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Deathcore was a defining force of the 2000s metal scene. While polarizing at the time, it’s gained more respect in recent years through a new era of the genre. Still, the origins of the genre were filled with great releases that stand strong over a decade later.  ...

Deathcore has normalized the idea of the hardcore and death-metal scenes coming together. While that’s commonplace now, it wasn’t always like this. Even before the 2000s came and deathcore grew from being a new term to one of the biggest movements in metal, there were bands who carved the path for acts such as Suicide Silence, the Red Chord or Whitechapel to reach the levels they have.  From s...

Sometimes you just get in a really bad mood, and nothing seems to be able to help you with it. Some may recommend listening to some soft music to calm your nerves. But embracing anger can do wonders, and there’s nothing better than gnarly deathcore breakdowns to help you out. H...

When a band announce they’re reuniting, all sorts of thoughts start going through our heads. Will they still have the sound and abilities they had when they were in their prime? Will they make new music or just play shows? Or, will they make something that completely blows our minds and becomes one of the staples of their discography? Take...

Montreal deathcore act Despised Icon are about to put out their sixth full-length record and second since semi-retiring, and they've got a new track to dive into. The band's new song "Snake in the Grass" is a burly straight-forward deathcore track with plenty of pig squeals and breakdowns. Read Mo...

Suicide Silence and Whitechapel have announced a co-headlining tour for the fall. Despised Icon will be direct support, while Carnifex and Oceano will serve as rotating openers on select stops. A full list of dates and locations will be announced soon ...