Erupting from the Pittsburgh hardcore scene in 2015, 156/Silence fuse the poetic intensity of post-hardcore with the aggression of mathcore and metallic hardcore. Named after a measure count on a piece of sheet music, the band channels chaotic energy through dissonant riffs and visceral screams. Their atmospheric yet punishing sound has made them torchbearers for Pittsburgh's resurgent heavy music community.

Blending pop-punk hooks with metalcore breakdowns in a way that shouldn't work but absolutely does, A Day To Remember have been Ocala, Florida's most unlikely export since forming in 2003. Albums like 'Homesick' and 'What Separates Me from You' became genre-defining records that bridged the gap between Warped Tour kids and metal fans. Frontman Jeremy McKinnon's ability to pivot between soaring clean vocals and guttural screams became the band's signature.

A Static Lullaby emerged from Chino Hills, California in 2001 as part of the screamo and post-hardcore wave that defined the early 2000s. Their self-titled debut on Ferret Music and follow-up 'Faso Latido' showcased a volatile mix of melodic singing and unhinged screaming that helped shape the era's sound. Though they disbanded and reformed multiple times, their contribution to the post-hardcore canon remains a touchstone for fans of that generation.

Starting as a scrappy East Bay punk band in Ukiah, California in 1991, AFI underwent one of the most dramatic sonic evolutions in alternative music history. From hardcore roots through gothic post-punk on 'Sing the Sorrow' to the new wave-inflected 'Decemberunderground,' Davey Havok and Jade Puget have continually reinvented the band while maintaining a fiercely devoted fanbase. Their ability to shift from blistering punk to darkly atmospheric rock without losing authenticity is virtually unmatched.

Anberlin spent over a decade as one of alternative rock's most consistently compelling bands after forming in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Stephen Christian's passionate vocals drove anthems like 'Feel Good Drag' and 'Impossible' across six studio albums that traversed post-hardcore, new wave, and arena rock territory. After a farewell tour in 2014, the band reunited in 2020, proving that their emotionally resonant songcraft still connects with audiences worldwide.

Madison, Wisconsin's Archers broke onto the scene with a metalcore cover of The Weeknd's 'The Hills' that amassed nearly two million streams, establishing their knack for blending pop sensibilities with heavy breakdowns. Signed to Fearless Records, the band has been dubbed the 'softest bois in metalcore' for their ability to merge pop-punk warmth with crushing metalcore intensity.

Formed at the University of Florida in 2017 and now based in Nashville, Arrows In Action deliver energetic pop-rock with post-hardcore edges and undeniable hooks. Singer/guitarist Victor Viramontes-Pattison leads the trio through polished yet punchy songs that bridge the gap between Warped Tour nostalgia and modern alternative rock. Their DIY foundation and relentless touring ethic have earned them a steadily growing fanbase across the US rock scene.

Columbus, Ohio's Attack Attack! became the lightning rod of the electronicore movement in the late 2000s, polarizing listeners with their fusion of Auto-Tuned cleans, synth breakdowns, and metalcore heaviness on their debut 'Someday Came Suddenly.' Their crabcore stance became an internet meme, but the band's influence on the intersection of electronic music and metalcore is undeniable.

Phoenix metalcore stalwarts blessthefall built their reputation on explosive live shows and a dynamic interplay between screamed and sung vocals across a string of critically acclaimed albums. From 'Witness' through 'Hollow Bodies,' the band became a cornerstone of the Warped Tour era, blending post-hardcore emotion with metalcore precision.

Chiodos were architects of the mid-2000s post-hardcore explosion, bringing theatrical flair and technical complexity to the scene from Davison, Michigan starting in 2001. Craig Owens' flamboyant vocal style and the band's intricate guitar work on 'All's Well That Ends Well' and 'Bone Palace Ballet' helped define the era's maximalist approach to the genre. Their baroque sensibility and willingness to push post-hardcore toward progressive territory made them one of the scene's most distinctive acts.

Circa Survive emerged from the Philadelphia scene in 2004, led by Anthony Green's ethereal vocals that float above intricate, atmospheric guitar work. Albums like 'Juturna' and 'On Letting Go' blended post-hardcore intensity with dreamy, psychedelic textures in a way that influenced a generation of bands. Green's prior work in Saosin only heightened anticipation, and Circa Survive rewarded it by creating some of the most emotionally resonant music in progressive post-hardcore.

Coheed and Cambria have been rock's most ambitious storytellers since forming in Nyack, New York in 1995, with vocalist Claudio Sanchez weaving a sprawling science fiction narrative called 'The Amory Wars' across their entire discography. Their sound fuses progressive rock complexity with post-hardcore urgency and power-pop hooks, producing anthems like 'Welcome Home' and 'A Favor House Atlantic' that transcend their conceptual framework. Sanchez's unmistakable high vocals and the band's refusal to simplify their vision have made them a singular force in modern rock.

Conquer Divide formed in 2012 as an all-female metalcore band whose members initially connected online from various locations across the US before coalescing as a touring act. Their dual vocalist approach, pairing aggressive screams with soaring clean singing, drives the catchy yet heavy songs on their self-titled debut and follow-up 'Slow Burn.' The band challenges the male-dominated metalcore scene not through gimmickry but through consistently strong songwriting and technical proficiency.

Sacramento's Dance Gavin Dance are the architects of swancore — a dizzying fusion of post-hardcore, funk, R&B, and progressive rock built on Will Swan's jazz-infected guitar work and a revolving door of gifted vocalists including Jonny Craig, Kurt Travis, and Tilian Pearson. Their prolific discography, from 'Downtown Battle Mountain' to 'Jackpot Juicer,' showcases a band incapable of writing a predictable song.

Orlando's Dark Divine deliver horror-tinged metalcore that draws from the theatrical playbooks of Motionless in White and Ice Nine Kills, wrapping Halloween-soaked themes in heavy riffs and post-hardcore dynamics. Since signing to Invogue Records in 2022, their debut album 'Deadly Fun' and subsequent tours have established them as rising stars in the scene-meets-scream intersection of modern metal.