Recommended hard rock and heavy metal

【2025】Beginner’s Guide to Popular Overseas Tarka Bands【Summary】

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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!

[2025] A Beginner’s Guide to Popular Overseas Tarlkoa Bands (41–50)

House Of GoldAtreyu

Atreyu – House Of Gold

House Of GoldAtreyu

A five-piece from California, USA, named after a character from Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story.

They emerged in the early 2000s and, alongside fellow California metalcore bands like Avenged Sevenfold and Bleeding Through, quickly garnered major popularity.

Their claim to fame was unabashedly bringing elements of classic ’80s heavy metal to the forefront.

With tapped passages and full-throttle guitar solos, their playing seemed to boldly proclaim the birth of a new generation.

Their style—vocals delivering relentless hardcore-style shouts while the drummer handled the clean melodies—also felt fresh at the time.

Though they went on hiatus in 2011, they resumed activities in 2014 and remain active today.

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FragmentsEchoes In Ashes

Echoes In Ashes – Fragments (Official Visualizer)

FragmentsEchoes In Ashes

Echoes In Ashes, a metalcore band based in Phoenix, Arizona, began performing in 2018.

Their music, characterized by heavy yet melodic post-hardcore, is showcased on their debut EP, “Into The Abyss.” They are active in local clubs and steadily growing their fan base.

They also focus on sharing updates through their YouTube channel, aiming to blend emotional maturity with a powerful rock sound.

Equipped with full recording gear and the facilities needed for live performances and rehearsals, Echoes In Ashes values their connections with local musicians.

Highly recommended for those seeking a heavy sound paired with emotionally charged lyrics.

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Miasma (feat. Winston McCall)Northlane

Northlane – Miasma (feat. Winston McCall) [Official visualiser]

Miasma (feat. Winston McCall)Northlane

Since their formation in 2009, the Australian metalcore band Northlane has drawn attention with a distinctive sound that incorporates progressive elements.

Their second album, Singularity (2013), topped the Australian iTunes Album Chart, proving their prowess.

In 2015, they won the ARIA Music Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album with their record Node.

Their music is characterized by a finely balanced blend of aggressive riffs and lyrical melodies, and their live performances are notable for unique masks and costumes.

With their innovative sound and commitment to social contribution, Northlane is a recommended band for those seeking new possibilities in music.

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In conclusion

Even just listening to a few songs from each of the bands introduced this time, you can hear their distinct styles and understand how diverse the metalcore genre has become.

By listening in chronological order, you can see how the history of metalcore has evolved, and I’d also encourage you to pay attention to the bands that inspired them.