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“Hedonist” by Jinjer stays true to their blend of metalcore and progressive elements, produced in-house with Tatiana Shmayluk recording vocals in a single take. The track addresses excess with precision, supported by a lineup active since 2009. Fit For A King’s “Begin The Sacrifice” introduces a trilogy, reflecting their signature melodic metalcore and lyrical focus on inner conflict, continuing the tone of past albums. “Hangman’s Night” teams Warkings and Dominum for a theatrical metal crossover, while “Collide” by the Sacramento-based group maintains a self-produced metalcore style. Sanguisugabogg’s “Abhorrent Contraception” enlists Josh Welshman and Kurt Ballou for a direct death metal cut. Halocene and Holding Absence meet on “Bite My Tongue,” a post-hardcore track about emotional restraint, and Nailed To Obscurity leans into mood and doom on “Spirit Corrosion.” Here are the brand new hard rock, metal…. songs that caught, these past days, our aural interest and visual liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW |
. JINJER – Hedonist
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Date Added : Jan 0,1900
“Hedonist” arrives via Napalm Records with the usual JINJER mix of metalcore, progressive flashes, and just enough groove to keep things unpredictable. The band’s lineup—Tatiana Shmayluk, Eugene Abdukhanov, Roman Ibramkhalilov, and Vladislav Ulasevich—handles songwriting duties, sharpening the track’s focus on indulgence without slipping into parody. This time, Shmayluk goes “one-take” in-studio on vocals, continuing a live-recorded streak that once made the rounds online for all the right reasons. Production is managed internally, another notch in the DIY resume of a group that’s been active since 2009 in Donetsk and already holds multiple Best Ukrainian Metal Act awards to its name. Song featured on the album : Duél 
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50 . Fit For A King – Begin The Sacrifice
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
Released in 2025, “Begin The Sacrifice” launches a three-part storyline that continues with “Lonely God.” Fit For A King dissects the mess of inner demons, unresolved baggage, and the blunt pursuit of becoming a better version of oneself. Formed in 2007 in Tyler, Texas, the band comprises Ryan Kirby, Bobby Lynge, Daniel Gailey, Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary, and Trey Celaya. Their sound sticks to tightly wound metalcore with moments of melody punching through, as already heard on “The Path” (2020) and “The Hell We Create” (2022), where confrontation—personal or societal—rarely gets the last word without a fight. Music video directed by : Garrett Drake – Song featured on the album : Lonely God
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49 . Warkings – Hangman’s Night (w/ Dominum)
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Hangman’s Night” brings together Warkings‘ battle-worn bravado and Dominum‘s undead flair for a strangely theatrical execution. Released via Napalm Records, the single fuses mythological warriors with horror-show zombies in a union that’s less about harmony than spectacle. Warkings, known for staying anonymously in character—Roman, Viking, Crusader, Spartan—have been narrating historical carnage since 2018. Dominum, meanwhile, emerged in Nuremberg in 2022 under the soviet-blazer-wearing eye of Dr. Dead, a.k.a. Felix Heldt, headquartered somewhere between glam and graveyard. Here, Heldt slips fully into his ghoulish persona, sharing lead vocals with Warkings like it’s just another night straddling Valhalla and the afterlife. The song lingers somewhere between campfire myth and Halloween fright night, where justice wears a noose and shuffles to a double-kick beat. Song featured on the album : Armageddon
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48 . Kingdom Of Giants – Collide
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Collide” lands like a handshake from a Sacramento metalcore sextet who’ve been at it since 2010, still steering their own studio ship. The band—Dana Willax on vocals, Max Bremer and Red Martin on guitars, Julian Perez pulling double duty with synths, Levi Norris on bass, and Truman Berlin behind the kit—stays stubbornly self-produced, often with Willax twisting the knobs. The track releases via SharpTone Records, layering intricate guitar work with an alternating vocal palette that shifts between melody and bite without calling attention to itself. As usual, the lyrics poke at existential anxieties and personal battles, but don’t expect any resolutions—they’re busy keeping the chaos precise. Music video directed by : Dana Willax – Song featured on the album : Burning Chrome
