Hardcore Bands

Hardcore Bands
.Hopesfall Trustkill Records Hardcore/Emo strictly hard and creative. It's tough and these guys are making huge in-roads.
1-2-3 Heist! Drop 10 Records You know that feeling you get when you smash your finger in the car door? That numb, burning feeling? That's exactly what I feel when 1-2-3 Heists' music begins to play. They have shared the stage wit
A Day to Remember Indianola Records Melody driven hardcore from Florida
A Love For Enemies Strike First Records Long Island Hardcore. 5 musicians united by the Spirit taking straight-edge to masses.
Across Five Aprils Indianola Records Hardcore intertwined with a heavy rock/punk which is reminiscent of Further Seems Forever and at other times kicks full throttle into From Autumn to Ashes style hardcore.
Aftertaste Angry Son Records Aftertaste is a five piece band straight out of Cape Town, South Africa. They play a progressive style of hardcore music. The overall sound of Aftertaste is created by powerful, hard-hitting guitars,
American Tragedy Pluto Records hardcore/metalcore from San Diego, CA
Anam Cara Strike First Records Anam Cara plays a very heavy, energetic, yet melodic and rocking brand of hardcore. They hope to bring something new to the plate musically, while at the same time bring back to the scene a lot that h
Anguish Unsaid Bettie Rocket Records Heavy hardcore.
Anne Hutchinson-theladyinblue Bad Apple Records Chaotic rock and roll. Closer to hardcore/metalcore.
As Cities Burn Solid State Records Energetic post hardcore hailing from Louisiana.
As I Lay Dying Metal Blade Since forming in early 2001, San Diego, CA's As I Lay Dying has created some of the most blistering and emotional hardcore-laced metal to come out of Southern California. Boasting a varied line-up of
Ballistic Reign Independent Hardcore with the Intensity of Christ and Passion and our Generation.
Beauty in Terror Independent Four talenteds young christian guys in a hardcore band.
Beauty to Ashes Pluto Records Beauty To Ashes are currently one of the best talents hailing from the California hardcore scene. Already having a few demos, EP's, and appearances on countless compilations (including a compilation f
Beloved Solid State Records Beloved is creaping the hardcore scene all over the US and puts on an amazing energetic live performance.
Blindside Elektra Hailing from Sweden, these guys have made their mark on North America. A huge favorite among many. With blindside you can expect thick vocals and power cutting guitars.
Bloodlined Calligraphy Facedown Records Lead by female vocals this band Combines the sounds of hardcore and metal with some of the most devastating breakdowns ever heard, every song from the band is an exercise in destruction.
Bloody Sunday Strike First Records Tough fast hardcore from Virginia.
Born Blind Solid State Records East coast hardcore that's as good as it gets. Gritty loud vocals power crunching guitars that really groove
Boywunder Blessed Killing East coast hardcore
Brutal Fight Strike First Records From Vancouver WA, the 4 boys ahere to the roots of the hardcore scene and embrace everyone where they are at in life. BF is brutally hard and one of the hardest bands around.
CafFiends Indianola Records West Coast Hardcore. The CafFiends released 2004's 'Fission, Fusion, and Things Made of Concrete' with Indianola. In the past the band had put out a self-released record and a record with Screaming Gi
Call To Preserve Strike First Records Rising from the fertile hardcore grounds of Florida come a young band with passion, discipline and integrity to be a positive influence to anyone that they might encounter. Whether it?s sharing their
Chasing Victory Independent Chasing Victory is a hardcore influenced emo band from Georgia. Formerly known as Bailey Drive, CV has performed all around the Southeast and has a growing fanbase. We've had the honor of playing with
Clear Convictions Strike First Records Puerto Rico is home to a thriving hardcore scene and Clear Convitictions are one of the longest running bands there on the island. They are a staple in the PRHC scene.
