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Here are the brand new hard rock, metal…. songs that caught, these past days, our aural interest and visual liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW

51 . Meshuggah – Ligature Marks

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Ligature Marks” appears on Meshuggah’s ninth studio album, released in 2022 via Atomic Fire Records.

Clocking in at 5:13, the track is penned by guitarist Mårten Hagström, who handles both music and lyrics.

In 2025, the band releases an official music video featuring live performance footage, channeling their distinctive stage presence.

Formed in 1987 in Umeå, Sweden, Meshuggah consists of Jens Kidman, Mårten Hagström, Fredrik Thordendal, Dick Lövgren, and Tomas Haake.

Music video directed by : Anthony Dubois – Song featured on the album : Immutable – The Indelible Edition

Bleed (2007)

50 . NOAPOLOGY – Bad News

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Bad News” arrives as NOAPOLOGY‘s latest rock single, merging hard-hitting riffs with melodic metal undertones.

Fronted by Daria Zaritskaya, the Kyiv-based band includes Sergey Sershen on guitar, Alex Shturmak on bass, and Dmitry ‘Kim’ Herasimov on drums.

Emerging from their YouTube cover project Sershen&Zaritskaya, they transitioned to original material in 2022, shaped by the backdrop of war.

Previous releases include “Ashes” and “Deadhearted,” building their catalog of intense, riff-driven tracks.

Music video directed by : Tima Kasatkin – Song featured on the album : Uncovered

Deadhearted (2022)

49 . Rivers Of Nihil – House Of Light

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“House of Light” arrives as Rivers of Nihil’s latest single, marking a new chapter for the band with bassist Adam Biggs stepping into the lead vocal role and guitarist Andy Thomas joining the ranks.

The track intertwines dense riffs, sweeping choruses, and saxophone flourishes, balancing prog-heavy moments with the band’s earlier intensity.

Guitarist Brody Uttley describes it as a fusion of elements spanning their catalog, drawing from “The Conscious Seed of Light” and “Where Owls Know My Name.”

Music video directed by : David Brodsky – Song featured on the album : Rivers Of Nihil

Where Owls Know My Name (2018)

48 . Imminence – Death Shall Have No Dominion

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Death Shall Have No Dominion” marks Imminence‘s first new release since “The Black,” pushing their “violincore” sound into darker extremes.

Threading black and death metal through their melodic foundation, the track builds on trenchant riffs, an oppressive atmosphere, and dynamic structuring.

String arrangements coil around Eddie Berg’s visceral delivery, while intense percussion reinforces the weight.

Guitarist Harald Barrett calls it their most extreme work yet.

Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin

Infectious (2019)

47 . Dirkschneider – Winter Dreams (w/ Doro Pesch)

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Winter Dreams” resurfaces with Udo Dirkschneider and Doro Pesch revisiting the Accept classic.

The collaboration pairs two figures in German heavy metal: Dirkschneider, once the voice of Accept, and Pesch, long associated with the genre.

The video unfolds at Castle Reifenstein in Italy, adding medieval atmosphere to the track.

Originally released on Accept’s “Balls To The Wall” in 1983, the song finds new life through this duet.

Music video directed by : Alex Krull – Song featured on the album : Balls To The Wall Reloaded

Where The Angels Fly (W/ The Old Gang) (2020)

46 . Benediction – Engines Of War

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Engines Of War” leads the charge for Benediction’s upcoming album, arriving April 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Crushing riffs, unrelenting grooves, and Dave Ingram’s unmistakable growls keep the band on familiar terrain, echoing both their 2020 release “Scriptures” and 1993’s “Transcend The Rubicon.”

Formed in Birmingham in 1988, Benediction still revolves around guitarists Darren Brookes and Peter Rew, joined by Ingram, Giovanni Durst on drums, and Nik Sampson on bass.

With “Ravage Of Empires” set for release, the band joins Jungle Rot and Master for the “Tales of the Triple Death” tour, commencing on launch day.

Music video directed by : Martin Goltermann – Song featured on the album : Ravage Of Empires

Stormcrow (2020)

45 . Majestica – Battle Cry

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Battle Cry” delivers a Viking tale wrapped in the galloping pace of power metal, with Majestica channeling the high-seas energy of pirate anthems.

Tommy Johansson’s vocals and guitar work evoke a bygone era of Nordic conquest, drawing inspiration from Running Wild while nodding to the band’s ReinXeed roots.

The lyrics set sail with warriors from the north, clashing in battle and seeking glory, all underscored by rousing choruses and melodic intensity.

