Allt is everything, literally. It is the translation of the band’s name in Swedish. And true to their moniker, the metalcore they make isn’t stuck in a box; it’s full of diverse influences and sounds.
Allt’s 2024 album, From the New World, was a breakout — a sci-fi exploration of oblivion epically clashing melody and cacophony. Their sophomore album, Ataraxia (due July 31st via Century Media), might be about “the search for peace,” but the quartet certainly hasn’t abandoned the pummeling sonic approach. There’s still plenty of heaviness, and yet Allt are expanding their palette, just as any boundary-breaking band seeks to do. Ataraxia features djent chugs, piano arrangements and vocalist Robin Malmgren debuting stunning new cleans.
That being the case, when Revolver asked Allt for their top 5 metalcore albums, it’s no surprise guitarist Olle Nordström spotlighted other outfits that have also taken innovative approaches to the subgenre. See his picks below.
Bullet for My Valentine – The Poison
Riff city. A formative album for me growing up and one that holds a very special place in my heart. This was my favorite album for years. One of my first exposures to heavier music. Hooky songs, amazing guitar solos and just straight bangers from start to finish.
Parkway Drive – Horizons
A once-in-a-generation album. Timeless, and still home to some of the best riffs the genre has ever produced. Such a defining record that it almost made this entire style of metalcore redundant afterwards. A complete masterclass.
Bring Me the Horizon – Sempiternal
A timeless album and the perfect bridge between metalcore, emo, alternative rock and electronic music. Life-changing for me and for so many others. Since its release, I’ve gone through phases of listening to it and moving away from it, but it always finds its way back. Every few years it hits exactly the right mood, and I end up playing it front to back again.
Northlane – Alien
Genuinely broke the mold and revitalized the genre. It felt like the point where lower tunings, groove and atmosphere really started becoming central to modern metalcore. A staple record and one of my most listened albums — metalcore or otherwise.
Architects – All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
An end-of-an-era album. Much like Horizons, it feels like the last album of its kind. This particular style of riffing and this specific era of metalcore largely ended here. Countless bands have tried to recreate the sound of this record, and while you can still hear its influence throughout modern metalcore, the soul of it remains on this album.