From genre-defying collaborations to face-melting riffs, these thirty-nine newly released tracks cover everything from symphonic metal to experimental rock, and all the heavy sounds in between. Whether tied to an upcoming tour, a new album announcement, or dropped alongside a recent release, we’ve rounded up the essential songs you need to hear. Featuring artists like Babymetal, Sleep Token, Volbeat, Epica, and many more, here’s a look at the latest standout tracks from the past few weeks.
01) Babymetal – “From Me To U” (feat. Poppy)
Japanese pop-metal giants Babymetal have teamed up with Poppy in their latest single, “From Me To U.” The track is taken from their upcoming album Metal Forth, set to release on June 13 via Capitol Records.
02) Sleep Token – “Caramel”
The enigmatic UK band Sleep Token have unveiled “Caramel,” a hauntingly beautiful single from their forthcoming album Even In Arcadia, due May 9 via RCA Records.
03) Machine Head – “BØNESCRAPER”
Machine Head unleashed a video for their latest single, “BØNESCRAPER.” The track is taken from their eleventh studio album UNATØNED, releasing April 25 via Nuclear Blast Records.
04) Volbeat – “In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom”
Danish rockers Volbeat return with a video for their latest single, “In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom.” The track is taken from their upcoming album God Of Angels Trust, out June 6. The song blends Volbeat’s signature rockabilly-infused metal sound with dark, theatrical lyrics, offering a glimpse into the band’s evolving musical direction.
05) Igorrr – “ADHD”
French avant-garde metal act Igorrr releases “ADHD,” a chaotic and genre-blending single from their upcoming album Amen, set for September 19 via Metal Blade Records. The track showcases Igorrr’s signature fusion of breakcore, baroque, and extreme metal elements.
06) Candlemass – “Black Star”
Swedish doom metal legends Candlemass unveiled “Black Star,” the title track of their forthcoming EP, celebrating their 40th anniversary.
07) Upon Wings – “My Remedy”
Upon Wings drop “My Remedy,” a melodic metalcore anthem with hard-hitting breakdowns, delivering a powerful message about finding strength in difficult times.
08) Ye Banished Privateers – “The Cranker”
Swedish pirate-folk ensemble Ye Banished Privateers release “The Cranker,” a lively track from their new album ‘Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead, out now via Napalm Records. Inspired by the Swedish folk song “Hårgalåten,” the song tells a dark tale of sailors lured into an endless dance by the devil.
09) Tallah – “What We Know”
Nu-core band Tallah presents “What We Know,” the lead single from their upcoming album Primeval: Obsession // Detachment, out September 5th Via Earache Records. The track showcases the band’s signature blend of aggressive riffs and chaotic energy.
10) Tetrarch – “Cold”
Tetrarch delivers “Cold,” a heavy-hitting track from their forthcoming album The Ugly Side Of Me, releasing May 9 via Napalm Records.
