The best Mathcore albums
of the 1990s.
Where to start with 1990–1999 mathcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1990s — mathcore
Top picks from 1990–1999, ranked by where we would start.
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Under the Running Board
Frantic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide in an unrelenting cacophony that defines the mathcore genre.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Frantic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide in a chaotic yet intricate exploration of mathcore's aggressive potential.
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Knut
Challenger
An aggressive blend of mathcore and sludge metal, merging chaotic rhythms with heavy, distorted riffs and haunting vocals.
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Knut
Bastardiser
A chaotic blend of mathcore and sludge metal, marked by aggressive rhythms and dissonant melodies that challenge conventional song structures.
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Blood Has Been Shed
I Dwell on Thoughts of You
A chaotic blend of intricate rhythms and raw intensity that pushes the boundaries of metalcore and mathcore.
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Botch
American Nervoso
A chaotic blend of dissonant riffs and complex rhythms that encapsulates the raw energy of late-90s mathcore.
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Botch
The Unifying Themes of Sex, Death and Religion
A chaotic blend of dissonant riffs and frenetic rhythms, embodying the raw energy of 90s mathcore and post-hardcore.
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Deadguy
Fixation On A Co-Worker
Frantic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with raw, anguished vocals in a relentless exploration of tension and chaos.
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Deadguy
Screamin' with the Deadguy Quintet
Chaotic riffs and punishing rhythms collide with abrasive vocals, creating a relentless mathcore assault that defies convention.
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