breakdowns

A form of rhythmic, percussion-heavy musical passage used commonly in the Hardcore, Metalcore, Deathcore and Grindcore genres. They mostly consist of rhythmic guitar riffs in time with bass drum beats, often with the crash cymbal playing eighth strokes.

Primarily a live device, due to the heaviness achieved, they are often used to whip the crowd into a frenzy, and often incite frantic moshing/hardcore dancing.

Also a term for going batshit insane.

2:55 in Elysia's "Filthy" is probably the best example of a breakdown, that :47 passage is pretty much their reason for existing. Other awesome breakdowns include Carnifex's "Collaborating Like Killers" (1:25 for pretty much the rest of the four minute song) and Killwhitneydead's "Put A Sock In It" (1:40).

Also notable is Suicide Silence's No Pity For A Coward, which has two consecutive, yet obviously individual breakdowns.

by All_Of_Life_Decays January 11, 2008

breakdowns

Extremely sexy style of guitar riff used in modern Hardcore music, usually very slow, very brutal, and very orgasmic. like my friend NGspot says, "There's beauty in the Breakdown"

Some bands with some sexy breakdowns?
Remembering Never, Symphony in Peril, Norma Jean, and One Must Fall.

There are many more, but i'm sure you can figure that out.

Commonly said whilst listening to said hardcore bands:

NGspot: Holy fuck, Call triple A!

Me: Why?

NGspot: There's about to be a BREAKDOWN! *turns up the volume*

*group orgasm*

by FallenZer0 July 26, 2005

mental breakdown

The state of having being overwhelmed by some sort of past hurt or pain...crying for a persistently long time.

Susan suffered from a mental breakdown after her mother passed away.

by mississippi self publisher May 21, 2016

Mental breakdown

When life hits you like a truck

I regularly have mental breakdowns.

by Wild dik dik November 18, 2018

Mental breakdown

Usually occurs at night or during math class, when you suddenly burst into tears due to immense pressure or stress. May also be caused by being overwhelmed.

A mental breakdown may cause you to be a real jerk to your friends during one
They can last from 2 minutes all the way up to a couple of hours

Sam takes the IBDP (schooling system) and therefore has at least 2 mental breakdowns a night

by Every night bro February 20, 2018

Belly Breakdown

You received/witnessed news, shade, tea or information that shocked you or that you weren’t prepared for causing your belly to break down

Jimmy: beh I just saw ya gyal at one party with one nigga
Timmy: mdf my belly breakdown
Jimmy: get the pepto!

by Bahamamamalmsksk February 22, 2019

Nervous Breakdown

A nervous breakdown is when someone has given up on everything, maybe because chronic and unresolved grief; unemployment; academic, occupational, and social stress; chronic insomnia and other sleep disorders, serious or chronic illness in a family member; divorce; death of a family member; pregnancy; deception from a loved one; and other sudden major life changes.

Mannn, I'm about to have a "Nervous Breakdown" Cause I am so tire of life, It is just too much.

by Lawrence Asia November 16, 2006