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47 . Sanguisugabogg – Abhorrent Contraception (w/ Josh Welshman)
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
Released via Century Media Records, “Abhorrent Contraception” is a 2025 death metal single by Ohio’s Sanguisugabogg. The track brings in guest vocals from Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity, adding another layer of freight train aggression to the proceedings. Production credits go to Kurt Ballou of Converge, whose dense, no-frills approach keeps things mercifully grim. Formed in 2019, Sanguisugabogg cut their teeth on the EP Pornographic Seizures before moving to full-lengths like Tortured Whole (2021) and Homicidal Ecstasy (2023). Music video directed by : Errick Easterday – Song featured on the album : Hideous Aftermath
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46 . Halocene – Bite My Tongue (w/ Holding Absence)
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Bite My Tongue” pairs independent American rock band Halocene with Welsh post-hardcore outfit Holding Absence for an original single released on Halocene’s own label in 2025. The track fixates on the emotional toll of self-silencing in toxic dynamics, with the phrase “biting my tongue til it bleeds” doing much of the heavy lifting. Halocene, around since 2008 with Addie Nicole and Bradley Amick at the helm, leans into their usual self-produced model and brings Holding Absence into their orbit for this one. The result splits the difference between emotive alt-rock and post-hardcore melodrama, with neither side trying too hard to steal the spotlight. Music video directed by : Addie Nicole
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45 . Nailed To Obscurity – Spirit Corrosion
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Spirit Corrosion” puts Nailed To Obscurity’s melancholic streak front and center, with tension stretching across a fog of melodic death, doom, and a few progressive side glances. Formed in 2005 by Jan-Ole Lamberti and Volker Dieken in Esens, East Frisia, the band doesn’t rush to solve anything—preferring atmosphere over resolution and inner unrest over outer spectacle. The track sticks close to their usual formula: layered, moody guitars, with lyrical content orbiting emotional friction rather than chasing catharsis. Signed to Nuclear Blast since 2018, Nailed To Obscurity keeps “Spirit Corrosion” in line with what made “Abyss…,” “Opaque,” “King Delusion,” and “Black Frost” spiral inward rather than upward. Music video directed by : Sebastian Pielnik – Song featured on the album : Generation Of The Void
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44 . Glenn Hughes – Chosen
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Chosen” marks Glenn Hughes’s return to solo work after a nine-year pause, just in time for 2025. Written during a phase of personal reckoning, the track surveys love, hope, and faith—classic terrain given a melodic spin. Produced by Soren Andersen, who also handles guitar duties, the song lines up Ash Sheehan on drums and Bob Fridzema on keys. It doubles as the title track of his new album, released with a matching video in June, courtesy of Frontiers Music srl. Now in his eighth decade, Hughes first surfaced with Trapeze before joining Deep Purple in the mid-’70s, featuring on records like Burn and Come Taste the Band. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, he’s also crossed paths with Black Country Communion and The Dead Daisies, just in case you thought he’d slowed down. Song featured on the album : Chosen |
43 . Sylosis – Soured Ground
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Soured Ground” slips into the Sylosis catalog as part of a special EP pressed on “coke bottle green” vinyl, complete with custom etching and a healthy dose of collector appeal. Originally debuting on the digital release, the track doubles as a swan song of sorts for longtime guitarist Alex Bailey, who exited the group shortly thereafter. Since forming in Reading in 2000, Sylosis has worked a hybrid of melodic death and thrash metal across releases like Edge of the Earth and Cycle of Suffering. The band sticks with Nuclear Blast Records, because some habits—unlike band lineups—die hard. Music video directed by : Clearway Media – Song featured on the album : The Path
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42 . Crowne – Waiting For You
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
