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AFI (A Fire Inside) has released their 12th album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…on October 3, 2025. The album comes three years after the release of their album, titled Bodies, which came out in June 2021.
The rock band’s latest album marks its evolution into gothic rock and ethereal soundscapes. The band, which was formed in 1991, consists of members Davey Havok (lead vocals), Adam Carson (drums), Hunter Burgan (bass), and Jade Puget (guitars).
Over the years, the band evolved from a hardcore punk band into a multifaceted rock band. The band is currently on their headline North American tour to celebrate the release of their 12th album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… The tour started on September 30, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, and wrapped up in San Diego on November 5, 2025.
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Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's personal opinion. Please share your thoughts about how you would rank the songs in the comment section below.
AFI ‘Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…’ tracks ranked from best to worst
Here is the list of tracks from AFI’s album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun, which has been ranked from best to worst by fans.
The Bird of Prey
This is the opening track of AFI’s latest album, which has earned positive reviews from the fans. The drum sound mixed with 12-string acoustic guitars and Davey Havok’s vocals set the tone for the track.
A World Unmade
A World Unmade is the ninth track on the Silver Bleeds the Black Sun album, which has received positive reviews. Most listeners have called it the “best song” on the record.
Holy Visions
Another track that has been ranked highly by fans. It was released as a single on September 9, 2025. Holy Visions has been praised for its 80s goth and post-punk influences. Many called it the strongest track AFI has released so far.
Blasphemy & Excess
People gave Blasphemy & Excess positive reviews, as they loved the track for its creativity. A user on YouTube commented:
“This song hits just right.”
Fans appreciated the song’s haunting vibe and cinematic quality.
Spear of Truth
It is the fifth track on the album. People called it a “masterpiece.” Some said that it reminded them of Death in June. The song’s lyrics go –
“Truth is a spear, is a bard, in the side of the fearful, of the coward”
The line depicts poetic imagery, which says that truth is a powerful weapon that can cut through deception.
Nooneunderground
It is the closing track on the album Silver Bleeds, the Black Sun’s track list. Nooneunderground has been ranked positively by the fans. One X user described it as feeling like “AFI writing a Black Sails/AOD song in 2025,” calling it “the new best AFI song post-2010.” Some called it a “perfect ending” to the album.
Marguerite
The song has not received many reviews yet. A user on YouTube noted that the Marguerite track has “russian post punk vibes.” Someone on Reddit called it their “favorite track” on AFI’s latest record.
Behind the Clock
Fans compared the track to a '90s vampire movie due to its grim and atmospheric vibe. AFI released the track in August 2025 as the lead single for their 12th album. People gave mixed reviews of the track. Some loved it musically; others were not impressed by the lyrics.
Ash Speck in a Green Eye
Ash Speck in a Green Eye is a single from AFI’s latest album, which was released on September 29, 2025. The track has received mixed reviews, with people liking the song for its music but also opining that the track lacked creativity when it came to lyrics.
VOIDWARD, I BEND BACK
Critics have ranked Voidward, I Bend Back as one of the weaker tracks on AFI’s latest record. While some users called it a “banger,” some users on Reddit did not approve of its title.
While speaking about their album to Rolling Stone, Davey Havok said:
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“It’s always necessary for us to be moving in that new and fresh direction, in order to be inspired by what we’re making. In order for us to enjoy what we’re making, there has to be more. There has to be new feelings, and I didn’t know where they were going to come from.”
He said that he is excited to share it with the fans, as it is the album that has so much of his heart and soul attached to it.
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