Song featured on the album : Power Train!

Above The Sky (2019)

44 . Revocation – Confines Of Infinity (w/ Travis Ryan)

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

Revocation’s “Confines of Infinity” introduces the band’s new lineup with guest vocals from Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation.

The track follows an AI achieving sentience and rebelling against humanity, translating its digital uprising into intricate, high-intensity death metal.

The music video, steeped in horror influences, borrows imagery from the Hellraiser series to amplify the song’s atmosphere.

Since forming in 2006, Revocation has blended brutal, melodic, and progressive death metal across eight studio albums.

Dave Davidson’s jazz-influenced technique remains central to the band’s complex instrumentation.

Vanitas (2019)

43 . Never Obey Again – Control

Date Added : Feb 10,2025

“Control” swings with a fusion of modern metal and electronic textures, layering dense riffs over Carolina Bertelegni’s commanding vocals.

The track tackles the ever-reliable subject of haters and negativity, weaving its message into a barrage of shifting dynamics and forceful instrumentation.

The single follows “Never Feel, Never Fear” and “G.O.D. (Given or Denied),” continuing Never Obey Again’s stylistic mix of heavy and alternative influences.

Music video directed by : Alessandro Tuvo – Song featured on the album : Trust

Wake Up (2023)

42 . Spiritbox – No Loss, No Love

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Spiritbox returns with “No Loss, No Love,” a single released through Pale Chord and Rise Records in February 2025.

Produced by guitarist Mike Stringer and Dan Braunstein, whose portfolio includes Silent Planet and Silverstein, the track extends the rollout of “Tsunami Sea” following “Soft Spine” and “Perfect Soul.”

Since forming in 2017, Courtney LaPlante, Mike Stringer, Bill Crook, and Zev Rose have operated within alternative metal, with “Eternal Blue” reaching No. 13 on the US Billboard 200.

Music video directed by : Max Moore, Mike Stringer – Song featured on the album : Tsunami Sea

Holy Roller (2020)

41 . Sleep Theory – Static

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Sleep Theory releases “Static” in February 2025, with Cullen Moore on vocals, Daniel Pruitt on guitar, Paolo Vergara on bass, and Ben Pruitt on drums.

The track is written by Cullen Moore, Paolo Vergara, Ben Pruitt, Daniel Pruitt, and David Cowell, with David Cowell handling production.

Shot at Spvce Studio, the video situates the band in a chaotic, static-filled setting.

Sleep Theory originates in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning as Cullen Moore’s solo project in 2019 before expanding to a four-piece in 2023.

Before “Static,” Sleep Theory secures #1 spots on SiriusXM’s Octane channel with “Another Way” and “Numb.”

Epitaph Records signs them in 2023 for their debut EP.

“Static” addresses overstimulation and mental health struggles, channeling the relentless intrusion of noise and disorder.

Music video directed by : Orie Mcginness – Song featured on the album : ‘Afterglow

Numb (2023)

40 . Arch Enemy – Paper Tiger

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Arch Enemy rolls out “Paper Tiger” as the fourth single from their twelfth studio album, slated for a March release via Century Media Records.

Michael Amott calls it a personal favorite, citing the riffs as particularly enjoyable.

The track leans into traditional heavy metal, drawing comparisons to Judas Priest with its galloping rhythm primed for headbanging.

Since forming in 1995 in Halmstad, Sweden, the band has seen multiple lineup changes.

The current formation includes Alissa White-Gluz on vocals, guitarists Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis, bassist Sharlee D’Angelo, and drummer Daniel Erlandsson.

Arch Enemy combines melodic death metal with traditional heavy metal and thrash influences.

Their discography includes eleven studio albums, with “Blood Dynasty” marking number twelve.

Music video directed by : Mumpi – Song featured on the album : Blood Dynasty

War Eternal (2014)

39 . Helloween – Future World [Live]

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Helloween‘s “Future World,” penned by guitarist Kai Hansen, lands on the 1987 album “Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I” and swiftly becomes a live staple.

Issued as a single the same year, it comes with “Starlight” (Michael Kiske version) and an alternate take of “A Little Time” on the B-side.

Racing tempos, melodic guitar runs, and high-register vocals define the track, its lyrics envisioning an idyllic world of joy.

Performed extensively, it appears on multiple live albums and video releases.

Since forming in Hamburg in 1984, Helloween remains a key figure in power metal, cycling through lineup shifts while maintaining influence.

