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The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024 (So Far)
Loudwire names the best rock and metal albums of 2024 so far. See if your favorites made the cut!
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2023 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar
We've got your 2023 album release calendar so you don't miss a thing!
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The 30 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2023
Out of a few thousand songs from this year, these 30 stand above them all.
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The 25 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2023
In a year with thousands of new albums, these 25 stand out the most.
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The 10 Best Japanese Metal Albums Since 2010, Chosen by SiM
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