Holder

Holder is a Slovenian metalcore and screamo outfit that emerged during the fertile DIY hardcore scene of the early 2000s. Their sound is characterized by a fusion of chaotic, metallic riffs and the emotive, high-register vocal delivery typical of the 'skramz' subgenre.

Unlike the more melodic 'mall-core' that gained mainstream traction during the same era, Holder maintained a gritty, underground aesthetic that leaned heavily into dissonance and lo-fi production values. Their work, particularly on albums like 'Daleč stran je sodni dan', reflects a period of intense cross-pollination between European hardcore and American screamo influences. Critically, they are viewed as a cult act within the Balkan heavy music scene, representing a bridge between traditional hardcore punk and the more experimental, abrasive edges of metalcore. Their influence is felt primarily in the underground circuits of Central Europe, where their commitment to a raw, unpolished sound remains a touchstone for DIY ethics in heavy music.