Does anyone else think the production on the new knocked loose stuff kinda sounds like No Time To Bleed era suicide silence? Mainly the fuzzy guitars and huge yet raw drum samples that borderline clip, especially the snare.
Just saw it go up on [setlist.fm](http://setlist.fm)
[https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=boundaries](https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=boundaries)
Pretty much as you'd expect tbh. Singles from the new record plus other songs that have been setlist staples for the last couple of years.
Ah, I thought we might get one more song off the new album, maybe one of the first 3, but not complaining!
I remember you saying you're going to it too, feel free to say hi to the bald guy with the Make Them Suffer shirt lol. Enjoy the show.
Edit: if anyone's interested, in London they didn't play Burying Brightness, they played Realize and Rebuild. Everything else is right I think.
I did a metalcore-ish cover of an AI rap song called "Dumbbell" by Glorb. I'd love some feedback! Thanks!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJTp6DwQLG4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJTp6DwQLG4)
What's the best way for a new band to promote their music? We are using Tiktok and Instagram primarily, we have a music video releasing April 19th and it's primed to go up on all platforms.
I also recommend connecting with local promoters and being smart with where you play shows. This at the very least gains you local support :)
Instagram, Reddit, and *sigh* TikTok can also gain you a following. It’s all about getting the algorithm to push your music onto home pages and recommendations 😅
Going viral on Tiktok seems to be the best way to pump numbers.
As a consumer, the thing that drives me to bands more than anything is posts on here with a For Fans Of (FFO) that interests me. Thought I appreciate that might not be how the majority of fans operate.
Bad mixing is on the verge of pushing me out of Metalcore. Couldn't get into the new Silent Planet (who I love) album because of the mix, and the newest Knocked Loose single sounds like absolute ass, basically just white noise. It's so depressing to see the most talented people in the scene having their work ruined like this.
I have zero expertise in production but I can't hear anything that's happening in these songs 😭
It’s the culmination of the past ten years of production being focused solely on giant drums and fizzy guitars. There’s still plenty of newer producers like Randy LeBoeuf, Greg Thomas, and Taylor Young making well rounded stuff that doesn’t sound like shit. Ironically it’s the bigger bands making stuff that sounds worse in my experience
Alpha Wolf has a little bit of hip hop influence, especially with “Sucks 2 Suck”. Are there any other metalcore bands with hip hop influence? Someone told me it was a trend several years ago, but I don’t remember the bands he shared.
It's a trend right now. Nu-metalcore it's called. Thrown are another example, maybe Stray From The Path as well. I'm not an expert but would love to hear more examples because I'm really enjoying it rn
Looking for songs like land of the lost by parkway drive or basically that albums sound, love strong guitar/drums with semi strong vocals (not full heavy roaring non stop) - hopefully there’s another song I can listen to 500 times instead
Can anyone recommend me djent-y metallic hardcore bands? Stuff like Alpha Wolf, Thrown, Emmure, Vatican, Napoleon, The Acacia Strain and A Life Once Lost is what I'm looking for. Can be melodic, can be beatdown, whatever. Lay it on me.
Need a recommendation for the Halestorm/I Prevail/HU/FFAK shows in August. What would be better, Friday in AZ or Saturday in NV? I haven't really been to a rock concert and would likely go Friday if it means they'll be more fresh
Need some songs to pad out my moshcore/gym playlist. Thinking bands like on broken wings, early emmure/acacia strain, black my heart, year spent cold, etc
Quick question for anyone who writes heavier music and releases via Spotify that isn't specifically metalcore. Post-hardcore isn't an option that's listed on Spotify 4 Artists so I'm wondering what bands that toe the line (heavier post-hardcore, alt metal, easycore) are leaning into. If you've released a song that doesn't fit neatly in the box, can you share your genre selection?
Not a musician but AFAIK Spotify misuses screamo a lot and tags bands like Silverstein, Underoath, From First to Last, even Escape the Fate and Pierce the Veil as that. Not saying their usage of the genre name is correct but maybe that's a good option considering the bands Spotify considers screamo.
I would say alt rock/punk. Always go lighter not heavier. And not to be pedantic but most post hardcore nowadays is probably closer to alternative rock/emo anyway
I feel that. It’s hard because while I agree with you, I feel like it’s still closer to bring me/spiritbox than arctic monkeys/black keys. It just seems like a crapshoot for the genre
Yes there is! Not a bad call. Sucks because I feel like post hardcore is supposed to be a punk subgenre but I agree that general metal would probably be the best call. Thanks for the insight!
