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The best metal albums of 2025 (as voted by Metal Hammer readers)

By Rich Hobson published 16 January 26

From Ghost to Sleep Token, Babymetal to Spiritbox, these are the albums you said defined metal in 2025

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: January 9 2026

By Rich Hobson published 10 January 26

New year, new metal tunes from Alter Bridge, Hanabie, Lord Of The Lost and more!

The 50 best metal songs of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 26 December 25

Sleep Token, Ghost, Babymetal - these are the songs you picked as the finest 2025 had to offer

Vote for the best metal song of 2025

By Rich Hobson published 13 December 25

From Ghost and Sleep Token to Electric Callboy, Lorna Shore, Babymetal and beyond, 2025 has offered up plenty of great metal tunes. But which songs rule the roost?

Metal Hammer's Tracks Of The Week: November 7 2026

By Rich Hobson published 7 November 25

Mayhem, Lord Of The Lost and Skindred are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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

By Rich Hobson published 3 October 25

Megadeth, Lamb Of God and Avatar are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: September 12 2025

By Rich Hobson published 12 September 25

Sabaton, Mudvayne and Limp Bizkit are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: September 5 2025

By Rich Hobson published 6 September 25

From the mega Amy Lee/Poppy/Courtney LaPlante collab to Alter Bridge and President, these are the new metal songs you need to hear this week.

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: July 25 2025

By Rich Hobson published 25 July 25

Sabaton, Hatebreed and Helloween are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!