[2025] Iconic metal masterpieces that define the era: A roundup of the latest tracks and timeless favorites

Caught In A MoshANTHRAX

ANTHRAX – Caught In A Mosh (OFFICIAL LIVE CLIP)

Anthrax, known as one of the so-called Big Four of thrash metal and a leading presence in East Coast American heavy metal.

This track is a classic included on their early landmark album, Among the Living.

From the bass in the intro to the sudden burst into full-throttle speed, it makes you want to jump into the mosh pit.

A thrash metal classic, it captivates not just with sheer velocity but with dynamic, tightly controlled shifts in tempo and a band ensemble that never gets old—truly masterful songwriting!

Guerrilla RadioRage Against The Machine

Rage Against The Machine – Guerrilla Radio (Audio)

Rage Against the Machine, an American band that delivers socially conscious messages through sharp rap and heavy sound.

Their electrifying shouts, weighty guitar riffs, and inventive effects work combine to create a stunning performance that remains a landmark of rap metal to this day.

Featured on their album The Battle of Los Angeles, released in November 1999, this track reached No.

69 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It also won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance and gained support from younger generations through its inclusion in the popular skateboarding game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2.

Their powerful sound, charged with anger at the distortions of power and society, is sure to resonate with anyone who questions the modern world.

Mortal ShareInsomnium

Mortal Share

Insomnium is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1997.

They are characterized by lyrical themes such as darkness, sorrow, pain, and nature.

This track is included on their 2006 album “Above the Weeping World.”

Crazy DoctorLOUDNESS

LOUDNESS　　CRAZY DOCTOR

Loudness, the heavy metal band that Japan proudly presents to the world! This song opens their fourth album, Disillusion ~Gekken Reika~, released in 1984, and it’s a live staple with enduring popularity.

The blistering guitar solo by Akira Takasaki showcases astonishing technique—surely a source of admiration for countless metal-loving guitarists who tried their hardest to copy it!

AfterlifeAvenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold – Afterlife [Official Music Video]

Avenged Sevenfold is a heavy metal band formed in Huntington Beach in 1999.

This track was released as a single in 2008 and reached No.

1 on the UK charts.

The music video was directed by Wayne Isham, who has also worked on projects for Bon Jovi and Judas Priest.

Y’all Want a SingleKorn

Korn – Y’all Want a Single (Official Video)

A shocking rock anthem charged with anger and defiance toward the music industry.

Born from the American nu metal band Korn’s 2003 album “Take a Look in the Mirror,” this track uses heavy guitar riffs and aggressive rhythms to protest record labels’ commercialism.

Its strikingly provocative phrase, repeated 89 times, leaves a strong impression, while the music video delivers a raw message that cuts into the dark side of the music industry.

It topped the charts in Iceland, and by 2024 had been performed live 617 times—an overwhelming stage presence that grips rock fans seeking pure passion for music.

Ever DreamNIGHTWISH

Nightwish – Ever Dream

It’s a song by a symphonic metal band that enjoys nationwide popularity in Finland.

This track is a masterpiece of symphonic metal, where operatic, beautiful vocals are perfectly matched with a brilliantly crafted, gorgeous symphonic sound.