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

Side EffectsPop Evil

Pop Evil – Side Effects (Official Music Video)

Exploding with powerful rock sounds and heavy riffs, this is a new signature track from Michigan-born rock band Pop Evil, set for release in March 2025.

Featured on the album “What Remains,” the song draws on the members’ real experiences to portray liberation from a toxic relationship and personal growth.

This is the band’s eighth studio album and includes 10 tracks.

It’s defined by its powerful sonics and dynamic arrangements.

Frontman Leigh Kakaty’s emotions seep through, delivering a raw yet universal message.

It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to face themselves with hope for a brighter future.

EmergenceSleep Token

Sleep Token – Emergence

Sleep Token, the enigmatic masked band from the U.

K.

, has released a lead single from their upcoming album “Even in Arcadia,” due out on RCA Records in May 2025.

Building on their signature fusion of alternative metal and indie pop that has captivated longtime listeners, the new track charts fresh territory with the addition of saxophone by Gabi Rose of Billmuri.

The release is drawing major attention worldwide, landing high on charts across multiple countries and reaching No.

57 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

Known for their performances in mysterious masks and cloaks, the band is also set to embark on a North American arena tour in fall 2025.

Don’t miss the striking contrast of ethereal melodies and weighty sonics—experience it for yourself.

WarheadTHE HAUNTED

THE HAUNTED – Warhead (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is the first advance track from The Haunted, Sweden’s proud standard-bearers of death/thrash metal, taken from their first new album in eight years, Songs Of Last Resort.

Their sound—a fusion of thrash metal intensity with melodic elements—is absolutely powerful, and coupled with vocalist Marco Aro’s commanding delivery, it exudes overwhelming presence.

The album’s theme centers on the sense of crisis and fear gripping modern society, and there’s already buzz around a passionate anecdote: guitarist Patrik Jensen reportedly recorded the main riff on the spot after it came to him while at work.

With its ferocious riff work, meticulous ensemble, and strong lyrical message, this is a must-hear track for any heavy music fan.

All The Love Is GoneUnderoath

Underoath – [Japanese Subtitles] - All The Love Is Gone (Official Music Video)

A new track from Florida-based Underoath, whose post-hardcore sound intertwines ferocity and finesse and continues to captivate a devoted fanbase.

Released in February 2025, this emotional song showcases Spencer Chamberlain’s powerful shouts contrasted with clean vocals to striking effect.

Its lyrics, which empathize with those struggling with hardship and loss, combine with searing guitar riffs and a weighty rhythm section to forge an awe-inspiring soundscape.

The song is also included on the album “The Place After This One,” out in March, and is sure to resonate with listeners seeking a new path amid doubt and chaos.

In MiseryWEDNESDAY 13

WEDNESDAY 13 – In Misery (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Veteran of the horror-punk scene Wednesday 13 will release his 10th album, “Mid Death Crisis,” in April 2025, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut.

Hailing from North Carolina, he has long delivered songs that deftly fuse sleaze metal and goth punk, wrapped in a dark yet humorous aesthetic.

On this album, he lays bare the anguish of relationships, deliberately choosing a direction that stands in stark contrast to a love confession.

Featuring a rock ’n’ roll sound woven from elements of punk, glam, and hard rock—and a guest vocal appearance by Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat—the result is a dazzling production.

It’s a track that rock fans should hear if they want to rediscover the appeal of straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll.

SurvivorThe Big Deal

The Big Deal – “Survivor” – Official Video

Released in October 2024 by a Serbian hybrid hard rock act, this track is an energetic anthem that vividly portrays the power of survival.

Featuring a duet by two female vocalists, it blends fierce guitar riffs with dramatic keyboards to create a highly emotional sound.

The song has also been featured as insert music in a Japanese drama, boosting its popularity across Asia.

Fusing 80s melodic rock with symphonic metal, it’s the perfect track for moments when you want to reaffirm your strength or need a dose of encouragement.

Rest in PiecesThe Rasmus

The Rasmus – Rest in Pieces (Lyric Video)

In October 2024, The Rasmus returned with their first new song in ten years.

True to the Finnish rock band’s global reputation, this release unfolds a dark, dramatic sonic world.

Lauri Ylönen’s emotional vocals intertwine exquisitely with the heavy instrumentation.

Drawing on personal experiences, the lyrics tackle weighty themes such as betrayal and anger, yet ultimately transform them into a message of self-affirmation and renewal.

Blending elements of pop, electronica, and hard rock, the track is sure to captivate longtime fans and new listeners alike.

A world tour titled “Weirdo Tour” is planned for 2025, heightening anticipation for their live performances.