[2025] A Must-See for Western Metal Fans! A Roundup of the Latest Popular and Noteworthy Songs

I’ll Know You’re Not AroundDying Wish

Dying Wish – I’ll Know You’re Not Around (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

From clean vocals that slice through the silence to ground-crawling roars, this track dramatizes a vast emotional range.

Released in July 2025 by Portland, Oregon melodic metalcore band Dying Wish, it serves as the lead single from their album “Flesh Stays Together,” out in September the same year.

The lyrics grapple with the pain and betrayal of mutual dependency, and a deep regret over being abandoned.

Produced by a team that has also worked with Knocked Loose, the sound fuses brutal riffs with majestic melodies—an embodiment of inner turmoil.

It’s a song to play when you’re ready to accept inexorable sorrow yet still long to face forward.

Walking WoundedFRAYLE

FRAYLE – Walking Wounded (Official Video) | Napalm Records

This is a release by Frail, a doom band based in Ohio, USA, that came out in July 2025.

Blending ethereal female vocals with a massive guitar sound, they cultivate a “Heavy, Low, & Witchy” aesthetic that has earned a cult following.

This work showcases a cinematic soundscape where layers of whispers build upon each other and eventually surge like a wall of sound—truly breathtaking.

It also drew attention among fans for its powerful message of resisting the societal pressure placed on women to “stay small.” Following the album Skin & Sorrow, their deepened artistic vision here is essential listening.

Put it on during a dark, solemn night when you want to immerse yourself in majestic sound—or when you’re ready to confront your inner strength.

F**k the SystemBiohazard

Biohazard – F**k the System – Official Music Video

A pioneer of crossover rock born in Brooklyn, New York, Biohazard return with their first track by the original lineup in 13 years.

The song is a pure battle cry, exploding with rage at a social system that divides people by politics, class, and race.

Its lyrics call on us to stand together against oppression, channeling the band’s enduring street spirit.

It’s the lead single from their milestone 10th album, Divided We Fall, slated for release in October 2025, produced by Matthew Hyde, reviving the raw impulses of 1992 for today.

When you feel anger at everyday injustices or the suffocating state of society, this ferocious sound is bound to blow your frustrations away.

Witness The End (feat. Chris Motionless)Fit For A King

Fit For A King – Witness The End (feat. Chris Motionless)

This is a track by the American metalcore band Fit For A King that portrays a faith-driven, catastrophic conclusion with an intense deathcore sound.

Inspired by the shocking story of the Netflix series Midnight Mass, it features Chris Motionless of Motionless In White! The vocal back-and-forth between the two frontmen is goosebump-inducing, as if witnessing the end of the story in real time.

Fans are raving, calling it a “dream collaboration.” Taken from the album Lonely God, slated for release in August 2025, this song is perfect for when you want to immerse yourself in heavy, narrative-driven music.

RAGEPRESIDENT

PRESIDENT – RAGE

President, the masked British band that burst onto the scene in May 2025 and has been shaking up the music industry, returns with a lead single from their debut EP, “King of Terrors,” slated for release in September 2025.

Marking a clear departure from their previously hard-edged guitar sound, this track unfolds a dreamy, emotional sonic landscape woven by synthesizers.

Deeply influenced by the works of poet Dylan Thomas, it carries a powerful message of defiance: “Rage, to the very end, against the dying of the light.” Born out of solitude, the song ascends from silence to searing intensity, sure to stir the listener’s soul.

When you need the courage to face difficult circumstances, this track will be there to push you forward.

In CaptivityPlini & Tosin Abasi

Plini & Tosin Abasi – In Captivity

A miraculous collaborative work by two guitarists who are leading today’s progressive music scene with overwhelming technical prowess and forward-thinking musicality: Australia’s Plini and America’s Tosin Abasi.

Born from a 24-hour, limited-time songwriting challenge hosted by Neural DSP, this piece is an instrumental track where their distinct personalities blend beautifully.

The soundscape woven by Plini’s fluid phrasing and Abasi’s innovative eight-string guitar technique suggests new possibilities for progressive metal and jazz fusion.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of both artists, but for any music lover interested in contemporary guitar music.

Another MiracleOf Mice & Men

Of Mice & Men – Another Miracle (Official Music Video)

The California-based metalcore band Of Mice & Men released their first track since moving to Century Media Records in May 2025.

Produced by the band themselves, the song portrays a wish for hope in a chaotic world, showcasing a seamless blend of their signature high-energy metalcore sound with a more melodic approach.

A music video directed by Mike Matsui was released simultaneously, and its cinematic flair—featuring scenes like a SWAT team—has become a hot topic.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wants to savor the best of metalcore and alternative metal.