The best Mathcore albums
of the 2000s.
Where to start with 2000–2009 mathcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2000s — mathcore
Top picks from 2000–2009, ranked by where we would start.
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Ire Works
'Ire Works' captures the essence of The Dillinger Escape Plan, blending mathcore elements with varied tempos and styles. This album illustrates their ability to combine aggression with melody, making it accessible for new listeners while retaining the band's intense energy.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Plagiarism
A chaotic blend of mathcore intricacies and metal aggression, weaving complex rhythms with intense emotional delivery.
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Rolo Tomassi
Rolo Tomassi EP
An explosive fusion of chaotic rhythms and haunting melodies that defy genre boundaries, layering mathcore with atmospheric elements.
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Rolo Tomassi
Rolo Tomassi / Throats Split
A chaotic blend of intricate rhythms and ferocious vocals that push the boundaries of mathcore and experimental music.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Mongrel
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs, dissonant melodies, and frenetic rhythms that challenge conventional song structures.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You
An explosive blend of chaotic rhythms and abrasive vocals that defy conventional song structures.
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Narrows
New Distances
A chaotic blend of dissonant riffs, intricate time signatures, and aggressive vocals that redefine the boundaries of mathcore.
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Knut
Terraformer
A dense, chaotic blend of mathcore and sludge metal that challenges listeners with intricate rhythms and sonic heaviness.
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Blood Has Been Shed
Novella of Uriel
A chaotic blend of dissonance and melody pushes through intense rhythms while weaving profound narratives of suffering and redemption.
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Blood Has Been Shed
Spirals
Frantic riffs collide with intense, guttural vocals and intricate time signatures, creating a chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape.
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Botch
We Are the Romans
A chaotic blend of intricate rhythms and aggressive vocals, encapsulating the raw energy of early 2000s mathcore.
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Botch
061502
Complex time signatures and frenetic energy collide with heavy riffs and chaotic vocals, creating a uniquely intense listening experience.
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Heavy Heavy Low Low
Everything's Watched, Everyone's Watching
Frantic riffs and chaotic rhythms intertwine with raw, shouted vocals in a relentless barrage of mathcore intensity.
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Heavy Heavy Low Low
Turtle Nipple and the Toxic Shock
Chaotic mathcore energy collides with absurdist humor, creating a frenetic and unpredictable sonic experience.
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Gaza
He Is Never Coming Back
A chaotic blend of mathcore and sludge metal, delivering relentless heaviness with intricate time signatures and abrasive textures.
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Gaza
I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die
A chaotic blend of mathcore and sludge metal, marked by dissonant riffs and anguished, guttural vocals.
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The End
Within Dividia
Complex rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with raw, emotional vocals in a relentless exploration of existential themes.
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The End
Transfer Trachea Reverberations from Point: False Omniscient
A chaotic blend of intricate guitar work and frenetic rhythms creates a disorienting yet captivating sonic landscape.
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The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
A frenetic blend of chaotic rhythms and punishing riffs, embodying the raw energy of mathcore with a humorous twist.
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Lye by Mistake
Fea Jur
A chaotic blend of intricate time signatures and jazz-infused melodies punctuates this progressive metal exploration.
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