1704 - Helloween Power 1996

"Power" is a hit track by the German Helloween band, featured as the fourth track and lead single on their seventh studio album, The Time of the Oath. While The Time of the Oath is a dark concept album centered on the apocalyptic prophecies of Nostradamus, "Power" serves as an optimistic contrast. Prior to Andi Deris, Helloween was defined by Michael Kiske's pristine operatic tenor. On "Power," Andy Deris leans heavily into his unique high baritone vocal range. He delivers a performance packed with raspy aggression, attitude, and a "gritty" hard-rock edge that gave Helloween a much tougher, street-ready sound for the mid-90s metal scene.

1703 - Trust Antisocial 1980

An iconic heavy metal anthem, celebrated for its heavy guitar riffs, social critique, and enduring influence. Fast, sharp riffs and dynamic pauses driven by guitarist Norbert "Nono" Krief.V Bernie Bonvoisin delivers raw, aggressive, and impassioned vocals that capture the song's rebellious spirit. Anthrax released a popular cover.

1702 - Anathema Untouchable 1 & 2 2012

Untouchable’s first part is a blissful, almost archaic song, full of sweeping folk-rock harmonies and fully content in it’s own sense of grace and power. Unashamedly romantic in tone, there’s a skillful ebb and flow to writer Daniel Cavanagh’s work that captures their appeal: all passion, without pretense. The latter part is very "post-rocky" in nature. The songs begins emotively with piano, which is soon accompanied by a soft acoustic strumming and some background strings. The duet heard in this part is absolutely breathtaking. The song builds throughout until it becomes a bombastic crescendo at the end. This is one of Anathema's many strong suits. For they can do slowly "move your lighters to the beat" song, and then transmute that feeling into an urgency only felt when a cataclysm is near.

1701 - Wheel Porcelain 2024

Wheel is an Anglo-Finnish prog-metal trio based in Helsinki, consisting of James Lascelles (Vocals/Guitar), Santeri Saksala (Drums), Jussi Turunen (Lead Guitar) and Jere Lehto (Bass). “Porcelain" feels like a beautiful wave of emotions washing over you, carrying you along. With its soothing vocal melody line contrasted against heavier underlying layers and textures, the song strikes a perfect balance. The slow yet piercing guitar solo midway through is simply beautiful, seamlessly blending back into James‘ vocals.

1700 - Imperial Triumphant Gomorrah Nouveaux 2025

A punchy, avant-garde extreme metal track from their album, Goldstar. Its worth mentioning its unique North African gnawa percussion intro, heavy Meshuggah-esque grooves, and vivid lyrical themes targeting modern societal excess. Shifts instantly into a heavy, staccato, and punishing groove with precise guitar patterns and prominent, complex bass work by Steve Blanco.

1699 - Gojira The art of dying 2008

Featured on their 2008 fourth studio album The Way of All Flesh, this nearly 10-minute track is widely praised for its hypnotic polyrhythmic intro, tribal-esque drumming by Mario Duplantier, and deep existential themes about life and death. Driven by a deceptively simple yet heavy, repetitive one-note guitar groove that evolves into massive walls of sound. Complex, trance-inducing drumming and precise rhythm patterns that anchor the song's intense progression. Joe Duplantier delivers raw, cavernous growls reflecting the mindset of someone fading into the afterlife.

1698 - Gun Better Days 1989

A brilliant, catchy, and anthemic hard-rock opener from their 1989 debut album, Taking On The World. The track features bright, melodic rock-pop guitar riffs that stand out from typical late-80s heavy excess. Lead singer Mark Rankin delivers powerful, emotional vocals that give the track a unique edge.

1697 - Hammerfall Templars of Steel 2000

On their third album "Renegade", the Swedish band Hammerfall continue along the same path as their predecessor, *Legacy of Kings*. It follows the same high standard. Nothing has changed, yet once again, the "Templars of Metal" have gifted us another excellent album. Standout tracks include the epic "Templars of Steel"

1696 - Blind Guardian Imaginations from the Other Side 1995

The title track fom Blin d Guardians´s most acclaimed woris a high-energy power metal opener that blends fast galloping guitar riffs and grand orchestration.Driven by fast-paced, aggressive drumming from Thomas "Thomen" Stauch and heavy speed-metal guitar work by André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen, Hansi Kürsch delivers an intense, raw vocal performance that anchors the melody.

1695 - Basca Ándate 1997

In 1997, Basca released their first album, Hijos de… (Sons of…). They promoted it with a national tour, highlighting their show at the Concha Acústica, known as the ‘temple of rock’ (in Quito), which drew hundreds of eager fans. It was on that day that the band members realized their efforts were paying off and that it was no longer just a dream. The song "Ándate", by the Ecuadorian heavy rock band Basca, is a harsh social critique of prejudice, the fear of what others might say, and the double standards of a conservative society that judges based on appearances.

1694 - Judas Priest Panic Attack 2023

A thunderous, high-energy heavy metal track released as the lead single from their 19th studio album, Invincible Shield. Aggressive twin-guitar work, modern production, and socially relevant lyrics about internet-driven chaos. It combines nostalgic elements with a modern, driving force powered by Ian Hill’s bass and Scott Travis’s intense drumming, plus scorching, dual guitar work from Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton. Rob Kalford as powerful as ever.

1693 - Creeper Parasite 2025

A standout, arena-ready glam-rock track from their 2025 conceptual album, Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death. Massive melodic hooks, high-energy theatrical camp, and driving '80s-style rock momentum, blending heavy atmospheric gothic production with soaring vocal trade-offs.