【2025】Beginner’s Guide to Popular Overseas Tarka Bands【Summary】
Metalcore, which branched off from melodic death metal and hardcore, has become one of the central genres in the loud music scene since the 2000s.
It fuses the brutality of aggressive heavy-metal-style riffs, melodic guitar solos, and hardcore-derived breakdowns, and often showcases a vocal approach that freely shifts between death growls and clean singing—leading many bands to achieve commercial success.
Since the 2010s, metalcore has diversified even further, and the 2020s continue to see the birth of many outstanding classic albums.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of overseas bands that represent the metalcore scene from multiple perspectives!
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[2025] A Guide to Popular Overseas Tarka Bands [For Beginners] (31–40)
Bland Street BloomSikTh
A track by a band that, much like Protest the Hero, showcases progressive and highly technical musicianship.
Its defining feature is the twin-vocalist setup, with both delivering insane shouts and screams that greatly contribute to crafting a world of madness.
Stick SticklyAttack Attack!
A pioneering presence that skillfully integrated synth-heavy, electro-flavored sounds into metalcore and post-hardcore.
Overseas, they were disparagingly labeled “crabcore,” while in Japan they even spawned the nickname “pico-remo.” They’re also known for having had vocalist Austin Carlile, who later formed Of Mice & Men.
After Austin’s departure, the band shifted toward a more serious post-hardcore direction centered around vocalist and synthesizer player Caleb Shomo.
Even the album cover designs have a completely different vibe, so it’s quite interesting to line up their three releases and listen to them in order of release.
Looking Down the Barrel of TodayHatebreed
Carrying the soul of New York hardcore and renowned as a leading force in new-school hardcore, this five-piece stands tall.
Even though “metalcore” covers a wide range of styles, Hatebreed differs from many bands in that you won’t hear much influence from Scandinavian melodic death metal.
With each album, their heavy metal flavor has grown stronger, while the unwavering spirit of hardcore continues to burn at their core—arguably one of their key appeals.
Frontman Jamey Jasta is a major presence in the scene; his masculine shouts and thickly wrapped bandana style are insanely cool.
Their blisteringly intense, mosh-guaranteed live shows deliver an unforgettable time that any fan of heavy music should experience at least once!
Awakened By Sirens 2014DEADLOCK
They are a Germany-based metalcore to melodic death metal band fronted by a female vocalist.
Because their sound and style vary from release to release, your impression may change depending on which record you hear first.
In their earliest phase, they played a melodeath-leaning sound centered on male growls, but later the weight shifted toward clean parts sung by a female member.
They also invited guest rappers and incorporated djent-like elements, evolving into heavy rock unconstrained by genre.
Although they continued releasing music consistently, lineup changes have been frequent in recent years, and as of 2020, lead guitarist Sebastian Rehlich is the only remaining original member.
Drag Me OutARCHERS
A four-piece metalcore band formed in 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin by vocalist Nate Prie and guitarist Ben Koller.
They drew attention with a metalcore-style cover of The Weeknd’s hit “The Hills,” so keen-eared metalcore fans might already know them.
Their new track “Drag Me Out” features clean vocals from the bassist, creating even more emotional harmonies.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants melodic modern metalcore!
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Paradigm TriggerLike Moths To Flames
Formed in Ohio, USA in 2010, Like Moths To Flames is a band that represents the metalcore scene.
Their appeal lies in a sound that fuses technical playing, a heavy sonic palette, and powerful melodies.
They drew attention with their 2011 debut album, When We Don’t Exist, and continued to expand their popularity with subsequent releases.
In January 2019, they signed with UNFD, marking a new chapter for the band.
Their songs, aggressive yet infused with lyrical elements, captivate fans of loud music.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the essence of modern metalcore, where intensity and beauty coexist.
HaunterAlpha Wolf
Alpha Wolf is an Australian metalcore band formed in 2013, known for their fierce, aggressive sound and energetic live performances.
Their 2017 debut album, Mono, received critical acclaim and cemented their place in the metalcore scene.
Their album A Quiet Place to Die, released in September 2020, reached No.
6 on the Australian charts.
They have also garnered industry attention with nominations at the AIR Awards and the ARIA Music Awards.
With thought-provoking lyrics and a searing sound, they’re a recommended band for fans of heavy music.