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'''Beardcore''' is a [[Wikipedia:sub-genre]] of [[Wikipedia:heavy metal music]], started in America, where many of the musicians have beards. <ref>{{Cite news
| last = Cigelske
| first = Tim
| title = A big hairy deal
| newspaper = [[Wikipedia:Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]
| date = June 19, 2008
| url = http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MWSB&p_theme=mwsb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1216A7715E7823F0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
| quote = As the drummer for local band Collections of Colonies of Bees Mueller has procured many of his exhibits from fellow musicians a group for which beards are becoming increasingly popular form of expression The term "beardcore" was coined to describe indie music distinguished by well beards MuellerÃs collection includes bandmates the Dashboard Confessional tour manager and a Pitchfork Media critic}}
</ref> <ref>{{Cite news
| last = Gross
| first = Joe
| title = Weird as folk
| newspaper = [[Wikipedia:Austin American-Statesman]]
| date = October 27, 2005
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| quote = Right now the hot hip genre is psychedelic folk music also calledoutsider folk free folk oracid folk Other monikers include "freak folk", "beardcore"}}
</ref> It comprises of so called "Happy Hardcore" or "Easy Hardcore" metal music. The songs lyrics are usually sung rather than shouted, but all the major ideals from [[Wikipedia:metal]] are there (the double pedal, drop tuned guitars, breakdowns.) The only major difference is the songs are played in a major (or "happy") key. the band [[Wikipedia:Four Year Strong]] are thought to lead this genre <ref>{{Cite web
| title = Four Year Strongâ€™s explosive new album â€˜Enemy of the Worldâ€™ demolishes expectations, circle pits.
| publisher = Behind The Hype
| date = March 09, 2010
| url = http://www.behindthehype.com/music-reviews/alternative/four-year-strongs-explosive-new-album-enemy-of-the-world-demolishes-expectations-circle-pits-take-note-the-kings-have-arrived/
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</ref> as most of the members have full facial beards and play the "happycore" punk pop music. Matt Kadane, of the band [[Wikipedia:The New Year]], is said to be a poioneer of the genre. <ref>{{Cite news
| last = Forman
| first = Bill
| coauthors =
| title = Beardcore pioneer Matt Kadane enjoys a moment of optimism
| newspaper = [[Wikipedia:Colorado Springs Independent]]
| date = September 25, 2008
| url = http://www.csindy.com/colorado/a-new-year-for-bedheads/Content?oid=1144929
| accessdate = }}
</ref>

The record label [[Wikipedia:No Idea Records]] specializes in the beardcore genre. <ref>{{Cite news
| last = Heisel
| first = Scott
| title = Off With Their Heads
| newspaper = [[Wikipedia:Riverfront Times]]
| location = [[Wikipedia:St. Louis, MO]]
| date = July 7, 2010
| quote = Off With Their Heads cut its teeth on Florida's No Idea Records but never really fit in with that label's beardcore-heavy roster
| url = http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2010-07-07/music/off-with-their-heads/
| accessdate = }}</ref>
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== Appearance ==
Members of beardcore bands dress in similar clothing to bands of the punk pop and popcore genre with colourful t-shirts, check shirts, skateboarding shoes such as vans, and new era hats. also most of the members will have full facial beards.

==Beardcore Fest==
The venue "Skelletones" in [[Wikipedia:Grand Rapids, MI]] held an annual event called "Beardcore" from 2006 to 2008, which featured bands like LaDispute, The Skies Revolt, Rise Into Ruin, The Family Line, Theashin' In The Streets, Come ~ Find The Lion, Dagon, Beseiged, Stars Will Fall, Ivan and the Ghetto Grillahz. <ref>{{Cite web
| title = beardcore Fest 1
| year = 2006
| url = http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=21212&year=2006&month=8
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web
| title = beardcore Fest 2
| year = 2007
| url = http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=45435&year=2007&month=9
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web
| title = beardcore Fest 3
| year = 2008
| url = http://events.grnow.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=82788&year=2008&month=9
}}</ref>
[[File:S5030472.JPG|thumb|Four Year Strong performing live]]

== Bands considered beardcore ==
* [[Wikipedia:Four Year Strong]]
* [[Wikipedia:The Wonder Years (band)|The Wonder Years]]
* [[Wikipedia:A Day to Remember]]
* [[Wikipedia:Protest The Hero]]
* [http://artistwiki.com/me-vs-hero Me Vs Hero]

== References ==
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== External Links ==
*[http://www.americanpolymath.com/AP3_Beardcore.html The Beardcore Manifesto]
*[http://www.last.fm/tag/beardcore Beardcore at last.fm]

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