Comeback Kid Victory Records Old School Hardcore with a punk flavor. Formed by some of the members of Figure Four, this band has been touring solid for a while playing with everyone in the hardcore scene that you can imagine. Aft
Cope Screaming Giant Records Melodic Hardcore
Counting the Days Strike First Records Formerly known as Black Out. This group of 5 friends play hardcore with a punk flavor.
Dam Shoah Independent Dam Shoah means Bloody Holocaust. 4 piece band from Guatemala playing hardcore aggressive punk. Currently on Prophecy Records in Guatemala.
Dead Bury Dead Independent 6 members residing in Western MD have been making a scene where there was no scene. Each song is true to heart and shows are unforgettable. All members have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Dead Poetic Solid State Records Emo/melodic hardcore band like you've never heard before. Dead Poetic (DP) strives to combine music styles that are not yet popular in the mainstream. DP comes from Dayton Ohio.
Delta Haymax Tooth & Nail Records
Demise of Eros Strike First Records 5 piece from Pittsburgh PA, bringing a fresh blend of metal and hardcore.
Demon Hunter Solid State Records Release coming soon. For fans of slipknot,mudvayne, and linkin park.
Die Undead West Fifty Nine Records Hard Core band from Stillwater Oklahoma
Dizmas Independent Energetic stage presence hardcore riffs with a Christian message. You can't watch these guys sitting down or standing still.
Dodgin Bullets Facedown Records
EDL Independent EDL (Every Day Life) has been playing the rapcore scene before the larger known Rapcore acts currently out on the radio. For fans of early P.O.D.
Eleven Hours Down Independent Brutal Hardcore
Embraced Theory 8 Records 4 piece melodic rock/hardcore band from panama city florida. A highly talented band that combines high energy with beautifully written songs.
Enamored DTS Records A 5 piece metal band formed for the purpose of helping win souls and get people pumped for Christ! Music filled with singing and screaming mixed with technical drums and guitars.
Encomium Independent Emo/Hardcore
Enlow Blood & Ink Records Enlow is a 5 peice melodic hardcore band from Tulsa OK. The band started in early 1999. And since then has become, one of the premiere bands in Oklahoma and the surrounding states.
Epitome Tribal 7 Records I John 3:1- 'How Great Is The Love The Father Has Lavished On Us, That We Should Be Called Children Of God! And That Is What We Are! The Reason The World Does Not Know Us Is That It Did Not Know
Eso-Charis Solid State Records
Evelynn Pluto Records Gritty metal-hardcore. In this CD you get screaming, technical guitar work, loud in-your-face vocals and inspiration.
Evergreen Terrace Eulogy Records Melodic Hardcore featuring Chris the ex-drummer from Lugnut. Evergreen Terrace comes from Jacksonville FL, bringing melodies that you can sing along with.
Every New Day Hand of Hope Records All you need is 3. Three band members to produce melodic hardcore. Its probably something that you've never witnessed done well, but give it a shot by checking these guys out.
Falling Cycle Facedown Records West Coast Hardcore
Fear Before the March of Flames Gray Music Emo Hardcore
few left standing Takehold Records Hardcore outfit based in the Memphis Tennessee area.
Figure Four Solid State Records Hard edged music with a promising future.
Focal Point Tooth & Nail Records Intense Hardcore.
Focused Tooth & Nail Records One of the first signed bands to Tooth and Nail Records. Hardcore at its best. RIP
Foreknown Blood & Ink Records Brutal Hardcore band from Duluth, Heavy breakdowns that will bring the House down.
Four Point Failure Independent An intense blend of hardcore/emo with heartfelt lyrics meant to spread the word of Jesus Christ.
Fred and the Savages Independent R.I.P. Fred and the savages(featuring members of the huntingtons,red and gold, and one-21<partime member>) play fast furious punk rock in the vein of kid dyunamite and the explosion.
Garden of Desolation Independent Formally Pass the Salt, Garden of Desolation brings new age hardcore together with metal to bring us some of todays best music.
Genosha Independent A blend of Chaos, dark metal and hardcore mixed together.