Waiting on something that may or may not come? Crowne offers a melodic take on the matter with “Waiting For You,” a 2025 single that leans hard into longing and second chances. Held together by an anthemic chorus and a flair for the emotionally dramatic, the track sets the thematic stage for their upcoming album. This isn’t just any collective—Crowne formed in 2021 and brings together members from Scandinavian bands H.E.A.T., The Poodles, Art Nation, and Europe. The supergroup continues its run with Frontiers Music Srl, presumably still waiting—but now with guitars. Song featured on the album : Wonderland
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40 . Halestorm – Darkness Always Wins
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
“Darkness Always Wins” kicks off with hushed piano and Lzzy Hale’s restrained vocals before swelling into a grandiose hard rock finish. The lyrics lean into life’s darker episodes, but stop short of total despair—Hale calls it a study in balance, not defeat. Dave Cobb handles production, pulling threads from Alice Cooper theatrics and Judas Priest’s drive. The video adds flair: stunts by Jeron Bray clash with a dramatic cameo from Emily Hale. Halestorm—Lzzy and Arejay Hale, Joe Hottinger, and Josh Smith—first linked up in 1997 and haven’t stopped making noise since. Music video directed by : Djay Brawner – Song featured on the album : Everest
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39 . Hollywood Undead – Savior
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
“Savior” arrives in June 2025 via Sumerian Records, just as Hollywood Undead prepares their ninth studio album. The single leans into a darker, more vulnerable tone, scraping at trauma, fame, and shaky ideas of self. A mix of electronic sheen and distortion-heavy rock keeps things uneasy, not messy. It follows “Hollywood Forever,” which was, briefly, the new face of the group before this one put on its own mask. Formed in 2005 in Los Angeles, the band sticks to its blend-it-until-it-cracks approach—genre, voice, emotion—and thrives in contradiction. Music video directed by : Vicente Cordero
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38 . Beyond The Black – Rising High
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
Released in June 2025, “Rising High” breaks Beyond The Black’s nearly two-year silence since their 2023 self-titled album. Lead singer Jennifer Haben calls it the beginning of a new creative era—though she doesn’t exactly spell out its terms. The track arrives over a decade after the band’s 2014 formation in Mannheim, Germany, back when symphonic metal still had a hint of novelty. They picked up a Metal Hammer Award for Best Debut in 2015, off the strength of early works like “Songs of Love and Death” and “Horizons.” Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin
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37 . Linkin Park – Casualty [Live]
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
Linkin Park pulls “Casualty” out of the vault mid-set on November 8, 2024, during their final North American show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Mike Shinoda calls for the “biggest pit you can,” then hands the mic to guest vocalist Emily Armstrong, cheekily praising her “screamy pants.” The track leans into the band’s scream-heavy side, fitting smoothly into a 28-song night that doubles down on volume. Formed in 1996, Linkin Park carries two Grammys and a Diamond-certified debut, “Hybrid Theory,” into what’s left of the pit. Song featured on the album : From Zero
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36 . Hail The Sun – The Drooling Class
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
On “The Drooling Class,” Hail the Sun threads intricate guitar lines and tricky time changes without losing stride. Formed in 2009 at Chico State by Donovan Melero, Shane Gann, Aric Garcia, and John Stirrat, the band doesn’t seem keen on workplace turnover—its lineup holds steady over a decade later. Their sound owes as much to The Fall of Troy’s wild fretwork as to Hot Cross’s restless energy, all coursing through post-hardcore’s tightly wound circuits. Music video directed by : James Coffman
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35 . Lorna Shore – Unbreakable
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
Lorna Shore’s “Unbreakable,” released in June 2025, shifts the band’s lens inward, trading grandiose themes for personal grit and emotional clarity. The track doubles as a rallying cry, aiming squarely at unity and resilience within the metal scene—two concepts vocalist Will Ramos doesn’t exactly whisper about. The accompanying video stitches together footage of hundreds of fans, suggesting that for once, the pit might be more about connection than carnage. Musically, the band still leans on the technical deathcore staples that got them here but pushes toward something more structured, maybe even—dare one say—accessible. Formed in 2010 and now releasing under Century Media, Lorna Shore includes “Unbreakable” among a discography that counts “Pain Remains” as a key turning point. Music video directed by : Eric Richter – Song featured on the album : I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me
