[2025] Boost Your Motivation! A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Listen to Before a Match

Active club DJKento
Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.
music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

In sports and martial arts, boosting your motivation before a match is more important than anything else.

Especially in intense competitions, you need to have your adrenaline pumping even before the match begins.

This time, we’ve picked out a selection of classic Western songs you’ll want to listen to before a match to raise your voltage!

From the latest tracks to timeless classics—even some super obscure ones—we’re introducing a wide range of songs that can help boost your motivation.

Even if you’re well-versed in Western music, be sure to check it out!

[2025] Boost Your Motivation! A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Listen to Before a Match (111–120)

Chop Suey!System Of A Down

System Of A Down – Chop Suey! (Official HD Video)

Chop Suey!System Of A Down

System of a Down is an alternative metal band known for its top-tier musicianship.

Released as the lead single from their second album, Chop Suey! gained popularity for its unconventional rhythms and refined musicality.

While they excel not only in alternative metal but also in progressive metal, this track in particular strongly reflects progressive elements.

The intense metal sound in the verses ramps up the voltage, and the melodic chorus snaps your focus into place.

Listening to this song before a match might just deliver those effects!

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JumpVan Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Official Music Video) [HD]

JumpVan Halen

One of the wrestlers who represented the WWF, Chris Benoit, used this song as his entrance theme.

It’s a well-known song that was often used on TV and in commercials in Japan, and, true to its title, its positive, energetic vibe really lifts your spirits.

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Straight Out The Gate feat. Serj TankianTech N9ne

Tech N9ne – Straight Out The Gate (Feat. Serj Tankian) – Official Music Video

Straight Out The Gate feat. Serj TankianTech N9ne

Rapper Tech N9ne, who is popular as a master of fast rap.

His skill rivals even Eminem’s, and while the focus often goes to his speed, he’s also highly regarded for his flow.

Among his songs, the one I’d like you to listen to before a match is Straight Out The Gate feat.

Serj Tankian.

The adrenaline-pumping track and rap, along with lyrics about refusing to coddle oneself and steadfastly walking one’s own path, will elevate the pre-game atmosphere.

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In conclusion

This time, since it’s “Western songs to listen to before a game,” I picked tracks that ramp up your voltage and ones you can really immerse yourself in.

One strength of foreign-language music is that even if you don’t understand the lyrics, you can project your own favorite images just from the vibe of the song.

So I think it can actually be nice to intentionally leave the song’s meaning unknown!