Biggest Stars

Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
GBRMetalcore/Deathcore

Bring Me the Horizon

GBRMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Falling In Reverse
Falling In Reverse
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Falling In Reverse

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Bad Omens
Bad Omens
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Bad Omens

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
I Prevail
I Prevail
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

I Prevail

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Bullet For My Valentine
Bullet For My Valentine
GBRMetalcore/Deathcore

Bullet For My Valentine

GBRMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Motionless In White
Motionless In White
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Motionless In White

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
A Day To Remember
A Day To Remember
USAPop Punk

A Day To Remember

USAPunkPop Punk
Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria
GBRMetalcore/Deathcore

Asking Alexandria

GBRMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Our Last Night
Our Last Night
USAAlternative Rock

Our Last Night

USARockAlternative Rock
Alex Terrible
Alex Terrible
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Alex Terrible

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Electric Callboy
Electric Callboy
DEUMetalcore/Deathcore

Electric Callboy

DEUMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Killswitch Engage

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Architects
Architects
GBRMetalcore/Deathcore

Architects

GBRMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
From Ashes to New
From Ashes to New
USAAlternative Metal

From Ashes to New

USAMetalAlternative Metal
In This Moment
In This Moment
USAAlternative Metal

In This Moment

USAMetalAlternative Metal
Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate
USAHard Rock

Escape the Fate

USARockHard Rock
Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive
AUSMetalcore/Deathcore

Parkway Drive

AUSMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Spiritbox
Spiritbox
CANMetalcore/Deathcore

Spiritbox

CANMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Slaughter to Prevail
Slaughter to Prevail
RUSMetalcore/Deathcore

Slaughter to Prevail

RUSMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
Ice Nine Kills
Ice Nine Kills
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Ice Nine Kills

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
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Top Artists by Radio Spins Last month

Bad Omens
Bad Omens
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

Bad Omens

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
15.7K radio spins
Intentions
Intentions
NLDMetalcore/Deathcore

Intentions

NLDMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
14.3K radio spins
Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
GBRMetalcore/Deathcore

Bring Me the Horizon

GBRMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
10.5K radio spins
Bullet For My Valentine
Bullet For My Valentine
GBRMetalcore/Deathcore

Bullet For My Valentine

GBRMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
7.7K radio spins
I Prevail
I Prevail
USAMetalcore/Deathcore

I Prevail

USAMetalMetalcore/Deathcore
5.8K radio spins

Most Streamed Spotify Tracks

Past Month
1
High Horse
High Horse
2.5M streams
2
Just Pretend
Just Pretend
2M streams
3
Can You Feel My Heart
Can You Feel My Heart
2M streams
4
Throne
Throne
1.5M streams
5
Teardrops
Teardrops
1.5M streams
6
Popular Monster
Popular Monster
1.5M streams
7
THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND
THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND
1.4M streams
8
Watch The World Burn
Watch The World Burn
1.4M streams
9
LosT
LosT
1.1M streams
10
Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL)
Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL)
1.1M streams
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High Horse

2

Just Pretend

3

Can You Feel My Heart

5

Teardrops

6

Popular Monster

7

THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND

8

Watch The World Burn

10

Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL)

Top Spotify Playlists

Kickass Metal
Kickass Metal
Spotify
1.5M followers
The Core
The Core
Spotify
898.4K followers
All New Metal
All New Metal
Spotify
707.1K followers
Extreme Metal Workout
Extreme Metal Workout
Spotify
612K followers
Metal Charge
Metal Charge
Spotify
555.9K followers
10s Metal Classics
10s Metal Classics
Spotify
393.1K followers

Subgenre Popularity

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      • 227.9K
      5.3K
      Metalcore/Deathcore artists
      Spotify
      579.7M
      Streams on Spotify
      YouTube
      0
      Views on YouTube
      Radio Airplay
      227.9K
      Radio spins
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      Overview of Metalcore/Deathcore music

      Metalcore/Deathcore music emerged in the early 2000s as a blend of heavy metal and hardcore punk. The genre is characterized by its aggressive and fast-paced instrumentation, with heavy use of breakdowns and blast beats. Vocals range from guttural screams to melodic singing, often alternating between the two.

