Most Famous 2020s Metalcore Songs from the Last 30 Days, updated on Feb 8,2025
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![]() 1 . Babymetal & Electriccallboy - RatatataCollaborating with Electric Callboy, Babymetal brings together their iconic metal fusion in "Ratatata," released in May 2024. The song features a blend of metalcore and J-pop influences. It was performed at Hellfest 2024, captured by ARTE Concert. Genres : Metal, Rock,idol rock, j-metal, kawaii metal, comic metal, german metalcore, trancecore The music video is directed by Schillobros.
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![]() 2 . Sim - The RumblingSiM's "The Rumbling" serves as the opening theme for the second half of Attack on Titan's final season, blending metalcore with orchestral elements. Released in 2022, it hit No. 1 on the US Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. Genres : Metal,japanese metalcore, japanese screamo The music video is directed by Taiyo Yamamoto
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![]() 3 . Motionless In White - Another LifeMotionless In White's "Another Life" (2019) mixes gothic rock and metalcore, reflecting on the emotional aftermath of a painful breakup. The introspective lyrics focus on regret and the memories of a lost relationship. Genres : Metal,alternative metal, metalcore The music video is directed by Max Moore
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![]() 4 . Electric Callboy - We Got The MovesElectric Callboy’s "We Got the Moves" (2021) combines metalcore and electro-pop, celebrating youth and freedom in a high-energy summer anthem. The lyrics, entirely in English, reflect the carefree vibe of the track. Genres : Metal,comic metal, german metalcore, trancecore
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![]() 5 . Bad Omens - Like A VillainBad Omens’ "Like A Villain" explores toxic relationships through a mix of alternative metal and electronic elements. Written by Noah Sebastian and Joakim Karlsson, the track delves into themes of guilt and emotional conflict. Genres : Metal,american metalcore The music video is directed by Orie McGinness
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![]() 6 . Electric Callboy - Pump It - Velvet RemixThis remix of Electric Callboy’s "Pump It" adds heavier electronic elements, transforming the original 2021 hit into a more club-oriented track while maintaining its energetic fitness-themed message. Genres : Metal,comic metal, german metalcore, trancecore
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![]() 7 . Bring Me The Horizon - Kool-AidBring Me The Horizon’s "Kool-Aid" critiques societal conformity and blind faith. Released as part of their electronic-leaning album, the track references the Jonestown tragedy, symbolizing indoctrination with lines like "Drank the Kool-Aid." Genres : Metal, Rock,melodic metalcore, metalcore, modern rock, rock, uk metalcore The music video is directed by Masaki Watanabe Featured on the album Post Human: NeXGEn
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![]() 8 . Bad Omens & Poppy - V.A.NBad Omens' "V.A.N." (2022) addresses humanity’s relationship with AI and violence against nature. The 2024 live version with Poppy adds her distinct vocals, creating a stark contrast with Noah Sebastian's. Genres : Pop, Metal,american metalcore, alt z The music video is directed by Garrett Nicholson & Poppy
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![]() 9 . Bad Omens - LimitsBad Omens' "Limits" (2020) blends modern rock and metalcore, focusing on themes of betrayal, manipulation, and defiance. Noah Sebastian’s vocal delivery alternates between melody and aggression. Genres : Metal,american metalcore The music video is directed by Orie McGinness
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![]() 10 . Bad Omens - Nowhere To GoBad Omens' "Nowhere To Go" (2022) mixes metalcore and electronic influences, exploring themes of betrayal and the struggle to break free from the past. The track captures the band’s evolving sound and modern anxieties. Genres : Metal,american metalcore The music video is directed by Orie McGinnes
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![]() 11 . Bad Omens - Artificial SuicideBad Omens’ "ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE" (2021) critiques modern society's dependence on technology. Mixing industrial sounds with metalcore, the song alternates between clear vocals and harsh growls, addressing digital alienation. Genres : Metal,american metalcore The music video is directed by Orie McGinness
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![]() 12 . Motionless In White - WerewolfMotionless In White’s "Werewolf" (2022) draws on the metaphor of a werewolf to explore inner demons and loss of control. The song blends 80s influences with metalcore, creating a dark and danceable atmosphere. Genres : Metal,alternative metal, metalcore The music video is directed by Jensen Noen
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![]() 13 . Bring Me The Horizon - Parasite EveBring Me The Horizon's "Parasite Eve" (2020) responds to the global pandemic, blending metalcore, electronic, and traditional Bulgarian choir elements. The song critiques societal responses to crisis and fear of invisible threats. Genres : Metal, Rock,melodic metalcore, metalcore, modern rock, rock, uk metalcore The music video is directed by Oliver Sykes
