Tag: metalcore

The progressive-metal-math-sludge band UNTEACHERS who escape all conventional descriptions and standard genre labeling (except for my own labeling I slapped on for the purpose of this article and to give a hint of what you'll find upon listening). This band goes hard but not in the traditional metal approach with shrieking screaming and guttural bellowing bordering on the barf inducing, stomach churning variety. This is a no holds barred, face ripping, thick low end and beefy bass attack which adds this layered approach that brings together balance and fullness in sound. The vocals are on the higher end similar as to a Rush or Coheed and Cambria but not so much so that it becomes a distraction or a mimicked copy cat. This is super legit and the song is absolutely stunning from start to finish. It's like Rush, Coheed, and Failure joined together to form this somewhat rag tag assortment of superheroes maybe more akin to antiheroes? Anyway, they are joined together and birthed a creation (in a lab people) in kindred spirits with Deftones, Hum, Finch, Saosin, Roadside Monument, and the mighty Hands to form the most complete experimental sounding band of all time and who surely won't be riding the coattails of anyone else like all the star players of today (you know who you are cough Milli Vanilli cough cough). Ok in all seriousness, you need to listen to UNTEACHERS and you need you press play on their song "Households of a Cosmic War" today because Brandon gives his two thumbs up and 5 star approval (out of 5), the highest rating reserved only for the best of the best, the numero uno, champions of absolute music perfection. So drop your plans for the day, swipe off what you're doing, put the hot latte on the table and pull up your favorite digital network then push your finger hard on that play button and blast it out of whatever speakers God blessed you with to let the world feel the pure power of UNTEACHERS. The band will release their brand new album titled "Under Bright Sadness" on October 16th 2026 via Rottweiler Records. I personally extend my own Indie Vision Music mark of approval upon this song and hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. *All expressed opinions and wording within this article are the explicit opinions of Brandon Jones alone and do not represent the opinions or thoughts of anyone else. This was written without A.i. and all grammatical errors are Brandon's proud mistakes of his own making. To hell with the devil! To each his own. Party on Wayne. Put your knee in the dirt and bow to the God that holds your blood red destiny in the palm of his awesome hands..it's..your..choice! That is all. Carry on with the countdown.

The year was 1999. Metalcore was only a few years old, but was now in full swing, led by pioneers like Zao, ArkAngel, Disembodied and a handful of others. Hailing from New Jersey, Redeem were early adopters of the sound, influenced as much or more by death metal (especially in the vocal department) as by hardcore. Whereas their secular counterparts seemed to be developing a lyrical inspiration in subjects like evil and the occult (perhaps borrowed from metal), Redeem followed their older brothers in Zao by adopting poetic lyrics filled with worshipful overtones.… Continued →

While it might feel like it was just the other night we celebrated stopping into 2026, the fact of the matter is that we’re now halfway through the year. So let’s take a look back at some of the albums that dropped during the first half of the year. I’m going to TRY to refrain from offering opinions at this point and just give descriptions. Which ones do you see making your “Best Of 2026” list at the end of the year? Which albums aren’t listed here that I may have overlooked?… Continued →

Dire have announced a new full length set to release on September 25th. The metal band already has 2 previous (and impressive!) full lengths under their belts and have also released a new single, “Almost Home” back in March (see below). You can pre-order the new album and grab other available merch HERE.… Continued →

KingdomCore Presents the No Hope In Hell Tour featuring Heal The Hurt, Magdalene Rose, and Unbroken Reign. ​The tour spans 15 dates and is being put on by KingdomCore which will be the brand's very first tour they are putting together as "KingdomCore Presents". Read more below.

Drown the Planet have released a new EP titled, “The Blessed///The Cursed”. The release has a real metalcore sound to most of it, with a industrial/hard rock/nu metal sound in spots as well. The band has a great sound that traverses a number of styles, all of which lend themselves to heavier music. Be sure to check it out and leave your thoughts below!… Continued →

Then It Ends have released their new single, “Fractured”, accompanied by a music video for the track, recorded at the same house used in the Slipknot video, “Duality”. Check it out below and let us know what you think!… Continued →

Small Voice is a band determined to ensure you know Christcore hasn’t gone anywhere. “Some Days (ft. What We Seek)” is the band’s fourth single to release this year and is a must for fans of Christcore/Metalcore. The song serves as a reminder that none of us is alone in dealing with issues like anxiety and depression and that even in the midst of it, we can trust in and rely on a God who is faithful and true. Check out the song below!… Continued →

