Latest Metal Anthems You Mustn't Miss Immediately

Latest Metal Anthems You Mustn't Miss Immediately

In the world of heavy metal, there's always something new to look forward to. Here's a roundup of the latest releases, upcoming singles, EPs, and albums from some of the genre's most exciting acts.

New Singles

Battle Beast has unleashed their latest single, Here We Are. This cheesy, bombastic AOR power metal song showcases Noora Louhimo's powerful voice, reminiscent of Lita Ford or Doro Pesch.

Death Goals' new offering, Even A Worm Can Turn, is a noisy, belligerent song that lasts under 90 seconds. Swinging from manic, headache-inducing wails of guitars to a brutal, slobbering breakdown, it's a furious blast of sonic energy.

Frayle's cover of Lana Del Rey's Summertime Sadness adds a heftier low-end and makes great use of Gwyn Strang's ethereal vocal.

Upcoming EPs and Albums

Trivium is set to release their new EP Struck Dead on October 31. The EP includes three tracks, with the first single "Bury Me With My Screams" already out.

Belphegor's new track Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus is the first taste of new material since 2022's The Devils. No full album release date has been announced yet.

AFI's new single Behind The Clock is from their eighth album Silver Bleeds The Black Sun..., due October 3.

Despised Icon's new single Over My Dead Body is taken from their upcoming album Shadow Work, due October 31.

Frayle's new album Heretics & Lullabies is expected on October 10.

Creeper's new album Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death is set to be released on Halloween.

Battle Beast's new album Steelbound will be released on October 17.

Release Dates and Upcoming Projects

Here's a summary of the confirmed upcoming album or EP release dates for the artists mentioned:

| Artist | Upcoming Album/EP | Release Date | |------------------|------------------------|------------------| | Trivium | Struck Dead (EP) | October 31, 2025 | | Babymetal | Metal Forth (latest) | Released (date NA) | | Belphegor | New singles | No album date | | AFI | New songs | No album date | | Despised Icon | New songs | No album date | | Battle Beast | Steelbound | October 17 | | Creeper | Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death | October 31|

Please note that release dates for some artists, such as Babymetal, Belphegor, AFI, Despised Icon, Battle Beast, Creeper, Frayle, Agenbite Misery, Pinkshift, Death Goals, and Aviana, have not been announced yet.

Stay tuned for more updates on your favourite metal acts! If you're curious about more details on any specific artist or want me to update when more information becomes available, feel free to ask!

In other metal news, Trivium are returning to headline Bloodstock Festival for the second time, 20 years since their legendary debut at Download Festival in the UK. The new single from Creeper, Blood Magick (It's A Ritual), is a 80s rock cheese song with brooding, Danzig-esque vocals and an almost gospel melody.

Orbit Culture, whose Hydra was an unkillable beast, were the overall winners of last week's vote. Agenbite Misery's Bellwether And Swine is an adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses, and Aviana's new single Evermore is a metalcore song with explosive blast-beats and snarls, but still has a melodic sensibility hinting to wider commercial ambitions.

1. Trivium has an upcoming EP titled "Struck Dead" with three tracks, the first single "Bury Me With My Screams" already released, due on October 31.
2. Belphegor's new track "Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus" indicates new material since 2022's "The Devils", but no full album release date has been announced yet.
3. AFI's new single "Behind The Clock" is from their eighth album "Silver Bleeds The Black Sun..." due October 3.
4. Despised Icon's new single "Over My Dead Body" is taken from their upcoming album "Shadow Work", due October 31.
5. Frayle's new album "Heretics & Lullabies" is expected on October 10.
6. Creeper's new album "Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death" is set to be released on Halloween.
7. Battle Beast's new album "Steelbound" will be released on October 17.
8. Pinkshift's and Death Goals' release dates have not been announced yet.
9. In the realm of live performances, Trivium is returning to headline Bloodstock Festival for the second time, 20 years since their legendary debut at Download Festival in the UK.

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