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Moshing also known as slam dancing or simply slamming [1] is a style of dance in which participants push or slam into each other, typically performed to "aggressive" live music. Moshing usually happens in the center of the crowd, generally closer to the stage, [2] in an area called the "pit". It is intended to be energetic and full of body contact. The dance style originated in the hardcore punk scenes of California and Washington, D. Through the s it spread to other branches of punk rock as well as thrash metal and grunge , which exposed it to the mainstream. Since then, moshing has occasionally been performed to energetic music within a wide variety of genres, including alternative rock , EDM and hip hop , while remaining a staple at punk and heavy metal shows. Variations of moshing exist, including " pogoing ", "circle pits", and "wall of death". Dancing can be done alone as well as in groups. While moshing is seen as a form of positive fan feedback or expression of enjoyment, [3] [4] it has also drawn criticism over dangerous excesses occurring in offshoots. Injuries have been reported in mosh pits, and a few deaths have occurred in "Wall of Death" moshing, an offshoot that developed when fans at thrash metal shows adopted punk-style slamdancing.
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Top definition. A nice circle where you are allowed to hug anyone you want. Next time you go to a concert please run to the center of that circle, if you get there first you'll get the most hugs! Hug everyone, but most importantly have fun! Ignore the other definitions of "moshpit" they just want to scare you away cause they want to get to the center first. Don't let them fool you! Everyone: aw! Lead singer: everyone hug her!
This year's Glasto is meant to be the year of the rock revival. But it's also meant to be the year of the grime takeover. And the year extreme metal came to Somerset. So which one is it? But the guys made a simple mistake: never go first when trying to create a festival's biggest mosh pit: you simply tell everyone what to beat. Watch highlights of Circa Waves performing at Glastonbury While playing a thunderous version of Jackals he got everyone to form a circle and then, well, just run around the outside of it. Follow them! At least we know Frank could have a nice sideline as a personal trainer if he wants one. If either of those bands really wanted to know how to mosh, they should have headed down to the Truth Stage to see grindcore legends Napalm Death.