Do you recall the myriad of metalcore trends that have not aged well over time? Bury Tomorrow certainly remembers! They were part of it, they wore those trends, and now they are here to remind us all of those moments.

But before we dive deeper…

Essential Insights About Bury Tomorrow and Their Journey

Origin: Southampton, Hampshire, England

Debut Album: Portraits (2009)

Latest Album: Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience

Founded nearly two decades ago in 2006, Bury Tomorrow experienced a meteoric rise to prominence just as the U.S. was transitioning the metalcore scene to the U.K. during the 2010s. As the band launched into the 2020s, they achieved a remarkable feat by reaching No. 10 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart with their album Cannibal, marking their highest charting position to date. Additionally, on their native Rock and Metal Albums Chart, Bury Tomorrow has celebrated three No. 1 hits and two No. 2 placements.

Their successful streak continues with Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, which stands as the eighth full-length album from these metalcore veterans.

“To haunt is to revisit or recur persistently to the consciousness of someone or something,” elaborates guitarist Kristan Dawson. “There’s beauty in that commitment somewhat. In a world full of distraction, discourse, instancy and demand, patience seems hard to attain. In patience there is peace, one thing society is short of. The title serves as a call of reflection, relying on the present moment, remembering what truly matters. I think the notion of patience being haunting is quite a contrast and that’s certainly reflective of the album musically.”

Experience a sneak peek and watch “Villain Arc” below.

Watch Bury Tomorrow’s “Villain Arc” Official Music Video

While the future of Bury Tomorrow shines ever brighter, let’s take a nostalgic journey back in time to their beginnings — to the time of trends that have not aged well!

Brace yourself for an exhilarating blast from the past filled with mega-cringe nostalgia!

Get your hands on a copy of Bury Tomorrow’s latest album and explore all their forthcoming tour dates on the band’s official website. Don’t forget to follow Bury Tomorrow on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

Bury Tomorrow Reflects on the Metalcore Trends That Didn’t Stand the Test of Time

Bury Tomorrow has been part of the metalcore genre long enough to embrace some of these trends with pride — we’ve earned the right to look back, chuckle, and reflect on just how the scene has evolved over the years.

Here are some of the most delightfully cringeworthy trends that, for better or for worse, defined a generation.

1. Embracing the Crabcore Phenomenon

During the height of 2010, it seemed like every band performing on festival stages adopted a peculiar stance that resembled squatting while delivering intense breakdowns.

This trend was both powerful and absurdly amusing. It was omnipresent.

Crabcore transcended mere posture; it became a lifestyle. Legs spread wide, knees bent, guitars held low near the ankles. In retrospect, it was a blend of workout, ritual, and full-on cringe (but in the best, most entertaining way). Imagine trying to maintain that stance night after night on tour — you’d definitely need a chiropractor on speed dial!

And yes, there was indeed a time when Bury Tomorrow participated in this trend.

2. The Era of Flat-Ironed Fringes and Spray-Painted Denim

The fashion choices of that time were something else entirely. Deep V-neck shirts, ultra-tight jeans, studded belts, and that one signature hairstyle that every scene kid sported — jet black hair, aggressively straightened, with a fringe obscuring one eye.

Some of us still hold onto our straighteners… yes, I’m one of them!

3. The Breakdown or Die Trying Mentality

In the early days of metalcore, breakdowns were elevated to a near-religious status. No song felt complete without at least two neck-snapping slowdowns, accompanied by pick scrapes, dissonant chords, and an enthusiastic shout of “GO!” as if igniting a riot.

The placement of breakdowns became a meticulous art form — sometimes even a competitive sport. Nowadays, while breakdowns still pack a punch, they serve the song’s narrative rather than merely catering to the mosh pit.

4. The Breakdown Callout Arms Race

There was a golden period when every frontman aspired to deliver the ultimate breakdown callout.

The aim? To shout something so iconic that it would be worthy of merchandise. Phrases like “Open this pit!,” “This is the end of everything!,” and “You’ll never make it out alive!” became the standard.

The cheesier, the better.

I once heard someone call out, “You better call the RAC [Royal Automobile Club] because there’s going to be a breakdown!“

Looking back, it was part theater, part Fight Club. These days, bands still love delivering a solid lit moment, with Matt Honeycutt being a master of the pit callout.

Bury Tomorrow’s Candid Reflections on Their Journey

The reality is… we all enjoyed it. The chaos, the fashion, and the relentless energy — they laid the groundwork for modern metalcore.

If it weren’t for those awkward phases, we wouldn’t have seen the evolution of the genre. For bands like Bury Tomorrow, there’s a sense of pride in having navigated through it all — overcoming not only lineup changes and shifting trends but also surviving the infamous crabcore era of 2009.