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

A.N.G.S.T.Destruction

DESTRUCTION – A.N.G.S.T. (Official Video) | Napalm Records

A stunning track by DESTRUCTION, a leading force in Germany’s thrash metal scene, themed around confronting extreme anxiety and fear.

Its evil, blood-chilling shouted vocals and heavy, staccato-driven riffs forge a groovy sound with the raw power that makes you want to experience it live.

Released as an advance single from the upcoming album “Birth Of Malice,” slated for March 2025, it’s also drawing attention for its music video, styled with horror film-like flair.

Showcasing the band’s decades of experience and evolution at the forefront of German thrash for over 40 years, this work will resonate with anyone facing the anxieties and fears of modern society.

CongratulationsDarko US

Darko US – “Congratulations” – Live In-Studio Session VI

Darko US, known as the project of Chelsea Grin vocalist Tom Barber and former Spite drummer Josh “Baby J” Miller, specializes in a boundary-smashing sound that blends industrial and electronic elements into a deathcore foundation.

Their single released in September 2025 bears a title that appears celebratory at first glance, but in reality it’s an extremely heavy work swirling with biting irony and despair.

Tom’s vocal delivery, shifting between multifaceted screams and eerie quiet, feels like a cold tribute to a world in collapse.

The track is slated to appear on the forthcoming album Oni 2, and a video showcasing raw studio performances has also been released.

For listeners unsatisfied with existing genres, this song is likely to hit a very sweet spot.

I’ll Find the DarkVarials

Varials – I’ll Find the Dark (Official Music Video)

With its thick wall of guitars and piercing screams that seem to carve into the listener’s inner self, many of you may have felt this is a cut above your typical metalcore.

Varials are a heavy rock band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known since their formation in 2013 for a sound steeped in nu-metal and hardcore influences.

This track marks their first release under the new lineup.

The song portrays a powerful self-destructive urge to “end everything all at once” and an inner conflict that seeks stillness in the darkness—an oppressive aesthetic that’s undeniably cool.

Blending the raw aggression of their early work with the ambient textures of their recent output, its deeply immersive sound is perfect for moments when you want heavy music to focus your mind.

So LowThe Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada – So Low [Official Video]

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metalcore band named after the novel The Devil Wears Prada, has a track on their album Flowers, set for release in November 2025, that blends pop-friendly melodies with an aggressive edge.

Beginning with an electronic intro that builds into hefty guitar riffs, the song showcases rich choral interplay between Mike Hranica’s screams and Jeremy DePoyster’s clean vocals.

Paired with lyrics that portray a destructive urge to burn away a dull everyday life—and the emptiness that follows—the band’s aggressive performance resounds throughout.

While rooted in metalcore, its catchiness gives it serious addictive power for anyone seeking a hard-hitting listen.

ThriveTwin Image

Twin Image – Thrive (Official Video)

Twin Image is a duo project featuring a guitarist from Berklee College of Music and a drummer based in Austin.

Their debut release, unveiled in September 2025, is this instrumental track.

The ensemble, woven from a low-tuned guitar driving intricate riffs and powerful drumming, distills the essence of modern progressive metal.

Centered on a theme of breaking through stagnation and growing stronger, the composition progresses from silence to a wall of sound, heightening its narrative arc.

Mixed by a renowned engineer, the sound’s exceptional clarity is truly noteworthy.

It’s a highly recommended track for when you want to kick your energy into high gear.

Thorn In My SideHarper

Harper – Thorn In My Side (Official Music Video)

This track by Harper, known for her fusion of screams and cleans, powerful guitar riffs, and refined melodies, received a physical release in February 2025.

Inspired by emotions stirred by world news, the song delivers a candid vocal performance and achieves a massive sound with Brand of Sacrifice’s Leo Valeri involved in its production.

Showcasing the pinnacle of her talent—an overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power that defies her 13 years—it’s an essential listen.

It’s a striking piece that hints at the rise of young artists and the evolution of metalcore.

With its intense sound and highly message-driven lyrics, she also became the youngest performer ever at Download Festival in 2024.

For anyone weary of bleak headlines yet determined to keep moving forward, this is a song you need to hear.

Prison Of FleshLorna Shore

Lorna Shore – Prison Of Flesh (Official Video)

Lorna Shore is a band that could be said to reign at the very pinnacle of the current deathcore scene.

After welcoming vocalist Will Ramos in 2021, they released a track that garnered explosive support and propelled their name across the globe.

The song at hand is the third single from their fifth album, “I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me,” slated for release in September 2025.

It centers on deeply personal emotions related to Will Ramos’s own family.

The sensation of a world collapsing and the terror of gradually losing oneself are portrayed through what’s being called the heaviest sound in the band’s history, with a structure brimming with tension.

The breakdown in the final section is breathtaking, making this an irresistible piece for listeners who want to experience deathcore’s destructive energy on an even more dramatic and grand scale.