Alternative Press have listed the future of metalcore, now VH1 are wading in with their list of fifteen songs which they feel sums up the genre of metalcore. This latest list is a bit more elaborate, focusing on the past, present and future and can be found below:
“Classic Metalcore Jams That Defined The Genre”:
Killswitch Engage – “The End Of Heartache”
Atreyu – “Ex’s & Oh’s”
Unearth – “Giles”
Bullet For My Valentine – “Tears Don’t Fall”
Poison The Well – “Meeting Again For The First Time”
“Songs From Current Stars Of The Scene”:
Bring Me The Horizon – “Sleepwalking”
August Burns Red – “Composure”
Of Mice & Men – “You’re Not Alone”
The Devil Wears Prada – “Big Wiggy Style”
We Came As Romans – “Hope”
“Anthems From Top Up And Coming Metalcore Bands”:
Architects – “Gravedigger”
Crown The Empire – “Millenia”
Miss May I – “Hey Mister”
The Amity Affliction – “Chasing Ghosts”
Memphis May Fire – “Prove Me Right”
To dive in deeper, you can hear each of their choices and the reasoning behind them over at VH1.
