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

The latest in metal for everyone who can always get energized by listening to metal, no matter the time! As you know, metal has many subgenres, and the boundaries between them have grown increasingly blurred as the years go by.

At the same time, the unchanging metal spirit is something shared around the world.

In this piece, we focus on metal in the broad sense, delivering a lineup packed with the latest tracks—from the most classic, straight-down-the-middle metal by seasoned veterans, to hybrid heavy rock in the wake of metalcore, all the way to bands making waves in the underground scene.

It’s also a great way to gauge where the metal scene is headed, so be sure to check it out!

Playlist

[2025] A Must-See for Western Metal Fans! A Roundup of the Latest Popular and Noteworthy Songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	To Live DeliciouslyCradle Of Filth		Cradle of Filth’s new frontier
2	CollusionKillswitch Engage		Metalcore of social critique, music that questions the truth
3	Fire to FightDynazty		Passionate music of melodic metal
4	Crazy WorldBlack Gold		Black Gold, a five-piece band from London. Their new single, which fuses nu metal with rap and grime, is generating buzz.
5	LET ME SLEEPPaleface Swiss		Pale Face Swiss’s new track. It explores insomnia and inner turmoil, expressed through ferocious breakdowns and a melodic sound.
6	Self EvidentPUSCIFER		Psypher’s new song fuses goth and punk into a dark sound that delivers social satire.
7	BLACK FLAGZillaKami		Summary: A new song released by Jirakami on October 18, 2025. An aggressive piece fusing guitar, shouts, and rap. (20 characters)
8	The Other SideMemphis May Fire		A metalcore song that portrays a soul’s cry for hope
9	No Loss, No LoveSpiritbox		An emotional metal song depicting inner conflict
10	The Laugh TrackIce Nine Kills		An homage song to 'Joker' by a horror movie-style band
11	SepsisLamb Of God		A tour de force from Richmond, three years in the making.
12	PRAYI Prevail		I Prevail’s powerful new song, an emotional release
13	Heinous TestimonySANGUISUGABOGG		The cutting edge of death metal: grotesque
14	Make It Make SenseA Day To Remember		An emotional song by A Day To Remember
15	UNBØUNDMachine Head		Machine Head, powerful heavy metal
16	EchoesAs I Lay Dying		Restart of a metalcore band and a new challenge
17	Shadow PeopleTestament		Testament's new song is heavy and story-like.
18	Tipping PointMegadeth		The legendary single from Megadeth's latest album
19	VIBE COPHEALTH		HEALTH releases a new track—an ultra heavy song.
20	ra.exeNorthlane		Australian metalcore band, Northlane
21	Creatures of Chaos (feat. Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman)The Rasmus		The Rasmus’s new song saves people from loneliness
