Essential 2010s deathcore

The best Deathcore albums of the 2010s.

Where to start with 2010–2019 deathcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top of the 2010s — deathcore

Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.

Amo

Bring Me the Horizon

Amo

A moody blend of electronic elements and heavy guitar riffs that push the boundaries of metal while exploring introspective themes.

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Sempiternal

Bring Me the Horizon

Sempiternal

This album captures the essence of Bring Me the Horizon's style, featuring powerful instrumentals and introspective lyrics that will draw in new listeners. It balances heaviness with melody, making it approachable while still showcasing their innovative edge.

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The Black Crown

Suicide Silence

The Black Crown

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and down-tuned guitars intertwines with haunting melodies and intricate rhythms.

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Suicide Silence

Suicide Silence

Suicide Silence

A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that encapsulates the raw intensity of modern deathcore.

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Flesh Coffin

Lorna Shore

Flesh Coffin

A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural vocals envelops the listener in a dark, atmospheric soundscape.

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Psalms

Lorna Shore

Psalms

Psalms immerses listeners in a tempest of intricate guitar work and guttural vocals, embodying the chaos of modern deathcore.

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I Declare War

I Declare War

I Declare War

A relentless barrage of guttural screams and frenetic instrumentation that pushes the boundaries of deathcore and punk rock.

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Straight from the Barrio

Upon a Burning Body

Straight from the Barrio

Brutal grooves intertwine with melodic undertones, capturing a raw energy that defines the band's unique blend of metalcore and deathcore.

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Red. White. Green.

Upon a Burning Body

Red. White. Green.

Explosive riffs and relentless rhythms intertwine with cinematic themes, creating a high-octane metal experience that pays homage to genre films.

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Our Endless War

Whitechapel

Our Endless War

A relentless assault of technical riffs and guttural vocals intertwines with moments of melodic introspection and social commentary.

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Desolation of Eden

Chelsea Grin

Desolation of Eden

Brutal deathcore riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a chaotic yet immersive sonic landscape that explores themes of despair.

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Ashes to Ashes (Chelsea Grin album)

Chelsea Grin

Ashes to Ashes (Chelsea Grin album)

Frenetic guitar riffs intertwine with guttural vocals and relentless blast beats, creating an intense soundscape of deathcore aggression.

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Tomorrow We Die Alive

Born of Osiris

Tomorrow We Die Alive

Aggressive riffs intertwine with atmospheric passages, creating a complex soundscape that embodies the intensity of modern metal.

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The Eternal Reign

Born of Osiris

The Eternal Reign

Aggressive riffs and intricate rhythms intertwine, showcasing a relentless energy that defines Born of Osiris's signature sound.

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Matriarch

Veil of Maya

Matriarch

A whirlwind of intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms intertwine with melodic interludes, creating a dynamic sonic landscape.

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Mark of the Blade

Whitechapel

Mark of the Blade

A relentless blend of deathcore aggression and melodic elements, creating an atmosphere both brutal and hauntingly beautiful.

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Until I Feel Nothing

Carnifex

Until I Feel Nothing

A relentless assault of brutal riffs and guttural vocals that captures the essence of despair and chaos.

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Eclipse

Veil of Maya

Eclipse

A relentless fusion of technical riffs and crushing breakdowns showcases Veil of Maya's evolution within the djent and metalcore landscape.

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The Adversary

Thy Art Is Murder

The Adversary

Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals propel a relentless exploration of darkness and existential dread in this deathcore debut.

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Hate

Thy Art Is Murder

Hate

A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural vocals intertwine with dark, atmospheric melodies that define the deathcore genre.

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The Cold Sun

Loathe

The Cold Sun

A chaotic blend of djent rhythms and haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere both dissonant and ethereal.

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We Are Violent People by Nature

I Declare War

We Are Violent People by Nature

Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals collide with relentless percussion to create a visceral experience of chaos and despair.

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Ultu Ulla

Rings of Saturn

Ultu Ulla

A relentless fusion of technical precision and chaotic aggression, echoing the vastness of space through brutal riffs and complex rhythms.

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Gidim

Rings of Saturn

Gidim

A relentless barrage of complex rhythms and intricate guitar work collide with guttural vocals and atmospheric layers.

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