      The lyrics often deal with personal struggles, societal issues, and themes of violence and anger.

      Metalcore/Deathcore gained popularity in the underground music scene and has since grown to become a mainstream genre with a dedicated fan base. The genre continues to evolve and incorporate elements of other genres such as electronic music and progressive metal.

      Metalcore/Deathcore has also become a staple in the modern metal festival circuit, with events such as Warped Tour and Ozzfest featuring prominent bands in the genre.

      Which musicians and bands defined Metalcore/Deathcore music?

      A few of the more prominent music bands that represent the Metalcore/Deathcore music include:

      Killswitch Engage, known for their melodic hooks and crushing breakdowns, blend elements of metalcore and melodic metal to create an explosive and emotionally charged sound that resonates with fans of both genres.

      Bring Me the Horizon pushes the boundaries of metalcore with their dynamic and experimental approach, incorporating electronic elements, soaring melodies, and heavy riffs to create a captivating fusion of aggression and atmosphere.

      Suicide Silence, with their brutal and relentless sound, infuse deathcore with punishing guitar riffs, guttural vocals, and pummeling rhythms, delivering a sonic assault that is both cathartic and unrelenting.

      Parkway Drive, renowned for their powerful and anthemic style, combine melodic hooks, aggressive breakdowns, and a relentless energy to create a metalcore sound that is both exhilarating and emotionally charged.

      The Devil Wears Prada, with their technical precision and intense energy, seamlessly blend metalcore and melodic elements, incorporating intricate guitar work, punishing breakdowns, and impassioned vocals to create a captivating and emotionally intense experience for listeners.

      Which songs and albums defined Metalcore/Deathcore music?

      Some popular metalcore and deathcore bands include:

      Killswitch Engage's "My Last Serenade" showcases their signature blend of melodic hooks and crushing breakdowns, captivating listeners with its dynamic shifts and emotionally charged lyrics.

      Bring Me the Horizon's "Shadow Moses" combines heavy riffs, infectious melodies, and an anthemic chorus, creating a powerful and cathartic experience that exemplifies their evolution in the metalcore genre.

      Suicide Silence's "No Pity for a Coward" is a relentless onslaught of brutal riffs, guttural vocals, and unrelenting aggression, representing the unapologetic and intense nature of deathcore.

      Parkway Drive's album "Horizons" is a tour de force in the metalcore genre, featuring a collection of songs that blend ferocious energy, blistering guitar work, and anthemic choruses, taking listeners on a relentless sonic journey.

      The Devil Wears Prada's album "With Roots Above and Branches Below" showcases their technical precision and emotional intensity, with a combination of intricate guitar work, thunderous breakdowns, and soaring melodies that define their unique brand of metalcore.

      Which music festivals and events represent Metalcore/Deathcore music?

      Some of the significant music festivals and events that represent these genres include the Impericon Festival, Download Festival, Slam Dunk Festival, and Warped Tour.

      Impericon Festival is a touring festival that celebrates the underground hardcore and metal scene, featuring bands like Parkway Drive, Stick To Your Guns, and Thy Art Is Murder.

      Download Festival is a UK-based rock festival that features a diverse lineup of metal, punk, and alternative acts, including bands like Slipknot, Iron Maiden, and Architects.

      Slam Dunk Festival is a UK-based festival that showcases a blend of pop-punk, emo, and hardcore bands, including acts like Taking Back Sunday, The Used, and The Story So Far.

      Warped Tour is a US-based touring festival that features a lineup of punk, metal, and hardcore bands, including acts like A Day to Remember, Asking Alexandria, and Motionless in White.