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

In WavesTrivium

Trivium – In Waves [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A track released in 2011 by Trivium, a heavy metal band formed in Florida in 1999.

It reached No.

31 on the UK charts and was first performed live in Birmingham, England.

Come ClarityIn Flames

In Flames – Come Clarity [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A fierce, heartrending, and grand track from In Flames, the Scandinavian melodic death metal superstars.

This band has had a tremendous influence on later scenes such as metalcore and screamo.

It’s a masterpiece that fuses the hard-edged elements of metal with the Nordic sense of desolation into a seamless whole.

ParallelsAs I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying – Parallels (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

As I Lay Dying is a metalcore band formed in San Diego in 2000.

Their sound is also known as melodic metalcore.

This track is included on their 2010 album The Powerless Rise, which was a hit in countries around the world.

Triumph of DeathVADER

VADER – Triumph Of Death (OFFICIAL TRACK)

An iconic song by VADER from Poland that has greatly influenced metalheads around the world.

The name might make you think of a certain movie villain, but don’t worry—that’s exactly where it comes from, so it’s all good.

With its guitar solo, mosh part, and brutal riffs, it’s a classic that fires up the inner kid in every metal fan.

Jade’s PlaceDESTRAGE

DESTRAGE – Jade’s Place – OFFICIAL VIDEO

A young Italian technical heavy metal band.

At first glance their songs have a humorous, catchy, and casual vibe, yet their solid musicianship and complex compositions are captivating.

It’s a party-tinged track that will still impress die-hard metal fans.

Crack The SkyMastodon

Mastodon – Crack The Skye [Live]

It’s a song by an American progressive metal band that enjoys enduring worldwide popularity.

Serving as the title track of a grand rock opera album, it’s a classic of the metal genre, notable for its distinctive worldview backed by overwhelming instrumental virtuosity.

Witches’ DanceMercyful Fate

Mercyful Fate – Witches’ Dance (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A heavy metal band that could be said to have laid the foundations of black metal.

The distinctive black metal face paint known as corpse paint is also said to have originated with this band.

This is one of their signature songs.

It incorporates classical elements and offers a captivating, profound musical world.