Top 10 Metal Albums of 2025
Here are our Top 10 albums of 2025 . 2025 has been filled with great music and strong atmospheres across the metal spectrum. From my point of view, it may not have reached the same overall heights as 2024, but it was still a year with plenty of releases worth giving time and listening too. This list is entirely subjective , based on my overall feeling, and how these albums lived with me throughout the year ,not just first impressions or short-lived hype. Let’s hope 2026 continues the momentum and delivers even more memorable releases. Have a fantastic New Year, everyone ,see you along the way. 10 . Deftones - Private music This is an album that works best when given time. It is not among the most immediate releases of 2025, but it carries a sense of calm and confidence that still earns it a place on the list. At the bottom, yes , but still relevant and worth mentioning in a strong year. 9 . Malevolence - Where only the truth is spoken The alb...