The albums that define
melodic metalcore.
Our picks for where to start with melodic metalcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
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The melodic metalcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Trivium
Ascendancy
A relentless fusion of melodic metalcore and thrash, imbued with intricate guitar work and raw emotional intensity.
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Trivium
What the Dead Men Say
A powerful blend of intricate melodies and thunderous riffs that push the boundaries of modern metal.
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Ice Nine Kills
Last Chance to Make Amends
A chaotic blend of melodic metalcore and post-hardcore energy, laced with theatrical storytelling elements.
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Ice Nine Kills
Safe Is Just a Shadow
A relentless blend of melodic metalcore and post-hardcore with dark, theatrical storytelling.
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Killswitch Engage
Disarm the Descent
Melodic metalcore anthems intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing a potent blend of aggression and vulnerability.
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Killswitch Engage
As Daylight Dies
Melodic metalcore anthems intertwine emotional vulnerability with relentless, heavy instrumentation and soaring vocals.
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Black Veil Brides
The Phantom Tomorrow
A cinematic blend of hard rock and melodic metalcore that weaves a dark narrative throughout its tracks.
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Electric Callboy
Tekkno
A high-energy blend of electronic beats and heavy guitar riffs laced with humor and catchy hooks.
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Electric Callboy
Crystals
A frenetic blend of metalcore and electronic beats layered with humorous, tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
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Black Veil Brides
Black Veil Brides IV
A blend of theatrical melodies and hard-hitting riffs that captures the band's signature glam-infused metal sound.
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Dead by April
Let the World Know
Melodic metalcore anthems blend heartfelt lyrics with soaring choruses and aggressive instrumentation.
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Dead by April
Stronger
Melodic metalcore riffs intertwine with emotionally charged vocals, creating anthemic tracks that resonate deeply.
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Unearth
Watchers of Rule
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and intricate rhythms, capturing the essence of modern metalcore.
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Sonic Syndicate
Love and Other Disasters
Melodic metalcore riffs intertwine with emotional lyrics, creating an intense yet accessible soundscape.
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Sonic Syndicate
Sonic Syndicate
A fusion of melodic death metal and alternative metal, charged with emotional intensity and anthemic hooks.
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Unearth
Our Days of Eulogy
A visceral blend of melodic metalcore and raw live energy captures the essence of Unearth's relentless sound.
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The Unguided
Hell Frost
Melodic death metal riffs intertwine with soaring vocals, creating an epic soundscape steeped in dark themes.
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Wovenwar
Honor Is Dead
A ferocious blend of melodic metalcore and alternative metal that captures raw emotion and intense deliverance.
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Wovenwar
Wovenwar
Melodic metalcore anthems collide with emotionally charged lyrics and intricate guitar work throughout the album.
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Daysend
Within the Eye of Chaos
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Destroy the Runner
I, Lucifer
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