These are the 11 best metalcore and hardcore records of 2025.
The genres of hardcore and metalcore continue to evolve within the heavy music scene, embodying both tradition and innovation. This year, the intersection of past and future was evident, with bands like Excide and Skinhead honoring the genre’s history while re-contextualizing it for contemporary audiences, whereas others — such as Turnstile — are paving the way for experimentation and genre-blending.
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This year, we have provided a numerical ranking, counting down to the top record that embodies both realms with equal passion.
Choosing just 11 records is challenging, but we believe this list serves as a reliable indicator of what transpired in metalcore and hardcore this year.
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Contributions by Rob Carroll (RC), Chad Childers (CC), John Hill (JH), and Bryan Rolli (BR).
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