We Butter the Bread With Butter

Formed in 2007 in Lübben, Germany, We Butter the Bread with Butter (WBTBWB) emerged as a pivotal force in the 'electronicore' movement. Originally a duo consisting of Marcel Neumann and Tobias Schultka, the band gained notoriety for their debut album, 'Das Monster aus dem Schrank,' which famously featured deathcore covers of German nursery rhymes.

This absurdist approach carved out a unique niche often jokingly referred to as 'buttercore.' Throughout their career, the band has fluctuated between a full-band lineup and their original duo format, with Schultka's 2019 return marking a homecoming to their experimental roots. Their sound identity is defined by the juxtaposition of extreme metal tropes - pig squeals, blast beats, and down-tuned guitars - with symphonic elements and aggressive electronic synthesis. Critically, they are viewed as pioneers who helped bridge the gap between the rigid deathcore scene and the more fluid, genre-blending world of modern metalcore. Their influence is visible in the rise of bands like Electric Callboy and The Browning, who similarly prioritize high-energy, danceable heavy music.