List of melodic metalcore bands

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The following is a list of bands described as playing melodic metalcore, a genre of music combining metalcore with melodic death metal.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Dutkiewicz</span> Musical artist

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Damien Moyal</span> American musician (born 1976)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miss May I</span> American metalcore band

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