Grace For the Fallen Blood & Ink Records Grace for the Fallen is a hybrid combination of metal and hardcore. The band formed in 1997, and has toured nationally twice.
Haste the Day Solid State Records Midwest hardcore/metalcore. A fresh spin or traditional hardcore/metalcore.
Havannah Independent Technical semi melodic hardcore. Stay tuned for more info.
He is Legend Solid State Records HIL comes from North Carolina and creates a style of music described to be heart-felt rock-n-roll. Everything from sing-along melodies to deep screams.
Hit the Deck Strike First Records Hit The Deck started with the simple purpose of having fun and remembering why hardcore was created. We try to blend the authentic raw energy of early Washington DC hardcore (circa 1981) with the urge
Hospital Screaming Giant Records Heavy Hardcore
In Due Time Strike First Records In hardcore, the state of Florida is known for many incredible bands that hail from it. The young, up and coming band known as IN DUE TIME is ready to keep that alive. The band formed in late 2001 and
In Remembrance Of Me Harvest Earth Melodic Hardcore, beautiful song writting, goes from upbeat to heavy breakdowns in the drop of a pin
Inked in Blood Strike First Records Hardcore from Portland, Oregon. One of the coolest hardcore bands on Strike First Records.
Innocent Bloodshed Seventhseal Records Metalcore hailing from San Diego
ISTRA Independent 'Istra explores new musical ground, stunningly blending driving beats, rhythmic bass lines, and catchy guitar riffs, beautifully juxtaposed against unique whisper-to-sing-to-scream vocals that will pu
Jesus Wept Strike First Records Out of the ashes of xDisciplex AD comes the next generation of xDisciplex known as Jesus Wept. These guys play killer hardcore that is energetic, truthful and tough. The lyrics are also amazing!
Josiah Indie Vision Music Bringing Back the Spirit-Filled hardcore scene, this Indiana band leads with strength.
Life in Your Way Indianola Records A blend of melodic metalcore and hardcore from Connecticut.
Like David Bettie Rocket Records 3 piece Post Hardcore Power Pop band from Northern California carves out a new genre with their riveting guitars, thick hooks, pounding drums, passion-filled vocals and screams of hope and repentance.
Linus Independent Emo/Hardcore band from Pennsylvania.
Love Is Red Recorse Records melodic hardcore from alabama for fans of shai hulud
Luti-Kriss Solid State Records Luti-Kriss has changed their name to Norma Jean. See information under Norma Jean.
Maybe Today Independent emo-hardcore hailing from St Louis MO
Means Facedown Records a prolific and emotionally charged post-hardcore band from Regina, Canada. This four-piece is taking the US completely by surprise with their melody-infused breakdowns and earnestly-crooned vocals.
Means 2 An End Independent Emo Hardcore
MeWithoutYou Tooth & Nail Records This group of 5 out of Philadelphia, Pa is strong and tight. They combine poetry and spoken word to the beats of emo and hardcore. Truly unique
Nailed As Ransom Independent Ready to play anywhere, Nailed as Ransom combines the styles of Hardcore and Rapcore to get the message out.
Neshamah Blood & Ink Records South African hardcore. Neshamah is not shy about their beliefs and what they stand for, but does not believe in forcing opinions down peoples throats. When you come to a show you come to have fun and
New Day Awakening Independent Hailing from Denver CO, these 5 guys have been working hard for 2 years to bring you quality, technical hardcore.
No Innocent Victim (NIV) Facedown Records One of the first bands to hit the Christian Hardcore/Rapcore scene. A solid band with a heart for the lost.
Nodes of Ranvier Facedown Records Metalcore hailing from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Norma Jean Solid State Records Norma Jean is the new band name for Luti-Kriss. They have changed their name to avoid confusion with the mainstream rap artist.