22	MY HOUSE (FT. COURTNEY LAPLANTE)PVRIS		PVRIS re-records a classic song for their 10th anniversary
23	DaemoniIgorrr		The heretical musical world of Gautier Serre
24	The Shit Ov GodBehemoth		Behemoth unveil a provocative new song
25	Punks And DemonsRob Zombie		Rob Zombie’s latest single: metal × horror
26	AozoraKarnivool		Carnival's powerful new song, Blue Sky Liberation
27	Paper TigerArch Enemy		ARCH ENEMY’s new song captivates with its powerful message and music.
28	I Don’t Belong AnywhereDying Wish		Metalcore band from Portland portrays alienation
29	Broken and BlindBlack Label Society		The new song by the metal band BLS is fire.
30	Prelude: Evening Star / Shatter And BurstGreyhaven		The innovative musicality of Greyhaven
31	Half-LifeMoodring		An emotionally charged heavy metal song confronting loss
32	rot.exeNorthlane		Australian metalcore band Northlane
33	The Art Of Being Alone (feat. Lord Of The Lost)Beyond The Black		Symphonic metal that portrays loneliness and hope
34	Break The SilenceNevertel & Sleep Theory		A song of liberation from oppression by a collaboration of two bands
35	I WISH YOU WERE D3ADLACUNA COIL		Expressing the dark side of human relationships through dark melodies
36	Neon EyesBlack Stone Cherry		A powerful track with the soul of Southern hard rock
37	Don’t Forget to Say PleaseBetter Lovers		A ferocious track from a metalcore band
38	Troubled WaterOf Mice & Men		Of Mice & Men’s new song
39	SilenceThe Plot In You		Depicting the evolution of metalcore and the maturation of the heart
40	Beyond Heaven’s GateUnprocessed		An innovative rock band with complex technique and emotional expression
41	Weirdo (feat. Lee Jennings)The Rasmus		An anthem that affirms and cheers on society’s outcasts
42	The Blue NowhereBetween the Buried&Me		A new release from an innovative progressive metal band
43	A.N.G.S.T.Destruction		A metal shock track that portrays anxiety and fear
44	CongratulationsDarko US		Innovative music of deathcore and industrial
45	I’ll Find the DarkVarials		A Varials track that probes the inner self with a heavy, powerful sound
46	So LowThe Devil Wears Prada		A metalcore band's new song unleashes an explosion of emotion.
47	ThriveTwin Image		A powerful track by a duo from Berklee
48	Thorn In My SideHarper		13-year-old Harper’s overwhelming metalcore track
49	Prison Of FleshLorna Shore		The explosive work by the deathcore band Lorna Shore
50	DisasterH.E.A.T		A powerful new song from H.E.A.T has arrived
51	BlightHail the Sun		Hail Zan’s new track delivers an aggressive sound that questions reality.
52	RainI Prevail		A powerful song that overcame a member's departure
53	depletedTallah		Mike Portnoy’s son’s band, sci‑fi-like music
54	Into The CesspoolDYING FETUS		The heavyweight of death metal, a sound world alive and well
55	House of LightRivers of Nihil		A new frontier in progressive death metal
56	EliminatorI See Stars		A song for distorted guitars and electronic sounds
57	It Comes For YouFit For An Autopsy		A searing protest album by a death metal band
58	End of YouPoppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante		An innovative musical collaboration by three female vocalists
59	RenewalCoroner		A Swiss technical metal band that keeps evolving
60	A Hope In HellBLEED FROM WITHIN		Strength and hope in the face of life's adversities
61	TadkaBloodywood		Innovative music that fuses Indian cuisine and heavy metal
62	KundaliniDeadlands, The Pretty Wild		A groundbreaking work of spiritual metalcore
63	Midnight MessiahDream Theater		An awe-inspiring progressive metal track exploring sleep
64	Fire CleansePEUR		New progressive metalcore band Pure
65	where did you go?We Came As Romans		An introspective song by a metalcore band
66	Silence after a shootoutKING 810		From Flint, heavy-hitting socially critical metal
67	HellizabethLordi		Elizabeth Legend Horror Rock
68	Absent ThereafterBetween the Buried&Me		An innovative progressive metal music experience
69	HallelujahBlack Veil Brides		Here is a 20-character summary: The fiery music of Black Veil Brides standing up to society’s pressure
70	Destroy MePRESIDENT		A mysterious metalcore band stirs the emotions
71	Squier TalkVIANOVA		Vianova challenges with hard-edged grooves and irony
72	It Only Gets DarkerCurrents		A metalcore piece that portrays the strength to accept the darkness and move forward
73	Radioactive DreamsChat Pile & Hayden Pedigo		The astounding music of Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo
74	Revenge in CarnageDying Wish		A new song by a melodic punk band that depicts human violence and despair
75	Hurt People Hurt PeopleMudvayne		Mudvayne releases first new song in 16 years!
76	A Little Is A Little Too MuchHelloween		Exhilarating, playful rock of power metal
77	Cold BurnKingdom Of Giants		Cyberpunk metalcore playback theme
78	my mind is a mountainDeftones		Deftones’ new song portrays inner conflict.
