Recommended Western screamo bands. Popular overseas bands.

JuneauFuneral for a Friend

Funeral For A Friend – Juneau

A song Matt Davies wrote about being in a relationship where he was being deceived.

The title was chosen after the capital of Alaska, inspired by the image of something “cold and harsh.” It’s a 2003 track by the Welsh band Funeral for a Friend and has become one of their best-known and most popular songs.

Waking The DemonBullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine – Waking The Demon (Official Video)

A heavy, passionate track from the Welsh band Bullet for My Valentine’s second album, “Scream Aim Fire.” The music video was directed by Max Nichols, the son of Academy Award-winning director Mike Nichols.

Someone, SomewhereAsking Alexandria

Asking Alexandria – Someone, Somewhere + Dedication (Unofficial Music Video)

A catchy song from the British band Asking Alexandria’s second studio album, Reckless & Relentless, released in 2011.

Vocalist Danny Worsnop wrote it about his family and about someone who lied to many people, with his emotions as the backdrop.

BlindKorn

Korn – Blind (Official HD Video)

A song written about lead vocalist Jonathan Davis’s drug issues (primarily amphetamines).

It’s a track from Korn’s first album and has become one of their most popular songs.

The music video was directed by McG, who later became known for directing the TV show Chuck.

I’m Not A VampireFalling In Reverse

Falling In Reverse – “I’m Not A Vampire”

A song included on Falling in Reverse’s debut album, “The Drug in Me Is You,” released in 2011.

The music video was filmed in LA and directed by Zach Merck, who also handled the visuals for the band’s debut single.