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

OblivionSpiritWorld

SPIRITWORLD – Oblivion (OFFICIAL VISUALIZER)

Las Vegas, Nevada-based heavy metal band SpiritWorld delivered a powerful track in February 2025.

Featuring guest appearances by Zack Blair of Rise Against and Sugagasowa of Black Blade, the song blends thrash metal and hardcore with elements of the Western genre to create a uniquely compelling world.

Frontman Stu Folsom says he drew inspiration from Obituary and Six Feet Under, which he listened to after late-night shifts in East Las Vegas.

The track appears on Helldorado, an upcoming album set for release via Century Media Records, and masterfully fuses mid-tempo, headbanger-friendly grooves with a touch of supernatural horror.

A Line In The Dust (ft. Mat Welsh from While She Sleeps)LANDMVRKS

LANDMVRKS – A Line In The Dust ft. Mat Welsh from While She Sleeps (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Landmvrks, a rising force in French deathcore, are drawing significant attention.

Their new song, released in January 2025, is an ambitious collaboration featuring Matt Welsh of the UK metalcore band While She Sleeps.

With heavy guitar riffs, ferocious shouts, and emotionally charged clean vocals woven together to perfection, the track has been highly praised by fans of both bands.

While the theme of the song isn’t explicitly clear, the title suggests a drive to challenge personal limits and the boundaries set by society.

It’s a must-listen not only for metalcore fans but for anyone interested in heavy music.

Be sure to give it a listen.

CYBERGIRLWithin Destruction

WITHIN DESTRUCTION – CYBERGIRL (Official Music Video)

This track by the Slovenian metal band Within Destruction ventures into new territory.

It depicts a world where digital and reality intersect, telling a richly narrative story in which an encounter with a cyber girl heals the protagonist’s inner self.

Released in January 2025, the song is included on the album ANIMETAL, slated for release in April of the same year.

Its distinctive sound—fusing electronic elements with heavy tones—will appeal not only to longtime fans but also to those interested in anime and sci-fi.

It’s an ambitious work that encapsulates the band’s bold new direction.

Perfect SoulSpiritbox

Spiritbox – Perfect Soul (Official Music Video)

A powerful new track from Canada’s acclaimed metal band Spiritbox.

It delves deeply into self-worth and the impact of relationships, sharply portraying the turmoil of struggling between ideals and reality.

Blending melodic sounds with an ethereal atmosphere, this work signals a fresh musical challenge for the band.

Set to appear on the album “Tsunami Sea,” slated for release in March 2025, with a European tour on the horizon.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when reflecting on yourself or standing at a crossroads in life.

As a piece that symbolizes Spiritbox’s evolution, it’s only heightening fans’ expectations.

Meet Your MakerIn Flames

IN FLAMES – Meet Your Maker (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

In Flames are a Swedish metal band that pioneered melodic death metal and have continued to evolve their sound.

“Meet Your Maker,” a track from their 14th album Foregone, cranks up the tension with an aggressive ensemble that recalls the band’s roots.

Its striking riffs featuring a noisy guitar tone and melodies that move between clean vocals and death growls are impossible for metal fans to ignore.

It’s a gem of a metal tune, with a superb contrast between beauty and madness.

I BelieveKillswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage – I Believe

America’s proud standard-bearers of metalcore have delivered another soul-charged track.

Riding on razor-sharp guitar riffs and thunderous drums, Jesse Leach’s emotionally rich vocals resound throughout.

The lyrics stress the importance of holding on to hope even in difficult times, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

The song will be featured on the album “This Consequence,” slated for release in February 2025.

It’s a must-listen not only for Killswitch Engage fans, but also for anyone feeling lost in life.

Its powerful sound and uplifting message are sure to give you the push you need.

ELEVATOR OPERATORElectric Callboy

Electric Callboy – ELEVATOR OPERATOR (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The German band Electric Callboy released a new song in January 2025 that captivates with a unique world centered on an elevator operator.

Blending electro and metalcore, it features a catchy chorus reminiscent of LMFAO.

A phrase symbolizing an elevator’s up-and-down motion repeats throughout, giving listeners a sense of exhilaration.

The band has been highly active, including releasing the collaboration track “RATATATA” with BABYMETAL in May 2024.

This new song is recommended for anyone looking to energize the dance floor or who enjoys tracks with a sense of humor.