The 50 most anticipated metal albums of 2021
Let’s put 2020 behind us and get stuck into the good stuff 2021 has to offer
Spiritbox – Debut
Spiritbox’s raging single Holy Roller landed them on the radar of metalheads worldwide, but ethereal follow-up Constance has shown there are still plenty of dynamics yet to explore when their debut finally comes.
Release Date: TBA
Parkway Drive – Album #7
Parkway’s transformation into the band that can crush any stage no matter what size has been reflected in the scope of their songs album-to-album. Next time out, nothing short of absolute domination will do.
Release Date: TBA
Scorpions – Album #19
In spite of the pandemic, work for the Scorpions 19th record is still underway, suggesting by the time arenas are open again we’ll have some new anthems to celebrate with.
Release Date: TBA
Deafheaven – Album #5
Along with the release of the 10 Years Gone live album, Deafheaven thanked fans and promised new music in 2021. Considering their propensity for genre-challenging experimentalism, we expect something special.
Release Date: TBA
The Hu – Album #2
Mongolian folk metal champions The Hu have confirmed a second record is on the way, sure to capitalise on the enormous success of The Gereg and continue their global conquest.
Release Date: TBA
Alien Weaponry – Album #2
New Zealand metal warriors Alien Weaponry have confirmed work is underway for a sequel to the brilliant and unique Tu, likely expanding on their exploration of Maori culture and history.
Release Date: TBA
Jinjer – Album #4
Jinjer’s near-constant touring this past decade paid off in their status as one of metal’s hottest new bands. With no shows on the horizon, eyes are on a follow-up to 2019’s stellar Macro.
Release Date: TBA
Metal Hammer Newsletter
Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox!
Turnstile – Album #3
Time and Space catapulted Turnstile’s brand of hardcore-meets-alt-rock onto the mainstream consciousness (even landing them in the pages of GQ magazine). We can’t wait to see where their furious hardcore energy takes them next.
Release Date: TBA
Abbath – Album #3
Abbath had something of a mixed bag touring his second solo release, but last year’s London show proved the blizzard still rages for the black metal icon, leaving us desperate for more.
Release Date: TBA
Conjurer – Album #2
Conjurer became an underground sensation with /Mire/ back in 2018, but now all eyes are on the follow-up to actualise their potential. If the recent studio report is anything to go by, it’s gonna be a nasty one.
Release Date: TBA
Current page: 2021 metal and rock album releases
Prev Page 2021 metal and rock album releasesStaff writer for Metal Hammer, Rich has never met a feature he didn't fancy, which is just as well when it comes to covering everything rock, punk and metal for both print and online, be it legendary events like Rock In Rio or Clash Of The Titans or seeking out exciting new bands like Nine Treasures, Jinjer and Sleep Token.