Not By Might...Nor By Power Independent Melodic hardcore
Not Waving but Drowning Takehold Records
Nourish The Flame Blood & Ink Records NTF (NourishTheFlame) has a sound a bit different than the typical hardcore band. they incorporate old and new school hardcore, brutal breakdowns, and just a pinch of metal to finish it off. This is d
Once For All Harvest Earth Hardcore in vain of Madball and Terror
Opposition of One Strike First Records Hailing from Germany, Opposition of One's music is brutal and intense, while maintaining a good groove and some metal influences just to keep things interesting. With lots of fast parts and heavy brea
Outcry Clenchedfist Records Hardcore from Cleveland Ohio. Outcry is said to have more energy on stage than those going wild on the floor.
Pass the Salt Independent See Garden of Desolation for description.
Pistis i.h.a. Independent 'pistis' is a greek word wich stands for 'faithfulness'. the appendage 'i.h.a.' stands for 'in him alone'. god is the only 'one' who is faithful.
Point of Recognition Facedown Records Hardcore till your heart's content.
Post Mortum Independent Post Mortum is a four piece ohio-based hardcore band known for their 'bi-polar' type of dark yet positive music and intense live performances.
Prosper Bettie Rocket Records Melodic hardcore from a 5 piece band with a passion to share God through their music.
Rose of Sharon Independent Emo Hardcore. Song recorded on a Seventh Seal Compilation.
Rosepointe Independent EMO/HArdcore band trying to spread the word of the lord, with screaming medolic lyrics and raging guitars.
Save Face Gray Music Spirit Filled Rock'n'Roll Hardcore. Save Face is tight and aggressive. Their live show is energetic and they are quickly gathering a following in their hometown of Denver CO
Saved By Grace Recorse Records Melodic hardcore for fans of poison the well.
Seventh Star Facedown Records Hardcore band newly signed to Warefare Records. These guys have toured with Point of Recognition and Underoath.
Shockwave Triple Crown Records
Showbread Solid State Records Gritty old school gutter punk.
Silence the Epilogue Strike First Records Arkansas grown hardcore. If you like well written metallic hardcore with amazing melodicness underlying it all, then you'll like these guys.
Sinai Beach Victory Records Innovative Hardcore from CA. A powerhouse of metal. These guys can stand with the best bands in the hardcore scene.
Sleeping By The Riverside Indianola Records Hardcore. SBTR has disbanned as of early 2003. RIP
Sleeping Giant Facedown Records Sleeping Giant represent a great and terrible day when all living things will return to dust; and their sound is as formidable as one might suspect the apocalypse should be. Sleeping Giant charged ont
Spite of Opposition Clenchedfist Records A mix of old school and new school hardcore. This group of 5 is known for intense energy on stage.
Spoken Tooth & Nail Records Spoken is a hard rock band that has pushed their music to more aggression with a tight sound. Dove Award nominee.
Stars Are Falling Blood & Ink Records Stars Are Falling is a Sacramento, CA based post-hardcore band, kicking and screaming their way onto the national hardcore scene. Their music is both brutal and beautiful.
Still Breathing Solid State Records Hardcore from Bartlesville OK
Still Remains Benchmark Records Hardcore/Metalcore from Grand Rapids, MI.
Strateia Indianola Records Strateia formed in late 2000. They play loud and heavy hardcore that also retains melodic influence. Their sound has been described as a mixture of 18 Visions and Strongarm. The band is no longer toge
Stretch Arm Strong Solid State Records Metalcore
Strongarm Solid State Records Florida based hardcore from the mid 1990's. R.I.P. You can find many of the members in Further Seems Forever.
Struck Down Indianola Records Erie Hardcore strikes again...Struckdown attacks with pure energy powered by a passion for a better tomorrow. Positive lyrics and powerful performance are their weapons of choice in an ever-growing ba
Suffer Hereafter Blood & Ink Records Suffer Hereafter was formed in the Spring of 2002. This Brutal yet Melodic 5 piece Metalcore band is based out of Richmond , Va. Suffer Hereafter has received great reviews for their song 'When the Wo
Symphony in Peril Facedown Records Ohio based hardcore. Features Shawn Jonas - the original lead singer for Zao.
