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Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
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Rich Hobson

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

Mastodon/Within Temptation/Black Label Society/Jinjer/House Of Protection.

What's so good about peace, love and understanding? There's definitely at least some of that in the air this week as some of metal's biggest names have been opening their studio doors for collaborations, while others seek unity through the simple joys of great new music. 

That in mind, here are the results of last week's vote! We'd got some major players returning to the table, so it's no surprise that there was fierce competition, but a special shout should go to the emergent acts who looked to dominate the vote over the weekend (Swamp Coffin, we're looking at you). Still, as the week went on some bands pulled ahead by a considerable way; Finns that wanna have fun One Morning Left took a very admirable third place, while returning nu metal behemoths Linkin Park took second. There was no beating prog metal heroes Opeth though, the Swedes once again topping the charts with with an absolutely astounding turnout. 

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