The albums that define
djent.
Our picks for where to start with djent — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top djent artists
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The djent essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Meshuggah
I
A relentless, labyrinthine journey through complex rhythms and heavy textures that challenge conventional metal boundaries.
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Meshuggah
obZen
A relentless barrage of polyrhythmic intricacies and guttural vocals, defining the zenith of djent-infused extreme metal.
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Jinjer
Wallflowers
A dynamic fusion of intricate grooves and powerful vocals that navigate personal and societal themes with intensity.
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Jinjer
Macro
A complex tapestry of aggressive grooves and intricate melodies interwoven with haunting vocals and philosophical themes.
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Voyager
Fearless in Love
A vibrant fusion of progressive metal and trance elements, propelled by soaring melodies and intricate rhythms.
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Veil of Maya
Mother
A relentless blend of intricate djent rhythms and aggressive deathcore growls wrapped in atmospheric layers.
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Veil of Maya
Eclipse
A relentless blend of djent riffs and fierce vocals that encapsulate the aggression of modern metalcore.
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Born of Osiris
Tomorrow We Die Alive
A relentless fusion of djent rhythms and deathcore aggression, layered with atmospheric synths and intricate melodies.
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Loathe
I Let It In and It Took Everything
An intense blend of djent rhythms, atmospheric soundscapes, and haunting melodies that confronts emotional turmoil head-on.
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Born of Osiris
The Eternal Reign
Aggressive riffs intertwine with electronic textures, creating a chaotic yet captivating soundscape that defines modern metalcore.
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Loathe
The Cold Sun
A visceral blend of djent rhythms and atmospheric melodies creating an unsettling yet hypnotic sonic landscape.
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Reflections
Exi(s)t
A relentless fusion of djent precision and metalcore intensity, layered with emotional vulnerability.
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Reflections
The Fantasy Effect
A dynamic blend of djent rhythms and metalcore intensity, fused with reflective lyrical themes.
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Vildhjarta
Måsstaden
A turbulent blend of intricate rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes that challenges the boundaries of progressive metal.
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Vildhjarta
Thousands of Evils
A labyrinth of heavy grooves and atmospheric passages that intertwine intricate melodies with relentless rhythm.
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Circle of Contempt
Artifacts in Motion
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Circle of Contempt
Entwine the Threads
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