Metal Insider highlighted six fresh tracks and videos from various bands on December 22, 2025. The lineup includes singles from Megadeth's upcoming final album and contributions to film soundtracks. This weekly catch-up helps fans stay current with the latest in metal music.
On December 22, 2025, Metal Insider published a roundup of six new songs and videos in the metal genre, curated by Zenae Zukowski. The selection spans thrash, black/doom, progressive, hardcore, symphonic power, and power metal, offering a diverse snapshot of upcoming releases.
Leading the list is Megadeth's "Let There Be Shred!", the latest single from their self-titled album set for release on January 23, 2026. Hailing from California, the thrash metal pioneers describe this as part of their final album.
Next, Worm's "Blackheart" previews Necropalace, due February 13, 2026, via Century Media Records. The black/doom metal act draws from locations in Florida and Canada.
Finnish progressive metal band Amorphis contributes "Crowned In Crimson", the main theme for the upcoming action film Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026.
California's hardcore outfit Lionheart unleashes "Salt the Earth" from Valley Of Death II, scheduled for January 9, 2026, through Arising Empire.
International symphonic power metal project ANGUS McSIX features "I Am Adam McSix" on Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026, via Napalm Records. The track includes guest appearances from Rhapsody Of Fire and Alex Krull.
Rounding out the list is Austrian power metal band Dragony's "Shadow and Flame".
This batch follows a previous week's 47 new songs, emphasizing the steady flow of metal music into the new year. Fans can revisit these via Metal Insider's platform to catch up on releases they might have missed.
