Recommended Western screamo bands. Popular overseas bands.

F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.The Fall of Troy

The Fall of Troy “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.” (Official Music Video)

The Fall of Troy is a virtuoso group from Washington State, USA.

Centered on post-hardcore, they blend math rock and prog, characterized by shape-shifting rhythms and technical phrasing.

They began in 2002, disbanded once, and reunited in 2013, continuing to the present.

They debuted in 2003 with the album The Fall of Troy.

The track that really elevated their name was the explosive song from their 2005 album Doppelgänger, which was also featured in the popular music game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

While they haven’t won mainstream music awards, their complex yet catchy sound is highly regarded within the specialist scene.

Thomas Erak’s jaw-dropping technique and emotive vocals are must-hear.

Recommended for those seeking technical, thrilling music.

ATTACKThirty Seconds To Mars

Thirty Seconds To Mars – ATTACK

Thirty Seconds to Mars is a rock band from Los Angeles, USA, also known for having actor Jared Leto as its frontman.

Centered on alternative rock, their hallmark is an expansive sound that skillfully weaves in progressive rock and electronica.

Formed in 1998, their second album, A Beautiful Lie, released in 2005, has sold over 4 million copies.

The track The Kill became a major hit, staying on the Billboard Modern Rock chart for more than 50 weeks.

They boast an impressive awards history as well, having won Best Rock multiple times at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Their music features philosophical, profound lyrics and a distinctive worldview, captivating listeners who seek a genre-transcending musical experience.

My Own Summer (Shove It)Deftones

Deftones – My Own Summer (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

Deftones’ biggest hit, written in the hot summer of 1994 in Seattle.

It was the first single released from their album Around the Fur.

The music video, featuring a great white shark, was directed by Dean Karr.

DorisSUICIDE SILENCE

SUICIDE SILENCE – “Doris” (OFFICIAL 360° VIDEO)

Suicide Silence is a band formed in Riverside, California, USA.

This song is the fastest track on their self-titled 2017 album and features falsetto vocals.

40 Days…blessthefall

blessthefall – “40 Days…” Official Music Video

A true love song written by Beau Bokan.

It was written for his girlfriend.

Released on the 2011 album “Awakening,” this track is deeply sentimental and gentle, showcasing a newer side of the band.

Pulmonary ArcheryAlexisonfire

Alexisonfire – Pulmonary Archery (Official Video)

A song written about the winter storm that struck southern Ontario and upstate New York in 1977.

It was written by a member of Alexisonfire, who grew up in St.

Catharines, Ontario, and heard about what happened at the time through their parents.

The ThespianAlesana

Alesana – “The Thespian” (Video)

A song from Alesana, a band from North Carolina, included on their third album, The Emptiness.

It was the band’s first official single and was inspired by Greek mythology, the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tales, and the TV drama Heroes.