15 Best Songs In Metalcore
Here are the fiteen best songs to be found in the heyday of metalcore. Sprawling, epic tracks are preferred but if influential short tracks are included. |
| 1 | Curl Up And Die
God Is In His Heaven, All Is Right with the World
A amazing 14+ minute epic adventure that somehow showcases everything great about the band whilst pushing beyond previously known barriers of metalcore songwriting. |
| 2 | Botch
Man The Ramparts
The finale of Botch's magnum opus, "We Are the Romans." This 11 minute song was the last song "played" by this legendary band at their infamous final show in Seattle, Washington. |
| 3 | Between the Buried and Me
Swim to the Moon
A amazing lesson in songwriting that marks the transformation of BTBAM from the best thing going in contemporary music to the best thing going in progressive music. |
| 4 | Converge
Jane Doe
The closing and title track of the band's most famous release, "Jane Doe." This is the peak of Converge's chemistry, songwrting, ability, and everything else that makes them one of the best punk bands of all time. |
| 5 | Knut
March
The closing track to the Challenger is this nearly 20-minute thriller that is nearly unrivaled by metalcore in its ambition. |
| 6 | Quell
System Of Signs, Symbols, Gestures, Or Rules...
This is a amazing roller-coaster ride of aggressiveness and ambiance. Featuring a well-used three-guitar attack, plenty of distortion, and a beautiful conclusion aided by a piano. |
| 7 | Cursed
Opposable Thumbs
The closing track of the band's debut "One" was one of their most ambitious tracks of their unfortunately short-lived career. |
| 8 | Shai Hulud
Ending the Perpetual Tragedy
The fine closing track of the band's magnum opus, "That Within Blood Ill-Tempered." |
| 9 | Keelhaul
Khmir
Keelhaul is the master of sludge-influenced, instrumental hardcore - this six plus minute song from their debut is a great example. |
| 10 | The Dillinger Escape Plan
Sugar Coated Sour
The first track from the legendary "Calculating Infinity." Blaring this opening track is still a shock to any and all metalcore fans. |
| 11 | Coalesce
Wild Ox Moan
This, the best track from their return to glory full-length, ensured that these hardcore veterans aren't slowing down anytime soon. |
| 12 | Starkweather
Silken Garotte / The Infinity Coil
Underground metalcore at its finest - this is dark, brooding, but also tasteful. One of many example's of the band's stellar songwriting. |
| 13 | Cave In
Juggernaut
The first choice when reviewing Cave In's older, heavier material. |
| 14 | No Made Sense
Elico Moieties
The best of several 10+ minute epics to be found on the band's progressive debut "Epillanic Choragi." |
| 15 | Breather Resist
Midas In Reverse
The best track on the band's only full-length release, "Charmer." |
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