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

The Far SideVended

Vended – The Far Side (Official Music Video)

The new song released in March 2024 by Vended, a heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa, stands as a symbol of their new era.

Captured through a live-in-studio recording, its raw energy and aggression create a sense of presence that feels as if you’re at a concert.

Griffin Taylor’s vocals, while carrying the formidable power inherited from his father, have evolved into something uniquely his own; the contrast between clean parts and screams shakes the listener to the core.

This work, an ambitious effort that pushes the band’s limits, is sure to captivate metal fans.

These Scars Won’t Define Us (feat. In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Unearth)Machine Head

MACHINE HEAD – “These Scars Won’t Define Us” feat. In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Unearth (LYRIC VIDEO)

The veteran heavy metal band Machine Head released a collaborative track with In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth in November 2024.

The song delivers a powerful message about moving forward with hope instead of being bound by past wounds.

Vocalists from all four bands bring their own distinct styles while amplifying the track’s strength.

It is slated to be included on Machine Head’s 11th studio album, scheduled for release in spring 2025, with a North American tour planned around the same time.

It’s a must-listen not only for metal fans but also for anyone looking to overcome adversity.

He Has ReturnedGLORYHAMMER

GLORYHAMMER – He Has Returned (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Gloryhammer, the UK’s proud pioneers of fantasy metal, unveiled a track in November 2024 that heralds the beginning of a new adventure.

Their sound—marking a new frontier that fuses heavy metal with electronica—seamlessly blends powerful guitar riffs with synthesizers.

The lyrics, depicting the return of the “Robot Prince of Octa-Tool,” ignite the imagination of fans.

With top-tier producers like George Lever and Jacob Hansen on board, the song showcases the band’s further musical evolution.

Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in a world of fantasy or enjoy music accompanied by an epic tale.

The Shadow EliteBehemoth

BEHEMOTH – The Shadow Elite (Official Music Video)

Behemoth, a pivotal presence in Poland’s extreme metal scene, released a track in March 2025 that fuses ferocity with crushing heaviness.

From the opening, razor-sharp tremolo riffs and blistering blast beats overwhelm the listener, resulting in an ambitious work that nods to the band’s early roots while adding a modern interpretation.

The lyrics carry a combative message to outcasts and free spirits, and the music video features a cage-bound live performance intercut with shots of fervent fans.

In May 2025, the band is set to release an eight-track album titled “The Shit Ov God,” and from April they will embark on a European tour with SATYRICON and ROTTING CHRIST.

A must-listen for anyone captivated by extreme sonics and a dark aesthetic.

sargassoVildhjarta

vildhjarta – + sargasso +

Sweden’s Vildhjarta, at the forefront of modern progressive metal, has dropped a lead single on March 7 from their album ‘+ där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar +,’ slated for release in May 2025.

While retaining the band’s hallmark of massive guitar riffs and irregular rhythms, the track stands out for its dynamic structure that effectively weaves in clean guitars.

Ambient textures evoke a dark, deep-sea mystique, seamlessly blending with vocal work that deftly alternates between growls and screams.

The music video unveils dreamlike, ocean-floor imagery, offering a quintessential Vildhjarta experience with their singular worldview.

For metal fans seeking heavy, experimental soundscapes, this is truly the track they’ve been waiting for.

By a Monster’s HandVolbeat

By a Monster’s Hand

An explosively layered sound woven from fiercely tight guitar riffs, a thunderous rhythm section, and powerful vocals! The Danish rock band Volbeat’s single, released in March 2025, is an ambitious work with a dark yet thrilling narrative inspired by a serial killer.

Unveiled as the lead track from their ninth album, “God of Angels Trust,” due out in June, it also heralds a world tour spanning 70 dates from the same month through November.

Produced in a record-short 13-day recording period, the track epitomizes Volbeat’s essence, swallowing everything from hard rock and metal to rockabilly.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to revel in a heavy sonic landscape paired with a pulse-pounding story.

I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)Dying Wish

Dying Wish – I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair) (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Dying Wish is a melodic metalcore band from Portland, Oregon, USA.

They formed in 2016 and have steadily built their career, releasing the album “Fragments of a Bitter Memory” in 2021 and “Symptoms of Survival” in 2023.

On February 27, 2025, they unveiled a long-awaited new single.

Produced by the renowned Will Putney, the track is a gem that blends the band’s signature fusion of hardcore punk and metal with Emma Boster’s emotive vocals in perfect harmony.

While it incorporates elements of early-2000s metalcore, it adds a contemporary interpretation, resulting in a fierce yet beautiful song where rage and sorrow intertwine.

Highly recommended for fans of aggressive music.