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![]() 14 . Spiritbox - Perfect Soul"Perfect Soul" arrives as the second single from Spiritbox's forthcoming album, "Tsunami Sea," set for release on March 7, 2025, through Pale Chord and Rise Records. Abandoning their signature harsh vocals, the track leans entirely into melody, with Courtney LaPlante's voice at its center. Produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer, mixed by Zakk Cervini, and mastered by Ted Jensen, the song is accompanied by a video set in an abandoned oceanside hospital. LaPlante drifts through what appears to be an afterlife, navigating eerie figures and a barnacle-encrusted entity. Since forming in 2017 in Victoria, British Columbia, the band—comprising LaPlante, Stringer, Zev Rose, and Josh Gilbert—has drawn attention with "Eternal Blue" and two Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance, most recently for "Cellar Door" in 2025. They have toured with Korn, Ghost, and Bring Me The Horizon and will join Linkin Park on select dates of their 2025 World Tour. Genres : Metal,canadian metalcore The music video is directed by Dylan Hryciuk Featured on the album Tsunami Sea
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![]() 15 . Motionless In White - MasterpieceMotionless In White's "Masterpiece" (2022) uses the metaphor of painting to explore themes of regret and self-forgiveness. The mix of metalcore and melodic rock underscores Chris Motionless’ emotional vocal delivery. Genres : Metal,alternative metal, metalcore
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![]() 16 . Slaughter To Prevail - K.O.D.Slaughter To Prevail's "K.O.D." (2021) merges deathcore with nu-metal, featuring Alex Terrible’s signature growls. The lyrics touch on rebellion, violence, and domination, sung primarily in English with some Russian phrases. Genres : Country,russian metal, russian metalcore, slamming deathcore
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![]() 17 . Spiritbox - Circle With Me (w/ Tatiana Shmayluk)“Circle With Me” intertwines sharp metalcore and progressive metal elements, delivering an emotional rollercoaster anchored in themes of anxiety, confidence, and self-doubt. Released in 2021 and performed live in 2024 with Tatiana Shmayluk, the song captivates with its dynamic switches between ethereal melodies and crushing breakdowns. The contrasting vocal interplay between Courtney LaPlante and Tatiana Shmayluk during the Louisville performance adds an electrifying twist, marking a live rendition that amplifies the original's intensity. Written as a last-minute addition, the track's crisp production and the seamless layering of electronic textures underscore Spiritbox's ability to modernize metallic traditions without losing emotional resonance. The official video, directed by Orie McGinness, is visually striking, while the 2024 Louder Than Life performance video, edited by guitarist Mike Stringer, emphasizes the raw energy of the song in a live setting. “Circle With Me” thrives in its contrasts—soft, atmospheric verses clash thrillingly with heavier, gut-punch moments, mirroring the internal struggles the lyrics lay bare. Chart placement for this track remains unmentioned, but Spiritbox's association with Rise Records and success with *Eternal Blue* singles situate the band firmly within modern metal's rising pantheon. Genres : Metal,canadian metalcore
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![]() 18 . Architects - Seeing RedFeaturing Sam Carter's infamous “blegh!”—an iconic vocal flourish in metalcore—"Seeing Red" channels frustration and societal critique. Architects juxtapose intense instrumentation with raw lyricism, creating a sonic punch emblematic of the band's dynamic style. Genres : Rock, Metal,mathcore, melodic metalcore, metalcore, progressive metalcore, uk metalcore The music video is directed by Dan Searle Featured on the album The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit
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![]() 19 . Electric Callboy - Spaceman (w/ Finch)Electric Callboy and FiNCH collaborate on "Spaceman" (2022), a high-energy mix of metalcore and danceable electronic music. The space-themed lyrics and explosive rap verses add humor and vibrancy to the track. Genres : Metal, Electronic,comic metal, german metalcore, trancecore, tekk The music video is directed by Oliver Schillo, Pascal Schillo
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![]() 20 . Architects - AnimalsIntertwining existential themes and the monotony of modern life, "Animals" stands as a significant single in the discography of the British metalcore band Architects. Released in October 2020 via Epitaph Records, the track captures a sense of entrapment and unease, exploring the consequences of human actions. A live orchestral version further underscores its emotional depth, reflecting on the grief and healing process following the passing of founding member Tom Searle. The song also represents a stylistic shift towards accessibility within the band's evolving sound. Genres : Rock, Metal,mathcore, melodic metalcore, metalcore, progressive metalcore, uk metalcore The music video is directed by Dan Searle Featured on the album For Those That Wish to Exist
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ABOUT MetalcoreWhat is Metalcore?Metalcore is a musical genre that fuses elements of heavy metal and hardcore punk. It is characterized by heavy guitar riffs, powerful breakdowns, and a vocal interplay between guttural screams and clean singing. Lyrically, metalcore often tackles introspective, social, and emotional themes with both musical and lyrical intensity. More recently, metalcore has drawn influences from pop, rap, and other genres, incorporating electronic sounds such as EDM and synthwave, alongside an increased presence of vocal melodies that contrast with traditional growls and screams. The use of VST plugins and advanced software enables the creation of complex arrangements and highly refined sounds, while integrating electronic and orchestral elements. As a result, production has become more polished compared to previous decades, with a focus on the contrast between the heaviness of breakdowns and the clarity of melodic passages. Metalcore : 10 Record Labels
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