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34 . Bilmuri – More Than Hate
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
Released in June 2025, “More Than Hate” marks Bilmuri‘s first standalone single since “American Motor Sports” (2024). Johnny Franck doubles down on his flair for theatricality, centering the music video on “Hogman,” a cryptid-esque antihero fending off hunters in the woods. Shot with a wink, the video ropes in cameos from Caleb Francis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Knox Morris, and Reese Maslen. Still doing business as a one-man genre blender, Franck folds fan input into a track that finds room for alt-country, rock, and metalcore, without ever settling down. Originally clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Attack Attack!, Franck launched Bilmuri back in 2016 and signed with Columbia Records in 2024. Music video directed by : Ned Ingals
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33 . Martyr – Wrath Of The Fallen
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Date Added : Jun 28,2025
Released in June 2025 via ROAR and Reigning Phoenix Music, “Wrath Of The Fallen” jumps straight into Martyr’s signature mix of grit and drive. The video doesn’t reinvent the wheel but leans firmly into the track’s arc—from collapse to comeback—with a visual tale of resilience brushing close to melodrama without falling in. Rop van Haren leads the charge on vocals, flanked by Rick Bouwman and Justin Schut on guitars, with Vinnie Wassink’s bass and Elwin Molenaar’s drums pushing things forward with no visible intent to slow down. Hailing from the early ’80s Dutch scene, Martyr keeps rolling without overthinking the legacy angle—just loud, sharp, and still standing. Music video directed by : Ed Van Wijngaarden – Song featured on the album : Dark Believer
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32 . Revocation – Cronenberged (w/ Jonny Davy)
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“Cronenberged” is a track by Revocation featuring Job For A Cowboy’s Jonny Davy on guest vocals. Released via Metal Blade Records, the song takes cues from Rick and Morty and the body horror of David Cronenberg. The lyrics trace a failed scientific experiment with grisly consequences. In the video, Dave Davidson mutates into a tentacled creature mid-breakdown. Revocation formed in Boston in 2006, with Davidson’s intricate guitar work at the core. Music video directed by : David Brodsky – Song featured on the album : New Gods, New Masters
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31 . ALESTORM – The Storm
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“The Storm” blends Alestorm’s pirate metal style with a peculiar theme: mastic asphalt. The idea takes shape during a conversation over crème de menthe and road pavement. Molten tar becomes a metaphor for unyielding force, fused with seafaring chaos. The video follows the band through disorderly scenes and mythic symbols as they chant “I am the storm.” Alestorm began in 2004 in Perth, Scotland and records under Napalm Records. Song featured on the album : The Thunderfist Chronicles
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30 . I Prevail – Into Hell
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
Released in June 2025 on Fearless Records via Concord, “Into Hell” is a single by American rock band I Prevail. The track signals a turn toward darker melodic tones, centered on the recurring line, “I’d follow you into hell.” Produced by Jon Eberhard, it follows the departure of founding vocalist Brian Burkheiser in May 2025. Formed in 2013, the band initially rose to attention with a viral cover of “Blank Space” and earned Grammy nominations for rock and metal categories. Music video directed by : George Gallardo Kattah
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29 . Pierce The Veil – Karma Police
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
In their studio cover of “Karma Police,” Pierce The Veil revisits Radiohead through a haze of distortion and alt-rock grit. The track, released via Fearless Records, follows previous live renditions, including one for triple j. The band ties the song to the MTV-fed atmosphere of the ’80s and ’90s that shaped their formative years. Production credits go to both the band and Dan Korneff. Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado, Tony Perry, and Loniel Robinson handle the performance.
