Though 2025 is greater than half method over, there are nonetheless numerous extremely anticipated albums left to come back out.
The yr has already produced standout data from Spiritbox, Dream Theater, Killswitch Engage, Architects, Paleface Swiss, Lacuna Coil, Ghost, Sleep Token, Volbeat and lots of extra.
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It may be powerful to maintain observe of all of the upcoming albums when new ones are introduced so typically, so we compiled an inventory of probably the most thrilling rock and steel releases to look ahead this yr.
Albums which have official 2025 launch dates are included within the listing under (and one in 2026 as a result of why not?), in addition to artists who’re confirmed to be engaged on new materials this yr. In each circumstances, their final full-length albums had been famous as effectively to indicate how lengthy it has been since their final launch.
Preserve scrolling to see what huge releases are proper across the nook and what different bands would possibly bless us with a brand new album earlier than the yr is up!
The Most Anticipated Rock + Metallic Albums of 2025
These are the albums which are confirmed to come back out in 2025, and the artists who’re engaged on new materials which will come out in 2025.
Gallery Credit score: Lauryn Schaffner
The 51 Greatest Rock + Metallic Albums of 2024
Loudwire’s writers recap the very best rock and steel albums of the yr. See which of your favorites are right here!
Contributing Authors: Chuck Armstrong, Jordan Blum, Rob Carroll, Chad Childers, Joe DiVita, John Hill, Lauryn Schaffner
Gallery Credit score: Loudwire Staff