79	ShapeshiftDayseeker		Dayseeker’s new song: a fierce track that confronts anxiety
80	LIGHTS OUTSpite		Deathcore band depicts the dark side of society
81	Bury Me With My ScreamsTrivium		Trivium’s powerful new song, a cry from the soul
82	Solara (Feat. PALEFACE SWISS)Unprocessed		The impact of metalcore and drum and bass
83	War CrimesHail the Sun		The complex music of Hail The Sun
84	Annihilate MeI Prevail		Emotional music blending metalcore with diverse genres
85	Spit XXVKittie		Kitty’s “Spit” 25th Anniversary Re-recording
86	SAVIORHollywood Undead		Redemptive music that overcomes suffering
87	SpecterBAD OMENS		Stir the heart with cinematic music
88	Over My Dead Body (ft. Matt Honeycutt of KUBLAI KHAN TX)Despised Icon		Deathcore, a song of courage to overcome hardship
89	All My Women (feat. HARDY)Falling In Reverse		A song that blends country and rock.
90	Like A Woman CanHalestorm		Hailstorm’s powerful musical message
91	milk of the madonnaDeftones		Deftones’ new song: a beautifully deep sonic world
92	Rising HighBeyond The Black		Young metal band moves listeners with a powerful new song
93	DominateThree Days Grace		Adam returns, showing his resolve with a new song
94	ShelterFit For A King		Powerful hopeful melodies of metalcore
95	At Journey’s End (feat. Chiara Tricarico)MORTEMIA		Post-Covid Music: The Journey's Destination
96	What I’ve BecomeONI		The new EP from the Canada-born metal band ONI
97	NEVER FAIR (feat. Lena Scissorhands)SEAS ON THE MOON		A musical cry that confronts absurdity
98	CellophaneDON BROCO		A track that expresses inner fragility through intense heaviness
99	I’ll Know You’re Not AroundDying Wish		The inner turmoil of melodic metalcore
100	Walking WoundedFRAYLE		A profound sound with ethereal female vocals
101	F**k the SystemBiohazard		Biohazard announces first new song in 13 years
102	Witness The End (feat. Chris Motionless)Fit For A King		A metalcore masterpiece depicting the ruin of faith
103	RAGEPRESIDENT		The President stirs the soul with a new song
104	In CaptivityPlini & Tosin Abasi		Innovative collaboration between Praini and Abashi
105	Another MiracleOf Mice & Men		A metalcore band is releasing a new song.
106	Hum From The HollowAfter the Burial		Fierce music that unleashes anger and anguish
107	The War That You AreBorn of Osiris		Expressing inner conflict through sound and conveying hope
108	Serpent On The CrossParadise Lost		The Musical World of Paradise Lost
109	Get Well SoonJohnny Booth		A new release from a metalcore band with an overwhelming sound
110	Make Sure It HurtsACCVSED		An intense, emotionally charged song by a metalcore band
111	Children of the Grave (Black Sabbath Cover)Lamb Of God		A heavy cover paying homage to a legendary band
112	Nine LivesWARMEN		The indomitable spirit of melodic death metal
113	TemplarsSABATON		Depicting the glory and downfall of the Knights Templar
114	Russian Grizzly In AmericaSlaughter To Prevail		A psycho album where a deathcore band fights a bear
115	ApathyWindwaker		Expressing a heart tired of modern noise
116	DroneKarnivool		A grand musical restart after 12 years
117	UnbreakableLorna Shore		An indomitable spirit, an anthem that faces adversity