“Keeper of the Seven Keys” parts I and II rank among their most noted releases.

Song featured on the album : Live At Budokan

Future World [Live] (2019)

38 . Poison The Well – Trembling Level

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Poison the Well breaks a 15-year silence with “Trembling Level,” a track released in January 2025 through SharpTone Records.

Jeffrey Moreira’s guttural vocals cut through layered harmonics and dense riffs, channeling the band’s signature mix of metalcore and post-hardcore.

Guitarist Ryan Primack describes it as an attempt to distill their entire catalog into one song.

Moreira states the lyrics address confronting fear and personal growth.

The release coincides with Poison the Well’s signing to SharpTone Records and the official inclusion of bassist Noah Harmon and guitarist Vadim Taver.

Formed in 1997 in Miami, Florida, the band released five albums between 1998 and 2009 before pausing in 2010.

Their 1999 album, “The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation,” remains a reference point for the genre and appears in several retrospective rankings.

Music video directed by : Eric Richter

Apathy Is A Cold Body (2009)

37 . Caliban – Back From Hell (w/ The Browning)

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Caliban returns with “Back From Hell,” the lead single and title track from their 14th studio album, slated for an April release via Century Media Records.

Featuring Jonny McBee of The Browning, the track layers his vocals alongside Andreas Dörner’s, reinforcing its theme of resilience.

Released on January 28, 2025, the song arrives with a music video by Mirko Witzki for Witzki Vision.

The lineup introduces bassist and clean vocalist Iain Duncan, joining Marc Görtz, Patrick Grün, and Denis Schmidt.

Following “Dystopia,” which peaked at #6 in Germany, Caliban extends their two-decades-long presence in European metalcore.

Music video directed by : Mirko Witzki – Song featured on the album : Back From Hell

Forsaken Horizon (2009)

36 . Aviana – Storm Ablaze

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

Aviana releases “Storm Ablaze” in January 2025 through Arising Empire, delivering a track that leans into dense riffs, eerie melodies, and sharp vocal execution.

This marks their third single since “Corporation” (2022), following “Father” and “Delirium” in 2024.

Joel Holmqvist leads on vocals, with Death and Fear on guitars, and Dark on drums.

The band, formed in 2016, has shifted lineups, with Holmqvist stepping in as vocalist in 2017.

Previous albums include “Polarize” (2017) and “Epicenter” (2019).

“Storm Ablaze” arrives ahead of an upcoming tour, though details remain undisclosed.

Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin

Solar (2016)

35 . Drudkh – The Eve

Date Added : Feb 7,2025

The Eve marks Drudkh’s return with a lead single from their upcoming album, set for release in March via Season of Mist.

This arrives three years after All Belong to the Night, an album met with positive reception from both fans and critics.

True to form, Roman Saenko, Thurios, Krechet, and Vlad draw from Slavic mythology, Ukrainian history, and poetry.

The band’s catalog includes multiple releases through Supernal Music and Season of Mist.

Music video directed by : Valnoir – Song featured on the album : Shadow Play

The Nocturnal One (2021)

34 . Thornhill – Silver Swarm

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Australian metal band Thornhill unveils “Silver Swarm,” a January 2025 single tackling toxic relationships, manipulation, and emotional chaos. Vocalist Jacob Charlton paints it as a “visceral exploration of the emotional labyrinth created by overwhelming feelings and the toxic pull of manipulation.” Formed in Melbourne in 2015, Thornhill—Jacob Charlton, Ethan McCann, Nick Sjogren, and Ben Maida—garnered acclaim for 2022’s “Heroine,” which debuted at #3 on ARIA Albums and claimed #1 in Australian Albums.

Music video directed by : Jon Pisani & Jacob Charlton – Song featured on the album : Bodies

Where We Go When We Die (2019)

33 . Novelists – All For Nothing

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

French progressive metalcore band Novelists unveils their single “All For Nothing,” a striking January 2025 release that distances itself from their earlier works, embracing a newfound emotional spectrum as confirmed by the band[7].

Known since 2013 for fusing progressive metal, metalcore, and djent, the Paris-formed group pairs intricate melodies with poignant lyrics like “I’d be dreaming of it all / A great design / Love is fleeting.”

Previous milestones include their 2015 debut “Souvenirs” and 2017’s “Noir.”

Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin

Souvenirs (2016)

32 . Bloodywood – Tadka

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Indian heavy metal phenom Bloodywood drops their culinary metal anthem “Tadka” in January 2025, paying homage to the fiery art of Indian cooking.