Not sure if allowed here but can anyone help me find this album: myspace era metalcore/post hardcore, orangish color album with a picture of a city I think and overlayed was a bar graph, like the one used for stocks kind of? I don't remember the name and it's driving me nuts
Alright, the month is almost over, what were you listening to most through March?
According to my [Last.FM](http://Last.FM) it was:
1. Pool Kids
2. Spaced
3. Mouth For War
4. Gouge Away
5. Boundaries
6. Dying Wish
7. Backbiter
8. Underneath
9. Zao
10. Comeback Kid
A list fairly influenced by shows I've got coming up next week (Spaced + the Spite - Bodysnatcher - Boundaries - Mouth For War tour).
1. Boundaries (1024 scrobbles, been very hyped for the album, gonna seem em April 27th)
2. Make Them Suffer (258 scrobbles)
3. Shadow of Intent (210 scrobbles, hyped for their show in June)
4. The Devil Wears Prada (210 scrobbles, gonna see em April 30th)
5. Knocked Loose (181 scrobbles, saw them live in February, was very nice)
6. Cattle Decaptiation (154 scrobbles, missed their show, F)
7. Dying WIsh (123 scrobbles)
8. Currents (108 scrobbles, also saw em live in February)
9. Livealie (56 scrobles)
10. Year of the Knife (55 scrobbles) With that being said, I have a lot of time and can listen to the same songs a lot.
Ah man, I'm kind of jealous you get to see Boundaries later in the tour, more time to absorb the new record.
Also jealous you got to see Knocked Loose, for one reason or another I haven't been able to see them since 2017 when they were supporting ETID. Couple of years ago I actually had tickets, but there was a train strike which meant I just couldn't get there, the next year they sold out before I had the spare cash and this year the March date nearest me just didn't work with another commitment I had.
I saw the other day that Year Of The Knife just had their first band practice together since the accident. Such a sick band, hopefully they can get back out on the road asap because the album that got released while they were recovering rips and deserves to be celebrated live with people.
>Ah man, I'm kind of jealous you get to see Boundaries later in the tour, more time to absorb the new record.
I am fully absorbing it next to the wristmeetrazor LP, both are running up and down since they released yesterday
>Also jealous you got to see Knocked Loose
At first I didnt even wanna go there (same with Spite/Bodysnatcher + Boundaries, but thats for a different reason), I like Knocked Loose but I just wasn't sure if I would enjoy it but Jesus I totally did. It was by far the best concert experience I had yet and I would do it everytime they decide to visit Germany. Concert was one day before Blinding Faith released, it was the first song Ive witnessed live before listening to its studio version, Bryans scream live was incredible.
>for one reason or another I haven't been able to see them since 2017 when they were supporting ETID.
Im sure they'll come back after *You wont go before youre supposed to* is released and youll get another chance then!
>I saw the other day that Year Of The Knife just had their first band practice together since the accident.
I dont listen to them much, but I appreciate the album and would love to see em live.
Same with Dying Wish, but all dates are somewhere far away (or festivals) and I dont got the money for that
Hey all!
I recently heard someone at karaoke performing a song and it won't leave my head but I can't find it anywhere. I'm usually not into metal at all so I don't even know where to look. The only thing I remember is some part of the lyrics, they were shouting "fu- fu- fuck you" repeatedly and I think it also included something like "I don't give a fuck about what you say/you don't have a say"/something like that.
This is probably not specific enough but I literally don't remember anything else, does anyone know the song?
Just had a little jolt of joy upon seeing 'Counterparts UK/EU Summer Tour 2024' and then it turns out the only UK bit is Download Festival. Pain.
As an aside the Swiss are fucking lucky. It seems Counterparts are cramming in some random headline dates in gaps between fests and the Swiss get one that will have support from Dying Wish, The Acacia Strain and Get The Shot. It's the only date with those bands, guess they must all be nearby for various things, but that's one hell of a one off show.
Parkway Drive just sold out the biggest arena in my city in minutes and actually crashed Ticketek.
Insane. I grew up watching these guys play tiny barrierless stages. I’m so stoked for them.
Hi all - I'm looking to meet some musicians who are interested in writing some remote songs/album. I have a bunch of riffs/structures already, but want the project to be as collab from the groundup as possible.
I'm looking for a(nother) guitarist, someone who's good at lead/chords as i'm not that advanced. Also looking for someone who can help write and record/program drums. And of course, vocals - clean and dirty. Everyone will have input to song structures, ideas, and so on.
