Recommended Western screamo bands. Popular overseas bands.
Screamo is often mentioned alongside emo.
You may have heard the term screamo before, but not really know what the music actually sounds like.
For those people, here are some quintessential bands that represent screamo and are must-listens.
Please enjoy the world of screamo—one that can’t be confined to just “intense music.”
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Recommended Western screamo bands: Popular overseas bands (31–40)
MartyrsThe Devil Wears Prada

A song included on 8:18, the fifth album by The Devil Wears Prada, formed in Dayton, Ohio.
The music video was produced by bassist Andy Trick and rhythm guitarist Jeremy DePoyster.
From The InsideLinkin Park

A song conceived by Phoenix, Linkin Park’s bass player, while he was recording with Mike Shinoda at the back of the tour bus in the summer of 2002.
It was released as a single in 2004 from their second album, Meteora.
Sic Transit Gloria…Glory FadesBrand New

Formed in 2000 on Long Island, New York, Brand New built a distinctive musical world rooted in emo and post-hardcore, pairing deeply affecting lyrics with a sound that is both dynamic and delicate.
They entered the scene with their 2001 album Your Favorite Weapon, and their second album, Deja Entendu, released in 2003, featured signature tracks like The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows and received high acclaim.
In 2017, their album Science Fiction proudly reached No.
1 on the U.S.
album chart.
Their music, where ferocity and silence blend beautifully, leaves a vivid impression on listeners seeking an emotionally rich sonic experience.
A Pearl Necklace For Her MajestyCOLOUR OF FIRE

Color of Fire, hailing from York, England, are a band that weave music that leaves a deep imprint on listeners, grounded in alternative rock and pop rock.
Formed at the end of 2001, they are defined by delicate melodic lines and dynamic soundscapes.
They ramped up activity in 2002, and in 2004 released their album “Pearl Necklace,” which distilled their early musical vision and drew attention on the indie scene.
Although they have not claimed major music awards, their lyrical songs have earned solid acclaim.
Their band name, said to be inspired by a track by Boards of Canada, seems to symbolize their musical identity.
After stepping away from the scene for a time, they recently declared a “resurrection from death,” announcing the production of their album “All The Wolves I Have Known,” raising fans’ expectations.
For those seeking music that touches the subtleties of emotion, they are well worth discovering.
New MedicinesDead Poetic

Formed in Ohio, USA, in 1997, Dead Poetic rose to prominence with a sound rooted in emo and post-hardcore, combining intensity with lyricism.
They burst onto the scene in March 2002 with the album “Four Wall Blackmail,” and the acclaimed follow-up “New Medicines” gained attention on MTV2, with their music also featured in the popular wrestling game WWE WrestleMania 21—clear proof of their prowess.
Their dramatic songs—contrasting emotion-stirring screams with beautiful clean vocals and underpinned by technical musicianship—led the album “Vices” to reach No.
7 on the U.S.
Billboard Heatseekers chart.
For those seeking music where ferocity and delicacy coexist, Dead Poetic offers an unforgettable experience.


