Top 55 metalcore albums
I was not too much into metalcore, so for this list i've been listening to it (subgenres included) for over a month. This list is pretty subjective and will piss off some folks so if you disagree don't be an idiot and argue like a human being |
| 55 |  | Integrity
Those Who Fear Tomorrow
Not the biggest fan out here but sure they influenced the genre a lot, plus that bass sounds great |
| 54 |  | Norma Jean
Polar Similar
These christian guys know how to play heavy stuff |
| 53 |  | Haste the Day
Attack of the Wolf King
Awesome album with the traditional melodic metalcore formula, what makes it good is the lack of fillers |
| 52 |  | Erra
Augment
Djenty and ethereal, the clean high pitched choruses are great |
| 51 |  | Underoath
Define the Great Line
A little bit overrated but still a great lp |
| 50 |  | Dry Kill Logic
The Dead and Dreaming
They switched from nu metal (one of the most aggressive ever tbh) to metalcore without changing too much, paper tiger is flawless and the acoustic final track is really awesome too |
| 49 |  | Deadguy
Fixation on a Coworker
One of the most influential works for the mathcore genre |
| 48 |  | The Human Abstract
Digital Veil
Basically neoclassical metalcore |
| 47 |  | From Autumn To Ashes
Too Bad You're Beautiful
Except some cringeworthy lyrics the album works very well, the dirty sound combined to melodic guitar work and post hardcore vocals makes this worth listening, the duet in the last track is the highlight of the album |
| 46 |  | In This Moment
Beautiful Tragedy
Maria was great in this, the lyrics are pretty upsetting at times |
| 45 |  | HORSE the band
R. Borlax
Never tought i would love a genre called Nintendocore, but here i am |
| 44 |  | Avenged Sevenfold
Waking the Fallen
Say what you want about a7x, neither i am a huge fan, they are pretty overrated. This album is really great though, vocals and instrumentation is without any doubt more than enjoyable, Second Heartbeat is their finestbwork, the only flaw is the muzzled drum production |
| 43 |  | Parkway Drive
Horizons
Iconic melodic metalcore, heavy and emotional |
| 42 |  | August Burns Red
Constellations
The guitar work is just outstanding here, the album is a little bit repetitive but still an awesome one |
| 41 |  | Heaven Shall Burn
Antigone
Melodic death metal dynamics blended with metalcore sound, a pretty dark one |
| 40 |  | Gaza
I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die
Gaza managed to blend metalcore with grind and a sludgy sound creating one of the heaviest albums in the subgenre |
| 39 |  | Acoda
Yours To Defend
Maybe the most unknown work here, it's a shame |
| 38 |  | Bury Tomorrow
The Union Of Crowns
This grew on me with time, the cleans are flawless, maybe it's a little bit long but nonetheless a great modern worl. An honourable kingdom is their best track yet |
| 37 |  | Zao
Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
While i'm not a fan of the vocals, the instrumentation has an apocalyptic vibe that makes gives chills |
| 36 |  | Oh, Sleeper
Children Of Fire
Nice balance between heavy and technical with acoustic parts, every single song is worth listening |
| 35 |  | Killswitch Engage
Alive or Just Breathing
Why nobody mention element of one? |
| 34 |  | Reflux
The Illusion Of Democracy
Maybe the most technical bass performance on metalcore |
| 33 |  | myGRAIN
myGRAIN
Futuristic melodeathcore with super catchy choruses |
| 32 |  | Burn in Silence
Angel Maker
Ex members of death metal band goratory created an epic core work with perfect keyboards use and melancholic cleans alternated to some of the most aggressive riffs in the subgenre |
| 31 |  | Soilwork
The Panic Broadcast
The best from their metalcore era, the growls are cleaner than the other albums making some tracks almost thrasy, Dirk's drumming is outstanding, the alternation between full blasting pieces and melancholic ones makes this better than stabbing the drama |
| 30 |  | Shai Hulud
Hearts Once Nourished With Hope...
