Poison the Well

American metalcore band from Florida known for emotionally intense albums blending hardcore aggression and melodic passages.

Frontman Jeffrey Moreira is frequently singled out in the reviews for his intense vocals. Reviews reference the band releasing You Come Before You on a major (Atlantic) and later Versions on Ferret Music. The band originated in Florida and is associated with the late-1990s/2000s metalcore/post-hardcore scenes.

DeBaser reviews praise Poison the Well for intense, emotionally driven metalcore across several albums. Critics highlight the band's blend of hardcore aggression and melodic passages, and Jeffrey Moreira's vocal intensity. The Opposite of December is often called a masterpiece; later releases show stylistic shifts that divided opinion. Versions drew both admiration for maturity and disappointment from some longtime fans.

For:Fans of metalcore, post-hardcore, emo and emotionally intense heavy music