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Goreshit | |
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| Birth name | Leon Makepeace |
| Born | 27 April 1988 Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Drums, Trackers, Modular synthesizer, Sampler |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Independent, Kitty on Fire Records |
Goreshit (born Leon Makepeace, April 27, 1988) is a British electronic music artist known for his work in breakcore and the niche subgenre "lolicore". Initially involved in underground metal, he transitioned into electronic music production, blending fast-paced breakbeats, distorted samples, and anime-influenced vocal clips. His experimental and abrasive sound has made him a cult figure in the underground breakcore community.
Early Life and Background
[edit]Leon Makepeace was born in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.[1] During his early years, he was heavily influenced by extreme music genres such as grindcore and black metal, listening to bands like Napalm Death and Bathory.[2] He started experimenting with music production in his teenage years using computer trackers and noise recording techniques.
Originally a two-member project, Goreshit was formed in 2005 as a black metal duo. Their debut EP, Watashi wa baka yaro desu (わたしわばかやろです), was self-released on June 1, 2007.[3] Following this, Goreshit became a solo electronic project.
Musical Style and Influences
[edit]Goreshit's music incorporates breakcore, speedcore, and lolicore, a genre that fuses extreme electronic rhythms with high-pitched anime samples. He has been cited as a key figure in defining the lolicore sound, drawing inspiration from breakcore pioneers such as Venetian Snares and Bogdan Raczynski.[2]
Aside from breakcore, he takes influence from math rock and noise rock bands like Don Caballero and Lightning Bolt, as well as 1990s rave and jungle acts such as The Prodigy.[2] Over time, his style evolved to incorporate more ambient and atmospheric elements, particularly on releases like Semantic Compositions on Death and Its Meaning (2011).
Discography
[edit]Goreshit has released numerous albums and EPs, many of them self-published. Some of his most notable releases include:
- Watashi wa baka yaro desu (2007)
- Tomboyish Love for Daughter (2008)
- Where Is Soda Pop and Apple Sweets? (2008)
- Dancefloor Degrader (2010)
- Overspecialized (2011)
- Semantic Compositions on Death and Its Meaning (2011)
- Bleak. (2011)
- Blue Girl on Sunday (2011)
- Goretrance series (2007–2017)
- My Love Feels All Wrong. (2015)
- A Decade of Shit – The Very Most Bearable of Goreshit (2017)
- Tower Block Knife Crime (2019)
- Stolen Bastards (2022)
A full discography is available on Goreshit's Bandcamp.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). He has since played at events such as Bangface Weekender and Balter Festival.
He has collaborated with artists such as:
- Hitori Tori – Misdirection (2021), a split album combining glitch and breakcore elements.[4]
- Lil Kevo 303 – X61 (2023), blending breakcore with acid techno.[5]
Public Reception and Impact
[edit]Goreshit has amassed a dedicated following, particularly within the online breakcore and rhythm game communities. Several of his tracks, such as "Burn This Moment Into the Retina of My Eye" and "Fine Night," became popular on osu!, leading to increased recognition outside of underground breakcore circles.[6]
His influence in breakcore and lolicore has been widely acknowledged, with some calling him a defining figure in shaping the genre.[6] His music is frequently associated with netlabels, free music distribution, and DIY rave culture.
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