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I want to let off some steam! Recommended anger songs and revenge songs

Everyone wants to avoid getting angry and live each day in peace, right?

But life doesn’t work that way—problems and challenges come to us.

When you’re shaking with anger, what would you do?

Before you vent your anger at someone or somewhere, why not try harnessing the power of music?

Rather than just being angry or resenting someone, I’ve put together a selection of anger-themed songs that feel refreshing to listen to.

Give them a listen before your stress explodes.

And may you feel refreshed again starting tomorrow!

I want to blow off some stress! Recommended anger songs and grudge songs (1–10)

Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon

Aimyon “Anatomy of You: Pure Love Song ~Die~” lyric video made on LINE
Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon

It’s a song known for its extreme and shocking lyrics.

Released in March 2015 as Aimyon’s debut single, it drew attention even while facing broadcast restrictions.

Its mad, obsessive expressions of love and tightly rhymed lines leave a strong impression on listeners.

Aimyon is said to have completed the song in about ten minutes, yet its distinctive worldview captured many hearts.

If you’re feeling anger or resentment toward someone, listening to this track might help you transform those emotions.

Give it a try when you want to blow off some steam.

Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK

This is the perfect song for when you feel like letting your anger or resentment explode.

Released by ONE OK ROCK in February 2010, it marked their first entry into the top 10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It carries a powerful message about carving out the future not through logic but through instinct, and features an emotional, aggressive rock sound.

The track was also used as the ending theme for the TBS TV program “Arabikidan.” The lyrics express a strong determination to aim for the top without losing one’s true self, making it an ideal song for anyone wanting to blow off some steam.

Give it a listen!

It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hedemo Ne-Yo (Single Version)
It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze

When you think of songs about anger or resentment, you might imagine explosive, intense tracks or dark tones.

But this song is neither; it’s a piece that combines coolness and beauty.

That sense of balance reflects Fujii Kaze’s signature, high-sense songwriting.

In contrast to the extremely ear-pleasing sound, the lyrics—delivered in conversational language with touches of Okayama dialect—lay out a series of hates.

Yet the way he brushes them all off with a “hedemo nē yo” (roughly, “that’s nothing to me”) might just blow away the frustrations you’ve built up in everyday life.

I want to blow off some stress! Recommended anger songs & grudge songs (11–20)

I’ll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – I’ll Destroy Every Part of Me You Want (Official Lyric Video)
I'll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao

This hard-hitting track is “Omae ga Motomeru Watashi nanka Zenbu Kowashiteyaru,” an anger anthem released by Mao Abe in 2020.

It vividly portrays the anger in the hearts of people today: having no choice but to do what someone else says, getting irritated when others arbitrarily define your boundaries, and feeling like you’re losing yourself as you’re swayed by the words and actions around you.

The fast-paced sound is awesome too, making it a highly recommended song that clears your head when you’re stressed.

If we could feel this way, we might just become stress-free!

Premeditated revengeMakishimamu Za Horumon

Maximum the Hormone 'Yoshu Fukushu' Music Video
Premeditated revengeMakishimamu Za Horumon

This is a song that channels a past filled with anger and pain into something transformative through the power of music.

It’s included on the album “Yoshu Fukushu,” released by Maximum the Hormone in July 2013, and it’s packed with the band’s diverse musicality.

The sound fuses various genres, including rap-rock and metalcore.

The lyrics reflect the frontman’s experiences in junior high school and a critical perspective on society, ultimately emphasizing the importance of “forgiveness” even while carrying anger.

Listening to this track may help you confront your inner rage and feel refreshed.

It’s a great pick when you want to blow off steam or take a hard look at yourself.

Bring it onToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents – Bring It On
Bring it onToukyou Jihen

I want to vent this churning frustration somewhere! When I feel that way, nothing clears the air like listening to Tokyo Jihen.

Their distinctive sound—rooted in jazz yet fused with psychedelic elements and a hint of country—sets your heart buzzing just by listening.

Shiina Ringo’s theatrical, scene-like vocals and the members’ individually superb musicianship spark off each other in an ensemble that feels like a true musical showdown, sending your spirits soaring.

The song’s lyrically narrative quality, which resonates deeply with listeners, is another draw.

Included on the album “Adult” released in January 2006, this piece might just raise its voice on your behalf when you’re seething with anger or harboring a quiet rage you can’t let out.

Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Why Don't We Do It in Hell (Official Video)
Why Don't You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino’s songs liken life’s hardships to “hell,” while powerfully singing about overcoming them.

Released in 2013, this work was produced as the theme song for a film of the same name starring Hoshino himself.

Created during his hiatus following a subarachnoid hemorrhage, it carries themes of life and death, as well as his resolve as an artist.

The lyrics, which find hope even amid suffering, are sure to resonate with listeners.

When you feel daily stress or anger, why not listen to this song and sort out your feelings? It will surely give you the strength to face tomorrow.