Drown the Planet has released a new song, “Beaten and Bruised” featuring Michael Felker of Convictions. This song strikes me as the heaviest DTP song to date and is extremely well done. Check out the lyric video below and let us know what YOU think.… Continued →

Metalcore band, Then It Ends, have dropped a new track, “Alone”. The song acknowledges the inward battle many of us face, but reminds us that through it all, we’re never alone. The track comes at you from all angles, featuring heavy riffs, a good range of screams, and a melodic chorus with some great sounding clean vocals. Check out the lyric video below and share your thoughts!… Continued →

Drown the Planet is the band/project of Jason Wayne. While I’m unfamiliar with any other musical ventures of his, Drown the Planet is really something. There’s a fair mixture of genres I really enjoy to be found across his material on Spotify, from metalcore, to hard rock, to even some emo-ish stuff in there. The band/project just dropped a new track titled “Liar // Traitor” yesterday, which you can check out below, it’s pretty great! Be sure also to check out all the other material of his as well as the socials HERE.… Continued →

Today saw the relase of the sophomore album from epic metalcore band, Unbroken Reign. The new album, “The Sins We Keep Alive”, is an absolute scorcher, building on what they did on “THRONES” (my #2 for Best Of 2025) in quite an impressive manner. More orchestral sounds and other effects interwoven with scathing riffs, melodies, screams, breakdowns, and so on. The release also features guest spots from Collective Dust, Bloodlines, and With Blood Comes Cleansing. Don’t sleep on this.… Continued →

The world truly can’t have enough Haste The Day, in fact we need more of it and you’ll get just that on May 1st when their new album “Dissenter” drops through Solid State Records! The band have dropped a couple new singles in the past few weeks (sorry for missing the posts on these, my bad) and “Oblivion” that came out last Friday might just be the best one yet. Check out this emotionally engaging new song in absolute superb HTD fashion, below. Music video can be found below this post right here on IndieVisionMusic.com… Continued →

JCHC FEST 2026 is shaping up to be one heck of a huge live festival force in hardcore, punk, metal, and a little Pop-Punk as well. Something for everyone! My boys in Light The Way were just added to the lineup so this is a show you don’t want to miss! I’m sure there will be more surprises to come. While I rarely surface in the wild, think more of a Sasquatch, I do come alive with just the right moonlight. Ha! I do want to go though.… Continued →

Convictions have released an official music video for the track “Metanoia”, which appeared on their last release, “The Fear Of God”. The video features live footage from shows over the past year’s tour. Check it out below.… Continued →

Demon Hunter have announced the There Was A Light Here tour which will visit some of the midwest and east coast from late April to mid-May. Joining them will be Convictions and Cultist. If you’re anywhere near one of these tour dates, don’t miss out! Who’s already in? … Continued →

Recently I was given a tip about a new(er) band called floodlit. One of the best tips in recent memory. floodlit is a Los Angeles based post-hardcore/metalcore band, in the vein of Thrice, Defeater, Norman Jean, Deftones, Emery, Saosin, Spiritbox, BMTH, etc. By the band’s description, heavy music for a heavy purpose.   To date, there are two singles titled “AMa” and “AKo” released with accompanying videos (see below). The tracks are a sampling of what’s to come when the band drops their debut album later this year.… Continued →

Las Vegas hardcore band Take has just released 3 new songs (one of which is actually a re-worked older tune), and made them available on all digital platforms. Gobble these up as it might be the last we hear the band. They are set to play Audiofeed this summer, and have no more scheduled shows after that, possibly ever. https://linktr.ee/takeband… Continued →

Chaotic hardcore project Pipe Bomb have announced a new single, “I Will Kill the Worst Parts of Myself.” Fresh off the heels of its three previous single releases, Philadelphia chaotic metalcore band Pipe Bomb is dropping one final stand-alone song called “I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself” on January 27th, 2026, in support of its upcoming 10-song album, Hell Hole. Mixed and mastered by John Naclario of Nada Recording (My Chemical Romance, Senses Fail), “I Will Kill the Worst Parts of Myself” stays true to the project’s math/metalcore roots, veering away from the chains of song structure and embracing a flair for dissonance.… Continued →

With 2025 behind us, we turn our attention forward to some of what 2026 will hold. The news below isn’t based on rumors or wishful thinking, but on posts or statements from the artists or bands themselves. As much as may appear in this post, it’s likely there are upcoming releases, tours, etc, that have been missed, and in that case, post them below in the comments, so we can see what else we have to look forward to in the upcoming year. What are you looking forward to most??… Continued →

