Deathcore

Xenobiotic – Dante Review

Xenobiotic – Dante Review

By Kronos on March 7, 2026 in Reviews, Death Metal, Deathcore, 25 comments

“You haven’t lived until you’ve heard an Australian recite Dante. Once a niche ritual available only to the geographically privileged, everyone’s somethingth-favorite Australian prog-death band Xenobiotic are using their aptly titled third LP to democratize access to this sonorous phenomenon, and some other sonorous phenomena to boot, familiar to those acquainted with much-lauded sophomore effort Mordrake. The band’s adventurous efforts are well-suited to epic literature, and, as for the subject matter, recall that this is a death metal record.” Hell is here.

Phasma – Purgatory Review

Phasma – Purgatory Review

By Kenstrosity on February 17, 2026 in Reviews, Black Metal, Death Metal, Deathcore, Hardcore, Technical Death Metal, 34 comments

“Sometimes an album comes around ye olde promo pit that looks and smells familiar, but plays like something else entirely. Today’s entry into the “what the heck am I actually listening to?” hall of infamy is Phasma’s Purgatory. The third record from the Greek/US duo, and the first carried by a label—our beloved Transcending Obscurity Records—Purgatory continually subverted every expectation I had. In doing so, it became one of my biggest pleasant surprises in recent memory.” Set Phasmas to brutal stun.

Crystal Lake – The Weight of Sound Review

Crystal Lake – The Weight of Sound Review

By Dear Hollow on January 28, 2026 in Reviews, Deathcore, Djent, Hardcore, Metalcore, Nu Metal, 28 comments

“Crystal Lake is one of those bands that I lost track of. I adored 2015’s The Sign, its blend of hardcore attitude with a surgical metalcore attack and just enough djent and deathcore to make things interesting resulted in some of my all-time favorites in the style (“Prometheus,” “Matrix,” “Hades”). Yes, it’s knuckleheaded and boner-dragging brutality posturing, but for a jolt of breakdown-heavy sonic adrenaline, the Japanese quintet fit the bill.” Lake effects.

Ov Sulfur – Endless Review

Ov Sulfur – Endless Review

By Lavender Larcenist on January 17, 2026 in Reviews, Deathcore, 45 comments

“Blackened deathcore has truly run its course. This is simultaneously a hopeful sentiment, as it may encourage bands to explore new ideas, but also a sad one, because so few bands have actually created music that resembles the genre’s namesake. For every A Wake in Providence, there are twenty more bands flailing around with crappy production, boring synths, and chugga-wugga breakdowns that induce eye-rolls every time. Vegas-based Ov Sulfur sits somewhere between the two on their sophomore release, Endless. Featuring genuinely blackened elements in their sound, the band puts greater focus on melody and clean singing, bringing them much closer to… dare I say, blackened metalcore?” The core problem.

Bite Down – Violent Playground Review

Bite Down – Violent Playground Review

By Samguineous Maximus on January 13, 2026 in Reviews, Deathcore, Metalcore, Nu Metal, 66 comments

““TikTok deathcore.” Two words guaranteed to make trve metalheads shudder inside their Jørn-adorned battle jackets. It’s also a term that could apply to a vast swathe of newer deathcore acts; each chasing the viral glory of Will Ramos reaction videos through near-endless vertical content. Enter Sweden’s Bite Down, who’ve ridden this wave to a respectable level of buzz across a steady drip-feed of singles and EPs, with their debut, Violent Playground.” Toothsome or untoother?

Sold Soul – Just Like That, I Disappear Entirely [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]

Sold Soul – Just Like That, I Disappear Entirely [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]

By Lavender Larcenist on December 20, 2025 in Things You Might Have Missed 2025, Deathcore, 38 comments

“Blah blah blah, deathcore sucks, blah blah, okay, we got that out of the way. Now, for everyone who likes it, come close and hear about one of the bands doing shit right. Deathcore can be incredibly varied as a genre, and among the hundreds of doggy-doo bands out there, a few break the mold. As someone who listens to a lot of different deathcore groups (judge me, I don’t give a shit), North Carolina’s Sold Soul are out here making progressive deathcore that surprises as much as it crushes your skull. Even if you don’t like Lorna Shore or, like me, find their recent albums incredibly boring, Sold Soul is here for you.” MOAR core?

Upon a Burning Body – Blood of the Bull Review

Upon a Burning Body – Blood of the Bull Review

By Dear Hollow on December 14, 2025 in Reviews, Deathcore, Groove Metal, Metalcore, 14 comments

“Upon a Burning Body is back, baby. Your favorite groovy Texans are ready to lay on the hurt with as many riffs as your ears can muster. Predecessor 2022’s Fury offered a no-frills attack that more substantially simplified the attack, recalling more the groove-oriented likes of Pantera or Lamb of God, as opposed to the longstanding comparisons to deathcore’s partyharders Attila and “fight everyone” breakdowners Emmure to whom they’ve been compared in the past.” Tastes like burning.

Lorna Shore – I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]

Lorna Shore – I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]

By Grymm on December 2, 2025 in Things You Might Have Missed 2025, Deathcore, 78 comments

“When we last heard from New Jersey’s Lorna Shore, they followed up the wave of attention they received during the pandemic with their song “Into the Hellfire,” showcasing not only their musical chops, but also the golden throat (and bangs) of one Will Ramos, with Pain Remains in 2022. Not only did the album further capitalize on their songwriting abilities and Ramos’ insane vocal talents, but it opened up a slew of headlining tours, closing festival slots, and untold amounts of fans.” MOAR Shore.