Best of 2025: Quarter 3

The seasonal overview of the 20 best singles, EPs and albums releases that defined the third quarter of 2025.

20. Ice Nine Kills - 'The Great Unknown'

Band: Presenting a surprising new sci-fi aesthetic for their next offering

Song: A Matrix-inspired modern-core anthem to reignite the next cycle

Album: TBC for 2026

19. I Prevail - 'Rain'

Band: Embracing uncertainty and jumping headfirst into the new band chapter

Song: Trademark radio earworm and proven crowd favourite

Album: Violent Nature, Out Now

18. Aviana - 'WORLDS PULSE' (ft. Eddie Berg)

Band: Completing a thrilling promo cycle and paving the way to a huge LP premiere

Song: Modern Swedish metal royalties joining forces in spectacular fashion

Album: Void, Out 31 Oct

17. Avralize - 'medicine'

Band: Jumping right into a promising sophomore release after theit 2024 debut

Song: Unlocking a next level of infectious, funky, metalcore grooves

Album: liminal, out 14 Nov

16. Poppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante - 'End Of You'

Band: A landmark team-up between the past, present and future metal queens

Song: A celebration of modern-day star power and industry collaboration

Album: TBC for 2026

15. We Came As Romans - 'where did you go'

Band: Yet another heavyhitter of the glorious days maintaining their stature

Song: A slick preview of their latest effort and its more dramatic nuances

Album: All Is Beautiful...Because We're Doomed, Out Now

14. ACCVSED - 'Make Sure It Hurts'

Band: The latest and currently amongst the hottest German metalcore exports

Song: The epitome of an album debut aiming for greatness

Album: Dealers Of Doom, Out Now (review)

13. Silverstein - 'Autopilot' (ft. Cassadee Pope)

Band: Tirelessly delivering yet another collection of immortal bangers

Song: One of the many colourful sides of a scene heroes refusing to slow down

Album: Pink Moon, Out Now (review)

12. Acres - 'Push Me Away' (ft. Landon Tewers)

Band: Expanding their already fantastic latest record to its full scope

Song: A melting collab with the magnificent Landon Tewers (The Plot In You)

Album: The Host, Out Now (review)

11. Orbit Culture - 'Hydra'

Band: Relentlessly bulldozing towards the very peak of the modern metal scene

Song: The last piece of the monumental puzzle that is their latest effort

Album: Death Above Life, Out 3 Oct

10. I See Stars - 'Eliminator'

Band: The huge return of one of the biggest scene hopefuls of the past

Song: Maintaining the infectious vibe of all promo singles of the last few years

Album: THE WHEEL, Out Now (review)

9. Fit For A King - 'Witness The End' (ft. Chris Motionless)

Band: Reaching a long-overdue but well-deserved career high

Song: A landmark collaboration between true scene royalties

Album: Lonely God, Out Now (review)

8. Currents - 'It Only Gets Darker'

Band: Starting a new album cycle with the anticipated signature charm

Song: An enticing release blending sheer force with pure elegance

Album: TBC for 2026

7. Silent Planet - 'Wick'

Band: Reminding everyone just how brilliantly great and unique they are

Song: An audio-visual materpiece hitting right where it hurts the most

Album: TBC for 2026

6. Siren Lake - 'Neverglow'

Band: A hidden contemporary alt-core destined for greatness

Song: Masterfuly paving the way of an exemplary career debut

Album: Neverglow EP, Out Now (review)

5. Bad Omens - 'Specter'

Band: Making a grand return to a hauntingly beautiful new chapter

Song: The initial episode of their refreshingly polarising new material

Album: TBC for 2026

4. Kingdom Of Giants - 'Lead Me Back'

Band: Presenting the second installment of their tantilising dystopian EP pair

Song: Trademark blend of metalcore fury, industrial vibe and cyberpunk aesthetics

Album: Burning Chrome, Out Now (review)

3. Annisokay - 'My Effigy'

Band: Maintaining their relentless recent production and release schedule

Song: Showcasing everything that makes them so crucial for the modern scene

Album: TBC for 2026

2. The Devil Wears Prada - 'Where The Flowers Never Grow'

Band: Preparing yet another mezmerizing instant modern metal AOTY classic

Song: The absolute highlight of their outstanding singles series

Album: Flowers, Out 14 Nov

1. Lorna Shore - 'Glenwood'

Band: Cementing their place at the very top of the chain with crushing determination

Song: The soul-drenching climax of a genre-defining career milestone

Album: I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, Out Now (review)

Find all those ragers and many more in our wide selection of Modern Metal Playlists.

The Most Anticipated Releases For Quarter 4 of 2025 (confirmed dates):

Orbit Culture - Death Above Life (Century Media), 3 Oct

Heists - Beneath The Surface (Self), 3 Oct

The Comfort - Let The Love In (Self), 3 Oct

Dayseeker - Creature In The Black Night (Spinefarm Records), 24 Oct

Aviana - Void (Arising Empire Records), 31 Oct

The Devil Wears Prada - Flowers (Solid State Records), 14 Nov

Avralize - liminal (Arising Empire), 14 Nov

Devil May Care - Limit (Blood Blast Distribution), 14 Nov

Of Mice & Men - Another Miracle (Century Media), 14 Nov

Stesy - Turn Up The Crazy (Bleeding Nose), 12 Dec

Wildcard: Pendulum - 'Guiding Lights' (ft. AWOLNATION)

Band: Coming back with the ultimate statement of greatness and immortality

Song: A journey into the whimsical world of electro-alt-indie-metal excellence

Album: Inertia, Out Now (review)