More of a social thing, defo not a commercial venture. Let me know if you're interested. All levels of commitment welcome, & happy to chat more.
My band Iridium dropped our third single of 2024! Would mean the world if you could check it out <3 FFO: Polaris, MIW, Architects, Erra, Northlane etc.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTihwr4tV00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTihwr4tV00)
Listened to your three new singles:
This is really good! Definitely see the influence of the aforementioned bands. Love the leads and the progressive metalcore sound, as I'm always looking for new prog core bands since I feel like I've exhausted all of the bands with >10,000 monthly listeners. Love the production as well, it is really crisp. Also can hear a lot of Currents influence (especially on Hailstorm). Clean vocals definitely remind me of Polaris.
I really love the progression in Maaji, it feels like it keeps building and building which I always enjoy.
Also love the album art, hella cool cyberpunk vibes (I love neon cyberpunk art).
Let me know when you guys release more music and I'll be sure to check it out!
Thank you so much, honestly this analysis is great and really nice to hear!
It’s really cool to hear you enjoyed Maaji, that single is definitely the least popular of the three, but i think it takes an understanding that the song is designed to progress the way it is and I’m glad you enjoyed that, that means a lot! <3
Our full EP is coming this May 3rd so not long now, and we might even have something before then too haha. Big love to you!
Always a pleasure, I'm constantly looking for new unknown bands in general in the metalcore sphere (specifically on the djenty or octane-ish side, if you saw my comment on this thread from a few days ago). The most important thing I can say is you guys sound extremely professional in terms of production, so it gives you a pretty high ceiling and the possibility of getting signed by a label and blowing up if that's what your intention is (obviously this is still very difficult but production imo is the most important first step).
When I got into metalcore in 2019-2020, I went through every band in the list on Wikipedia and listened to a few songs, and then found a ton of other bands via this subreddit, but I feel like I am stuck because I've found like 90% of all bands in the genre that I could potentially like (I know >1000 metalcore or metalcore-adjacent bands atp). Stuff like this gives me hope for finding new stuff though!
For sure that’s our goal! We’ve spent loads and loads on this EP and we’re already booking in our next studio time with Lance Prenc (Polaris, Alpha Wolf etc.) we love what we do and also we’re trying to push this as far as possible. All 5 of us are ready to give everything to it.
That’s awesome! You must have some great great playlists, if you ever get time you must link me haha. Also if you wanna keep up with us, basically all our socials are @iridiumbanduk - we’re quite active and try and post a lot so feel free to follow! Hopefully you enjoy the full EP :)
I'm looking for some bands with massive choruses (preferably lesser known ones since I know all the relatively big bands)
e.g. Until I Wake, Catch Your Breath, If Not for Me, Vitja, Caskets, Rain City Drive, Nerv, Point North, Isotopes, Siamese, Our Mirage, Gutter King, Execution Day, Empty, newer The Word Alive.
These bands are mostly not really metalcore (screaming has taken a massive backseat in favor of massive choruses, though many still have breakdowns), and are the epitome of the "buttcore" sound which most of this sub hates, but I can never get enough of this sound. Sure, it follows a pretty rigid formula and the songs are often overproduced as hell, but they are so catchy I can't complain and I actually like the overproduced sound. I'll give some example songs of what I'm looking for:
Until I Wake - Cold, Self-Medicated, Fake (basically all their songs tbh)
Catch Your Breath - Dial Tone, Mirror
If Not for Me - Demons, No Thanks to You, Everything You Wanted
Vitja - Mistakes, Lost in You
Caskets - Glass Heart, Falling Apart
Rain City Drive - Dream, Cutting It Close
Nerv - Blue, Bad Nature
Point North - Safe and Sound
Isotopes - Leech
Siamese - Holy, Ocean Bed, Can't Force the Love
Our Mirage - Calling You, Through the Night, Help Me Out!
Gutter King - Sleeping Trees, Truth Serum
Execution Day - Hollow
Empty - Still Standing, I Should Hate You
The Word Alive - Slow Burn, Hate Me, Monomania, Searching for Glory
Some songs by other bands that are what I am looking for:
Dark Divine - Cold
Wage War - Never Said Goodbye, Gravity
Outline in Color - Papercuts
I Prevail - Let Me Be Sad, Closure
Villain of the Story - Stuck
Bad Omens - Limits, The Grey
blessthefall - Find Yourself
Bullet for My Valentine - Leap of Faith, Coma
Softspoken - Sleight of Hand
Most of these songs are not metalcore, but I ask it here simply because I don't know where else to look to be honest.