118	BACK 2 BASICS [feat LANDMVRKS]Rise of the North Star		A powerful soul strike from a metal band
119	Sorrow Light The WayDemon Hunter		Powerful music that lights the light of hope
120	What we knowTallah		An experimental and innovative piece by Tara
121	The StormAlestorm		The exhilarating music of the Scottish pirate metal band
122	The Drooling ClassHail the Sun		The new song by the prog-influenced band Hail the Sun
123	Into HellI Prevail		A melodic and moving new rock band
124	So Help Me GodMalevolence		The passionate heavy sound of Malevolence
125	Drain The Blood (feat. Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker)Silverstein		A track by a heavyweight who hurled anger and creativity at AI
126	How The Gods Kill (DANZIG Cover)THE HALO EFFECT		Danzig cover songs by metal bands
127	Forever OverdoseAmira Elfeky		Expressing destructive love through unique music
128	AfterlifeEvanescence		A song with the grand worldview of Evanescence
129	Set In FlowAs Everything Unfolds		English metal band announces new song
130	Things We Tell OurselvesBetween the Buried&Me		A unique world with progressive music
131	In Stars We DrownFALLUJAH		A metal album depicting a sci-fi afterlife
132	This Is TokyoHelloween		Power metal band Helloween’s love for Japan
133	The Last HeroOMNIUM GATHERUM		A metal band's new song: powerful sound and lyricism
134	Endless CurrentsPSYCHONAUT		A moving work that fuses metal and emotion.
135	augmentedTallah		The shocking sound unleashed by the new track
136	mallxcoreblessthefall		A metalcore band's masterful new track has arrived
137	The Cave We Fear To EnterAs I Lay Dying		The hero’s growth and self-discovery as they challenge the cave
138	All My Life (feat. Jelly Roll)Falling In Reverse		Courage to face adversity with an energetic new song
139	Light And ShadowAmorphis		Release of a new song by a Finnish metal band
140	King Of The Sun (feat. Jesper Binzer of D-A-D)BAEST		Bearst, the death metal band, breaks new ground
141	Nights Like TheseDRAIN		Drain, an energetic hardcore band
142	AfterglowDreamwake		A fusion of metal and synth, moving music
143	Death Above LifeORBIT CULTURE		A new force in metal, making its presence felt with heavy, powerful tracks
144	Silence Like The GraveParadise Lost		Paradise Lost's new song, deep and heavy
145	FearlessPRESIDENT		Masked metalcore band draws attention with energetic music
146	Mechanical ChaosShadow of Intent		An epic track by a cutting-edge deathcore band
147	Acid RainVolbeat		A moving song by a Danish rock band
148	JadedSpiritbox		Canadian metal band, Grammy-nominated
149	God Fearing ManImminence		The soul-stirring beauty of melodic metalcore
150	TONGUESThornhill		A band from Melbourne, a shocking new song
151	Grace of GodGlamour of the Kill		New song marks the metalcore band's restart after 11 years
152	I Am A Cursed OnePaleface Swiss		A shocking release from a deathcore band out of Zurich
153	Clouded Retinas (feat. Will Ramos)Signs of the Swarm		An inspiring new song from the deathcore band debuts
154	Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)Chevelle		The metal band Schwell’s new song is a heavy, weighty track.
