Dying Wish are an American metalcore band formed in Portland, Oregon in 2018. Fronted by vocalist Emma Boster, the band quickly emerged as one of the leading voices in the modern metalcore revival, drawing inspiration from the genre's early-2000s roots while bringing a contemporary intensity and perspective to their music.
Combining ferocious breakdowns, melodic guitar work, and emotionally charged songwriting, Dying Wish have earned widespread acclaim for their powerful recordings and energetic live performances. Their sound bridges classic metalcore influences with modern production and an uncompromising hardcore spirit.
Dying Wish’s sound combines metalcore, melodic death metal influences, metallic hardcore, and aggressive yet memorable songwriting. Their music balances crushing heaviness with soaring melodies, while lyrics frequently explore personal trauma, self-discovery, resilience, and emotional struggle.
The band are especially recognised for helping reignite interest in the metallic hardcore and metalcore styles popularised during the early 2000s, while forging a distinctive identity of their own.
Fragments of a Bitter Memory (2021) – breakthrough debut album that established Dying Wish as one of the leading bands in the modern metalcore revival. Combining melodic death metal-inspired riffing, metallic hardcore aggression, and deeply personal lyricism, it quickly became one of the most celebrated metalcore releases of the early 2020s.
Symptoms of Survival (2023) – critically acclaimed second album that expanded the band's sound with greater melodic depth, stronger dynamics, and increasingly confident songwriting. Widely regarded as a major step forward and one of the standout heavy music releases of its year.
Flesh Stays Together (2025) – ambitious third album that further developed the band's blend of crushing heaviness, melodic atmosphere, and intensely personal storytelling. Showcasing continued growth in both songwriting and musicianship, it stands as another major milestone in the band's evolution.
Dying Wish have become one of the defining bands of the modern metalcore resurgence, earning praise from both longtime genre fans and newer audiences. Their ability to combine classic metalcore influences with contemporary energy has positioned them among the most important heavy bands of their generation.
Fans of artists such as Boundaries, Misery Signals, and Unearth are likely to appreciate their combination of metallic aggression, emotional depth, and hardcore authenticity.
All Dying Wish releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Dying Wish are part of the modern Metalcore scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our METALCORE CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal.
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