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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Metal Hammer selects 12 newly released metal songs for its weekly listening guide, spanning established acts and emerging artists.
– The playlist includes new music from Amon Amarth, Hatebreed and Halestorm. – It also highlights newer or rising acts including Black Spikes, Kim Dracula and Imminence. – In the previous week’s reader vote, Red Method’s “Detonate” won, followed by In This Moment’s “Crawl” and the Mastodon–Queens Of The Stone Age collaboration.
In short
- Metal Hammer picks 12 new metal tracks.
- Established bands appear alongside emerging artists.
- Red Method won last week’s reader poll.
Explained simply
Metal Hammer is a music publication that selects and promotes the latest metal songs every week. These listening guides help fans discover new music from both established acts and emerging artists in the genre.
The metal scene is broad, with both major bands that have been recording for decades and newer artists building their fanbase. Regular playlists like these help listeners navigate the steady stream of new releases and keep up with what matters in the scene.
Metal Hammer also engages with its audience through reader voting, allowing fans to have a say in which songs are worth highlighting. This creates a community element where listeners can both discover new tracks and contribute their own preferences.
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