155	Make Me DisappearDark Divine		An introspective-themed metalcore new song, emotional
156	REVERYElectric Callboy		Electric Callboy’s emotional latest release
157	VIOLENT NATUREI Prevail		A leading force in metalcore delivers a fierce track under a new lineup
158	All That I RememberThe Amity Affliction		The Amity Affliction’s new song
159	WaitingBURY TOMORROW		Metalcore of regeneration and self-regeneration, reincarnation
160	Brain Dead (feat. House of Protection)Architects		An ambitious work from a metalcore band—intense yet melodic.
161	Silver SwarmThornhill		Thornhill’s new song expresses emotion and power.
162	Killed to Death by PiracyAlestorm		Alestorm’s new pirate folk metal song
163	God Is A WeaponFalling In Reverse		The epic new release from a Las Vegas-based band
164	Infinity of HorrorsShadow of Intent		Shadow of Intent’s new song depicts war
165	GravitySleep Theory		Sleep Theory's original music
166	Time Will HealVolbeat		An emotionally charged, heart-stirring heavy metal song
167	DuélJINJER		Ginger’s new album “Duél” and Japan tour
168	Let GoBURY TOMORROW		A powerful song that portrays inner conflict and liberation
169	In the Name of the FatherPRESIDENT		PRESIDENT’s debut work, a profound and weighty piece of music
170	Dance! (Feat. Will Ramos)Attack Attack!		Attack Attack! has restarted and announced a new song.
171	Hand That FeedsHalsey & Amy Lee		A powerful collaboration between Halsey and Amy Lee
172	Let You FadeLinkin Park		A new song appears on Linkin Park's latest album
173	OblivionLorna Shore		An epic and groundbreaking shock to the world of deathcore
174	SacredParkway Drive		New song from Parkway Drive, the titans of heavy metalcore
175	SandmanResolve		Resolve's masterpiece that depicts the nightmare of sleep paralysis
176	The HuntBreakdown of Sanity		A powerful new metalcore track: Kivi captivates
177	CONFOUNDERHeaven Shall Burn		HEAVEN’s new song: metalcore with social criticism
178	Gospel of AnnihilationImmortal Disfigurement		New song by Immortal Disfigurement
179	Gifted Every StrengthLoathe		Embodying the innovative sound of metal
180	HELLMUSTFEARMESigns of the Swarm		A powerful song by a deathcore band that sublimates anguish
181	In Fire RebornTHE HAUNTED		THE HAUNTED's new song with a war theme
182	DopamineLost Souls		A powerful song themed around ADHD
183	Enter The BehelitBeast In Black		Collaboration track between Diablo IV and Berserk
184	TaranoiasEluveitie		Eluveitie’s deepened metal music
185	No TomorrowFit For A King		Fit For A King, new release out now
186	UnshatterLinkin Park		Linkin Park returns with a new member!
187	DamoclesSleep Token		Sleep Token’s new song, international success
188	PeacefieldGHOST		Ghost’s majestic and delicate new song is deeply moving.
189	For YouThe Devil Wears Prada		An unrequited love metalcore anthem
190	bad luckWe Came As Romans		A renowned band in the metalcore scene makes a comeback with a new song
