well my first two bands were atomsphere and scarlet. hip hop to hardcore. after trying forever i was smart enough to type in scarlet and though the band was listed the sections with influences and similar artists weren't. soo i changed to a different ending band.. norma jean. here are the many steps from hip hop to hardcore

atmosphere
jurassic 5
outkast
gnarls barklet
gorillaz
beck
scissor sisters
fischerspooner
ladytron
le tigre
the epoxies
pretty girls make graves
at the drive in
helmet
sick of it all
shelter
snapcase
boysetsfire
dillinger escape plan
norma jean