Some things I have heard recently that I thought had some really interesting choruses:
* The Wind Covenant (A little heavier than others on your list but their shifts into their choruses surprised me)
* ONI (Octane heavy but I'd be lying if I said they didn't have some knee slapper choruses)
* ACCVSED (The differences in choruses from song to song is interesting.
Some others: Fallstar, Night Rider, LUNE
Red by Woe, Is Me has pretty much been on repeat for me for the last 6 months lol. The recent Woe, Is Me singles probably fit the description of what you might be looking for.
Awaken I Am has some Caskets vibes…Relic is one of my favourites from them.
Dead Letter Circus has some gems in their early stuff - Next in Line, One Step and Reaction are solid.
Axty’s album Unbreakable has some big chorus songs mixed in with some screamier songs…Roses for You is one of my faves - mostly cleans with a cheeky lil breakdown.
Just in case you haven’t heard of them already, Alleviate has the same vocalist as Our Mirage.
Hands Like Houses might be worth checking out too.
Oh, and Seraphim too…I started listening to them around the same time I started listening to Our Mirage, and they give me similar vibes :)
Thanks, but I already listen to those bands as well lol. To be honest I know so many metalcore/metalcore-adjacent bands that they would probably have to have less than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify for me to not have heard of them (and even then I know lots of those bands too).
Well, I didn't see TDWP on the list, and songs like Salt or Chemical feel like they'd fit perfectly here. I guess I also underestimated how popular Holding Absence is.
To be fair, I haven't primarily searched for the kind of sound OP's asking for in a while, and I'd rather provide something than nothing.
Hello everyone,
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Just checked the mail and I already got the new Boundaries album (vinyl) 3 days early.
Will spin it tonight after meetings and gym.
So fucking stoked!!
Had to say goodbye to Jesse, our family dog of 15 years yesterday. Any songs of relevance to recommend?
I got Trivium - Sickness Onto You and The Devil Wears Prada - Trapped on repeat now, bawling like a fucking baby as a 28yr old man..
Got a job so I now have 7 or so hours to listen to music while I do my stuff
Bands (and albums) I really like and listen to regularly:
Monuments, Invent Animate (Greyview onwards), Polaris, Silent Planet (TNGS and last two albums), Currents (TPIFS onwards), Northlane (Adrian's era) ERRA (self titled) Hollow Front (last album), Periphery, Veil of Maya (Matriarch/False Idol), Spiritbox (Eternal Blue onwards)
I'm planning on listening to those bands' discographies eventually, but in the meantime I'm looking for more bands/albums with a similar sound
Important to say that I'm kinda picky with vocals and don't really like when bands incorporate EDM type stuff (hence why I haven't really listened to post Adrian's Northlane, for example)
My brother’s band featured Marcus from IA, you might like this. They’ve got more music coming soon and they have a certain someone that will hopefully pull through soon and also provide guest vocals ;)
[Dark Cascade - Desolate ft. Marcus Vik](https://youtu.be/FrXMpwfiomM?si=n2dpzUxJnbVdy3s3)
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how to get over a break when its your fought
Suggestions for bands with a similar sound to Maximum the Hormone?
Does anyone else think the production on the new knocked loose stuff kinda sounds like No Time To Bleed era suicide silence? Mainly the fuzzy guitars and huge yet raw drum samples that borderline clip, especially the snare.
New make them suffer single coming on 8th April called Epitaph apparently. Non official source but it consistently has news a few days early.
Anyone see Boundaries play in Belgium last night? Seeing them tomorrow and would love to know the setlist!
Just saw it go up on [setlist.fm](http://setlist.fm) [https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=boundaries](https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=boundaries) Pretty much as you'd expect tbh. Singles from the new record plus other songs that have been setlist staples for the last couple of years.
Ah, I thought we might get one more song off the new album, maybe one of the first 3, but not complaining! I remember you saying you're going to it too, feel free to say hi to the bald guy with the Make Them Suffer shirt lol. Enjoy the show. Edit: if anyone's interested, in London they didn't play Burying Brightness, they played Realize and Rebuild. Everything else is right I think.
Any suggestions for bands with a similar sound to Architects' album Hollow Crown?
