLeo]

So, if you start to master metalcore, you end up drifting to djent. Then you return to metalcore. And so on and on, endless spiral. Thanks for knowledge, Mr. Ouroboros )

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

It's the circle of life! : D

[@travispayne1179]

I've written a riff like the one at 1:35. Four taps and a slide.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Nice! I think most musicians in that style of music during that time wrote similar riffs to that, haha : D

[@travispayne1179]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial I just realized bloodmeat by protest the hero also has a similar tapping part.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

@Travis Payne Haven't heard that one! Need to listen to it! : D

[@nope4336]

rock (metalcore...?) solid as always

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Thanks! : D

[@youssefomrane3713]

level 8 and 9 went hard af

[@incognito-rc3yv]

Perfect Music! The evolution of riffs! 🔥 Hi sir, Can i use this beautiful instrumental of yours as a background music in my video reaction channel? if its okay with you?

[@rogelioybarra4068]

Sick do u have some drop c lessons or tabs

[@nathalievandijk]

I want 30 more levels;)

[@tbricksable]

Bro casually wrote the best Adept song in the last 5+ years... oh wait Awesome video

[@dutchvanderlinde4713]

This definitely gave me early Asking Alexandria vibes

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Thanks! : D

[@Omegasphere]

New As I Lay Dying track is sick.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haven't heard it actually!

[@HiFugly]

1:35 Arch Enemy - Enemy Within

[@davidrojas6457]

Level 8: Huge smile on my face Level 9: Stankiest face I can possibly make

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Hahaha : D

[@Muffienuggets]

As a kid from the 2000s this rules.

[@endconnr]

Awe we were such cute lil babies for loving this stuff so much. Oh wait - we still do!!! \m/\m/

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

My favourite genre.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

One of mine as well!

[@psychosis8429]

Same

[@magmastarclash]

9 levels of as i lay dying (and 1 level of periphery)

[@sahilahmed880]

sir can i use your breakdown and tapping style from this video ?

[@Le_epic_eclipse]

LETS OEN UP THIS PIT :D

[@Zepla]

lol this is so accurrate. and wow that action is high!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, yeah, haven't set that guitar up properly in ages

[@Zepla]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial i respect a man who plays with a high action 💪🏻

[@jorabe8488]

I know its meant to be a joke...but i was taken away by it. Headbang Mothafkrz!

[@gs4430]

It was the best of times It was the worst of time God damn I miss it

[@remnantgaming716]

Any chance you would consider doing mixing tutorials?

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Actually working on a couple. Stay on the lookout in the coming weeks!

[@remnantgaming716]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial You absolute champion!

[@chemloaf3020]

Im sorry but i have to ask this. Do you use a compressor to get that attack sound when picking open strings?

[@sweetypuss]

my guess is a boost pedal

[@theinfant]

AAAH I love blessthefall aaah

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

LOVED BlessTheFall back in the day! : D

[@theinfant]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial still one of my favourite bands :D also loved this video :>

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

@The Infant Glad you liked it! : D

[@materiagrezza9331]

Bro just dropped a B4MV banger

[@lvcifer-616]

How do I break out of playing inly this 24/7?

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, maybe go back and listen to some of the bands of that era? : D

[@taeyanc1197]

Level 4 F*** YEAH

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Glad you like it! : D

[@gagearmijo4150]

But level 5 tho

[@jos8ke392]

What about the 200% Gain???

[@rhysbevan6767]

I have a sudden urge to listen to BFMV

[@TangenteStaub80]

Basically how to as i lay dying

[@adrianpearcy8531]

Fuck i love metalcore!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Same! : D

[@Zharioo26]

Level 8 = Defender's breakdown by AILD

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Actually haven't heard that one! Gonna take a listen (:

[@Zharioo26]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial You'll enjoy that song, it's so perfect!

[@vivael39]

La discographie d asking Alexandria en 2 minutes 😂😂

[@Kudeghraw]

There are only 2 levels of Metalcore. Level 1. Drop tuning to play hardcore riffs. Level 2. Insert Iron Maiden leads. That's it.

[@janocronismo]

My whole playlist in a nutshell...

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, nice!

[@GrootGuitar]

I love you.

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Aww!

[@majornugzzz5424]

Bro this sounds like the first 3 in flames albums of the 2000s..😂

[@bennettfocht5069]

Less is more 🤘

[@cgspektor]

качнуло

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Thanks!

[@gilkatsir4052]

level one called: pedal notes

[@mathprodigy]

As I Lay Dying meets August Burns Red

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, definitely two bands that heavily inspired my younger self. (:

[@mathprodigy]

@@DennisMartenssonOfficial Same bro. Tim Lambesis - unfortunately he did horrible shit - but I learned harsh vocals originally by imitating his style. "Confined" and "Through Struggle" some of the first guitar shit I ever learned... yea they were extra strong mid 2000s. ABR , just always crushed it lol I saw them live for the first time back on Feb11 at The Tabernacle in Atlanta with Killswitch and my God the show was unreal

[@faceyourfate7622]

new djent thing, dude you like literally living in 2012 xD

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, that was kinda written from the pov of someone in the 2000s : D

[@mburch1974]

Level 1 is level 10 Djent.

[@PS3UD0R34L1SM]

bro literally deconstructed every as i lay dying song

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Where's the twin guitar solo?* Nah! Screw it!

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, that's too high of a level for me x'D

[@codycriswell]

Spent the whole video wishing it was djent. Until number 10,l hit lol

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, couldn't help myself : D

[@campward9526]

brah its literally through struggle by aild

[@sacarymoviesamu]

FACE REVEAL AT 1 MILLIONS SUBS

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

deal

[@ChainsawSlammer1.3.8]

Level 6 is only what annoys me

[@elpinchebobbytv8733]

i hope someday bands reanimate this genre, not djent it.

[@auliafebby08]

If only metalcore was like this without growls/screams, only clean vocals and singing 😋😋

[@nrajdil]

What happened to metalcore

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

I dunno. Hopefully this style is coming back again soon! : D

[@reboooot]

damn bro you left out arpeggios

[@DennisMartenssonOfficial]

Haha, I'll include it if I ever do a part 2!

[@maraschem7259]

I don’t think people used dissonant chords in early 2000s

[@hugh.munguzs]

I don't get why people will play metal riffs and call it metalcore. What makes it 'core'? Kind of a missed opportunity to use hardcore elements.

[@stantorren4400]

The breakdowns are of the hardcore style, while the metal riffs are of the metal influence, hence, metalcore

[@auliafebby08]

2:26 i hate this type of metalcore 🤢🤢

[@Virtuosity109]

Loved the ai lets open the pits

[@HarleyTen2454]

578 scale is the best scale