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The 10 heaviest breakdowns of 2006

Unearth – “Giles”

“Giles” is a certified shredder guaranteed to give you a sore neck or your money back, but the gratuitous breakdown is something else. Unearth vocalist Trevor Phipps lets out few screams of “Rectify my name!” but you're already moshing. Chug your heart out. —Brian Kraus

 

With Blood Comes Cleansing – “Golgotha”

It doesn’t get much heavier than With Blood Comes Cleansing. Eleven seconds into the title track of their 2006 Blood & Ink debut, Golgotha, and you’re already spin-kicking the nearest wall. Abrasive deathcore vocals and down-tuned fight riffs make any WBCC pit a sight to see. —Tyler Sharp

 

This Is Hell – “Prelude (Again)”

Sundowning became the beloved melodic hardcore record that This Is Hell are most remembered for. Situated at a generous halfway point, vocalist Travis Reilly starts the pre-mosh as if he's yelling at Long Island traffic. His other half, guitarist Rick Jimenez, is preparing riffs in the kitchen, making way for a full-bodied smash part. It's a brief mosh, but resumed after a two-step part. Gotta give the kids what they want. —Brian Kraus

 

Underoath – “Writing On The Walls”

If you listened to Underoath in 2006, you definitely heard “Writing On The Walls” and know why it’s on this list. After melodic guitars give way to the eerie layered vocals in the song’s second half, you can sense something big is coming. Then it hits. In the blink of an eye, you’re met with everything Underoath have in regard to musical velocity. It’s vicious, unforgiving and leaves you only wanting more. —Tyler Sharp

 

Misery Signals – “The Failsafe”

Emotional metalcore titans Misery Signals rip a machine-gun mosh part in “The Failsafe” from Mirrors, another Ferret Records release to hit the list. A quick drum roll and hoarse declaration of “Give us a sign!” is our only warning. If these guys had the goofy side of Darkest Hour, you just know they'd be holding their guitars up high like riflemen. —Brian Kraus

Killswitch Engage – “Eye Of The Storm”

Killswitch Engage are melodic metalcore pioneers—but that doesn’t mean they can’t be downright heavy. Case in point: the end breakdown on “Eye Of The Storm,” which meets at the intersection of Riff Road and Mosh Boulevard in Slam City. What begins as a groovy, guitar-driven outro from the final chorus evolves into a sludgy, pit-inducing breakdown. Seriously, Killswitch bring the heavy on this one. —Tyler Sharp

 

Bury Your Dead – “House Of Straw”

Ahh, that familiar old muffled “band playing in the room over” intro. Loved that shit, 2006. Bury Your Dead are another one from the heavy honey hole that is Massachusetts. Beauty And The Breakdown's opening cut delivers drill sergeant vocals and pit-ready riffs. Tight black tees get a little tighter during the last minute, as the band viciously chug away in a “forest” (watch closely and weep). —Brian Kraus

 

Bring Me The Horizon – “Liquor & Love Lost”

As most of you know, Bring Me The Horizon used to be an incredibly heavy band. Their debut LP, Count Your Blessings, is basically a 40-minute breakdown. The record is so heavy, there’s virtually no way to compare it to That’s The Spirit. “Liquor & Love Lost” is a two-and-a-half minute onslaught of thrashing drums, guitars and Oli Sykes’ ferocious growls. The breakdown at 1:58 is worthy of the ultimate mosh call. —Tyler Sharp

 

Ligeia – “I’m Sorry You’re Ugly”

Western Massachusetts maniacs Ligeia made you wait, fuming in aggressive suspense for the breakdown on “I'm Sorry You're Ugly.” Clean singing choruses were aplenty on their debut album, while ignorant party lyrics would later fulfill their “bro core” legacy (read: Bad News). Horror-filled, ear-piercing chords clash with open chugs that close out the track, as frontman Keith Holuk screams lyrics that are full-on NSFW. —Brian Kraus

 

Escape The Fate – “The Guillotine”

Say what you will, but Escape The Fate’s breakdown at the end of “The Guillotine” is heavy, and you know it. Ronnie Radke’s lows over half-time drums and guitar chugs is outrageous, but in the best way possible. Don’t front: You secretly still listen to this entire record. —Tyler Sharp

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