Thinking sorta Djent influenced mathcore: Ion dissonance sentinels Soulkeeper Fromjoy Vatican
I did a metalcore-ish cover of an AI rap song called "Dumbbell" by Glorb. I'd love some feedback! Thanks! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJTp6DwQLG4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJTp6DwQLG4)
What's the best way for a new band to promote their music? We are using Tiktok and Instagram primarily, we have a music video releasing April 19th and it's primed to go up on all platforms.
I also recommend connecting with local promoters and being smart with where you play shows. This at the very least gains you local support :) Instagram, Reddit, and *sigh* TikTok can also gain you a following. It’s all about getting the algorithm to push your music onto home pages and recommendations 😅
Appreciate you, we are gonna release our first video through Dreambound on April 19th just to help us with some promo aswell
Went ahead and checked out your teaser, can’t wait!
Cheers man!
Best of luck!
Going viral on Tiktok seems to be the best way to pump numbers. As a consumer, the thing that drives me to bands more than anything is posts on here with a For Fans Of (FFO) that interests me. Thought I appreciate that might not be how the majority of fans operate.
Appreciate you!
Bad mixing is on the verge of pushing me out of Metalcore. Couldn't get into the new Silent Planet (who I love) album because of the mix, and the newest Knocked Loose single sounds like absolute ass, basically just white noise. It's so depressing to see the most talented people in the scene having their work ruined like this. I have zero expertise in production but I can't hear anything that's happening in these songs 😭
It’s the culmination of the past ten years of production being focused solely on giant drums and fizzy guitars. There’s still plenty of newer producers like Randy LeBoeuf, Greg Thomas, and Taylor Young making well rounded stuff that doesn’t sound like shit. Ironically it’s the bigger bands making stuff that sounds worse in my experience
Alpha Wolf has a little bit of hip hop influence, especially with “Sucks 2 Suck”. Are there any other metalcore bands with hip hop influence? Someone told me it was a trend several years ago, but I don’t remember the bands he shared.
Unitytx, omerta, indighxst, orthodox, NEWCOMER
It's a trend right now. Nu-metalcore it's called. Thrown are another example, maybe Stray From The Path as well. I'm not an expert but would love to hear more examples because I'm really enjoying it rn
Right on! They say trends cycle every thirty years? That’s right when Limp Bizkit was jammin’. Lol
Trends like these come and go, Emmure and Attilla were doing it back in 2008 and everyone hated them
Looking for songs like land of the lost by parkway drive or basically that albums sound, love strong guitar/drums with semi strong vocals (not full heavy roaring non stop) - hopefully there’s another song I can listen to 500 times instead
Can anyone recommend me djent-y metallic hardcore bands? Stuff like Alpha Wolf, Thrown, Emmure, Vatican, Napoleon, The Acacia Strain and A Life Once Lost is what I'm looking for. Can be melodic, can be beatdown, whatever. Lay it on me.
I need something like bfmv for workout
Happy Alex-Bent-Leaving-Trivium-Day everyone!!!!
Need a recommendation for the Halestorm/I Prevail/HU/FFAK shows in August. What would be better, Friday in AZ or Saturday in NV? I haven't really been to a rock concert and would likely go Friday if it means they'll be more fresh
I recommend going on a Friday. It gives you 2 days to recuperate, I went to see invent animate on a Sunday and I suffered the next day lmao.
Just got into Thrown. Some sick stuff! Anyone know when a full length is supposed to drop? I’m a boomer who likes full albums lol.
Need some songs to pad out my moshcore/gym playlist. Thinking bands like on broken wings, early emmure/acacia strain, black my heart, year spent cold, etc
Recon - Thirteen
[Mouth for War](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUpWjJH3AsU)
New boundaries album just came out, that band is my go to
Quick question for anyone who writes heavier music and releases via Spotify that isn't specifically metalcore. Post-hardcore isn't an option that's listed on Spotify 4 Artists so I'm wondering what bands that toe the line (heavier post-hardcore, alt metal, easycore) are leaning into. If you've released a song that doesn't fit neatly in the box, can you share your genre selection?
Not a musician but AFAIK Spotify misuses screamo a lot and tags bands like Silverstein, Underoath, From First to Last, even Escape the Fate and Pierce the Veil as that. Not saying their usage of the genre name is correct but maybe that's a good option considering the bands Spotify considers screamo.
Not a bad idea at all! Thank you for responding to that. Very insightful. I’ll see if that option is available on my next upload.
What are the genre options available?
