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The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums of 2025

todayFebruary 22, 2025

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Here are the most anticipated rock and metal albums of 2025.The year has already produced standout records from Dream Theater, Killswitch Engage, Paleface Swiss, Lacuna Coil and more.And there’s no slowing down on that front with a lot of highly anticipated ones on the way from Spiritbox, Architects, Behemoth and even more of your favorites in the rock mainstream and the metal underground.READ MORE: The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2025 – Tour GuideIt’s pretty tough to keep track of all the big albums coming out with dozens and dozens of pre-release singles to cram into your ears and get hyped for the full length.We’re here to help and not only have we compiled the most exciting upcoming rock and metal records with official release dates, we’ve also tallied up a bunch of bands who are currently working on new music.Keep scrolling to see what big releases are right around the corner and what other bands might bless us with a new album before the year is up!The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums of 2025These are the albums that are confirmed to come out in 2025, and the artists who are working on new material that may come out in 2025.Gallery Credit: Lauryn SchaffnerThe 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024Loudwire’s writers recap the best rock and metal albums of the year. See which of your favorites are here!Contributing Authors: Chuck Armstrong, Jordan Blum, Rob Carroll, Chad Childers, Joe DiVita, John Hill, Lauryn SchaffnerGallery Credit: Loudwire Staff

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