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!
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I want to blow off some steam! Recommended anger songs and grudge songs (41–50)
RevengeMy Hair is Bad
This song sharply captures the heart of someone carrying the pain of heartbreak.
Included on My Hair is Bad’s November 2017 album “mothers,” it portrays the collision of intense anger and deep sorrow.
Through vocalist Tomomi Shiiki’s delivery, the suddenness of the breakup, the urge to strike back afterward, and the eventual journey toward forgiveness are rendered with raw immediacy.
It’s a track that resonates with anyone suffering from heartbreak or struggling with the complexities of human relationships.
As you listen to its provocative lyrics, you might paradoxically find yourself growing calmer.
CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy
Vaundy’s “CHAINSAW BLOOD” is a track with a cool guitar riff that gets you pumped just by listening.
Released in 2022 as a digital-only single, it was used as the ending theme for episode 1 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man.
With its heavy guitar sound and driving beat, it’s an addictive rock tune.
The hot-blooded lyrics, which feel like venting frustration at a stressful society, are downright cathartic to listen to.
HomunculusVaundy
This song expresses intense emotions from deep within the heart through music.
Released digitally in July 2024, Vaundy’s track was created as the theme song for the feature film My Hero Academia: You’re Next.
Vaundy’s distinctive melodies and lyrics harmonize beautifully with the film’s worldview, leaving a powerful impression on listeners.
The piece portrays inner conflict and personal growth, offering a musical experience that supports young people living in today’s society.
When you feel stress or anger, try listening to this song to sort out your feelings.
It will surely become an opportunity to face a new version of yourself.
straddling mountingKyūso Nekokami
Calling themselves a five-member, all-directional, negative disco-punk band, Kyuso Nekokami is a rock band whose trademark is lyrics born from hyper-detailed observations of human behavior.
“Uma Nori Mounting,” included on their fifth album Giri Heisei, sticks in your ears with its brisk beat and catchy melody.
True to its title, the cynical lyrics take aim at people who try to one-up others in everyday conversation, and many listeners will likely find the spot-on depictions satisfyingly cathartic.
It’s a rock tune with a contemporary theme that lets you vent your anger while also making you want to reflect on your own behavior.
Black sheepKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46’s 2019 single “Kuroi Hitsuji” (“Black Sheep”).
The tense, stinging arrangement from the very first line is superb, and the lower-register vocals carry a vivid sense of anger.
The downbeat lyrics are full of empathy and emotion, perfectly suited to this song.
It’s the ultimate anger anthem from a massively popular idol group.
VENGEANCEcoldrain
Amid fierce guitar riffs and a thunderous rhythm, the epic sound resonates with the cry of a soul consumed by revenge.
Centered on vengeance born from deep pain and betrayal, it powerfully portrays a descent into darkness.
At the same time, it offers a layered narrative that hints at salvation and hope beyond.
Released on February 11, 2024, this work was chosen as the opening theme for Adult Swim’s anime series “NINJA KAMUI,” perfectly matching the show’s world.
It’s a track that will resonate when you want to unleash the anger and suffering within your heart.
Liar!Liar!B’z
By now it’s a staple in almost any set, yet it still never fails to whip the crowd into a frenzy live.
Even when he belts out, “You liar, I can’t believe anything!” it never comes off as grating—that’s the magic of B’z’s expressive power.
The faux-mature line about needing to grow up fast or you’ll keep getting fooled also sounds undeniably cool.
A cathartic, anger-charged track.