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Australian metalcore

Most popular artists in Australian metalcore

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre australian metalcore by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
1,586,078
1,145,516
2
The Amity Affliction
1,275,271
738,665
3
Polaris
1,160,392
330,171
4
Make Them Suffer
858,561
281,127
5
Northlane
507,863
346,309
6
Thy Art Is Murder
496,897
477,510
7
Hands Like Houses
402,572
278,811
8
Thornhill
231,171
120,719
9
In Hearts Wake
182,926
133,863
10
Void Of Vision
128,631
58,000
11
Ocean Grove
120,371
58,518
12
Inertia
66,798
9,896
13
alt.
51,560
12,646
14
Mirrors
34,347
13,365
15
Tapestry
15,934
8,833
16
Deficit
15,596
8,102
17
The Brave
13,039
12,383
18
Starve
7,992
4,995
19
House Vs Hurricane
7,261
8,590
20
Deathbeds AU
6,812
3,632
21
LUNE
5,194
6,800
22
Advocates
4,725
4,554
23
Shinto Katana
4,555
3,579
24
Elision
4,151
6,520
25
To Octavia
3,345
4,147
26
Vatic
2,587
3,465
27
SIGNALS
2,313
1,734
28
Vengeance
2,165
3,235
29
Graves
1,878
3,320
30
Rare Words
1,865
829
31
The Wandering
1,636
2,845
32
Far Away Stables
1,611
2,135
33
Teeth
1,610
2,631
34
Infinite Illusion
1,550
2,645
35
Together in Tragedy
1,308
1,601
36
Outsider
1,204
1,772
37
Rumours
1,170
1,814
38
Forsaker
1,116
2,392
39
Depressant
1,108
1,310
40
Amberyse
1,079
1,397
41
The Ascended
1,024
983
42
Nucleust
1,009
1,504
43
Trigger
647
910
44
Naberus
620
1,693
45
Artisan
562
1,116
46
Wish For Wings
485
2,068
47
Anticline
378
1,178
48
Curse at 27
372
639
49
Upheld
370
533
50
Wraith
298
1,225
51
Wormtongue
282
655
52
Saints Alight
216
449
53
Sierra
209
317
54
Enfield
169
535
55
Life Pilot
169
553
56
Arteries
165
657
57
Statues
153
669
58
Furious George
142
327
59
Far West Battlefront
141
646
60
I Am Zero
130
604
61
Death Twitch
114
597
62
Death in Bloom
108
834
63
Eloraline
78
209
64
The Sign of Four
73
442
65
Vaela
64
277
66
Danger! Earthquake!
61
352
67
I, Icarus
57
326
68
Fat Pigeon
48
149
69
JunkHead
48
207
70
Allay The Sea
37
328
71
The Woman You Saw is the Great City That Rules over the Kings of the Earth
34
205
72
Our Anchored Hearts
31
179
73
Drowning Atlantis
30
114
74
The Maybe List
25
220
75
Vitals
1
181

Some info about australian metalcore

Australian metalcore is a vibrant and potent subgenre of metal music that blends the aggressive elements of hardcore punk with the intricate guitar work and heaviness of metal. Emerging in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this genre gained prominence in Australia but has since captivated audiences globally, particularly in North America and parts of Europe. The meteoric rise of Australian metalcore is not just a testament to the country's dynamic music scene but also to its bands' abilities to innovate and resonate with a broader global audience.

The roots of Australian metalcore can be traced back to the influence of American and European bands, adapting and molding the genre with a distinct Australian touch characterized by melodic elements, complex riffs, and emotionally charged lyrics. The scene started blossoming in urban centers like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, where live music venues fostered a growing community of metal enthusiasts.

One of the key features of Australian metalcore is its blending of melodic passages with sudden breakdowns and intense, often screamed vocals. These elements provide a dynamic contrast within songs that appeal to a diverse audience, maintaining the hardcore energy while incorporating more accessible musicality through melodic hooks.

Prominent bands like Parkway Drive and The Amity Affliction are often credited with pioneering and popularizing the genre. Formed in 2003 in Byron Bay, Parkway Drive quickly became a cornerstone of Australian metalcore, known for their powerful live performances and innovative album productions. Their influence is profound, with albums like "Horizons" and "Deep Blue" often cited as genre-defining works that have inspired countless artists globally. The Amity Affliction, hailing from Gympie, has also been pivotal, especially noted for their lyrical depth that explores themes of mental health, despair, and redemption, all wrapped in compelling melodic hooks that contrast beautifully with their heavier segments.

Northlane is another significant contributor, bringing a progressive metal twist to the traditional metalcore sound. Their use of atmospheric elements and focus on complex rhythms has set them apart, marking another evolution in the genre's development. Bands like In Hearts Wake and Make Them Suffer have also played crucial roles in diversifying the sound palette of Australian metalcore, incorporating elements of nature and spirituality, or classical music influences respectively.

The international appeal of Australian metalcore can also be attributed to the relentless touring schedule of its bands, often participating in major global festivals and concerts alongside other international metal acts. This exposure has enabled the genre to flourish outside Australia, finding particularly enthusiastic receptions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

In essence, Australian metalcore represents a unique blend of raw emotional energy with sophisticated musicality. Its bands have not only contributed substantially to the global metalcore scene but have also brought international attention back to Australia's rich and diverse music culture. As the genre continues to evolve, it stands as a testament to the creativity and resilience of the Australian music scene, projecting its voice loudly on the world stage and resonating with a growing legion of fans across the globe.