Fusing elements of heavy metal and hardcore punk,metalcoreis a genre that has it all.

With its unique sound, metalcore has brought a vast, more commercial appeal toheavy music.

Hours upon hours could be spent scouring the internet for the best metalcore acts.

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With the endless array of bands and songs to choose from, pinpointing the essentials can prove challenging.

9Motionless In White - “Slaughterhouse (feat.

The result is a rowdy, thrashing track that keeps you on your toes from start to finish.

There is a red carpet, and a couch that is a tan color. There are long blinds and two lamps in the background. The person on the left has on a long shirt, jeans, and white sneakers as he hunches over. One is shirtless and lays upside down with his jeans visible. One sits on the ground shirts less in jeans. The one on the far right has on a teal hat, a white shirt and jeans as he sits on the floor.

Chris Motionless and Bryan Garris trade off throughout the song, leaving no dull moments.

The lead singer, Courtney LaPlante, is an absolute powerhouse of a vocalist.

The composition is beyond impressive, pushing the norms of the standard song structure with a unique pacing throughout.

All four members stand in a field with tall plants. The one on the far left wears a black hat, a blue shirt and pants, and a red tie. Next to him one wears a blue coat with a white under shirt. The next one wears a black long sleeve with a black hat with a red ribbon. On the far right the one wears a blue coat, a muti colored handkerchief.

With this finale alone, “Whiplash” is a must-listen that truly displays everything metalcore has to offer.

5Knocked Loose - “Suffocate (feat.

The groove has a chaotic, yet cleverly crafted syncopation.

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“Suffocate” is a prime example and unique display of the range found within metalcore.

2The Plot In You - “Forgotten”

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In the end, when I’m dead, hope it was for something.”

Kicking off with an electrifying and enticing guitar riff, the song is a hit right from the beginning.

“Kool-Aid” is riddled with chilling moments throughout, especially in the song’s main chorus.