These unstoppable German rockers will put you to dance with their debut album, a metallic party that is Metalcore at the core, then EDMcore and Hardstyle pushed right up front.

Having spent the past year moving fast, dropping a new single every month while building their sound live and letting their audiences grow with it, Hemer, Germany’s Neoncore outfit Caught In A Mirror is ready to get the party started with their debut album, titled Neoncore. Handling the project with a hands-on, DIY mindset and a clear focus on impact, with a big visual setup built around lights and crowd reaction during their live concerts, the band formed of Giu on vocals, Fabi and Kristian on the guitars, Dario on bass, and Julian on drums delivers a thrilling album that is Metalcore at the core, then EDMcore and Hardstyle pushed right up front, being therefore recommended for fans of Electric Callboy, Bring Me The Horizon, 100 gecs, and Yungblud, among others.

Let’s get this party started with the upbeat opening tune C.I.A.M., where Giu’s smooth clean vocals quickly explode into his harsh growls supported by the mechanized drums by Julian, whereas in I’m Okay we see the band add elements of electronic and rap music to their Neoncore while Fabi and Kristian make sure there’s enough heaviness flowing from their instruments. Immer Schneller (Speeding German Version) is a Metalcore tune made for hitting the dance floor together with Caught In A Mirror, with its background keys bringing even more electricity to their sound; and Julian dictates the pace in the hard hitting core feast entitled Party Ganze Nacht, with Giu’s vocals transpiring rebelliousness, in special his devilish breakdowns. On the other hand, So Sorry is by far the weakest of all songs, a bit too bland and generic compared to the rest of the album.

Speeding brings the band back to a heavier, more festive sonority led by the massive riffs by Fabi and Kristian, presenting elements from classic Metalcore while also keeping the band’s party vibe intact, while Summer Vibes // Neon Lights continues from where the previous song left off, offering a well balanced fusion of Metalcore with neon sounds, again presenting the pounding drums by Julian. Tornado might the most catchy song of the entire album, hence it should sound fantastic live, with Giu delivering his strongest, deadliest vocals of all while his bandmates generate a true tornado of upbeat Metalcore. Then featuring guest vocalist Ben Zimmermann, Down is a radio-friendly Metalcore song showcasing more of their killer fusion of heavy riffs and background electronic sounds; and last but not least, let’s slam into the “neon pit” to the sound of Club Night,  featuring guest Morgana on vocals, putting a beyond electrifying end to the album.

“Neoncore is like a hall of mirrors. You recognize yourself, but distorted. That’s exactly what we wanted. We didn’t just want to deliver, we wanted to challenge”, says vocalist Giu, while bassist Dario also had a few nice words to say about the band’s unique style. “We make music for everyone who wants to scream, laugh, and dance. Ideally all at the same time.” If you want to join the band’s undisputed, metallic and colorful party, you can find those Teutonic rockers on Facebook and on Instagram, staying up to date with their breathtaking live performances, stream their electric madness on any platform like Spotify, and of course purchase the thrilling Neoncore by clicking HERE or HERE. Furthermore, don’t forget to get in really good shape for when you start listening to Neoncore, because you WILL dance like there’s no tomorrow together with Caught In A Mirror, a band that definitely knows how to unite the words “Metalcore” and “party” with tons of passion, energy, and neon.

Best moments of the album: Immer Schneller (Speeding German Version), Party Ganze Nacht and Tornado.

Worst moments of the album: So Sorry.

Released in 2026 Independent

Track listing
1. C.I.A.M. 3:44
2. I’m Okay 3:09
3. Immer Schneller (Speeding German Version) 3:19
4. Party Ganze Nacht 3:00
5. So Sorry 3:17
6. Speeding 3:21
7. Summer Vibes // Neon Lights 3:16
8. Tornado 3:26
8. Down 3:15
10. Club Night 3:02

Band members
Giu – vocals
Fabi – guitar
Kristian – guitar
Dario – bass
Julian – drums

Guest musicians
Ben Zimmermann – vocals on “Down”
Morgana – vocals on “Club Night”