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

JadedSpiritbox

Spiritbox – Jaded (Official Music Video)

Spiritbox, a Canadian metal band that has been featured across various media since their debut and is generating even greater anticipation for the future.

Their track “Jaded,” included on the EP The Fear of Fear released on November 3, 2023, drew attention for its nomination at the 66th Grammy Awards.

The ensemble, which fuses a heavy, tight band sound with airy synths, creates a depth that sets it apart from arrangements that are intense for intensity’s sake.

With a superb contrast between beautiful clean vocals and death growls, it’s a metal tune that embodies the next generation.

God Fearing ManImminence

Imminence – God Fearing Man [Official Video]

A soul-stirring melodic tune from Swedish metalcore band Imminence, known for their majestic violin lines and weighty ensemble sound.

Grand orchestration intertwines with vocalist Eddie Berg’s expressive singing to weave a beautiful, memorable harmony.

Released in March 2025 as a track on the album “The Return Of The Black (Extended Edition),” the song has also drawn attention for its fantastical music video set in an icy world, directed by Pavel Trebukhin.

TONGUESThornhill

Thornhill – TONGUES [Official Music Video]

Melbourne, Australia’s post-hardcore band Thornhill dropped a stunning track in March 2025.

Interweaving aggressive riffs with dark melodies, the song dynamically captures the tension between desire and resistance, surrender and defiance.

One of the highlights is vocalist Jacob Charlton’s masterful blend of clean singing and screams.

With producer George Lever on board, the result is a sophisticated sound that balances heaviness with delicacy.

As a lead single from the forthcoming April 2025 album “BODIES,” this track is certain to win the hearts of progressive metal fans.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to revel in dynamic rises and falls in sound.

Grace of GodGlamour of the Kill

Glamour of the Kill – Grace of God

Returning to the scene after roughly 11 years is Glamour of the Kill, a metalcore/post-hardcore band from England.

Formed in 2007 and revived in 2025 after a hiatus, they’ve released an excellent new track.

While their trademark heaviness remains, the sound now blends more refined guitar riffs and powerful drums with emotional melodies and catchy choruses—like a long-awaited signal flare for fans.

The track was produced and engineered by the band’s guitarist, whose skill shines through in the final result.

Their debut album, The Summoning (released January 2011), earned high praise from music magazines, and the song “Feeling Alive” was featured in the game Dirt 3.

It’s a must-hear for metalcore fans and anyone craving energetic rock.

I Am A Cursed OnePaleface Swiss

Paleface Swiss – I Am A Cursed One (Official Music Video)

Pale Face Swiss is a deathcore/metalcore band based in Zurich, Switzerland, that has shaken the scene with their heavy sound since forming in 2017.

The track included on their album “CURSED: The Complete Edition,” released in June 2025, lands as a powerful statement of where the band stands today.

Their sound, where the ferocity of deathcore collides with the emotionally charged melodies rooted in nu-metalcore, is immensely compelling.

The song’s theme is a searing self-awareness and strong will: seeing oneself as “cursed,” yet not merely a victim, but the wound itself.

Added to the expanded edition of their January 2025 album “CURSED,” this track showcases the band’s evolution.

When you want to confront your inner self more deeply, both the sound and the message are likely to hit hard.

Clouded Retinas (feat. Will Ramos)Signs of the Swarm

SIGNS OF THE SWARM – Clouded Retinas (feat. Will Ramos) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Signs of the Swarm, a powerhouse of deathcore formed in Pennsylvania, USA, in 2014, continue to dominate the underground scene with ferocious riffs and shape-shifting vocals.

Their latest, all-out offering is a deeply personal and message-driven track born from vocalist David Simonich’s battle with a progressive eye disease.

Featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore, the song ignites a staggering chemical reaction between their two blistering screams.

Set to appear on their sixth album, To Rid Myself of Truth, slated for release in August 2025, the track carries a hope to deepen understanding of degenerative illnesses.

It’s a soul-stirring number that not only captivates heavy music fans but also empowers anyone confronting adversity.

Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)Chevelle

Chevelle – Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2) (Official Lyric Video)

Formed in Illinois in 1995, Chevelle has continued to captivate fans for years with a hard-hitting sound influenced by Tool and Helmet.

Released in May 2025, this track was created as Part 2 following March’s “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt.

1),” and delivers a weighty groove-metal number themed around dystopian techno-futurism.

The piece stands out for Pete Loeffler’s falsetto vocals and powerful guitar riffs, showcasing the band’s dynamism across its roughly five-minute runtime.

It also serves as an advance single from the album Bright as Blasphemy, slated for release in August, and is a must-listen for alternative metal fans.