The 5 Best New Metal Songs You Need to Hear Right Now

Suicidal Tendencies, Mushroomhead, and Ice Nine Kills are Among the Top New Metal Releases This Week. Plus, Vote for Your Favorite!

There’s a surge of new music in the metal scene this week, and we’ve done the hard work to bring you the best and most exciting new metal songs around. Dive into this curated list of fresh tracks that are sure to leave a mark. Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite song in the poll below!

Last Week’s Poll Results

Japan’s metal scene continues to impress as Bridear secured third place, while Bristol’s nu-metalcore champions took second. The overall winner was Band-Maid with their single “Protect You,” dominating the poll. Missed last week’s picks? Check out the singles in our massive playlist below!

This week, we present a diverse selection of sounds, from the brutal death metal of Botswana’s Overthrust to Charlotte Wessels’ pop-metal fusion. Explore new tracks from Suicidal Tendencies, High Parasite, Mushroomhead, and Ice Nine Kills. Remember to vote for the song that excites you the most. Have a great weekend!

1. Suicidal Tendencies – Nós Somos Família

Suicidal Tendencies, legendary in the crossover thrash genre, are now something of a supergroup. Featuring former Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg, and wunderkind bassist Tye Trujillo, their new single “Nós Somos Família” showcases their combined talents. The track combines thrashy breakouts with punk zeal, capturing the intense energy they bring to live performances. A new album might be on the horizon!

2. High Parasite – Grave Intentions

With doom metal legends My Dying Bride on hiatus, frontman Aaron Stainthorpe channels his gothic energy into High Parasite. Their debut album “Forever We Burn” is set for release on September 27. The latest single, “Grave Intentions,” exhibits a fiery, venomous sound that diverges from the funereal grandeur of My Dying Bride, offering a fresh spin while maintaining the essence of his past work.

3. Overthrust – Fallen Witches

Botswanan death metal band Overthrust released their new album “Infected By Myth” last week, featuring the standout single “Fallen Witches.” This track keeps old-school death metal at its core but introduces a jazzy thrash breakout that sets it apart. Sublime guitar work adds an otherworldly presence to their sound, distinguishing them from typical death metal comparisons like Deicide and Cannibal Corpse.

4. Mushroomhead – Prepackaged

Nu metal veterans Mushroomhead are set to release their ninth album “Call The Devil” on August 9th. The new single “Prepackaged” stays true to their core sound with downtuned, clattering riffs and apocalyptic vibes. This track serves as a reminder of nu metal’s role in bringing hip hop influences to metal while opening pathways to the mainstream for death metal elements.

5. Ice Nine Kills x Reel Big Fish – Walking On Sunshine

Ice Nine Kills have proven their versatility with their Silver Scream releases. However, their roots in pop punk and ska are revisited in their cover of the 80s pop hit “Walking On Sunshine,” featuring sunny ska punks Reel Big Fish. This track highlights the band’s diverse musical background, showing there’s more to them than brutish breakdowns and horror movie references.