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28 . Visions Of Atlantis – Hellfire
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“Hellfire” is a 2025 single by Austrian symphonic metal band Visions Of Atlantis, released after their 2024 album “Pirates II – Armada.” Led by Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli on vocals, the track stands out for its pyrotechnic visuals and messages about resisting control. The release coincides with the band’s 2026 “Pirates & Kings” co-headline tour with Warkings, under the Napalm Records label. Music video directed by : Matteo Vdiva Fabbiani & Chiara Cerami – Song featured on the album : Armada Live Over Europe
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27 . MÄDHOUSE – Midnite Fever
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“Midnite Fever” arrives June 11 with teased shoulder pads and guitar solos straight from 1986. MÄDHOUSE filters their love for vintage glam metal through a polished, modern rock lens. Formed in Vienna, the band sticks to catchy hooks and a style that refuses to take itself too seriously. The track continues their habit of reviving spandex-era flash with a contemporary twist—hairspray not included. Song featured on the album : Plead The Fifth
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26 . MOB RULES – Trial And Trail Of Fear
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“Trial And Trail Of Fear” is a 2025 single by German power metal band Mob Rules, formed in Wilhelmshaven in 1994. Often mistaken for the Black Sabbath album, the band avoids covers, leaning into its own material instead. The song features structured melodies, prominent guitar lines, and vocals shaped by the writing team of Matthias Mineur and Klaus Dirks. The title hints at a mix of conflict and journey, set to their usual sound palette. Music video directed by : Rainer Zipp Fränzen – Song featured on the album : Rise Of The Ruler
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25 . ASHES OF ARES – From Hell He Rides
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“From Hell He Rides” is a power metal track by Ashes of Ares, a band led by former Iced Earth members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales. The song blends sharp melodic lines with dark, myth-inspired riffs that remain true to the group’s sonic formula since their 2012 formation. Barlow’s Christian faith shapes the lyrics, which reflect on redemption and moral resilience amid fire and fury. Song featured on the album : New Messiahs
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24 . ADEPT – YOU
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“You” arrives in 2025 as the follow-up to “Heaven,” continuing Adept’s return after nearly ten years off the radar. Released via Napalm Records in May, the track is part of the Swedish band’s 20th anniversary campaign. Formed in 2004 in Trosa, Adept has built a catalogue including “Another Year of Disaster” and “Sleepless.” Their identity sticks to post-hardcore foundations—emotional lyrics, heavy breakdowns, and sharp-edged energy. Music video directed by : Pavel Trebukhin
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23 . ALTERIUM – Stormrage
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“Stormrage” opens ALTERIUM’s release as its title track and first single via AFM Records. Formed in 2022, the Italian band pushes through fast-paced tempos and melodic hooks rooted in European power metal traditions. Led by a female vocalist, the EP includes “Sui,” a Symphony X cover, and an orchestral version of “Of War And Flames” — both available only on CD. Music video directed by : Matteo Ermeti – Song featured on the album : Stormrage (Ep)
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22 . FEUERSCHWANZ – Das Elfte Gebot (Epic Edition)
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Date Added : Jun 21,2025
“Das Elfte Gebot (Epic Edition)” revisits Feuerschwanz’s 2020 track with orchestral layers and a more somber tone. The title translates to “The Eleventh Commandment” and reflects on fleeting time and living in the moment. Medieval motifs blend with power metal, shifting the band’s earlier playful style toward a more dramatic sound. Originally formed in 2004, Feuerschwanz draws from folk, fantasy, and metal theatrics. Music video directed by : Matthias Pracht – Song featured on the album : Knightclub
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21 . Sabaton – Hordes Of Khan
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“Hordes of Khan” appears in 2025 as the second single from Sabaton’s eleventh album. The lyrics recount the military campaigns of Genghis Khan and the rise of the Mongol Empire. A galloping rhythm mimics the movement of mounted warriors surging across vast terrains. Formed in 1999 in Falun by Joakim Brodén and Pär Sundström, Sabaton focuses on themes of historical warfare through power metal.
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20 . Alien Weaponry – Taniwha (w/ Randy Blythe)
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“Taniwha” is a 2025 single by Alien Weaponry featuring Randy Blythe of Lamb of God. The track references a creature from Māori mythology said to guard waterways or lurk within them. Alien Weaponry mixes thrash and modern metal with lyrics in Te Reo Māori, continuing their approach of blending tradition with distortion. The band formed in 2010 in Waipu, New Zealand, by brothers Lewis and Henry de Jong, with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds on bass. Music video directed by : Francis Baker – Song featured on the album : Te Rā
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19 . Dance Gavin Dance – All The Way Down