The track takes its name from the spice-sizzling process at the heart of Indian cuisine, blending colossal riffs with traditional instruments for a sonic feast by Karan Katiyar, Jayant Bhadula, and Raoul Kerr.

Amid the chaos of Indian kitchens, the lyrics revel in the joy of flavor, culture, and culinary theatrics.

Music video directed by : Karan Katiyar – Song featured on the album : Nu Delhi

Gaddaar (2021)

31 . Saxon – 1066

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

British heavy metal stalwarts Saxon release “1066” in 2025, part of their 24th studio endeavor that revisits the Norman Conquest’s seismic impact on England and the fall of the Anglo-Saxon era.

Frontman Biff Byford frames it as “a totally British themed song,” blending historical gravitas with their signature sound.

Accompanied by a music video starring Stronghold Reenactment fighters, the track echoes Saxon‘s nod to history, reminiscent of their crossover with Amon Amarth on “Saxons and Vikings.”

Song featured on the album : Hell, Fire And Damnation

The Pilgrimage (2022)

30 . Jelusick – How Many Times

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Jelusick, the Croatian rock outfit, releases “How Many Times” in January 2025, layering Dino Jelusick’s commanding vocals and keyboards over Ivan Keller’s guitar riffs.

Luka Brodarić’s bass threatens to steal the spotlight, while Mario Lepoglavec’s punchy drums and samples inject a restless energy.

Each member stakes their claim, crafting a track that questions repetition with a sly wink masked by unapologetic ferocity.

Music video directed by : Dino Kadragić

Healer (2021)

29 . Crazy Lixx – Hunt For Danger

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Crazy Lixx‘s “Hunt For Danger,” released in January 2025, combines 1980s heavy metal riffs with polished modern production techniques, epitomizing their distinct sound.

The music video channels the bombast of classic 80s rock visuals, capturing the band’s high-octane stage presence.

This single introduces a weightier, riff-focused approach, diverging subtly from their earlier work since their formation in Malmö, Sweden, in 2002.

Song featured on the album : Thrill Of The Bite

Rise Above (2021)

28 . Face Yourself – Sideration

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

French deathcore outfit Face Yourself bursts into 2025 with “Sideration,” a ferocious single dropped on January 1st in tandem with their signing to Sumerian Records. The track’s relentless intensity channels themes of struggle, isolation, and self-discovery, crafting an experience both visceral and raw. With production, mixing, and mastering by the metal scene’s own Joey Sturgis, “Sideration” solidifies its sonic brutality while marking a pivotal milestone for the band.

Music video directed by : Eric Dicarlo

Sirens (2023)

27 . The Ferrymen – Mother Unholy

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Released in January 2025, “Mother Unholy” by The Ferrymen fuses melodic metal with searing vocals, courtesy of Ronnie Romero, and Magnus Karlsson’s meticulous guitar precision.

Lyrical barbs like “Vows that once bound you / Tether no more” fixate on themes of betrayal and disillusionment, while Mike Terrana’s drumming adds weight.

Romero, famed for stints with Rainbow and Lords of Black, joins forces with Karlsson of Primal Fear and Terrana of Rage to electrify the supergroup’s legacy.

Song featured on the album : Iron Will

One Word (2021)

26 . Art Nation – Set Me Free

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Art Nation‘s “Set Me Free,” released January 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl, signals the Swedish band’s defiant re-entry into the hard rock arena post-“Inception” (2023).

Formed in 2013 in Gothenburg, the quartet—Alexander Strandell on vocals, Christoffer Borg on guitar, Theodor Hedström on bass, and Carl Tudén on drums—ventures into animated visuals for the first time, depicting themselves in an illustrated Art Nation universe.

Past works include “Revolution” and “Liberation” (both 2017).

One Is Better Than No One (2014)

25 . Septicflesh – Psychohistory

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Septicflesh’s “Psychohistory,” delivered via Nuclear Blast Records, channels the band’s signature fusion of unrelenting death metal and cinematic orchestral grandeur, courtesy of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra’s chilling arrangements.

The creative core of Seth Siro Anton, Christos Antoniou, Sotiris Vayenas, and Kerim Lechner continues this interplay between ferocity and precision, a hallmark since 2008’s “Communion.”

Music video directed by : Sotirios Vagenas – Song featured on the album : Modern Primitive

Neuromancer (2021)

24 . Rescüe Cat – Flesh & Weapon

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Rescüe Cat’s “Flesh & Weapon,” an unrelenting hardcore anthem dropped in January 2025, rips open themes of resilience, anguish, and visceral human experience.

