American Melodeath

American Melodeath is a subgenre of metal music that combines elements of melodic death metal and American metalcore. It is characterized by heavy, distorted guitars, double-bass drumming, and screamed vocals. The genre is often characterized by its use of melodic guitar riffs, breakdowns, and clean vocal choruses. It is also known for its use of blast beats and breakdowns, as well as its incorporation of elements from other genres such as hardcore punk and thrash metal. American Melodeath is often seen as a bridge between the more extreme forms of metal and the more accessible forms of metalcore.