The 50 most anticipated metal albums of 2021

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


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

 

Rich Hobson

Staff 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.