The Italian band laces the track with piercing reflections on shame, love, religious guilt, and unspoken traumas, unraveling motherhood, girlhood, and body horror.

Wrestling with squandered potential and the crushing gravity of untold pasts, it thrashes through the discord of loss and hard-won acceptance.

Music video directed by : Luca Secchi &Davide Radicelli – Song featured on the album : Flesh & Weapon

23 . Volfgang Twins – Barbarian Blood

Date Added : Feb 2,2025

Volfgang Twins‘ “Barbarian Blood” channels the icy ferocity of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, through Dromil and Dromal Volfgang’s Nordic-infused soundscapes, merging traditional Viking motifs with rock and electronic elements.

The lyrics, seething with primal imagery like “I am the wolf that hunts at night,” entwine mythic lore with modern grit.

The twins, also axe-throwers, join forces with Harp Twins for a brooding cover of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black.”

Paint It Black (W/ Harp Twins) (2023)

22 . Behemoth – The Shit Ov God

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

Behemoth’s thirteenth studio venture, *The Shit Ov God*, drops May 2025 under Nuclear Blast Records, spearheaded by its incendiary title track.

Led by frontman Nergal’s penchant for provocation, the track melds Behemoth’s trademark black-death aesthetic—crushing riffs and venomous vocals intact.

Jens Bogren helms production at Fascination Street Studios, his résumé boasting Emperor and Rotting Christ.

Artwork subverts the Christogram “IHS,” amplifying the blasphemous narrative.

Core members Nergal, Orion, Inferno, and Seth gear up for “The Unholy Trinity Tour” alongside Rotting Christ and Satyricon.

Fresh off legacies like *The Satanist* and *I Loved You at Your Darkest*, Behemoth’s polarizing edge remains unyielding.

Music video directed by : Dariusz Szermanowicz – Song featured on the album : He Shit Ov God

Ov Fire And The Void (2009)

21 . Jinjer – Duél

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

Jinjer’s “Duél,” the title track off their fifth album slated for February 2025 via Napalm Records, channels the Ukrainian quartet’s seamless fusion of progressive groove metal with lyricism rooted in their distinct sonic identity.

Fronted by Tatiana Shmayluk, the band, known for albums like “Macro” (2019) and “Wallflowers” (2021), delivers 11 tracks, including singles like “Someone’s Daughter,” “Rogue,” and “Kafka,” continuing their journey through experimental but unorthodox sounds.

Music video directed by : Oleksii Zatserkovnyi

Pisces [Live] (2017)

20 . Horizon Ignited – Ashes (w/ Jaakko Mäntymaa)

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

Finnish melodic death metal band Horizon Ignited delivers “Ashes,” a brooding collaboration with Jaakko Mäntymaa of Marianas Rest, featured on their third album “Tides,” slated for release February 21, 2025, via Reaper Entertainment.

Recorded by Juho Räihä (Swallow The Sun) at Inka Studio in Orimattila and mixed/mastered by Chris Clancy (Machine Head, Kataklysm) in the UK, the track balances unrelenting riffs and soaring melodies with Mäntymaa’s searing vocal counterpoints.

Music video directed by : Johannes Mäkinen – Song featured on the album : Tides

Beyond Your Reach (2022)

19 . Deathless Legacy – Miserere

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

Deathless Legacy, the Italian symphonic metal ensemble born in 2006, delivers “Miserere” as the inaugural single for their 2025 opus, “Damnatio Aeterna.”

Released via Scarlet Records, this digital offering intertwines the band’s theatrical sensibilities with their signature gothic-metal brew.

Nearly two decades into their career, the group remains a cornerstone of Italy’s metal scene, notorious for their ornate stagecraft and richly conceptual discography.

Music video directed by : Frater Orion @ The Crypt Studios – Song featured on the album : Damnatio Aeterna”

Moonless Night (2022)

18 . Avralize – Wanderlust

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

German metalcore band Avralize drops their single “wanderlust” in January 2025, a thrashing ode to restless urgency and uncharted ambition.

Produced by Manuel Renner and Bastian Gölz, with Renner overseeing the razor-sharp mix, the track carves a new sonic path for the Arising Empire signees.

Philipp Tenberken directs the music video, complementing lyrics that wrestle with searching truths and the gravitational pull of yearning.

Past singles include “CANVAS” and “STAB BY STAB.”