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“All The Way Down” lands via Rise Records as Dance Gavin Dance’s first release since the passing of bassist Tim Feerick. Andrew Wells and Jon Mess trade clean and unclean vocals over intricate guitars and layered percussion. Wells steps in as lead vocalist following Tilian Pearson’s 2024 departure, adjusting the group’s vocal dynamic. Will Swan and Sergio Medina handle bass duties, with Kris Crummett and Stephan Hawkes co-producing. Music video directed by : Sam Link – Song featured on the album : Pantheon
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18 . Helloween – This Is Tokyo
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“This Is Tokyo” comes out in 2025 from German power metal band Helloween. The track nods to Japan and the group’s lasting connection with its audience there. It features vocals by Andi Deris and Michael Kiske, continuing the pairing heard on their 2021 self-titled album. The music pairs fast-paced melodies with lyrics referencing the energy of Tokyo. Formed in Hamburg in 1984, Helloween includes original members Kai Hansen, Michael Weikath, and Markus Grosskopf. Music video directed by : Ava Berlin – Song featured on the album : Giants & Monsters
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17 . Primal Fear – The Hunter
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“The Hunter” comes from Primal Fear through Reigning Phoenix Music. The track voices a perspective rooted in pursuit, framed within a sci-fi setting. Its sound is driven by tight drum patterns, twin guitar harmonies, and dense riffing. Ralf Scheepers and Mat Sinner return alongside Thalìa Bellazecca and André Hilgers. Magnus Karlsson participates as a studio musician and rejoins the live lineup. Music video directed by : Patric Ullaeus – Song featured on the album : Domination
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16 . Castle Rat – Wizard
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“Wizard” is the lead single from Castle Rat’s upcoming album. The track introduces The Wizard, a key character entangled in inner conflict, tied to the album’s fantasy arc. It draws on New Wave of British Heavy Metal, with galloping rhythms and harmonized guitars. The guitar solo, played in one take by Franco Vittore, adds a raw edge. The track is recorded by Randall Dunn and marks a stylistic shift for the Brooklyn band. Music video directed by : Riley Pinkerton & Chris Thompson – Song featured on the album : The Bestiary
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15 . Hammer King – Make Metal Royal Again
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“Make Metal Royal Again” is a 2025 track by German heavy metal band Hammer King. Formed in 2015, the group is fronted by Titan Fox V, previously with Ross The Boss. The lineup includes Gino Wilde on guitars, Dolph A. Macallan on drums, and Günt von Schratenau on bass. The band crafts its songs in jam sessions, with lyrics added later. Produced by Charles Greywolf, the track follows their usual mix of classic metal and fantasy centered on the Hammer King. Music video directed by : Christian Palm – Song featured on the album : Make Metal Royal Again
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14 . Cryptopsy – Malicious Needs
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“Malicious Needs” is a 2025 single by Cryptopsy featuring rapid blast beats and intricate guitar lines by Christian Donaldson. Matt McGachy’s vocals are driven by a dream-inspired theme critiquing tech addiction. The video depicts a dystopian CEO manipulating hooked employees, echoing the track’s suffocating mood. Flo Mounier delivers gravity blasts and brisk transitions, rounding out a lineup with Olivier Pinard on bass. Music video directed by : Gornoss – Song featured on the album : An Insatiable Violence
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13 . Mélancolia – ALL_IS_RUST
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“ALL_IS_RUST” by MÉLANCOLIA is released via Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records. The track fuses metalcore, deathcore, industrial noise, and DJ textures into what the band tags “Blackened Nu Metal.” It marks a shift from their 2023 debut, “HissThroughRottenTeeth.” The video includes custom props by Chris Harvey and acts as a statement of the band’s genre-defying approach. MÉLANCOLIA formed in Melbourne in 2022, sharing early stages with Thy Art Is Murder. Music video directed by : Karl Steller & Alex Hill – Song featured on the album : Random.Access.Misery
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12 . Tungsten – Cry For The Fallen
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
Released in June 2025, “Cry For The Fallen” is a standalone single by Swedish band Tungsten. Originally written for their 2024 album “The Grand Inferno,” it instead makes its own way as a separate release. The track pays tribute to lost loved ones, reflecting on grief and memory through a melodic power metal lens. Tungsten, formed in 2016 by Anders Johansson and his sons, blends Nordic folk with classic power metal. Music video directed by : Niklas Johansson
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11 . Bridges Ablaze – Frozen
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Date Added : Jun 17,2025
“Frozen” is a 2025 single by Austin-based duo Bridges Ablaze, made up of Brien Allen and Ruben Zamora. The track leans into themes of isolation and inner struggle, threading them through a metal/rock blend with classic and modern touches. Both members split vocal and guitar duties, shaping the song with a singer-songwriter style buried under distortion. The pair has worked together since 2014 and officially formed the project in 2019. Music video directed by : Wade Concienne
