Voice Of Contention - Only Time Can Tell (2011)

Genre: Melodic Metalcore
From: Sölvesborg, Sweden


1. Dead To Me
2. My Promise To You
3. Her Memorial
4. The Last Mistake
5. Only Time Can Tell
6. Where Our Hearts Belong







Some clean metalcore that draws a slightly more hardcore influence, reminiscent of For The Fallen Dreams. Decent production values, definitely way better than most unsigned bands, but with time and exposure and getting some better recording, this band could have an even tighter sound. Overall a good album and talented band. Download it fo free sucka.

Holding Onto Hope - Self-titled (2011)

Genre: Melodic Hardcore / Post-Hardcore
From: San Luis Obispo CA, USA


1. Old Voids
2. Hollow Vessel
3. Low
4. Mediums
5. Ourselves
6. Forsaken: Take I
7. The Indication
8. A, Momentum
9. Forsaken: Take II
10. Don't Grieve For Me, for Now I Am Free

Some more great melodic hardcore, reminiscent of hardcore from the early/mid 2000's, which is a great thing in my opinion, mixed with modern post hardcore. I seriously just can't get enough of music like this. I love my hardcore with emotion. Album was released for free HERE, but click the download button for mediafire since its more convenient.

Few Words For Comfort - The Dreamer (2011)

Genre: Melodic Hardcore/Metalcore
From: Lancaster CA, USA

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1. Pretender
2. An Outside Perspective
3. Long Walks Home
4. The Irony Of Confidence
5. Low
6. Established 1863
7. The Dream



Amazing band/EP. I post a lot of melodic hardcore, I don't care it's my fav. Fans of old FTFD and Misery Signals should check this out. Heavy, catchy, and well produced. It was free on BandCamp but I'm pretty sure they ran out of download vouchers for the month, so here's a mediafire link. Sadly, couldn't find a facebook page. What's up with that?

Of Virtue - Heartsounds (2011)

Genre: Melodic Hardcore
From: Lansing MI, USA


1. An Absence Of Clarity
2. Damaged
3. Comfort Runs Thin
4. The Gypsy
5. No Light
6. Isolation
7. The Passerby
8. Dead Man
9. Soul Searcher
10. A Sign From Above
11. Depth Of Desperation


Outstanding melodic hardcore. Definitely one of my favorite releases of the year. Ridiculously melodic and emotional, while at the same time intense and heavy, I love bands like this and Of Virtue does not disappoint. Grab the album here, and buy some merch, and like them on Facebook.

Behold The Messenger - Grow & Change (2011)

Genre: Melodic Hardcore
From: Columbia SC, USA

1. • • •
2. Living In Reparation
3. In: Solidarity*
4. Grow & Change
5. Past & Present
6. Coiled
7. Headway
8. Detrimental

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I'm a sucker for melodic hardcore, and I've been listening to this band a lot since I first heard their album. I love hardcore with emotion, it invests you in the music a lot more than just CHUG CHUG BREAKDOWNS. Check 'em out and like them on Facebook, album is free on bandcamp, but for those who prefer Mediafire, click the download button.