Music video directed by : Philipp Tenberken

17 . Epica – Cross The Divide

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

Cross The Divide leads Epica‘s ninth studio album “Aspiral,” arriving January 2025 as its opening track. The album, due April 11, 2025, through Nuclear Blast Records, was recorded at Sandlane Studios and produced by Joost van den Broek. Simone Simons’ commanding soprano contrasts with Mark Jansen’s growls, layered over intricate instrumentation. Following the 2021 album “Omega” and 2022 EP “The Alchemy Project,” “Aspiral” draws inspiration from Stanisław Szukalski’s 1965 bronze sculpture.

Music video directed by : Remko Tielemans – Song featured on the album : Aspiral

Cry For The Moon (2005)

16 . Bury Tomorrow – Let Go

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

British metalcore stalwarts Bury Tomorrow unveil “Let Go,” the third single from their forthcoming eighth album “Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience,” out May 16, 2025, via Music For Nations/Sony Music.

Released on January 24, 2025, the track entwines themes of honesty and personal evolution, articulated by Dani Winter-Bates and Tom Prendergast.

An infusion of drum and bass pulses alongside relentless breakdowns and ferocious vocals signals a bold sonic stretch.

Ricky Allen’s narrative-driven music video amplifies its intensity, underscoring the band’s creative edge.

Bury Tomorrow—Kristan Dawson, Daniel and Davyd Winter-Bates, Ed Hartwell, Adam Jackson, and Tom Prendergast—emerged in Southampton in 2006, with seven albums under their belt, including 2023’s “The Seventh Sun.”

Song featured on the album : Will You Still Haunt Me, With That Same Patience

Death [Ever Colder] (2022)

15 . Within Destruction – Cybergirl

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

Slovenian deathcore band Within Destruction unveils “Cybergirl,” a January 29, 2025 single off their forthcoming album “ANIMETAL,” slated for April release.

Formed in 2010 in Jesenice, the group leans into cyberpunk aesthetics, blending metal with electronic flourishes in a track balancing chaos and precision.

The video mirrors this shift, while the 2022 “Lotus” album showed their duality via instrumental and standard editions.

Support slots include Suicide Silence and Benighted.

Song featured on the album : Animetal

Plague Of Immortality 2.0 (2020)

14 . Nachtblut – Stirb Langsam

Date Added : Jan 31,2025

German dark metal band Nachtblut unveils “Stirb Langsam,” a single released January 21, 2025, from their seventh album “Todschick,” produced by Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost.

The title nods to the German “Die Hard” films while delivering a biting critique of binge culture under the guise of an “intellectual drinking song” referencing Goethe.

Blending dark metal with ’80s synths, the track showcases Askeroth, Greif, Ablaz, and Skoll’s evolution since their 2007 debut.

A music video accompanies this provocative anthem, following their chart-topping 2020 album, “Vanitas.”

Music video directed by : Matthias Pracht – Song featured on the album : Todschick

Leierkinder (2020)

13 . Deafheaven – Magnolia

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

“Magnolia” heralds Deafheaven‘s return with the debut single from their sixth studio album, *Lonely People With Power*, slated for release on March 28, 2025.

Produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen at Los Angeles’ EastWest Studios, the track fuses chuggy melodeath riffs, ferocious blast beats, and George Clarke’s blackened shrieks.

Known for melding black metal and shoegaze since their 2010 inception, Deafheaven redefined boundaries with *Sunbather* and earned a Grammy nod for “Honeycomb.”

Music video directed by : Sean Stout & Chelsea Jade

In Blur (2021)

12 . H.E.A.T – Disaster

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

Swedish hard rock torchbearers H.E.A.T gear up for their April 2025 album “Welcome To The Future” via earMUSIC, teasing the release with electrifying lead single “Disaster,” unveiled in January 2025.

The track channels relentless metal energy, elevated by Kenny Leckremo’s rugged vocals and supported by Dave Dalone’s guitar riffs, Jona Tee’s keyboard hooks, Jimmy Jay’s steady bass, and Don Crash’s thunderous drumming.

Its music video mirrors ‘80s arcade visuals, bolstering the song’s intense vibe.

Music video directed by : Patric Ullaeus – Song featured on the album : Welcome To The Future

Back To The Rhythm (2021)

11 . Destruction – A.N.G.S.T.

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

DESTRUCTION’s “A.N.G.S.T.,” unveiled in January 2025, emerges as a brooding prelude to their 16th studio opus, “Birth Of Malice,” slated for a March release via Napalm Records.

