The albums that define
metalcore.
Our picks for where to start with metalcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top metalcore artists
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The metalcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Architects
The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit
A relentless exploration of despair, where heavy riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics reflecting modern anxieties.
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We Came as Romans
To Plant a Seed
Melodic riffs intertwine with guttural screams, creating an emotionally charged tapestry of post-hardcore and metalcore energy.
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Bullet for My Valentine
Bullet for My Valentine
A fierce blend of metalcore intensity and punk rock energy, driven by raw emotion and powerful riffs.
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Bullet for My Valentine
Venom
Aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses create a visceral experience rooted in metalcore's intensity.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Sempiternal
A dynamic blend of metalcore aggression and melodic pop sensibility that challenges genre boundaries.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Count Your Blessings
A ferocious blend of deathcore and metalcore, laced with chaotic energy and raw emotional intensity.
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All That Remains
A War You Cannot Win
A blend of melodic metalcore and introspective lyrics, balancing aggression with vulnerability.
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All That Remains
For We Are Many
A relentless fusion of melodic hooks and aggressive riffs, propelling metalcore into anthemic territory.
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Asking Alexandria
Stand Up and Scream
A frenetic blend of metalcore aggression and melodic hooks that captures the chaos of youth.
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Asking Alexandria
The Black
A cathartic blend of metalcore aggression and melodic rock that explores themes of resilience and identity.
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In This Moment
Blood
A fierce blend of industrial and gothic metal, pulsating with dark themes and powerful anthems.
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In This Moment
The Dream
An ethereal blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies, exploring themes of love and loss.
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Avenged Sevenfold
The Stage
A sprawling narrative of heavy metal that intertwines progressive elements with intricate arrangements and thought-provoking themes.
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Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold
A fusion of heavy metal and melodic elements, blending aggressive riffs with intricate harmonies and poignant narratives.
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Lamb of God
Wrath
A relentless barrage of groove metal riffs layered with visceral lyrical themes and thunderous percussion.
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Lamb of God
Resolution
A relentless barrage of groove-infused riffs and guttural vocals that defines modern metal's intensity.
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Poppy
Eat (NXT Soundtrack)
A kaleidoscopic blend of industrial beats and pop melodies, underscored by darkly whimsical themes.
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Poppy
Bubblebath
A kaleidoscopic blend of pop hooks and industrial edge, merging sweetness with unsettling undertones.
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Of Mice & Men
Another Miracle
A fusion of melodic hooks and heavy breakdowns, creating an emotional landscape of resilience and introspection.
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Of Mice & Men
Echo
A dynamic blend of metalcore intensity and melodic post-hardcore anthems, echoing themes of resilience and introspection.
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Darkest Hour
Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation
A relentless surge of melodic riffs and aggressive vocals that confront societal issues with unflinching clarity.
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Darkest Hour
The Mark of the Judas
Raging guitar riffs and piercing growls collide with melodic interludes, creating a haunting atmosphere of despair and defiance.
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The Devil Wears Prada
Transit Blues
A melodic yet aggressive exploration of personal struggles wrapped in intricate metalcore instrumentation.
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The Devil Wears Prada
Dead Throne
A relentless barrage of metallic riffs and visceral screams intertwined with melodic interludes and thoughtful lyrics.
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