191	LachrymaGHOST		Ghost: a new frontier of heavy, weighty metal sound
192	LvciferaeonBehemoth		Behemoth’s new song unleashes blistering metal!
193	MADNESSDrowning Pool		Drowning Pool’s New Song, A Cry from the Soul
194	Feeding the Meatgrinder (Feat. Corpsegrinder)Shadow of Intent		New song by Shadow of Intent released
195	The End Will Show Us HowTREMONTI		Tremonti, a new single of change and growth
196	AnthraciteHumanity’s Last Breath		The latest work from Swedish Deathcore opens up a new frontier.
197	LilacKatatonia		A new song by the Swedish metal band KATATONIA
198	BØNESCRAPERMachine Head		Machine Head Express Inner Darkness in New Song
199	IIISleep Theory		Sleep Theory’s new song expresses the emotions of betrayal
200	CaramelSleep Token		Sleep Token's new song: a distinctive musical world
201	under the knifeThornhill		From Melbourne: metal music that paints emotions
202	HeatwaveDreamwake		Dreamwake, an emotional new song
203	Green SerpentJINJER		A masterpiece of progressive metal from Ukraine
204	SulfurLANDMVRKS		An emotional new song from a metalcore band
205	WhiplashArchitects		Metalcore sharply depicts society’s challenges
206	Inner SanctumANNISOKAY		An introspective new song by a German band that expresses deep emotions
207	A Million SunsArch Enemy		ARCH ENEMY's new song showcases an overwhelming worldview.
208	Black StarCANDLEMASS		CANDLEMASS’s 40th-anniversary EP is an ambitious work.
209	WinonaDeafheaven		Deafheaen’s new work leans heavily into black metal
210	CarouselGEMINI SYNDROME		A heavy new release of alternative metal
211	All The Light Is GoneInvent Animate, Silent Planet		A masterpiece that embodies the latest form of metalcore
212	Love Is WarMemphis May Fire		Powerful sound of metalcore and emotional vocals
213	Creatures of ChaosThe Rasmus		A powerful rock song for outsiders has arrived.
214	All My FriendsA Day To Remember		Announcement of A Day To Remember's new album
215	Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)Chevelle		Chevelle’s new release of alternative metal marks an evolved step
216	Up From The BottomLinkin Park		Linkin Park’s new song, a powerful message
217	Say My NameNOVELISTS		New song released by the progressive metal band NOVELISTS
218	Side EffectsPop Evil		Pop Evil’s new song: breaking free from a toxic relationship
219	EmergenceSleep Token		Sleep Token's new song draws global attention.
220	WarheadTHE HAUNTED		The Haunted’s new song expresses a sense of alarm about society.
221	All The Love Is GoneUnderoath		An intense post-hardcore track that paints emotions
222	In MiseryWEDNESDAY 13		Wednesday 13 announces 20th-anniversary album
223	SurvivorThe Big Deal		A powerful rock song depicting survival
224	Rest in PiecesThe Rasmus		The Rasmus return with their first new song in 10 years
225	Get Your Sh!t TogetherANNISOKAY		ANNISOKAY’s new song packs anger toward society
226	Let You GoAll That Remains		An emotional new album by a metalcore band
227	CurseArchitects		A metalcore band’s new song portrays self-acceptance
228	ANYTHING ＞ HUMANBAD OMENS x ERRA		An emotional concerto of metalcore
229	Echoescaliban		CALIBAN's new song that depicts inner conflict
230	Take Shape (feat. Billy Corgan)Code Orange		Code Orange’s new frontier: an innovative track featuring Billy Corgan
231	Crawl Backwards Out of HeavenErra		Erra evolves on the new album 'Cure'
232	Jesus He Knows Me (Genesis Cover)GHOST		Genesis song cover by the metal band Ghost
233	can u see me in the dark?Halestorm & I Prevail		A collaboration track by Halestorm and I Prevail has arrived.
234	Trial By FireJudas Priest		The living legends of metal, Judas Priest’s latest track
235	Mana GodMake Them Suffer		A profound track that calls for the domination and liberation of society
236	HatredPaleface Swiss		A deathcore band’s new song: an assault of sound critiquing society
237	Lie To MeTERMINA		TERMINA's new song: a heavy metal piece that sings of emotion and pain
238	Die on the Cross of the Martyr (ft. Tim Henson & Scott LePage of Polyphia)Unprocessed		Innovation in metal: a collaboration track with Polyphia
239	The Far SideVended		Vended’s new metal track: evolution and ambition
240	These Scars Won’t Define Us (feat. In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Unearth)Machine Head		A four-band metal collaboration, a message of hope
241	He Has ReturnedGLORYHAMMER		Gloryhammer’s new song is epic.
242	The Shadow EliteBehemoth		Behemoth’s new track: a heavy, intense metal anthem released
243	sargassoVildhjarta		Sweden’s Vildhjarta releases a new song
244	By a Monster’s HandVolbeat		Volbeat's powerful rock single
245	I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)Dying Wish		Melodic metalcore band from Portland releases new song
246	EVEN IF IT KILLS MEPapa Roach		Papa Roach’s latest album: evolution and passion
247	Down From The SkyTrivium		A profound masterpiece depicting the War of the Trivium
248	Watch My Promise DieDying Wish		A rising force in metalcore, with deep emotional expression
249	The SummoningSleep Token		The new song by Sleep Token is captivating.
250	fragileAXTY		New single from the metalcore band AXTY
To be continued...