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

It Comes For YouFit For An Autopsy

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY – It Comes For You (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Fit For An Autopsy, a band that has carved out a unique place in the American deathcore scene, continues to earn worldwide acclaim with lyrics that cut sharply into social issues and a sound that is both heavy and dynamic.

In September 2025, they released their first strike since the album “The Nothing That Is.” Centered on a scathing protest against authority and oppression, this work depicts looming threats in a way that feels like a hand gripping the listener’s heart.

The sound fuses the feral brutality of their early days with the refined production of recent years helmed by guitarist Will Putney—one listen and you’re guaranteed to be floored.

If you’re looking for ferocious music that balances sheer weight with clarity, this comes highly recommended.

End of YouPoppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante

End of You

Poppy, who crosses genres starting from YouTube; Amy Lee, known as the vocalist of Evanescence; and Courtney LaPlante, who showcases jaw-dropping technique in Spiritbox—three figures with immense presence in the modern scene have come together for a truly dreamlike collaboration.

The work we’re introducing today features their joint performance.

It’s a dramatic track where the three distinct personalities ignite against an industrial backdrop.

The theme—breaking free from someone’s control and standing together to fight—seems to embody their strength.

Released in September 2025, the song also draws attention for being produced by Jordan Fish.

You won’t want to miss this fierce yet beautiful collaboration by three vocalists leading the contemporary metal scene!

RenewalCoroner

Coroner – Renewal (Official Music Video)

Coroner, a band that represents Switzerland.

They excel at technical thrash and have earned a cult following worldwide for their sophisticated musicianship that incorporates elements of jazz and classical music.

Here is their first new track in an astonishing 32 years.

Rather than merely imitating their past style, this piece showcases a sound that honestly reflects who they are today.

Their technical, complex song structures remain intact, but the more refined production and tighter vocals fuse together to brilliantly convey the band’s theme of “renewal.” This is the lead single from their album Dissonance Theory, slated for release in October 2025, and it’s an irresistible strike for anyone seeking an intellectual metal sound.

A Hope In HellBLEED FROM WITHIN

BLEED FROM WITHIN – A Hope In Hell (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

An epic saga from Scotland’s proud metalcore band, BLEED FROM WITHIN.

This gem of a track powerfully voices the strength to face life’s adversities and the hope to overcome them.

Thunderous riffs and melodic phrases blend perfectly, gripping the listener with dramatic development and never letting go.

Since its release in January 2025, it has made a huge impact on the European metal scene and drawn attention as the first single from the Nuclear Blast label.

It’s a song that gives you a strong push forward at life’s crossroads or when you’re ready to face a challenge.

Highly recommended not only for metalcore fans, but also for those who don’t usually listen to metal.

TadkaBloodywood

Bloodywood – Tadka (Official Music Video)

An ambitious work from Bloodywood has arrived, portraying an homage to India’s traditional spice-based cuisine through the sonic power of heavy metal.

The striking soundscape—combining folk elements from the dhol and flute with weighty guitar riffs, rap, and growled vocals—is breathtaking.

It powerfully expresses the passion and skill of the chefs, as well as the sense of happiness that food culture brings to people.

Released as an advance single from the album “Nu Delhi,” scheduled for March 2025, the record also includes “Bekhauf,” a collaboration with BABYMETAL.

This track is recommended not only for those interested in Indian food culture or metal music, but also for anyone curious about the new musical possibilities born from cross-cultural fusion.

KundaliniDeadlands, The Pretty Wild

Deadlands, The Pretty Wild – Kundalini

An unconventional collaboration themed around the awakening of inner mystical energy, pairing Deadlands with The Pretty Wild.

Released in February 2025, this work masterfully fuses spiritual elements with a brutal metalcore sound.

Conveying a powerful message of feminine empowerment, three vocalists dynamically shift between intensity and restraint to unfold a grand drama woven from stillness and motion.

Thanks to the skillful production of Andrew Wade and CJ Arey, the result is an innovative soundscape that transcends the traditional boundaries of metalcore.

It’s an ambitious release that fans of Deadlands and The Pretty Wild will love—and one that music listeners seeking new possibilities in metal should not miss.

Midnight MessiahDream Theater

Dream Theater – Midnight Messiah (Official Video)

As a track from a grand concept album that explores the boundary between dreams and reality, this piece brilliantly captures the essence of Dream Theater, who continue to lead the progressive metal realm.

Featured on the album “Parasomnia,” released in February 2025, it has also garnered attention as the first song to feature Mike Portnoy’s return and contribution to the lyrics.

Centered on the theme of sleep disorders while weaving in the members’ own experiences and emotions, the work is an exhilarating eight-minute composition that fuses complex rhythmic patterns with a dynamic ensemble.

It’s highly recommended for those who want to listen in the stillness of midnight or confront the emotions that lie deep within.