Top 12 Outstanding Metal Tracks Making Waves Now
In the world of heavy metal, August 2025 has been a month filled with new releases, collaborations, and upcoming performances. Here's a roundup of some of the most notable happenings across various subgenres.
The Veer Union's new single, Sea Of Fear, is an example of modern metalcore and alt. metal that has been making waves. Meanwhile, Dogma is set to perform at the renowned Wacken and Bloodstock festivals in the near future, promising a grandiose and energetic show.
Zetra's fans are eagerly awaiting the release of their new EP, Believe, scheduled for August 22. The EP is expected to showcase Zetra's unique sound, blending post-punk and goth elements.
In the realm of symphonic metal, Lord Of The Lost's collaboration with Within Temptation, Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness, has been a standout this week. The track recently won over 50% of votes in a Tracks of the Week poll, demonstrating its popularity among fans. Other notable symphonic metal tracks include Beyond The Black's Break The Silence, the title track of their upcoming album due in 2026.
Power metal enthusiasts have been captivated by Sabaton's The Duelist and Lightning At The Gates. These tracks, which tell the story of legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi and explore themes of war and history, have received significant acclaim. Sabaton has also announced a new album, Legends, due for release on October 17, with The Duelist and Lightning At The Gates as two of its singles.
For progressive metal fans, Sleep Token remains a popular choice, with over 6.3 million Spotify monthly listeners. Known for combining progressive metal with pop and alternative elements, their prior album Take Me Back To Eden was the most-streamed metal album of 2023.
In the broader metal scene, bands like Five Finger Death Punch (heavy metal) and Bad Omens (metalcore) are maintaining strong popularity, although they focus less on power or symphonic metal specifically.
The week also saw the release of new tracks by Helloween, Greyhaven, Victim Of Fire, and Death Goals. Helloween's Universe (Gravity For Hearts) is a powerful power metal track, while Death Goals' Tchotchke, featuring HIRS Collective, is a short, electrifying hardcore punk track. Zetra's The Spider is a goth-tinged post-punk track with a powerful beat, and Hatebreed's Make The Demons Obey showcases an intense and aggressive sound.
Unfortunately, the heavy metal world suffered a significant loss this week with the passing of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, one of the genre's architects. His impact on the musical world will be felt for years to come.
In conclusion, August 2025 has been a month of exciting new releases, collaborations, and performances in the heavy metal scene. For the latest trending songs, checking specialized metal platforms or streaming charts updated weekly would provide the most current information.
- The Veer Union, a modern metalcore and alt. metal band, has been generating interest with their latest single, Sea Of Fear.
- Dogma, scheduled to perform at Wacken and Bloodstock festivals, promises an energetic show with grandiose performances.
- Zetra's forthcoming EP, Believe, showcasing a blend of post-punk and goth elements, is eagerly anticipated by fans on August 22.
- Lord Of The Lost's collaboration with Within Temptation, Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness, won over 50% of votes in a Tracks of the Week poll.
- Beyond The Black's upcoming album's title track, Break The Silence, is another noteworthy symphonic metal track.
- Sabaton's The Duelist and Lightning At The Gates, telling tales of war and history, have received significant acclaim in the power metal genre.
- Sleep Token, a popular choice for progressive metal fans, combines progressive metal with pop and alternative elements.
- In the broader metal scene, bands like Five Finger Death Punch and Bad Omens, catering to different subgenres, continue to hold strong popularity. This week saw the release of new tracks by Helloween, Greyhaven, Victim Of Fire, and Death Goals, with each offering unique styles, ranging from power metal to hardcore punk. Unfortunately, the metal world mourned the loss of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, a significant figure in the genre.
