The best Metalcore albums
of the 1990s.
Where to start with 1990–1999 metalcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1990s — metalcore
Top picks from 1990–1999, ranked by where we would start.
Lamb of God
Burn the Priest
A raw and aggressive blend of groove metal and hardcore punk that captures ferocity in every riff and scream.
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Converge
Petitioning the Empty Sky
A ferocious blend of chaotic riffs and raw emotion, merging metalcore intensity with lyrical introspection.
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Converge
When Forever Comes Crashing
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and raw emotion, pushing the boundaries of metalcore while exploring themes of despair and conflict.
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Darkest Hour
The Misanthrope
Heavy guitar riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating an aggressive yet haunting atmosphere that defines the band's early sound.
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Eighteen Visions
Lifeless
Aggressive riffs collide with raw emotional intensity, creating a visceral experience that defines the metalcore sound of the late '90s.
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Eighteen Visions
Yesterday Is Time Killed
Aggressive riffs and raw vocals collide with introspective lyrics, capturing the turmoil of late '90s youth culture.
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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles
Definition
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and punk aggression that challenges societal norms and personal struggles.
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Caliban
A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven
Raw metalcore aggression meets melodic undertones, creating an intense emotional landscape filled with existential themes.
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Caliban
Vent
A raw blend of aggressive metalcore riffs and melodic undertones creates a cathartic sonic experience that channels emotional turmoil.
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Underoath
Act of Depression
A raw blend of metalcore and post-hardcore that channels emotional intensity through heavy riffs and haunting melodies.
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Hatebreed
Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire
'Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire' captures the essence of Hatebreed's style with its relentless energy and anthemic choruses. It lays a strong foundation for understanding their impact on the hardcore and metalcore genres.
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Darkest Hour
The Prophecy Fulfilled
Aggressive riffs and melodic harmonies intertwine, creating an intense yet atmospheric experience characteristic of late '90s metalcore.
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Shadows Fall
Somber Eyes to the Sky
A relentless blend of melodic death metal and metalcore, featuring haunting melodies interwoven with aggressive riffs and intricate rhythms.
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Heaven Shall Burn
In Battle There Is No Law
A furious blend of melodic death metal and metalcore, marked by relentless riffs and anthemic choruses.
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36 Crazyfists
In the Skin
A relentless fusion of heavy riffs and raw emotion, driven by powerful vocals and aggressive rhythms.
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Atreyu
Visions
Raw energy and melodic intensity collide in a sonic landscape where metalcore meets alternative metal.
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Hatebreed
Hatebreed / Neglect
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Poison the Well
Distance Only Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Raw emotional intensity collides with intricate guitar work, creating a soundscape that captures the struggles of youth and heartache.
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Poison the Well
The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation
A chaotic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, driven by emotional intensity and visceral instrumentation.
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Morning Again
As Tradition Dies Slowly
A relentless fusion of metallic aggression and emotional intensity, echoing the struggles of a disillusioned generation.
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Morning Again
The Cleanest War
A relentless barrage of technical riffs and raw, impassioned vocals confronts societal issues with a visceral intensity.
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Earth Crisis
Gomorrah's Season Ends
Raw aggression and political urgency collide in a relentless blend of hardcore punk and metalcore.
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Earth Crisis
Destroy the Machines
Raging hardcore punk intertwines with metalcore ferocity, delivering an unrelenting call to action against societal injustices.
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God Forbid
Reject the Sickness
Aggressive riffs intertwine with melodic interludes, creating a dynamic exploration of personal and societal turmoil.
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