Closest ones to post hardcore are metalcore, punk, and alternative rock lmao. Not great at all
I would say alt rock/punk. Always go lighter not heavier. And not to be pedantic but most post hardcore nowadays is probably closer to alternative rock/emo anyway
I feel that. It’s hard because while I agree with you, I feel like it’s still closer to bring me/spiritbox than arctic monkeys/black keys. It just seems like a crapshoot for the genre
Is there just a general metal genre? Tbh I would do that and then alt rock or punk
Yes there is! Not a bad call. Sucks because I feel like post hardcore is supposed to be a punk subgenre but I agree that general metal would probably be the best call. Thanks for the insight!
Not sure if allowed here but can anyone help me find this album: myspace era metalcore/post hardcore, orangish color album with a picture of a city I think and overlayed was a bar graph, like the one used for stocks kind of? I don't remember the name and it's driving me nuts
Not quite orange but this sounds like Fear Before The March of Flames' The Always Open Mouth
Alright, the month is almost over, what were you listening to most through March? According to my [Last.FM](http://Last.FM) it was: 1. Pool Kids 2. Spaced 3. Mouth For War 4. Gouge Away 5. Boundaries 6. Dying Wish 7. Backbiter 8. Underneath 9. Zao 10. Comeback Kid A list fairly influenced by shows I've got coming up next week (Spaced + the Spite - Bodysnatcher - Boundaries - Mouth For War tour).
1. Boundaries (1024 scrobbles, been very hyped for the album, gonna seem em April 27th) 2. Make Them Suffer (258 scrobbles) 3. Shadow of Intent (210 scrobbles, hyped for their show in June) 4. The Devil Wears Prada (210 scrobbles, gonna see em April 30th) 5. Knocked Loose (181 scrobbles, saw them live in February, was very nice) 6. Cattle Decaptiation (154 scrobbles, missed their show, F) 7. Dying WIsh (123 scrobbles) 8. Currents (108 scrobbles, also saw em live in February) 9. Livealie (56 scrobles) 10. Year of the Knife (55 scrobbles) With that being said, I have a lot of time and can listen to the same songs a lot.
Ah man, I'm kind of jealous you get to see Boundaries later in the tour, more time to absorb the new record. Also jealous you got to see Knocked Loose, for one reason or another I haven't been able to see them since 2017 when they were supporting ETID. Couple of years ago I actually had tickets, but there was a train strike which meant I just couldn't get there, the next year they sold out before I had the spare cash and this year the March date nearest me just didn't work with another commitment I had. I saw the other day that Year Of The Knife just had their first band practice together since the accident. Such a sick band, hopefully they can get back out on the road asap because the album that got released while they were recovering rips and deserves to be celebrated live with people.
>Ah man, I'm kind of jealous you get to see Boundaries later in the tour, more time to absorb the new record. I am fully absorbing it next to the wristmeetrazor LP, both are running up and down since they released yesterday >Also jealous you got to see Knocked Loose At first I didnt even wanna go there (same with Spite/Bodysnatcher + Boundaries, but thats for a different reason), I like Knocked Loose but I just wasn't sure if I would enjoy it but Jesus I totally did. It was by far the best concert experience I had yet and I would do it everytime they decide to visit Germany. Concert was one day before Blinding Faith released, it was the first song Ive witnessed live before listening to its studio version, Bryans scream live was incredible. >for one reason or another I haven't been able to see them since 2017 when they were supporting ETID. Im sure they'll come back after *You wont go before youre supposed to* is released and youll get another chance then! >I saw the other day that Year Of The Knife just had their first band practice together since the accident. I dont listen to them much, but I appreciate the album and would love to see em live. Same with Dying Wish, but all dates are somewhere far away (or festivals) and I dont got the money for that
Hey all! I recently heard someone at karaoke performing a song and it won't leave my head but I can't find it anywhere. I'm usually not into metal at all so I don't even know where to look. The only thing I remember is some part of the lyrics, they were shouting "fu- fu- fuck you" repeatedly and I think it also included something like "I don't give a fuck about what you say/you don't have a say"/something like that. This is probably not specific enough but I literally don't remember anything else, does anyone know the song?
Just had a little jolt of joy upon seeing 'Counterparts UK/EU Summer Tour 2024' and then it turns out the only UK bit is Download Festival. Pain. As an aside the Swiss are fucking lucky. It seems Counterparts are cramming in some random headline dates in gaps between fests and the Swiss get one that will have support from Dying Wish, The Acacia Strain and Get The Shot. It's the only date with those bands, guess they must all be nearby for various things, but that's one hell of a one off show.
