# The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-12-best-new-metal-songs-you-need-to-hear-right-now-3/
- Published: 2026-07-31T17:08:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T01:39:02+00:00
- Original publisher: Louder
- Original article: https://www.loudersound.com/music/tracks-singles/best-new-metal-songs-tony-iommi-electric-callboy-president
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Horror, Music, Space, Technology

## Key points

- Metal Hammer selects 12 new metal songs.
- Micah Martin won last week’s reader vote.
- Major festivals and autumn tours are approaching.

## Summary

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.

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