List of mathcore bands
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This is a list of mathcore
bands in alphabetical order. Note that this list includes bands that have at some point in their careers either played mathcore, or in similar terms to its original sound. Some of these bands may also be classed as progressive metalcore.
Mathcore
Mathcore is a rhythmically complex and dissonant fusion style of hardcore punk and Metal. It has its roots in bands such as Converge, Botch, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. The term mathcore is suggested by analogy with math rock. Both math rock and mathcore make use of unusual time signatures...
bands in alphabetical order. Note that this list includes bands that have at some point in their careers either played mathcore, or in similar terms to its original sound. Some of these bands may also be classed as progressive metalcore.
List
| Band | Country | Formed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects Architects (British band) Architects are an English Metalcore band from Brighton, England, formed in 2004. The band went through several name changes before they decided upon Architects. Their first name was Inharmonic, which was swiftly changed to Counting the Days... |
UK | 2004 | |
| Benea Reach Benea Reach Benea Reach is an extreme metalcore/mathcore band from Oslo, Norway. The band was nominated for a Spellemannsprisen Award in the metal category, and at one time included noted guitarist Christer Espevoll of progressive metal band Extol.-Biography:... |
Norway | 2003 | |
| Blood Has Been Shed Blood Has Been Shed Blood Has Been Shed is a mathcore group from Connecticut. They formed in 1997. They are known for having two members of Killswitch Engage in the band, though both bands have very different styles. Although Jones and Foley are currently performing with Killswitch Engage, they do not intend to end... |
USA | 1997 | |
| Botch Botch (band) Botch was a four-piece mathcore band from Tacoma, Washington, United States, that formed in 1993 and disbanded in 2002.-History:The band released two full-length albums and a handful of smaller releases including several singles and an EP. Its members went on an indefinite hiatus to form Roy,... |
USA | 1993 | |
| Car Bomb Car Bomb (band) Car Bomb is a mathcore band from Long Island, NY that was initially formed in 2000. Their debut album, Centralia, was released through Relapse Records on February 6, 2007.-Biography:... |
USA | 2002 | |
| Coalesce | USA | 1994 | |
| Converge Converge (band) Converge is an American band from Salem, Massachusetts. Playing a blend of hardcore punk and metal since 1990, Converge has helped to define many of the elements of the metalcore genre.-Description:... |
USA | 1990 | |
| Daughters Daughters (band) Daughters is an American grindcore/mathcore/noise rock band formed in 2001 in Providence, Rhode Island after the demise of Providence-based As the Sun Sets. Daughters have four releases including their self-titled EP, Canada Songs LP Hell Songs and last album Daughters . The band has re-released... |
USA | 2001 | |
| The Dillinger Escape Plan The Dillinger Escape Plan The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,... |
USA | 1997 | |
| The End | Canada | 1999 | |
| Ion Dissonance Ion Dissonance Ion Dissonance is a Canadian mathcore/deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They're known for their technical mathcore style but changed to a more heavy, groove based style with the release of their 2007 album Minus the Herd.-History:... |
Canada | 2001 | |
| Protest the Hero Protest the Hero Protest the Hero is a Canadian progressive metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Originally named Happy Go Lucky, the band line-up has remained the same since their formation in 1999. The band changed their name to Protest the Hero shortly before releasing their debut EP, Search for the Truth, in 2002... |
Canada | 1999 | |
| Rolo Tomassi Rolo Tomassi Rolo Tomassi are a British mathcore band from Sheffield, England. Their name is taken from the fictional character in the film L.A. Confidential. On 22 September 2008, the band released their debut album, Hysterics, through Hassle Records.... |
UK | 2005 | |
| War from a Harlots Mouth War From a Harlots Mouth War from a Harlots Mouth is a German metalcore band from Berlin, formed in 2005. Consisting of vocalist Nico, guitarists Simon and Daniel, bassist Filip, and drummer Paul, the band is noted for a distinct musical style consisting of infusing many different genres into their songs, such as math... |
Germany | 2005 |