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

Not only was Ghost Hammer 's critic's choice for album of the year, but they also took top spot for our readers. It's not ...
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Gainesville metal band Sandcrawler seeks to ‘snuff out the vermin’ on new EP

Unsafehouse,” the Gainesville metal band’s latest EP released Jan. 9, finds the band locking in its sound. But more ...
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Metal Hammer reader's poll - the best metal albums of 2025

Not only was Ghost Hammer 's critic's choice for album of the year, but they also took top spot for our readers. It's not ...
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Inkcarceration announces 2026 lineup, featuring 65+ bands across 3 stages

More than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield on July 17-19, led by Disturbed, ...
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Limp Bizkit, Bad Omens, Papa Roach, Gojira, Poppy, plus more than 50 other bands announced for Inkcarceration Festival 2026

Now in its eighth year, Inkcarceration attracted a record 90,000+ fans in 2025. In addition to its musical programming, the ...
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'90s death metal icons announce North American tour with special guests

Behemoth is kicking off the year with an exciting announcement for fans. Following their back-to-back schedule for 2026, the ...
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'80s thrash metal icons announce tour with two special guests

Besides the exciting locations, Hirax will also welcome two special guests. Joining the four-piece band is the occult-themed heavy metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, the Savage Master and the ...