Oh hello, hardcore

A lot of people aren't into what is labeled as "screamo," or more hardcore music. They say most of it is just a lot of noise and obnoxious screaming. I think it depends on the band. There are bands out there just starting out that don't know any better, and just think screaming is fun--I personally don't think they're going anywhere. However, there are a few bands out there considered hardcore that I like. The main reason is that their songs aren't ALL screaming--they have actual voices, they know how to sing and how to write good lyrics, and the music isn't just a bunch of crappy noise.

Every Time I Die
--One reason I like this band is their lyrics. It mostly freeform, and they pretty much say whatever the hell they want. They're definitely screaming, but you can understand them-another reason I am a fan. Finally, their music is just fun if you need to let off some steam. These guys are angry. My faves: "Kill The Music" and "We'rewolf"

Atreyu
--Oldschool. These guys are nowhere near as hardcore as they used to be. I used to listen them about 5 years ago or so, and at them time they were still screaming most of their songs. One of my favorites was "Bleeding Mascara." Their music is still pretty good, it's just changed a lot; PureVolume classifies them now as rock/metal. Very different from hardcore.

Alexisonfire
--I was first introduced to this band by an old friend about a year ago, maybe a little less. I love this music. First of all, their lyrics are deep--gives you a lot to think about. Or just gives you poetry to bask in. Whatever. Second of all, one of the most interesting things about this band is their singers. When they scream the lyrics, they really scream. But one of the singers/guitarists sings some of the lyrics, and his voice is one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear. Seriously. It's amazing. If you can't stand to sit there and listen to a hardcore song with screaming, you have another opportunity to listen to this gorgeous voice. Dallas Green also goes solo--he goes by the band name City & Colour. YOUTUBE HIM, BUY HIS ALBUMS, DL HIM, do whatever you have to.
Fave Alexisonfire songs: "Boiled Frogs" and "This Could Be Anywhere In The World"
Fave City & Colour songs: "Comin' Home", "Hello, I'm in Delaware", and "The Girl"