Tony Iommi, A Perfect Circle and Hatebreed are in Hammer’s tracks of the week
Hammer has released its weekly roundup of the best new metal songs, featuring tracks from established and emerging artists across diverse metal subgenres. The selection arrives as the festival calendar concludes for the season, with focus shifting towards autumn and winter touring and album releases.
The featured tracks include Hatebreed's "The Carrion Choir" from their forthcoming album "Fatal Paradox" (due 6 November), A Perfect Circle's "To Whom It May Concern" showcasing frontman Maynard James Keenan's melodic approach, and Dutch/Slovakian deathcore band Distant's "The Shallow Gaze." Last week's poll saw Clutch's "Wasted Lands" narrowly win, with the top three contenders separated by just 15 votes.
- Hammer's weekly metal roundup includes Hatebreed, A Perfect Circle and diverse emerging talent.
- Hatebreed's track previews their album due 6 November whilst A Perfect Circle show fresh direction.
- Last week: Clutch won a tight vote with the top three bands within 15 votes.
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Hammer is a prominent metal music publication that provides news, reviews and recommendations covering the metal genre. Each week, the magazine publishes a roundup of the best new metal songs, highlighting fresh releases from both established and emerging artists across different metal styles.
The weekly selection acts as a trusted guide for metal fans looking to discover new music. Metal encompasses many different sounds and styles, so these curated picks help readers navigate the releases coming out each week and stay connected to the broader metal community.
The timing of this particular roundup arrives as the summer festival season concludes and attention shifts towards autumn and winter. This seasonal transition typically brings changes to the music industry's focus, with touring schedules and album releases becoming more prominent than live festival appearances.