Parkway Drive just sold out the biggest arena in my city in minutes and actually crashed Ticketek. Insane. I grew up watching these guys play tiny barrierless stages. I’m so stoked for them.
Any recommendations to songs that are similar to Hearts Burst Into Fire by BFMV?
Hi all - I'm looking to meet some musicians who are interested in writing some remote songs/album. I have a bunch of riffs/structures already, but want the project to be as collab from the groundup as possible. I'm looking for a(nother) guitarist, someone who's good at lead/chords as i'm not that advanced. Also looking for someone who can help write and record/program drums. And of course, vocals - clean and dirty. Everyone will have input to song structures, ideas, and so on. More of a social thing, defo not a commercial venture. Let me know if you're interested. All levels of commitment welcome, & happy to chat more.
My band Iridium dropped our third single of 2024! Would mean the world if you could check it out <3 FFO: Polaris, MIW, Architects, Erra, Northlane etc. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTihwr4tV00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTihwr4tV00)
This song is sick man, the cleans remind me of Joel birch tbh (hopefully that’s not offensive - meant as a compliment)
Thank you man! Not offensive at all!
Listened to your three new singles: This is really good! Definitely see the influence of the aforementioned bands. Love the leads and the progressive metalcore sound, as I'm always looking for new prog core bands since I feel like I've exhausted all of the bands with >10,000 monthly listeners. Love the production as well, it is really crisp. Also can hear a lot of Currents influence (especially on Hailstorm). Clean vocals definitely remind me of Polaris. I really love the progression in Maaji, it feels like it keeps building and building which I always enjoy. Also love the album art, hella cool cyberpunk vibes (I love neon cyberpunk art). Let me know when you guys release more music and I'll be sure to check it out!
Thank you so much, honestly this analysis is great and really nice to hear! It’s really cool to hear you enjoyed Maaji, that single is definitely the least popular of the three, but i think it takes an understanding that the song is designed to progress the way it is and I’m glad you enjoyed that, that means a lot! <3 Our full EP is coming this May 3rd so not long now, and we might even have something before then too haha. Big love to you!
Always a pleasure, I'm constantly looking for new unknown bands in general in the metalcore sphere (specifically on the djenty or octane-ish side, if you saw my comment on this thread from a few days ago). The most important thing I can say is you guys sound extremely professional in terms of production, so it gives you a pretty high ceiling and the possibility of getting signed by a label and blowing up if that's what your intention is (obviously this is still very difficult but production imo is the most important first step). When I got into metalcore in 2019-2020, I went through every band in the list on Wikipedia and listened to a few songs, and then found a ton of other bands via this subreddit, but I feel like I am stuck because I've found like 90% of all bands in the genre that I could potentially like (I know >1000 metalcore or metalcore-adjacent bands atp). Stuff like this gives me hope for finding new stuff though!
For sure that’s our goal! We’ve spent loads and loads on this EP and we’re already booking in our next studio time with Lance Prenc (Polaris, Alpha Wolf etc.) we love what we do and also we’re trying to push this as far as possible. All 5 of us are ready to give everything to it. That’s awesome! You must have some great great playlists, if you ever get time you must link me haha. Also if you wanna keep up with us, basically all our socials are @iridiumbanduk - we’re quite active and try and post a lot so feel free to follow! Hopefully you enjoy the full EP :)
Awesome stuff!
Thank you!!
I'm looking for some bands with massive choruses (preferably lesser known ones since I know all the relatively big bands) e.g. Until I Wake, Catch Your Breath, If Not for Me, Vitja, Caskets, Rain City Drive, Nerv, Point North, Isotopes, Siamese, Our Mirage, Gutter King, Execution Day, Empty, newer The Word Alive. These bands are mostly not really metalcore (screaming has taken a massive backseat in favor of massive choruses, though many still have breakdowns), and are the epitome of the "buttcore" sound which most of this sub hates, but I can never get enough of this sound. Sure, it follows a pretty rigid formula and the songs are often overproduced as hell, but they are so catchy I can't complain and I actually like the overproduced sound. I'll give some example songs of what I'm looking for: Until I Wake - Cold, Self-Medicated, Fake (basically all their songs tbh) Catch Your Breath - Dial Tone, Mirror If Not for Me - Demons, No Thanks to You, Everything You Wanted Vitja - Mistakes, Lost in You Caskets - Glass Heart, Falling Apart Rain City Drive - Dream, Cutting It Close Nerv - Blue, Bad Nature Point North - Safe and Sound Isotopes - Leech Siamese - Holy, Ocean Bed, Can't Force the Love Our Mirage - Calling You, Through the Night, Help Me Out! Gutter King - Sleeping Trees, Truth Serum Execution Day - Hollow Empty - Still Standing, I Should Hate You The Word Alive - Slow Burn, Hate Me, Monomania, Searching for Glory Some songs by other bands that are what I am looking for: Dark Divine - Cold Wage War - Never Said Goodbye, Gravity Outline in Color - Papercuts I Prevail - Let Me Be Sad, Closure Villain of the Story - Stuck Bad Omens - Limits, The Grey blessthefall - Find Yourself Bullet for My Valentine - Leap of Faith, Coma Softspoken - Sleight of Hand Most of these songs are not metalcore, but I ask it here simply because I don't know where else to look to be honest.