With its grooving rhythm, staccato riffs, and ominous atmosphere, bassist/vocalist Schmier dubs it a live-ready track punctuated by chilling vocals.

The accompanying video leans heavily into horror aesthetics, flaunting spook-laden visuals inspired by genre classics to amplify its raw intensity.

Schmier’s gritty dual attack intertwines seamlessly with Martin Furia and Damir Eskić’s guitar artillery, while Randy Black provides relentless percussion.

True to their thrash metal lineage, DESTRUCTION opts to tweak the formula without betraying their essence, prompting fans to confront fears head-on.
Music video directed by : Dreamfilmfactory & Jovana Wolf – Song featured on the album : Birth Of Malice

No Faith In Humanity (2022)

10 . Manowar – Army Of The Immortals

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

“Army of the Immortals,” a track on Manowar‘s 1984 album *Hail to England*, emerges as both an anthem and homage to their fans, the “Immortals.”

Crafted by Joey DeMaio and Ross “The Boss” Friedman, the composition aligns Eric Adams’ commanding vocals with DeMaio’s thundering bass and Ross’ guitar and keyboard interplay, all propelled by Scott Columbus’ hammering percussion.

The album, recorded in six intense days, peaked at No. 83 on the UK charts.

Warriors Of The World United [Live] (2015)

9 . Heaven Shall Burn vs. Dÿse – Schweineherbst

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

“Schweineherbst” unites Heaven Shall Burn, formed in 1996 in Saalfeld, and Dÿse, long-time collaborators, in a rousing cover of Slime’s punk anthem.

Originally the B-side to the limited 7-inch “Keinen Schritt zurück,” also featuring Donots, the track boasts a searing guitar solo by Slime’s Elf, injecting raw authenticity.

Charged with anti-Nazi defiance, the rendition’s unflinching political edge resonates profoundly amid today’s turbulent climate.

Music video directed by : Thatdudefromhsb

The Weapon They Fear (2023)

8 . Oversize – Vacant

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

Vacant marks the latest offering from UK-based alternative shoegaze outfit OVERSIZE, landing in January 2025 with a sonic punch of gritty guitars, punctuating percussion, and Sam McCauley’s hazy, unhurried vocals that linger like fog over a nocturnal cityscape.

Formed in late 2019, the band draws from a mutual love of 90s indie, emo, shoegaze, and Britpop, crafting a sound reflected in EPs In Balance (2021) and Into the Ceiling (2022).

Debut album Vital Signs follows via SharpTone Records in February 2025.

Music video directed by : Harry Steel

Drive (2021)

7 . Landmvrks – A Line In The Dust (w/ Mat Welsh)

Date Added : Jan 29,2025

“A Line In The Dust” introduces Landmvrks’ searing intensity, pairing ferocious metalcore with Mat Welsh of While She Sleeps.

Florent Salfati’s visceral delivery complements punishing riffs and melodic undercurrents, as the track delves deeper into a creature’s struggle for identity within a self-imposed prison.

Lifted from their forthcoming album “The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been,” arriving April 25, 2025, via Arising Empire, it follows their dual singles “Sulfur” and “Sombre 16.”

Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin – Song featured on the album : The Darkest Place I’Ve Ever Been

Lost In A Wave (2020)

6 . Bridges Ablaze – Heartless

Date Added : Jan 27,2025

“Heartless” by Austin-based metal duo Bridges Ablaze channels raw intensity through its scorching riffs and unrelenting energy.

Fronted by founding members Brien Allen and Ruben Zamora, the band constructs every intricate layer of the track, from vocals to basslines, while collaborating with guest musicians for drum finalizations.

Live performances feature a rotating lineup of professionals, meticulously chosen to execute Allen and Zamora’s vision.

Formed in March 2019 after the dissolution of their earlier projects, Allen’s diverse stints with bands like Call Me King and Altermind merge seamlessly with Zamora’s tenure in Unwritten.

Bridges Ablaze pulls inspiration from a melting pot of influences, including Daft Punk, Mac Miller, Eminem, Mozart, and Hans Zimmer.

Every composition begins in Allen and Zamora’s home studios, later refined with input from their trusted producer Robby.

Hellbent (2023)

5 . Dawn Of Solace – Invitation

Date Added : Jan 27,2025

Melancholy takes center stage in “Invitation,” the 2025 single from Finnish melodic death metal band Dawn of Solace, released via Noble Demon.

