5 New Heavy Metal Music Videos You Need to See
In this post, we’ll be sharing 5 new heavy metal music videos that you need to see. If you’re a fan of metal, then you won’t want to miss this!
New Releases
Are you a fan of heavy metal music? If you are, you might be wondering what new music videos you should be checking out. Luckily, we have put together a list of five new heavy metal music videos that you need to see.
Lamb of God- “Checkmate”
Lamb of God has released the first single, “Checkmate,” off their upcoming self-titled album, Lamb of God. The album is due out on May 8th via Nuclear Blast.
“Checkmate” is a slamming track that is sure to get any fan of Lamb of God pumped up. The song starts off with a fast paced drumbeat that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The guitar riffs are heavy and catchy, and the vocals are angry and aggressive. The song is sure to be a fan favorite, and it’s a great first taste of what Lamb of God has in store for fans on their new album.
If you’re a fan of Lamb of God, or if you’re just looking for some new heavy music to check out, be sure to check out “Checkmate.” You won’t be disappointed.
Metallica & The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra- “All Within My Hands”
Metallica teamed up with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra for a special performance of their song “All Within My Hands” back in 1999, and now, the footage from that event is being released as a music video. The video, which was directed by Wayne Isham, is set to be released on December 4th.
Slipknot- “Unsainted”
“Unsainted” is the first single from Slipknot’s upcoming album We Are Not Your Kind. The song was released on May 16, 2019, along with its music video. The video was directed by the band’s own M. Shawn Crahan.
The video starts with a close-up of a blackbird’s eye as it sits atop a cross. The bird suddenly transforms into a hooded figure, played by Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. The figure walks through a dark forest and enters a church full of worshippers. He then proceeds to slaughter everyone in the church with his bare hands.
The video is intercut with footage of the band performing the song on stage. At the end of the video, the hooded figure is seen again, this time covered in blood and with his face revealved. The figure is Corey Taylor, and the video ends with him repeating the line “We are not your kind.”
Behemoth- “God = Dog”
Polish metal veterans Behemoth have released a new video for “God = Dog,” a track from their upcoming album, I Loved You At Your Darkest. The album, which is due out October 5 via Metal Blade, was produced by the band’s long-time collaborator, Mateusz Kowalczyk, and features artwork by aerial photographer Piotr Skubański.
Directed by Dariusz Zawiślak and put together by Zawiślak and Tomasz Danilowicz of tickingbombFilms.com, the “God = Dog” video is a stark black-and-white affair that perfectly matches the song’s feral intensity.
“‘God = Dog’ is yet another blasphemous statementabout the sacrilegious nature of this world,” says frontmand Adam “Nergal” Darski. “I am proud to state that we have never compromised our artistic vision or integrity, not even for a second, and we never will.”
Tool- “Fear Inoculum”
Tool fans have waited 13 long years for new music, and the band finally delivered with their latest album, Fear Inoculum. The first single off the album is the title track, and it comes with an incredible music video. The video features footage of the band performing live, intercut with psychedelic images and mind-bending visuals. It’s a perfect representation of the band’s unique style, and it’s sure to leave fans hungry for more.
Music Videos
Lamb of God- “Checkmate”
Lamb of God is one of the most successful heavy metal bands of the past two decades. They’ve released eight studio albums, with their most recent, self-titled album, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. They’ve also been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
Their new music video for “Checkmate” is directed by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur and features footage from their recent world tour. It’s a high-energy performance video that perfectly captures the intensity of Lamb of God’s live show.
Metallica & The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra- “All Within My Hands”
One of the biggest and most influential metal bands of all time, Metallica, have released a brand new music video in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. The video is for their song “All Within My Hands” and it’s a powerful and moving performance that is sure to leave an impression.
The video was recorded live at the sold-out AT&T Park in San Francisco back in September of 2019 during the final concert of the Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 event. It features the band performing with a full symphony orchestra, something that they have done on numerous occasions over the years.
This particular performance is special because it is dedicated to the memory of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, who passed away in 1986. The band pays tribute to Burton by playing one of his signature bass solos during the song.
The video also includes footage of Metallica interacting with fans before and after the show, as well as backstage footage of the band preparing for their performance. This makes for a well-rounded and intimate look at one of metal’s most iconic bands.
If you’re a fan of Metallica or heavy metal music in general, then this is definitely a music video that you need to see.
Slipknot- “Unsainted”
Slipknot has released a new music video for their song “Unsainted,” and it is a must-watch for any fan of the band. The video, which was directed by the band’s own M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, features the band members in their iconic masks and uniforms, performing the song in a church graveyard. The video also includes footage of the band’s recent live performances, as well as footage of them recording the song in the studio.
Behemoth- “God = Dog”
Behemoth’s “God = Dog” is a heavy metal anthem for the ages. The song is about not fearing god, and instead, being your own god. The music video is a call to arms for all non-believers, and features some of the most impressive metal visuals you’ll ever see.
Tool- “Fear Inoculum”
Tool’s “Fear Inoculum” is a huge, sprawling song, and the video mirrors that. It’s a massive video that captures the scale of the song. The video features footage of the band performing, as well as footage of nature and space. It’s a beautiful, hypnotic video that perfectly compliments the song.
