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

Neon EyesBlack Stone Cherry

Black Stone Cherry – Neon Eyes (Official Music Video)

Black Stone Cherry from Kentucky.

With a sound that fuses no-frills hard rock and Southern rock, carrying the spirit of AC/DC and Lynyrd Skynyrd, they’re a familiar name to rock fans.

Since their formation in 2001, they’ve stuck to a consistent style, and this time they deliver a track that feels like pure live-show frenzy distilled into a song.

There’s even an anecdote that it was born from a riff during soundcheck, and it’s been shaped into a powerful party anthem where impulsive, catchy guitars explode.

It’s the lead single from the EP “Celebrate,” set for release in March 2026, and the must-see music video captures their fiery performance at a UK festival in 2025.

It’s perfect for a drive or whenever you want to get pumped up, so be sure to check it out.

Don’t Forget to Say PleaseBetter Lovers

Better Lovers – Don’t Forget To Say Please (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Better Lovers, a band formed by former members of Every Time I Die and The Dillinger Escape Plan, has been drawing attention in the heavy music scene.

Their hallmark is a ferocious sound that fuses metalcore and hardcore.

In September 2025, they released this work.

If we were to sum up its appeal in a single phrase, it would be its aggression powerful enough to shatter social niceties.

With chaotic progressions and a destructive sonic assault—the polar opposite of any call for politeness—it shakes the listener’s emotions to the core.

Following their October 2024 album Highly Irresponsible, this track is more than enough to hint at their next masterpiece.

It’s a rousing song you’ll want to blast when you need to blow away all your pent-up frustrations.

Troubled WaterOf Mice & Men

OF MICE & MEN – Troubled Water (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Of Mice & Men, a rock band from California.

Since their formation in 2009, they’ve secured a solid place in the metalcore scene and have a dedicated following in Japan as well.

Their latest release is a lead single from the album “Another Miracle,” set for release in November 2025.

The track centers on a firm resolve to draw a clear line against one-sided, exploitative relationships.

The band’s signature heavy metalcore sound intertwines with sci-fi-tinged synthesizers, creating a dark, imposing atmosphere that leaves a powerful impression.

It might be just the thing to clear your head when you want to blast away everyday entanglements.

SilenceThe Plot In You

The Plot In You – Silence (Official Music Video)

While rooted in metalcore, The Plot In You continue to evolve by incorporating alternative and electronic elements, earning solid recognition in the scene, including a platinum certification for their 2018 single “Feel Nothing.” This newly released work centers on the peace of mind that comes with age, and its resolve not to repeat the past is reflected in an experimental structure that deliberately avoids traditional repetition.

The rapidly shifting, dramatic progression exemplifies a sound that speaks to their maturity.

Complementing their trademark heaviness with more refined melodies, this track is one that listeners standing at life’s crossroads—seeking quiet strength—should hear.

Beyond Heaven’s GateUnprocessed

Unprocessed – ‘Beyond Heaven’s Gate’ (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

The German band Unprocessed, who have been gaining attention for their unique style rooted in progressive metal while incorporating elements of pop and electronica.

In 2022, they steadily raised their profile with appearances at major festivals such as Rock im Park.

The track they pre-released from their October 2025 album “Angel” is this song.

While showcasing dazzling technical prowess—like low-end riffs on extended-range guitars and complex rhythms—the sound leans toward an energetic, song-driven rock that the band themselves call “one of our catchiest tracks.” The lyrics depict a powerful longing for an invisible realm beyond perception, highlighting a mystical worldview where the uplifting, prayer-like plea for salvation coexists with awe of the unknown.

If you enjoy music that balances technical performance with grand, soaring melodies, this will almost certainly resonate with you.

Weirdo (feat. Lee Jennings)The Rasmus

The Rasmus feat. Lee Jennings – Weirdo (Official Music Video)

The Rasmus, the Finnish rock band that achieved global success with their acclaimed 2003 album Dead Letters, present a track bearing the same title as their eleventh album, Weirdo, released in September 2025.

This song powerfully affirms the “weirdos” who don’t fit into society’s norms—an anthem for outsiders.

The lyrics, rooted in the frontman’s own experiences, compellingly celebrate the pride of being true to oneself.

Its sound world fuses a dark atmosphere with pop hooks, and the collaboration with The Funeral Portrait’s Lee Jennings deepens the song’s message.

If you’ve ever felt alienated, this is a work you won’t want to miss—definitely give it a listen.

The Blue NowhereBetween the Buried&Me

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME – The Blue Nowhere (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Between the Buried and Me, a band that constantly pursues innovation in the progressive metal world.

Their prowess has been highly praised by specialist magazines, including a Grammy nomination in 2019.

Now, for the first time in about four years, they’ve released a track from their new album, The Blue Nowhere, one that symbolizes the album’s worldview.

Its earnest theme—like a search for a haven that exists nowhere—is portrayed through a soundscape that shifts dramatically from heavy metal to tranquil jazz and sweeping orchestration.

This track is also their first work created as a four-piece, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band.

If you’re seeking a complex, story-driven musical experience, you’ll undoubtedly be drawn into their sonic universe.