Throwdown is a straight edge metalcore band from Orange County, California, USA, formed in 1997. They have toured as part of Ozzfest, Sounds of the Underground, Hellfest, and Warped Tour, and with bands such as In Flames, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, Korn, and Cavalera Conspiracy. The songs "Forever" and "Burn" have been staples on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball and Revolver Magazine called them part of "The Future of Metal" after hearing the album Vendetta. Initially branded a hardcore band, critics note their recent albums have taken a direction towards metal. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.