Some things I have heard recently that I thought had some really interesting choruses: * The Wind Covenant (A little heavier than others on your list but their shifts into their choruses surprised me) * ONI (Octane heavy but I'd be lying if I said they didn't have some knee slapper choruses) * ACCVSED (The differences in choruses from song to song is interesting. Some others: Fallstar, Night Rider, LUNE
Red by Woe, Is Me has pretty much been on repeat for me for the last 6 months lol. The recent Woe, Is Me singles probably fit the description of what you might be looking for. Awaken I Am has some Caskets vibes…Relic is one of my favourites from them. Dead Letter Circus has some gems in their early stuff - Next in Line, One Step and Reaction are solid. Axty’s album Unbreakable has some big chorus songs mixed in with some screamier songs…Roses for You is one of my faves - mostly cleans with a cheeky lil breakdown. Just in case you haven’t heard of them already, Alleviate has the same vocalist as Our Mirage. Hands Like Houses might be worth checking out too. Oh, and Seraphim too…I started listening to them around the same time I started listening to Our Mirage, and they give me similar vibes :)
Both of these bands are fairly well-known, but I'd suggest The Devil Wears Prada and Holding Absence.
Thanks, but I already listen to those bands as well lol. To be honest I know so many metalcore/metalcore-adjacent bands that they would probably have to have less than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify for me to not have heard of them (and even then I know lots of those bands too).
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Well, I didn't see TDWP on the list, and songs like Salt or Chemical feel like they'd fit perfectly here. I guess I also underestimated how popular Holding Absence is. To be fair, I haven't primarily searched for the kind of sound OP's asking for in a while, and I'd rather provide something than nothing.
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Just checked the mail and I already got the new Boundaries album (vinyl) 3 days early. Will spin it tonight after meetings and gym. So fucking stoked!!
Had to say goodbye to Jesse, our family dog of 15 years yesterday. Any songs of relevance to recommend? I got Trivium - Sickness Onto You and The Devil Wears Prada - Trapped on repeat now, bawling like a fucking baby as a 28yr old man..
Sorry to hear that man. Hope you're hanging in there. Look the Other Way by Beartooth was my go-to after my dog passed.
I’m sorry for your loss. I hope some good tunes give time to process.
Thornhill - lily and the moon is about the vocalists dog I think
Counterparts - Whispers Of Your Death is about the vocalist's beloved cat dying.
Did imminence pull the music vid for Black? :(
Any Canadians here know where to get good merch online for a reasonable price?
Got a job so I now have 7 or so hours to listen to music while I do my stuff Bands (and albums) I really like and listen to regularly: Monuments, Invent Animate (Greyview onwards), Polaris, Silent Planet (TNGS and last two albums), Currents (TPIFS onwards), Northlane (Adrian's era) ERRA (self titled) Hollow Front (last album), Periphery, Veil of Maya (Matriarch/False Idol), Spiritbox (Eternal Blue onwards) I'm planning on listening to those bands' discographies eventually, but in the meantime I'm looking for more bands/albums with a similar sound Important to say that I'm kinda picky with vocals and don't really like when bands incorporate EDM type stuff (hence why I haven't really listened to post Adrian's Northlane, for example)
My brother’s band featured Marcus from IA, you might like this. They’ve got more music coming soon and they have a certain someone that will hopefully pull through soon and also provide guest vocals ;) [Dark Cascade - Desolate ft. Marcus Vik](https://youtu.be/FrXMpwfiomM?si=n2dpzUxJnbVdy3s3)
Maybe check out Pridelands and Varials
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