One of the first bands to combine hardcore with melodeath style guitar work |
| 29 |  | This Day Forward
The Transient Effects of Light on Water
One of the best sophomore albums in the genre, they did what shai hulud already done but with a personal touch that i like little more |
| 28 |  | Born Of Osiris
The Discovery
A cosmic journey |
| 27 |  | My Heart to Fear
Algorithm
Sounds like a more accessible reflux with djent influences, great cleans and futuristic approach |
| 26 |  | Hotwire
The Routine
Another underappreciated work, 1/3 post hardcore, 1/3 metalcore and 1/3 alternative |
| 25 |  | All That Remains
The Fall of Ideals
This calling is flawless, the first half of the album is pretty accessible, the second one slightly heavier. Too bad they went downhill after this |
| 24 |  | Skycamefalling
10.21
The dull production makes it even better and somehow darker, the instrumentals are truly great |
| 23 |  | While She Sleeps
This Is the Six
Nice combination of melodies, heavy riffs and post hardcore gang choruses |
| 22 |  | Divine Heresy
Bleed the Fifth
Tim Yeung's drumming are unbelievable, Vext growls and cleans are an.highlight too.
Dino Cazares created a sort of groove/metalcore Version of Fear factory |
| 21 |  | Hypno5e
Acid Mist Tomorrow
Gloomy Atmospheric prog metalcore, you have to listen it in the dark |
| 20 |  | Every Time I Die
Low Teens
Catchy, heavy and memorable. A nice blending of hardcore, metalcore, punk and southern rock |
| 19 |  | In flames
Come Clarity
Their best post clayman work, the chaotic production fits well, Anders vocals are pretty good (except on the title track, he sounds like he's coming). Take this life and crawl through knives are some of their best tracks ever |
| 18 |  | Kiss It Goodbye
She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
Sounds like a cynical noisy inner monologue. |
| 17 |  | Phinehas
thegodmachine
Guitar melodies are pretty damn great but the vocals are the strongest part of the lp. I love how they harmonized backwards sounds. |
| 16 |  | Counterparts
The Difference Between Hell and Home
Melodic hardcore that depicts perfectly depression in 36 minutes |
| 15 |  | This or the Apocalypse
Dead Years
An Underrated satyrical, heavy and technical work |
| 14 |  | Botch
We Are the Romans
I know this is for many people a top 3 pick, but i don't feel like it's such masterpiece (just my opinion), just an awesome mathcore gem with some of the most uncommon tracks in the genre |
| 13 |  | Poison the Well
The Opposite of December
Pioneers of post hardcore influenced metalcore, this is one of the most influential lp s in the genre |
| 12 |  | SikTh
The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out...
One of The most absurd albums of the list, odd vocals, weird atmospheres and super technical riffs |
| 11 |  | Unearth
Watchers of Rule
One of the finest guitar work in metalcore |
| 10 |  | The Dillinger Escape Plan
Option Paralysis
I feel like i'm the only one to prefer this to their other works but imo this is their most complete album ever, the fusion of different genres, the Pattonesque influence and keyboards makes this one of the most original albums in metal |
| 9 |  | Ice Nine Kills
The Silver Scream
Maybe i enjoyed this more than i should but i have a soft spot on horror classics, one of the most fun albums ever. The performance is flawless and i love how they transformed horror OST in metal. The IT songs is epic, sounds like dog fashion disco-core |
| 8 |  | Protest the Hero
Fortress
One of the most technical album in the genre, vocals reminds me of Dabin from Toxik, great prog core album |
| 7 |  | Fear Before
The Always Open Mouth
Another weird one, a large amount of genres in here, such as post hardcore, indie, metalcore, industrial and more. One of the best experimental albums of the last years |
| 6 |  | Hopesfall
The Satellite Years
An uplifting sensation, space atmosphere and yet heavy |
| 5 |  | Darkest Hour
Deliver Us
Sometimes is closer to melodeath but still full of metalcore elements, there are lots of masterpieces in here, doomsayer is a metal anthem, paradox with flies is truly deep and ethereal drain's melody wi stuck in your head |
| 4 |  | Destrage
The King Is Fat'N'Old
Italian genius. The crazy lyrics are beyond funny, Paulovich's drumming is perfcect, Paolo's vocals are catchy and awesome, the experimentation is all over (chrck out how they created the lyrics for wayout). Jade's place and neverending mary are among my favorites songs ever. |
| 3 |  | Between the Buried and Me
Colors
A transcendental masterpiece, nothing more, nothing less |
| 2 |  | Trivium
Shogun
It was hard to decide tbe winmer between ascendancy and this, but shogun's epic vibes wins the competition. Every single track is out of this world, i low how the album begins with an acoustic version of the final track's chorus. Every member shines, The lyrics mainly about legends are pretty dope too |
| 1 |  | Converge
Jane Doe
Any doubt? The definition of structured chaos. Jane Doe's beautiful yet haunting vibes will stuck under your skin. A dark inner journey through suffering |
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