All in all, I thought 2025 was a pretty good year for music! There were a few bands I’d hoped to hear some new material from and didn’t. There were a few I didnt expect to hear from whatsoever…but we did! Then, there were even a few new bands and artists I’d never heard of before who popped up on the radar and made some really great music! As we move into 2026, I most certainly have some big expectations for the new year, as I have for years and years prior, but will they be met?… Continued →

✨AF X RESUSCITATION PRESENTS… ⚡️Resuscitation Records Night at the Subculture Stage on Friday, July 3rd!⚡️ The showcase will feature Clear Convictions, Dear Adversary, Pipe Bomb, Take, Plead the Widow’s Cause, and The Forefunner. These 6 bands will be only a fraction of the 90-100 artists the festival will book between now and July. The festival recently announced Bleach as a headliner as well. Grab your tickets today, go to Audiofeedfestival.com… Continued →

Every year at Christmastime I try to choose a selection for the Song of the Day that is both seasonally appropriate and also relevant to our scene. Sure, it’s the day after Christmas, but since Christmas historically is a 12-day feast, we’re still in Christmas! August Burns Red has been making engaging and sometimes complicated metalcore since 2003. They are known as one of the more progressive and technical bands in the genre, regardless of faith affiliation. They are also known more for being “Christians in a band” than being a “Christian band.”… Continued →

If you’ve read a few of my other reviews, you probably already get the sense that I have some age on me.  And that’s fine.  I was around for record label samplers on compact disc.  And what a glorious time it was. There was nothing better than getting a free sampler with a mailorder or buying a sampler in the wild.  Those days are long gone, or so I thought… Broken Curfew Records have reinstated the CD Sampler and brought it to a new level. This sampler features 20 of their artists and it has something for everybody.… Continued →

No Treaty took to social media earlier this evening to announce the band will not be continuing, thanking their friends and fans for their support. See their post below. https://www.instagram.com/p/DSYVw7rEcBk/?igsh=MXQ2cHVleTZ0ZjlicQ==… Continued →

In late October Diamonds to Dust announced they would be releasing their 6th full length studio release, “Echoes of Grace and Strife” on December 19th through Manifest Records. Since then, the band has dropped 3 tracks off the upcoming release and it sounds like it’s going to be a scorcher! Check out “Consequence Of Our Transgressions”, “A Shadow Cast Eternally”, and “The White Rabbits Nightmare (ft. Michael Felker of Convictions)” below and let us know if youre looking forward to this one!… Continued →

I hear a lot of talk on social media these days about “2008 metalcore.” That’s what we have here in this track from Bringing Down Broadway. This was the era of metallic hardcore before clean singing and ‘ambient’ keyboards took over the scene. Sure, they dabble in clean singing for a handful of lines in this track from 2007, but its use wasn’t excessive by any means. And there’s a certain rawness to this recording that tells us that over-production wasn’t an issue (I mean that in a good way).… Continued →

An insanely good spirit filled hardcore band named IRAE, just dropped their brand new music video for “7 Horns 7 Eyes 7 Seals” feat. Mattie Montgomery of For Today. This music video really showcases the live hardcore experience and adds intensity to an already powerful and heavy song. Check it out below and make sure to give the band a follow. Let us know what you think.… Continued →

I am a few months behind with this review, but man, Tundra’s Rottweiler Records release, Eternal, is a straight up banger. Tundra is a Metalcore/Deathcore unit that has put together a fun listen with Eternal. Eternal has a lot of depth, as it feels like a metalcore mixtape.  There are ambient-ish post-hardcore moments.  There are seething Deathcore beatdowns.  There are festival-ready Metalcore parts.  And, last but not least, there are some spacey Djenty parts as well. This about as modern as metal gets right now.  They’ve put all the ‘core elements into a blender and hit the SHRED button.… Continued →

A new band that I’m not sure has gotten much coverage by IVM (my apologies) but is entirely worthy of exposure is… HOPE DEFERRED. The band are releasing their debut full length titled “Darkness Remains” next week. The band is comprised with members of Embodyment and The Showdown including Showdown lead vocalist David Bunton who also fronts this new band. Check out their new song “Brethren of Blood”, below! This sounds very much like the heaviest side of Embodyment meets the heaviest of The Showdown.… Continued →