[2026] A Must-See for Western Metal Fans! A Roundup of the Latest Popular and Notable Tracks

Hand That FeedsHalsey & Amy Lee

Halsey, Amy Lee – Hand That Feeds (From the Film Ballerina – Official Audio)

A bold new work blending intense post-hardcore elements with an alternative pop sensibility has been released.

American singer-songwriter Halsey has realized a collaboration with Evanescence’s vocalist Amy Lee.

Drawing on her own experiences, Halsey powerfully portrays a narrative of emotional abuse and gaslighting transformed into empowerment.

Created as the theme song for the film “Ballerina: The World of John Wick,” the track also saw the pair’s first joint performance at Halsey’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Built on mutual respect and admiration, the piece seamlessly fuses their distinct personalities, culminating in a compelling song where dark rock sounds meet alternative melodies.

Let You FadeLinkin Park

Let You Fade – Linkin Park

What stands out is a grand soundscape that begins with a quiet piano melody and unfolds into powerful guitars—one of the newly included tracks on the deluxe edition of American rock band Linkin Park’s eighth album, “From Zero,” released in May 2025.

The call-and-response vocals between new singer Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda resonate deeply, and the lyrics, centered on themes of memory and loss, evoke profound emotion.

It’s recommended not only for longtime Linkin Park fans but also for rock listeners interested in bold new directions.

This ambitious work lets you savor the band’s renewed drive and their enduring expressive power in their new lineup.

OblivionLorna Shore

Oblivion

Lorna Shore, a band emblematic of the American deathcore scene, have released an epic track running over eight minutes.

It launches from a quiet synthesizer intro into a rapid tempo shift, with Will Ramos’s harrowing growls and screams overwhelming the listener.

While reining in the symphonic elements and returning to the essence of deathcore, the track explodes mid-song with Ramos’s pig-squeal technique during the breakdown.

In the final section, a power-metal-style guitar solo unfolds, hinting at new territory.

Serving as the opening track of the album “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me,” slated for release in September 2025, it stands as a shocker on par with “To the Hellfire” from the 2021 EP “…And I Return to Nothingness.” A must-listen for extreme metal fans.

SacredParkway Drive

Parkway Drive – “Sacred”

As a leading force in Australian metalcore, Parkway Drive has continued to evolve for over two decades.

Following their album Darker Still, they’ve created new music in May 2025, about three years later.

This work masterfully blends a heavy metalcore sound with orchestral elements, delivering melodious yet devastating energy.

With three ARIA Music Awards already to their name, they once again captivate listeners with overwhelming expressiveness.

Their “Summer of Loud” tour kicks off in June 2025, where they’re set to share the stage with standout artists like Beartooth and I Prevail.

The monumental sound, infused with melodic metal and progressive elements, is sure to resonate with listeners seeking weighty, powerful music.

The HuntBreakdown of Sanity

Breakdown of Sanity – The Hunt (Official Music Video)

From Switzerland’s proud Breakdown of Sanity comes a standout track released in May 2025, featuring their new vocalist, Kivi Blendere.

Anchored by heavyweight metalcore riffs and energetic breakdowns, it brilliantly fuses powerful shouts with melodic passages.

The song’s commanding structure evokes the band’s flagship album, Coexistence.

The music video, directed by Sebastian Piernick, is also a must-see, brimming with overwhelming tension and energy.

This work is a tour de force that fully showcases Kivi’s abilities as the successor to founding member Carlo Knöpfel, who departed after the Bern show in December 2024.

It’s recommended not only for fans of metalcore and deathcore, but for anyone drawn to the fusion of massive sound and melody.