2025 is set to be a massive year for metal. Yes, again. With confirmed releases from the likes of Architects, Spiritbox, Killswitch Engage and Machine Head, the year already has some impressive heavy hitters, but add to that rumoured new releases from the likes of Ghost, Babymetal and Sleep Token and we're looking at a seriously big swing for the metal spectrum.
But which albums should you be most excited about? We've dug through pages and pages of rumours and studio updates from across the internet - as well as just doing it old fashioned and calling artists direct - to find out which albums are coming our way in 2025, and the 50 metal albums you definitely need to hear.
