B12, let me explain why Children of Bodom are neither EMO nor HARDCORE.
Main elements in hardcore(Metalcore) include heavy vocals in the sense of a more shout-like mannor (as apposed to Bodom, who are more grunt-style vocals.) Also, in a typical Hardcore based band, you find fast steady and repetitive drum beats, with a dominant base (however it could be said that the drums have more dominance over the bass.) But the tune (or guitar) tends to play short high pitched riffs in little bursts. This is completely different to Bodom, who are a more Power Metal/Melodius Death Metal band, elemenants include more synthetic riffs, classical devices and the clever use of keyboards and guitar to create a fast paced and everychanging sound.
Finally, emo music comes from a hardcore-punk origin, and although if you tried very hard you could argue that the lyrics (or perhaps rather certain lines) could be considered emo most likely you would fail because there is a major difference between "death related lyrics" and "self-harm/emotional slander"
B12, let me explain why Children of Bodom are neither EMO nor HARDCORE.
Main elements in hardcore(Metalcore) include heavy vocals in the sense of a more shout-like mannor (as apposed to Bodom, who are more grunt-style vocals.) Also, in a typical Hardcore based band, you find fast steady and repetitive drum beats, with a dominant base (however it could be said that the drums have more dominance over the bass.) But the tune (or guitar) tends to play short high pitched riffs in little bursts. This is completely different to Bodom, who are a more Power Metal/Melodius Death Metal band, elemenants include more synthetic riffs, classical devices and the clever use of keyboards and guitar to create a fast paced and everychanging sound.
Finally, emo music comes from a hardcore-punk origin, and although if you tried very hard you could argue that the lyrics (or perhaps rather certain lines) could be considered emo most likely you would fail because there is a major difference between "death related lyrics" and "self-harm/emotional slander"
Moving on,