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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Metal Hammer’s weekly new-music round-up for 31 July 2026 highlights 12 recently released metal tracks, ranging from established figures to emerging artists. The selection is presented as a listening guide ahead of a busy late-summer and autumn festival and touring period.
– Tony Iommi is among the featured established artists. – Electric Callboy and President represent prominent modern metalcore entries. – The article follows a reader vote in which Micah Martin’s “Burn Them All” won the previous week’s top spot. – Amon Amarth’s “Gjallarhorn” finished second, while Imminence placed third. – Kim Dracula and Hatebreed were narrowly behind Imminence in the prior poll. – The round-up notes forthcoming festivals including Bloodstock in the UK, plus Louder Than Life and Aftershock in the US.
In short
- Metal Hammer selects 12 new metal songs.
- Micah Martin won last week’s reader vote.
- Major festivals and autumn tours are approaching.
Explained simply
Metal covers a wide range of heavy music, from classic acts to newer bands blending metal with other styles. This round-up brings together 12 recent tracks, including music from veteran guitarist Tony Iommi and modern metalcore acts Electric Callboy and President.
Metal Hammer’s weekly selection follows a reader poll, where listeners chose their favourite track from the previous round. The list also comes as bands prepare for a busy season of festivals and tours, including Bloodstock in the UK and Louder Than Life and Aftershock in the US.
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