moshcore
what it is
Not-so-serious umbrella term for metal/hardcore forms that are groovy and have a "tough guy" demeanor. Typically being metalcore, groove metal, beatdown hardcore/beatdown metal or deathcore that takes this approach.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make moshcore a playlist
turn these 27 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is moshcore?
Not-so-serious umbrella term for metal/hardcore forms that are groovy and have a "tough guy" demeanor. Typically being metalcore, groove metal, beatdown hardcore/beatdown metal or deathcore that takes this approach.
What are good moshcore albums to start with?
Try The Respect Issue by Emmure, Perseverance by Hatebreed, Heat by American Me, and Going Down by On Broken Wings.
Who are some women making moshcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/moshcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making moshcore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20