Crabcore is an internet meme that originated in 2007, mocking metalcore guitarists who squat low with their legs spread in a "crab-like" stance while performing. It has been mimicked by a variety of musical groups, leading many magazines and agencies, such as Rolling Stone, Houston Press, and NPR to classify it as a jocular musical style, or microgenre.
"Crabcore" squatting featured in the music video for "Stick Stickly" by metalcore group Attack Attack!.
Bassist Robert Trujillo performing a "crab walk" for fans.
A crab.
Attack Attack! (American band)
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, originally formed in 2005 as Ambiance, later changing their name. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2007, which led to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year. They released three full-length albums, Someday Came Suddenly, a self-titled album, and This Means War all through Rise Records. The band left Rise Records in 2012 and disbanded the following year after a farewell tour. On October 19, 2020, the band announced a re-formation, with a mix of returning and new members.
Attack Attack! performing in 2010
Attack Attack! performing with Barham as a part of the band at 2009's Bamboozle festival held in New Jersey
Guitarist Andrew Whiting performing in May 2009