Japanese metalcore bands. A roundup of J-metalcore bands that have undergone unique evolution.
Japanese bands like Crossfaith and coldrain have earned high praise overseas.
The genre they represent—metalcore—combines elements of metal and hardcore: chugging guitar riffs, breakdowns, shouted vocals, and death growls.
Bands creatively blend a variety of elements, such as djent-influenced technical guitar phrases, colorful synth-driven sounds, and beautifully melodic choruses.
Be sure to check out Japan’s distinctive and diverse metalcore bands!
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Japanese metalcore bands. A roundup of uniquely evolved Japanese metalcore bands (31–40)
Face To FaceBreak Your Fist
A metalcore band based in Tokyo, formed in 2007.
They perform aggressive metal and are well known for their melodic guitar sound.
Blending elements of metal and hardcore, their songwriting is crafted to a high standard.
My Rusted MemoriesFate In Spiral
Hailing from Osaka, the band delivers live performances built on a hardcore sound that could be called a prototype of metalcore.
On stage, the twin lead guitars showcase rich harmonies, while the vocalist pours out raw emotion in powerful singing, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
VENGEANCEcoldrain
Formed in Nagoya in 2007, coldrain is known for its style that fuses melodic singing with screams and for lyrics written entirely in English.
Since their debut in 2008, they have been highly active and received strong acclaim.
In 2014, they made a full-fledged overseas breakthrough, appearing at numerous global music festivals.
In 2020, they successfully held their first self-hosted festival, BLARE FEST.
2020, drawing 40,000 attendees over two days.
They’re recommended not only for fans of loud rock and metalcore, but also for music listeners who crave catchy melodies.
ThirstVision of Fatima
A band I want to introduce as a prime example of pursuing their own music beyond genre boundaries is Vision of Fatima, a chaotic hardcore band from Kyoto.
There are many opinions about how to categorize music, but the question of whether something is metalcore rooted in hardcore or metalcore rooted in metal is no longer meaningful; the music each band makes is the measure by which it’s judged.
In that context, I believe their relentless commitment to crafting original music represents the future of the domestic scene.
LET IT DIE ~fakes alive~HEXVOID
They perform traditional metal with a modern edge, unleashing an intense hardcore sound.
Blending Japanese and English, their lyrics embody everyday struggles and joys, and on stage they shout a longing for freedom.
They are a metalcore band formed in Tokyo.
Japanese metalcore bands. A roundup of uniquely evolved Japanese metalcore bands (41–50)
Abelsever black paranoia
The band was formed in May 2009, sparked by live performances in Shibuya.
The members are Daisuke on vocals, SHOKO and Takashi on guitar, Ibuki on bass, and Shunya on drums.
They have released works such as “BAPTIST” and “FLYING LEAP.”
RealizeMechanical Teddy
They are a male-and-female twin-vocal metalcore band active since 2006.
The male handles the shouts, and the female handles the melodies.
The six-member lineup features twin guitars, bass, and drums, and they perform live based out of Saitama and Tokyo.