Founded in 2005 by Tuomas Saukkonen, a key figure in acts like Before the Dawn and Wolfheart, the band thrives on its signature somber tonality.

Mikko Heikkilä delivers soulful vocals, while Saku Moilanen’s keyboards and piano deepen the introspection.

Contributions from Jukka Salovaara and Danny Tunker accentuate the track’s intricate arrangement, resonating with the essence of previous albums like ‘The Darkness’ (2006), ‘Waves’ (2020), and ‘Flames of Perdition’ (2022).

Music video directed by : Saku Moilanen – Song featured on the album : Affliction Vortex

Event Horizon (2021)

4 . Landfall – Tree Of Life

Date Added : Jan 27,2025

Tree of Life by Landfall drops on January 2025, showcasing the melodic hard rock prowess of this Curitiba-based quartet signed to the influential Frontiers Records.

Comprised of Gui Oliver on vocals, Felipe Souzza on drums, Marcelo Gelbcke wielding the guitar, and Luis Rocha handling bass duties, the band crafts a sonic blend rooted in classic AOR with a harder edge.

Known for hook-infused choruses, intricate keyboard textures, rich harmonies, and guitar riffs that nod to idols like Journey while flirting with the grit of Dokken and White Lion, Landfall shapes a polished yet nostalgic soundscape.

Formed in 2017, the project intriguingly marks the convergence of longtime collaborators Souzza and Gelbcke, crystallized by the addition of rock veteran Oliver—previously of Auras—and later bassist Luis Rocha.

Tree of Life emerges amid the release of their sophomore album, Wide Open Sky, expanding on the critical buzz sparked by their debut, The Turning Point.

Two Strangers (2022)

3 . Nite – Crow (Fear The Night)

Date Added : Jan 27,2025

January 2025 sees the release of “Crow (Fear the Night),” a brooding single from Texas-based band NITE that delves into the shadowy terrain of blackened heavy metal.

Fronted by twin brothers Myles and Kyle Mendes, alongside drummer Phil Helms, NITE draws from a palette of Darkwave, Synthpop, and Post-Punk, crafting music that teeters between eerie nostalgia and sleek electronic modernity.

The Mendes duo’s knack for blending smoldering melodies with propulsive beats is evident across recent tracks like “All Your Pain,” “Have Mercy,” “Price for Heaven,” and “Our Light Will Never Die.”

Of these, “All Your Pain” notably generates online fervor, catapulting the band’s dark, sonic aesthetic into sharper focus.

Music video directed by : Marcelle Marais

Good Boy (2021)

2 . Sixforninε – Shoot For The Stars

Date Added : Jan 27,2025

“Shoot For The Stars,” released on January 10, 2025, is the latest powerful entry from prog alternative metal act SixforNinE.

True to their essence, the single interweaves Georga Kapa’s thundering guitar riffs and Herc Booze’s pulsating basslines, while Fotis Benardo’s vocals navigate expertly between soaring highs and haunting intensity.

Pete Outfox anchors the track with a barrage of precision drumming, underscoring the band’s commitment to dynamic artistry and emotional depth.

Active since 2011, SixforNinE has cultivated their craft over two albums, most notably the 2019 release, “Parallel Universe,” which attracted both critical and fan acclaim.

Music video directed by : John Nikolopoulos

All My Heroes Dead (2014)

1 . Cabal – Unveiled (w/ Matthi)

Date Added : Jan 27,2025

Cabal‘s “Unveiled (w/ Matthi)” emerges as a ferocious collaboration between the Danish metal quartet and Matthias Tarnath, the guttural frontman of Nasty.

Released in January 2025, the track previews Cabal‘s forthcoming album *Everything Rots*, slated for release via Nuclear Blast Records on April 11, 2025.

Frontman Andreas Bjulver characterizes the song as a venomous outpouring of anger, a sonic reckoning aimed at profound betrayals of trust.

Bjulver and Tarnath’s guttural dueling vocals amplify the track’s relentless intensity, anchoring it in the band’s signature breed of heavy, unrelenting aggression.

Having toured extensively across Europe on the Nordic Invasion and Faces of Death circuits last year, Cabal builds on a discography punctuated by punishing tracks like “Still Cursed,” “Violent Ends,” and “Magno Interitus.”

Tarnath’s contribution deepens the raw ferocity of “Unveiled,” seamlessly aligning with Cabal‘s beatdown-infused musical ethos.

Song featured on the album : Everything Rots

Blackened Soil (2017)


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