Hard rock fans argue endlessly about rankings, but a smaller, more demanding category cuts through the noise: albums that never require the skip button. These are records where sequencing, songwriting ...

The 15 best hard rock and metal albums of 2025 comprise a combination of seasoned veterans still swinging for the fences, underground lifers and young heat-seekers who embrace the classic rock ethos.

You know how sometimes you stumble upon a piece of music that feels like it was crafted just for you? That moment when you hit play, and the first notes wash over you like a warm blanket on a chilly ...