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

My WayLimp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit – My Way

Limp Bizkit is a rap-rock band from the United States.

Their track “MY WAY,” from the album “CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT DOG FLAVORED WATER” released 20 years ago, features heavy rock with rap reminiscent of the Beastie Boys.

When you want to get amped before a match, the groove of the rap—without being too heavy—will lift your spirits.

Be sure to check it out.

ConflictSlaughter To Prevail

SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL – CONFLICT

Among the metal scene of 2024, Slaughter to Prevail—originally from Russia and now based in the United States—are especially poised for a major breakthrough.

Fronted by Alex Terrible with his vicious, crushing vocals, their sound boasts a ferocious brutality that hints at nu metal influences, earning overwhelming support from deathcore circles and fans of extreme metal.

Their 2024 release, CONFLICT, further hones their menacing groove; the music video even features mixed martial arts bouts, making it a perfect track to blast before a fight.

The lyrics, which deftly weave English and Russian, are signature to the band.

If you want to hit your match with adrenaline fully pumped, be sure to check it out!

Trial By FireJudas Priest

Judas Priest – Trial By Fire (Official Video)

Judas Priest’s new song is a powerful track that explores themes of injustice, betrayal, and resilience in the face of adversity.

It’s striking how the protagonist admits their own faults while being ruthlessly beaten down by difficult circumstances and denied understanding of the truth.

As the phrase “trial by fire” suggests—confronting intense ordeals, judgment, and scrutiny—the song evokes the strength to push through tough times.

Released as a single in November 2023 by the legendary heavy metal band from the UK, it appears on their 19th studio album, Invincible Shield, released in 2024.

Richie Faulkner and vocalist Rob Halford have both described it as an ambitious work that maintains a classic heavy metal style while incorporating progressive elements.

It’s a standout track from Judas Priest that’s highly recommended when you want to get fired up—before sports or combat events, for example.

UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras

Sam Smith, Kim Petras – Unholy (Official Music Video)

Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s collaboration “Unholy,” whose provocative burlesque-style music video has also made waves, is the talk of the town.

The title “Unholy” means impure, wicked, sleazy, and sinful—fitting for a song with such shocking content.

Its languid, heavy beat is addictive, perfect for getting you hyped.

Sam Smith is a London-born singer-songwriter and a Grammy winner.

Their collaborator, Kim Petras, is a singer-songwriter from Germany.

Let this electrifying track from the duo crank up your voltage.

Not Like UsKendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

Set against a turbulent music scene, this ambitious work from American rapper Kendrick Lamar is imbued with a powerful message.

It carries a sincere sentiment that only he—who overcame a difficult childhood and has achieved remarkable success in the American music industry—could deliver.

Released in May 2024, the piece squarely confronts industry tensions and social issues, speaking through a commanding, West Coast–inflected beat.

On July 4, a music video was released to coincide with Independence Day, vividly portraying ties to the local community and pride in his roots.

It’s a song that can steady your heart when you need the courage to look ahead or the resolve to stay true to your convictions.

MoonshineBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Moonshine (Official Audio)

Bruno Mars is an artist from Hawaii.

His song “Moonshine” is included on his second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, released in 2012.

It’s a fascinating track with a nostalgic sound that evokes ’80s disco music and blue-eyed soul.

The lyrics invite a wide range of interpretations, and because the song has many facets, listening to it can help you relax and keep your own pace.

Be sure to give it a listen.

StrongerBritney Spears

Britney Spears – Stronger (Official HD Video)

This is an anthem of encouragement that sings of the strength to face life’s rough waters, set to a powerful beat and danceable melody.

Released in October 2000 by American songstress Britney Spears, the work earned high praise as an ambitious piece championing independence and forward momentum.

With themes of true strength and growth beyond sweet romance, its lyrics depicting a woman overcoming hardships resonate deeply.

Issued as the third single from the album “Oops!.

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I Did It Again,” it reached No.

11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It has continued to be loved across generations, including a cover in the TV drama “Glee” in 2010.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who has experienced setbacks or heartbreak and is ready to take a new step forward.