metalcore Logos and Brands

The genre at the intersection of hardcore punk and metal, which exploded onto the underground scene in the 2000s, is known as “Metalcore.” Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, Architects, and August Burns Red combine hardcore breakdown sections with melodic metal guitar parts. Metalcore band logos tend to be abstract, distancing themselves from the classic metal style of illegible lettering. Labels such as Epitaph, Victory Records, and Fearless Records have released iconic albums in the genre. The brands in this section represent a movement that attracted a generation of listeners who grew up on punk rock and emo, and who have since moved into metal venues.