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

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BEAST IN BLACK – Enter The Behelit (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

The new song slated for April 2025 by Beast in Black, a heavy metal band from Finland, is a collaboration between Blizzard Entertainment’s hit game Diablo IV and the late Kentaro Miura’s legendary manga Berserk.

While rooted in power metal, the track also incorporates elements of ’80s pop, brilliantly expressing contrasts such as light and darkness, good and evil.

Released by Nuclear Blast Records as a digital single and a limited-edition vinyl maxi single, it also includes remastered versions of past fan favorites Die By The Blade and The Fifth Angel.

Produced as part of a crossover event with Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, this track is highly recommended for metal fans who love dark fantasy.

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ELUVEITIE – Taranoias (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

This release from Ànv, the ninth album by Switzerland’s proud folk metal band Eluveitie, is a masterpiece that further deepens the fusion of their signature heavy melodic death metal sound with Celtic music.

Lyrics themed around human anxiety and inner conflict, as well as our relationship with nature, intertwine exquisitely with dark, intense performances, leaving a powerful impression on listeners.

The music video, released on April 25, 2025, interweaves performance scenes with symbolic imagery to further emphasize the song’s themes.

With the addition of new member Réa-Sophie Fischer, their music has gained even more color, making it especially recommended for those seeking a harmony between traditional Celtic instruments and modern metal.

No TomorrowFit For A King

Fit For A King – No Tomorrow (Official Music Video)

Fit For A King, the Christian metalcore band from Texas, unveiled a powerful new work in April 2025.

Featured on their eighth studio album, the track is defined by crushing guitar riffs fused with Ryan Kirby’s commanding vocals, delivering a breathtaking sound.

Centered on the theme of “love and tragedy,” it tells a story-rich tale of a couple welcoming the world’s end and celebrating their final moments together.

Coinciding with the release, a collaborative collection with the alternative fashion brand The Pretty Cult was also announced.

With its strong melodic elements within metalcore and its weighty, impactful sound, this is a must-listen for those who enjoy heavy yet melodic tracks.

UnshatterLinkin Park

Unshatter (Official Visualizer) – Linkin Park

Breaking seven years of silence, Linkin Park’s song released in April 2025 marks a pivotal work that opens the door to their new chapter.

Featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong, the track fuses the heavy guitar riffs of their early work with Mike Shinoda’s rap and Armstrong’s emotive vocals.

The lyrics, centered on broken relationships and lost trust, cut deep.

Included on the deluxe edition of their comeback release, “From Zero,” it’s also being performed on the ongoing From Zero World Tour.

Additionally, they’re set to appear at the UEFA Champions League Final Kickoff Show on May 31.

It’s a must-listen for fans of heavy rock and alternative music.

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Sleep Token – Damocles

The masked, enigmatic rock band Sleep Token will release a lead single in April 2025 that opens up a new musical frontier.

Hailing from London, UK, their latest track is the third single from the album Even In Arcadia, scheduled for release in May.

It begins with serene piano and expands into a grand soundscape, skillfully fusing a wide range of elements from metal and R&B to jazz.

The lyrics, themed around the psychological struggle behind fame, carry the band’s trademark deep introspection.

Immediately after release, the track achieved international success, hitting No.

1 on iTunes in the U.

S.

and No.

3 across Europe, and the band is set to embark on their first U.

S.

arena tour in fall 2025.

It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in genre-defying musical diversity and richly expressed emotion.

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Ghost – Peacefield (Official Audio)

A grand ballad in which Sweden’s Ghost—known for their heavy metal sound and theatrical flair—captivate with a surprisingly graceful and delicate tone.

Tobias Forge, famed for his anti-papal stage persona, delivers vocals that resound with the solemnity of a church hymn, stirring the listener’s soul.

Seamlessly blending religious themes with a sweeping melody, this track is the lead single from the album “Skeletá,” slated for release in April 2025.

As a bold new venture from a powerhouse band that won the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, it’s a gem where quietude holds immense strength.

Truly a must-hear masterpiece for any music fan seeking peace of mind.

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The Devil Wears Prada – For You (Official Music Video)

A bittersweet anthem themed around unrequited love is set to be released by The Devil Wears Prada in April 2025.

The metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio delivers their highly anticipated new track, their first since the album Color Decay.

The song’s heavy guitar riffs and melodic vocals deftly trace the contours of shifting emotions, overflowing with heart‑piercing beauty and intensity.

The music video, directed by Wyatt Clough—known for his work with Beartooth—visually elevates the song’s world.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of metalcore’s ferocity, but also for those drawn to emotional melodies and profound, lyric-driven storytelling.