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10 . Paradise Lost – Silence Like The Grave
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Silence Like The Grave” launches Paradise Lost’s 17th studio album with their classic fusion of gothic, doom, and death metal. Produced by Gregor Mackintosh across UK and Swedish studios, it appears five years after “Obsidian.” The track establishes a somber tone, with Nick Holmes fronting a lineup dating back to 1988, now joined by drummer Guido Zima Montanarini. Music video directed by : Ash Pears – Song featured on the album : Ascension
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9 . Volbeat – Demonic Depression
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Demonic Depression” sees Volbeat shift gears, setting aside rockabilly bounce for a darker, more deliberate pace. Released by Vertigo/Universal, it reflects Michael Poulsen’s introspection and observations on mental health. Jon Larsen and Kaspar Boye Larsen bring weight to a track that trades hooks for stark riffs and an atmosphere of raw restraint. Music video directed by : Ben Liepelt – Song featured on the album : God Of Angels Trust
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8 . Dirkschneider & The Old Gang – Hellbreaker
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Hellbreaker” features Dirkschneider & The Old Gang fusing Udo Dirkschneider’s growl with Ella Bibert’s melodies and Don Dieth’s guitar leads. Formed originally for charity, the group returns with full metal flair under Reigning Phoenix Music. The track delivers tight instrumentation and a theatrical edge that nods to U.D.O.’s legacy while carving out its own place. Song featured on the album : Babylon
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7 . Opeth – Paragraph One
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Paragraph One” by Opeth opens a concept album set in post-WWI England, with Mikael Åkerfeldt revisiting growled vocals. The song scores a fictional will reading with tense, layered instrumentation. Issued under Moderbolaget/Reigning Phoenix Music, it marks a return to their heavier aesthetic without abandoning prog complexity. Music video directed by : Ash Pears – Song featured on the album : The Last Will And Testament
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6 . Battle Beast – Steelbound
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Steelbound” by Battle Beast blends groove, grit, and Noora Louhimo’s powerhouse voice over Janne Björkroth’s production. Out via Nuclear Blast in June 2025, it reflects personal struggle in lyrical form. The track’s theatrical tone remains intact, reinforcing the band’s identity while pressing into more introspective territory. Music video directed by : Patric Ullaeus – Song featured on the album : Steelbound
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5 . Xandria – Live The Tale
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Live The Tale” by Xandria spins themes of nostalgia and urgency into a lush, symphonic metal composition. Released through Napalm Records, it alludes to fading glory and looming change. The song layers sweeping arrangements with poignant lyrics, extending a discography shaped by lineup shifts and dramatic storytelling. Music video directed by : Ingo Spörl – Song featured on the album : Universal Tales (Ep)
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4 . Cult Of Venus – Algorithm
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Algorithm” by Cult Of Venus lands as a synthwave-laced protest against digital manipulation and surveillance culture. Released via Liberty Belle Records, it pairs retro-futuristic sound with sharp lyrical focus. The anonymous NYC act leans into shadowy aesthetics while dissecting the emotional toll of constant online presence. Music video directed by : Charlie Robins
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3 . Unleashed – War Comes Again
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“War Comes Again” launches Unleashed’s 15th studio record with battlefield imagery and Norse death metal tropes. It arrives in May 2025 through Napalm Records, four years after “No Sign of Life.” The band continues channeling Viking mythos, combining thunderous riffs with growled oaths to Odin and ritual bloodshed. Song featured on the album : Fire Upon Your Lands
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2 . The Narrator – Unbind Me
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Unbind Me” introduces The Narrator’s new era with melodic metalcore riffs, raw vocals, and layered breakdowns. Released via Nuclear Blast, it signals growth in both composition and thematic scope. Formed in 2017, the German band embraces a dynamic tension between technical proficiency and visceral intensity. Music video directed by : Daniel Prieß
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1 . Thousand Below – Palace Of Dread
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Date Added : Jun 11,2025
“Palace of Dread” by Thousand Below, released May 2025 via Pale Chord/Rise Records, leans into a weightier sonic direction. Produced by Josh Gilbert and mixed by Joseph McQueen, the track reflects a layered collaboration between two production teams. Vocalist James DeBerg called it a standout among their heavier tracks, spotlighting its refined aggression. Formed in San Diego, the band combines post-hardcore intensity with melodic flourishes since their 2017 debut. Music video directed by : Aaron Marsh – Song featured on the album : Buried In Jade
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