For Tuesday December 30th, Three Tune Tuesday dives into the mid-2000s metalcore wave that shaped an entire generation of heavy music fans. This era blended aggression, melody, and emotion in a way that pulled metal into the mainstream without losing its edge. The three songs this week are staples of that movement and still hold up years later.
The first tune is “Through Struggle” by As I Lay Dying, released in 2005 on the album Shadows Are Security. This track is all about perseverance and inner strength, wrapped in crushing riffs and relentless drumming. Tim Lambesis’ vocals alternate between fury and focus, perfectly matching the song’s message of pushing forward despite setbacks. It became one of the band’s most recognizable songs and a defining anthem of early metalcore.
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The second selection is “My Curse” by Killswitch Engage, released in 2007 on the album As Daylight Dies. This song shows the band’s gift for blending heavy guitars with massive melodic hooks. Howard Jones’ clean chorus is instantly memorable, while the verses keep the intensity high. It’s one of those tracks that works just as well blasting in a car as it does in a packed live crowd.
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The third tune is “Two Weeks” by All That Remains, released in 2008 on the album Overcome. This song marked a turning point for the band, pushing them further into the spotlight. The opening riff is sharp and aggressive, but the chorus brings in a catchy, almost anthemic feel. Lyrically, it focuses on resolve and standing your ground, which helped it connect with a wide audience.
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What ties these three tracks together is their balance of heaviness and accessibility. They all hit hard, but each one also has a strong melodic core that makes it easy to come back to again and again. That balance is exactly why this era of metalcore left such a lasting mark.
This week’s Three Tune Tuesday is a reminder of how influential the mid-2000s metal scene really was. These songs didn’t just define bands, they defined a moment in heavy music history. Turn them up and let them carry you through another solid Tuesday playlist.
