All of the bands I covered in my post about Mo$hcore bands to check out in 2016 were all from America. While I am a believer in American Mo$H-ceptionalism, you can’t deny that there are some sick Euro bands killing the game right now. Some of these I meant to include in my last post. So consider this even more reasons to get stoked about 2016 and judging by the way things are going, sweet jamz may be the only thing worth being excited about.

Infinitely better than the Turnstile™ aesthetic.

BLACK TONGUE

These guys are probably old news to most people but for the maybe 10 people who are un-informed, listen to these guys if you want some evil and doomy jamz. Their last EP Born hanged has been in constant rotation when I’m at the gym. These guys and The Last Ten Seconds Of Life are the undisputed kings of Downtempo Deathcore in my book. RIYL: The Acacia Strain but thought they could be even darker and gloomier

MARTYR DEFILED

Martyr Defiled have been around since the Golden Myspace days and have a big following in the UK, but are relatively unknown in the US except for dorks such as myself. These guys combine the evil ominance of deathcore with the groovyness of OG M0$HCORE topped with UK beatdown style vocals. RIYL: Obey The Brave jamming with Thy Art Is Murder

DESOLATED

These guys have been gaining some hype on the internet for a good while and for good reason. This new track they released a week ago is a total banger that combines the old school and new school HXC style. Like if Kublai Khan decided to start a Biohazard cover band. They have a new album coming out soon and it should be a total banger. RIYL: Kublai Khan, Biohazard, Warhound

MALEVOLENCE

These guys are pretty much the British equivalent to Twitching Tongues which could be hit or miss with some people. Personally I highly enjoy the blend of Alice in Chains and Mosh parts so I back them hard. The above track is a bit more on the slower side so, peep this track if you want some M0$H. These guys are pretty much hardcore kids playing music that bikers enjoy without the meth or hearing the word “brother” every 10 seconds. RIYL: Twitching Tongues, Throwdown, Lamb of God but can’t deal with the sheer amount of plebtastic fans, Pantera but can do without the whole “GETCHER PULL BROTHER” fans

PAY NO RESPECT

If you’ve ever wondered what Hatebreed would sound like if they were British then look no further than Pay No Respect. These guys are a pretty straightforward no bullshit Mo$hcore band and bless them for that. Pump these guys if you need to feel inspired and make gains at the gym. RIYL: Hatebreed, Throwdown, the first Suffokate album

RISE OF THE NORTH STAR

Sonically these dudes aren’t unlike Deez Nuts or Madball. Aesthetically they are quite possibly one of the most unique bands. They are a French band who mix Otaku and wigger fashion. Quite Possibly one of the most advanced bands of all time. RIYL: Deez Nuts, Madball, Anime/Manga

NASTY

Nasty have been around for a number of years and are basically the definitive Euro beatdown band. Most M0$H enthusiasts probably know these guys already but I feel that it would be a cardinal sin of me not to include them. Personal favorite part of the song is 2:01 “THIS IS WHEN THE TEROR STARTS” RIYL: Murder Death KIll, If you think that First Blood should be more wignorant.

FALLBRAWL

These guys are German M0$H at its finest. They’ve apparently been around for 10 years and are still here kicking ass so major props to them for sticking it out. They’ve been announced as support for my regional legends, Lionheart, on their Euro tour so if any Euros find this blog go see them and tell them Chad Sexington sent ya! However my favorite track would have to be this older one. Everything from the MMA gear ad in the beginning to the catchy breakdowns that wouldn’t sound out of place on an As I Lay Dying record. 10/10 jamz all around. Get fucking hyped. RIYL: Suffokate, Throwdown, old Parkway Drive

CALMED BY THE TIDES OF RAIN

These guys are a dope as fuck Russian sludgewave/downtempo band. Aside from the crushing groovy riffs and breakdowns, they also have forlorn sounding melodies that only the dark depths of Russia and Chernobyl could produce. RIYL: Black Tongue, Volumes, The Acacia Strain

Bonus Mosh: AWAKEN DEMONS

Sadly these guys recently announced their breakup last year and my dumbass forgot to include them in my 2015 memorial. These guys were a sweet straightedge moshcore band from Italy. I’m not sure if they ever toured the US but released an album on Trustkill records(way after the labels point of relevance). However you can download their discography on their bandcamp which is quite extensive and all solid.

What are your favorite Euro Mosh Bands? Do you like the UK and Euro Beatdown aesthetic? Are you going to wear Adidas track pants to shows?