Release Wave

metalcore

These are the best metalcore artists featured on Release Wave.

Planes Mistaken For Stars

Planes Mistaken For Stars (also known as Planes or PMFS) is a Punk / Hardcore Punk band formed in Peoria, Illinois in 1997. The group later relocated to Denver, CO. In 2007 the band announced that they would be disbanding following a final comprehensive US tour. Their final show was played on February 16, 2008 at the Marquis Theater in Denver supported by fellow local friends Kingdom of Magic and Mustangs &.Madras. Since 2010 PMFS have been sporadically active again, and in 2016 a new album was announced. Founding member Gared O'Donnell died in November 24, 2021 due to cancer and the band subsequently disbanded. The band will finally release their final recordings with Gared and their first new music since 2016 in the form of a new LP in November of 2024.

Speed

Hardcore

Metalcore

Post Hardcore

Australian hardcore band SPEED, formed in 2019, has gained widespread recognition for their unwavering commitment to their unique sound. Their 2021 single “We See U” garnered a million streams and their 2022 EP, "Gang Called Speed", received praise from notable press outlets. SPEED is currently on a vigorous North American tour and has secured headline spots at major festivals like Download and Hellfest in Europe.

Foreign Hands

Hardcore

Metalcore

Post Hardcore

Foreign Hands, a band hailing from Delaware and Pennsylvania, brings a fresh twist to early 2000s metalcore, combining chaos and melody with a high-energy live presence. Their EP "Bleed The Dream (DAZE)" released in 2022 solidified their place in the metalcore scene, drawing praise from Revolver, BrooklynVegan, and Stereogum. Signing with SharpTone, they continue to captivate audiences with their feverish tracks and have shared the stage with notable acts like Counterparts and Stick To Your Guns.