Heartist

Heartist a 5 piece Post-Hardcore band who were signed to RoadRunner Records in 2012. These guys are a pretty solid hardcore band. Yes, they're generic, but they do generic pretty good(If that makes sense.)  Their Extended Play "Nothing You Didn't Deserve" was released from RoadRunner in 2012 having a total five, six if you "stole it off the internet, the extra song being "Tangled". The lead singer Bryce is AN AMAZING vocalist. Dark Growls and Screams to an amazing voice that can reach notes I can ONLY dream of hitting, the melodies will remind you of Periphery right away. The Song "The Answer" and "Disconnected" show of the bands talent. They have some pretty decent riffs, fret board tapping here and there. Check em out. If you like Periphery, The Word Alive Or Killswitch Engage, I'm SURE you'll like these guys.

Affiance

Affiance is a 5 Piece metalcore band from Cleveland, OH. The band is currently signed to BulletTooth Records. These guys are pretty tight, they aren't your typical verse,chorus,verse,breakdown band. But they're STILL Metalcore. Affiance brings melody to metalcore.(:P) Powerful Singing (Some distorted vocals here and there. Their first album "No Secret Revealed" released from BulletTooth Records is a pretty solid CD. It's heavy enough for metalheads(IMO). The songs I suggest you listen to from these guys are "Call To The Warrior", "The Hive", "Classed Dismissed and "You Will be Replaced". If you're a fan of Killswitch Engage, Protest The Hero or Periphery you'll enjoy these guys. Check em out.  

The Dillinger Escape Plan

These guys are a technical or progressive metal band. The Dillinger Escape Plan is signed to Sumerian Records and recently released their new album called "One Of Us Is The Killer" from Sumerian. The Dillinger Escape Plan are amazing with their instruments...like, they play with weird timing signatures...just awesome. But the reason I decided to do these guys today was because of they stage performances, which is INSANE. These guys put on quite a show. They throw amps...bleed, jump from places that the average person would know better to not jump, toss over drum sets, stab drum sets. It's JUST insane...spit, everything you can probably think of. These guys can actually play the music they make, they keep it interesting, though. I personally think it's boring if bands sound exactly the same as on the album. I could just stay home and listen to the album to buy, unless of course I want to go out and support a band by buying merch. I'm off topic, anyway..CHECK...these...guys out, if you haven't already.

Trivum

I found these guys awhile back in 2011 when I was looking for decent metal bands to listen to...was tired of hardcore bands. I do like hardcore bands, but everyone who listens to Hardcore knows...it can BE very repetitive at times. I needed a breath of fresh air, then I found Trivum. Trivum is a 4 piece metal band from Orlando, Florida. These guys have some pretty awesome tunes. I found myself head banging and stooping in my bedroom, so of course I enjoyed them, A LOT. The Songs that stood out to me were "A Grey So Dark", "Built To Fall"  and "In Waves. If you're a fan of As I Lay Dying,  Children Of Bodom or DevilDriver, you'll enjoy these guys, or if you're getting a bit bored with the typical hardcore bands, give em a listen. You won't be disappointed.

Falling In Reverse: Fashionably Late

Falling In Reverse released a sophomore album this summer called Fashionably Late. The album mixes pop, punk, rap, hardcore and little bits of metal even. The first song on the album "Champion" is what FIR is known for (besides the lead vocalist being an idiot, hardcore music, with Ronnie letting out some pretty decent vocals. The song is pretty decent, something I could've jammed to for awhile...but THEN..at 2:13 of the song.. Falling In Reverse goes into a rap section, something new..to say the least. This part sounds pretty forced in and kills the entire song for me, altogether. The Next Song "Bad Girls Club" is the worst song I've ever heard...it's almost as bad as the actual show. Born To Lead and Keep Holding On, are the ONLY songs worth listening to. I give this album a 4/10. If You like Blood On The Dance Floor, Get Scared, Vampires Everywhere! or Hollywood Undead, you might favor this album. Check em out.

Before You Fall

I personally, don't know TO much about this band. But, they are...terrible to say the least. -_- Before You Fall is the type of band that will probaly have you saying "Is this what's considered Metal or Hardcore nowadays?" Ugh, just your typical generic...whatevercore band with 1000 chugs and auto tuned choruses. The guitars riffs are plain boring, the singing is clearly auto tuned, and I hate the name of the EP I listened to for them called "You Look Better On Facebook"....I try not to judge a book by it's cover, but I DID suspect utter trash. If you like bands such as DevilDriver, As Lay Dying or Killswitch In Engage , you would probably wanna stay away from this band. If you're a fan of Capture The Crown, Sleeping With Sirens or Design The Skyline, then this band is for you, check em out.

An Honest Year

An Honest Year is a pop/rock band from Orlando, Florida. I think they're a pretty amazing band. They were on Warped Tour this year, and released their Extended Play "Moments" pretty recently. I'm not sure if the new bassist is in this picture, he left for creative differences says AnHonestYear. But they quickly bought in another member are still rocking on. Music Video will be below, these guys are awesome, check em out on Spotify.

dangerkids

I honestly don't know much about "dangerkids", but I gave these guys a listen...and I gotta say, "not bad at all". Their song "hostage" starts off with a rap intro that will automatically remind you of Linkin Park(Or at least their older albums). These guys mix catchy choruses, okay distorted vocals, and of course that modern hardcore sound. They were recently signed to "Rise Records" and their album "collapse" is planned to release in 9.17.30, check these guys out and enjoy the song below, or don't.~


 

The Color Morale

The Color Morale is a post-hardcore band from RockFord, Illinois. Let me tell you, these guys are truly an inspiration. First of all, lemme talk about their sound, if you're into bands like Misery Signals, Glassjaw, Of Mice & Men or even Emarosa, you'll like these guys. First of all Vocalist Garret Rapp is AMAZING, going from angelic voice to punishing fry vocals in second, the instruments are on point as well, brutal riffs into melodic chorus's and back again in mere seconds, these guys are truly masters of this genre. NOW, their lyrics are just as amazing, their new album "Know Hope" touches topics we can ALL relate to, from remembering things we aren't so proud of, keeping hope and faith in ourselves or anything else. Verse's like"Do you know how it feels to have your past sink it's teeth right into your back
Only to turn around and see yourself
Keep the hell away from me
The devil you know is better than the devil you don't
Keep the hell away from me" Lyrics like this speak to me personally. Check these guys out, trust me you won't regret it.

See The Rise

See The Rise is an upcoming Metalcore band from Twin Cites, Minnesota. I know what you're thinking, "Wow another metalcore band" but I can assure you, "See The Rise" is worth you time. See The Rise started in 2011 and released their debut EP "Out Of The Ordinary" making a name for themselves. Now in 2013 they've released a new EP called "The Theft" they're headlining shows and are playing shows in Warped Tour in the Minnesota Area. Check this guys out on Youtube, iTunes or Spotify.