Tantrum of the Muse Takehold Records 3 Guys with the love of Christ and the heart to speak the truth. They are motivated on using their music to talk about current issues.
Tattered Flesh Independent Contact Tattered Flesh by email: tatteredflesh@dirtjump.net
Ten 33 Blood & Ink Records Old school hardcore on the edge of punk.
The Agony Scene Solid State Records
The Beautiful Mistake The Militia Group The beautiful mistake play loud, emotional rock and have carved out their own scene drawing in fans of hardcore, emo and punk.
The Blamed Tooth & Nail Records The Blamed started out as an old school punk rock band then moved to a hardcore sound when lead vocalist Jeremy Moffit joined the band. After completing '21' and 'Frail',The blamed broke up and guitar
The Culprits Blood & Ink Records The Culprits have been bringing their brand of hardcore punk to the country since 1999. Drawing influences from hardcore bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Chain of Strength, Kid Dynamite, as well as Rancid
The Downside of Up Independent We have deftones, dead poetic, me without you, thursday, and many other great influences. But our music is our own and comes from all our hearts... we are the downside of up
The Hope That Lies Within Independent hailing from the north of the netherlands, is a hardcore band that combines screams, grunts and raps. the hope that lies within was formed by the ex-members of crossover band dr.bigfoot and two member
The Last Farewell Framework Records The Last Farewell fuses together beautiful melodys with chaotic guitars.Comparitive to such band as Thursday,Hopesfall,and Beloved,TLF holds absolutley nothing back .The message they give us is uni
The Redemption Song Future Destination Records Melodic hardcore with some old school gritty punk vocals hailing from Evansville, Indiana.
Third Root Solid State Records
This Runs Through Facedown Records This Runs Through is a melodically driven five piece hardcore band from Tampa, Florida. Supplied with strong vocals, soothing melodies, powerful breakdowns, a tight rhythm section, and fueled by a pa
Time Spent Burning Independent West coast hardcore
Torn In Two Facedown Records Hardcore
Training For Utopia Solid State Records Heavy Hardcore
Trauma Strike First Records Trauma, formed in Southern CA in the summer of 2003, started as an escape from each member?s individual full time projects. Pulled in by a few scattered rehearsals, the band soon realized that they ha
Truth Be Known Blood & Ink Records TruthBeKnown produce passionate and explosive hardcore from the heart of the Appalachian mountains.
Twiceborn Seventhseal Records Old school punk/hardcore hailing from Louissiana
Underoath Solid State Records Few hardcore bands can stand the test of time. Underoath is on their way to be one of the great hardcore bands. the interwoven skill and intelligence in their music continues to gain new fans.
Unreal New Rock Records Old School Hardcore
veneer Independent A blend of hardcore, alternative, rapcore, and rock
War of Ages Facedown Records Coming from Hardcore town of Erie, PA, these guys are no strangers to the hardcore/metal scene. Formerly known as Point Zero, this band of 5 play hardcore with an influence of metal.
Winter Solstice Harvest Earth Winter Solstice is a hardcore-metal rock 'n roll band from central Virginia. Winter Solstice combines the melodic catchiness of such bands as Darkest Hour, Prayer For Cleansing, Undying, and At The Ga
Within Strike First Records Within is a very energetic group of five dudes who love some straight up rawk and roll. Within is a sweet mixture of southern rock, two scoops of screaching vocals, and a teaspoon of hardcore. These d
xDeathStarx Facedown Records The energy of their live performance and brutal musical style has put them at the forefront of the already booming So-Cal hardcore scene. Blending the sounds of At the Gates, Disembodied, and Hatebree
xDisciplex A.D. Triple Crown Records
xLooking Forwardx Facedown Records rising out of Bel Air, MD, this group of 4 continue their orginal vision to be a no-frills hardcore band that is raw and fast.
Zao Ferret Records West Virginia. These guys have been belting out spirit filled hardcore since the early 90's. With a few lead singer changes, they still are a favorite among hardcore lovers.
Zeal Abound Independent 5 guys spreading God's word through hardcore