Code Orange is an American metalcore band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed in 2008. The band achieved significant success with GRAMMY nominations for their albums Forever (2017) and Underneath (2020), but is currently on hiatus as of 2025.
Code Orange has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 42 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including collaborated with billy corgan on 'take shape'.
Code Orange works in metalcore originating from United States (Pennsylvania). As a music artist at the "established" level, Code Orange has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader metalcore scene. They are signed to a major label.
Code Orange has approximately 229K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 85K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.
Fans of Code Orange often also enjoy Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Vein.fm, Knocked Loose. These artists share common ground in the metalcore space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Code Orange's approach to metalcore, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 42/100, Code Orange's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.