Songs of anger. Western music anger songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Since music is also an expression of the pure emotions of the artists who create it, there are naturally countless masterpieces that convey “anger,” one of the four basic emotions.
Whether it’s anger directed inward, dissatisfaction with society, or criticism of an unjust reality, the forms of anger are diverse.
In this article, we introduce classic Western songs themed around anger, spanning eras and genres.
From heavy tracks whose very sound conveys rage, to quieter songs that nonetheless make a firm statement of protest, please enjoy our reviews that delve into the lyrical content.
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Songs of anger. Western anger songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)
FadeKanye West
This is a track released in 2016 by the ever-controversial rapper Kanye West, featuring Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign.
It can likely be interpreted as a song about a lover who’s drifting away, but it’s also packed with blunt, unfiltered lines.
Be sure to check out the lavishly used samples and the striking music video, where dancer-singer Teyana Taylor does nothing but dance—and leaves a huge impact.
You Against YouSLAYER
A track by Slayer, the legendary thrash metal band.
With quintessential metal guitar tones, shifts from odd time signatures into high-speed playing, it’s a number that blows off steam when you’re angry and on edge.
Rather than relying on a complex song structure, it’s a gripping piece that works thanks to the advanced techniques woven throughout.
Give It AllRise Against
This is a powerful strike delivered in October 2004 by Rise Against, the American punk rock band known for unleashing fierce anger and burning conviction.
Renowned for their anti-establishment stance and energetic sound, the band released this work as their first offering after moving to the major label Geffen Records, and it became a punk rock anthem sounding the alarm for modern society.
Released as a single from the album “Siren Song of the Counter Culture,” it was also featured on the soundtrack of the popular racing game Need for Speed: Underground 2, and reached No.
37 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
The music video, filmed in the Chicago subway, sparked buzz and captured the hearts of punk rock fans.
It’s a track that resonates especially strongly with those harboring frustration and anger toward society.
I Hate Everything About YouThree Days Grace
Three Days Grace is a representative rock band of alternative metal and post-grunge.
Their vocalist, Matt Walst, is highly regarded for his voice, which matches the band’s darker atmosphere extremely well.
Their classic song “I Hate Everything About You” explores themes of love and anger.
The lyrics are abstract, so this is speculative, but it likely portrays a man who was cheated on, still loves the woman, and feels anger at himself for being unable to let go.
MasochistPolaris
A song by the Australian metalcore band Polaris.
It opens with wistful guitar arpeggios and strings, then suddenly turns intense at the chorus.
This structure conveys a thrilling sense akin to human anger that can erupt without warning.
Amid the heavy sound—low-end-emphasized playing on extended-range instruments and growled vocals—a catchy melody stands out, making it a powerful and cool track.
St. AngerMetallica
Released in 2003, the title track of St.
Anger showcased Metallica’s undiminished power with its blistering guitar riffs and ferocious band ensemble.
True to its title, it’s seething with anger.
More than being about heavy metal per se, the emotion of anger—rendered in a sound that can only be described as quintessentially Metallica—feels potent enough to smash petty criticism and nitpicking to pieces.
Party Up (Up In Here)DMX
A track released by DMX in 2000.
It has been used in many forms of media, including the films Gone in 60 Seconds and How High.
It was sampled in 89 Skratch Gangstaz’s 2001 track “Lesson 89.”