I know the fashion aspect is slightly frustrating, in terms of it's all out trendiness - and the fact it's virtually a mainstream culture now AND the fact most metalcore kids are into the fashion more than the music...
BUT I have heaps of "core" mates, and they're genuine dudes into some good music. And I like SOME bands.
And i gotta say, on the whole, metalcore folk are a lot more normal and friendly than a lot of "real" metal dudes.
Just sayin'...haha
I highly doubt that fashion takes priority over music in the hardcore scene. It's just a look they use to identify with the scene, much like many people here would sport the horrible old jeans with ill-fitting black band shirt look. With spiked wristbands. And long hair. And beards.
Actually, they probably think you all look stupid too, so it's probably best to not get caught up in such pettiness.
Um, what? No.
There are a lot of core kids/dudes/dudettes who dress and love the tunes. BUT the fashion nearly always comes hand in hand. BUT I know from personal experience there are heaps of kids who do the fringe thing, the tunnels, the tight jeans/tight shirts/key hanging off a thing on the back of your jeans/dunlop volleys type look who are just part of the scene, but really don't care about music that much.
And that's because it's a trend. The fringe, the big hoodies, flat brimmed caps etc of the modern metalcore kid have swept into everyday life. It's not a (pardon the pun) fringe lifestyle - it's rife, and trendy.
So of course, like with any trend, you get people who're part of it to be part of something.
And yeah, i wasn't taking the piss on their appearance, and one of the main reason is because I am (and have been for multiple years now) been aware of the fact many metalheads are almost as bad.
But it generally isn't the same really. Long hair + metal shirt is about it for most metal heads. Metalcore kids often dress the same, right down to the same shoes/socks and even underwear. It's crazy!
And I don't care by the way, i'm just commenting on the trend because it exists, and the topic has come up.
But yeah, i wasn't being petty - just commenting on an actual reality. And trying to stick up for "core" kids actually, you seemed to miss that possibly?
I don't care about what they wear, or think it looks stupid. Trends are just intriguing.