New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances.Metal Insider has collected songs from Megadeth, Worm, Amorphis, and more. Dive in below to revisit what you’ve already heard or catch up on what you may have missed.
01) Megadeth – “Let There Be Shred!”
Album:Megadeth, out January 23, 2026. Genre: Thrash Location: California Note: The latest single from the group’s upcoming final album.
02) Worm – “Blackheart”
Album:Necropalace, out February 13, 2026 via Century Media Records. Genre: Black/Doom Metal Location: Florida/Canada
03) Amorphis – “Crowned In Crimson”
Album: Taken from the main theme song for the upcoming action feature Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026. Genre: Progressive Location: Finland
04) Lionheart – “Salt the Earth”
Album:Valley Of Death II, out January 9, 2026 via Arising Empire. Genre: Hardcore Location: California
05) ANGUS McSIX – “I Am Adam McSix”
Album:Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026, via Napalm Records. Genre: Symphonic Power Metal Location: International Note: Track features Rhapsody Of Fire and Alex Krull
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