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

In the Name of the FatherPRESIDENT

PRESIDENT – In the Name of the Father

Shrouded in mystery, the up-and-coming metalcore band PRESIDENT delivers a debut whose crushing guitar riffs and thunderous drums command overwhelming presence.

Though all members wear masks and keep their identities hidden, the record achieves a striking balance between energetic, dynamic song structures and profound lyrics that tackle themes like existential anxiety and the inevitability of death.

Released in May 2025, the track’s top-tier musicianship and polished production have already drawn intense attention both inside and outside the industry.

With a slot at Download Festival scheduled for June 2025, anyone drawn to weighty metalcore sounds should definitely check them out.

Dance! (Feat. Will Ramos)Attack Attack!

Attack Attack! – Dance! Feat. Will Ramos (Official Audio)

Hailing from Ohio, Attack Attack! established the electrocore genre in the late 2000s and has drawn attention with their distinctive performance style.

After roughly seven years since their 2013 breakup, the band has relaunched and will release a lead single from their album Attack Attack! II in May 2025.

Featuring Will Ramos, frontman of deathcore band Lorna Shore, the track ambitiously weaves modern EDM and dance-pop elements into an overwhelming breakdown.

Among the album’s 11 tracks, this song can truly be seen as emblematic of their comeback.

Aggressive yet catchy, their sound is sure to resonate with all fans of extreme music.

Hand That FeedsHalsey & Amy Lee

Halsey, Amy Lee – Hand That Feeds (From the Film Ballerina – Official Audio)

A bold new work blending intense post-hardcore elements with an alternative pop sensibility has been released.

American singer-songwriter Halsey has realized a collaboration with Evanescence’s vocalist Amy Lee.

Drawing on her own experiences, Halsey powerfully portrays a narrative of emotional abuse and gaslighting transformed into empowerment.

Created as the theme song for the film “Ballerina: The World of John Wick,” the track also saw the pair’s first joint performance at Halsey’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Built on mutual respect and admiration, the piece seamlessly fuses their distinct personalities, culminating in a compelling song where dark rock sounds meet alternative melodies.

Let You FadeLinkin Park

Let You Fade – Linkin Park

What stands out is a grand soundscape that begins with a quiet piano melody and unfolds into powerful guitars—one of the newly included tracks on the deluxe edition of American rock band Linkin Park’s eighth album, “From Zero,” released in May 2025.

The call-and-response vocals between new singer Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda resonate deeply, and the lyrics, centered on themes of memory and loss, evoke profound emotion.

It’s recommended not only for longtime Linkin Park fans but also for rock listeners interested in bold new directions.

This ambitious work lets you savor the band’s renewed drive and their enduring expressive power in their new lineup.

OblivionLorna Shore

Oblivion

Lorna Shore, a band emblematic of the American deathcore scene, have released an epic track running over eight minutes.

It launches from a quiet synthesizer intro into a rapid tempo shift, with Will Ramos’s harrowing growls and screams overwhelming the listener.

While reining in the symphonic elements and returning to the essence of deathcore, the track explodes mid-song with Ramos’s pig-squeal technique during the breakdown.

In the final section, a power-metal-style guitar solo unfolds, hinting at new territory.

Serving as the opening track of the album “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me,” slated for release in September 2025, it stands as a shocker on par with “To the Hellfire” from the 2021 EP “…And I Return to Nothingness.” A must-listen for extreme metal fans.

SacredParkway Drive

Parkway Drive – “Sacred”

As a leading force in Australian metalcore, Parkway Drive has continued to evolve for over two decades.

Following their album Darker Still, they’ve created new music in May 2025, about three years later.

This work masterfully blends a heavy metalcore sound with orchestral elements, delivering melodious yet devastating energy.

With three ARIA Music Awards already to their name, they once again captivate listeners with overwhelming expressiveness.

Their “Summer of Loud” tour kicks off in June 2025, where they’re set to share the stage with standout artists like Beartooth and I Prevail.

The monumental sound, infused with melodic metal and progressive elements, is sure to resonate with listeners seeking weighty, powerful music.

SandmanResolve

RESOLVE – Sandman (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Born from the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis, this track feels like an intense nightmare painted by the French metalcore band Resolve.

The story that Anthony Diliberto began demoing the very next day after that night’s experience conveys just how fiercely charged this piece is.

From a dark, eerie intro to a chorus marked by hopeful melodies, the song’s structure seems to embody a release from sleep paralysis itself.

Featured on the album “Human (Extended Cut),” the track delves even deeper into Resolve’s musical identity.

Its fusion of heavy riffs and catchy choruses makes it a must-listen not only for metalcore fans, but for anyone drawn to powerful, emotive music.