It’s that time again — the riffs have roared, the breakdowns have crushed, and the solos have soared. Now you get to decide which album deserves the crown.
We’re launching our Best Metal Album of 2025 Readers Poll, and we want to hear from every corner of the metalverse. Whether you’ve been blasting blackened deathcore, vibing with progressive epics, or losing yourself in atmospheric sludge, your voice matters.
Vote for your TOP FIVE most-loved albums of 2025! The winner will be announced on the 12th of December.
Need a refresher? Check out our ‘Best Metal Albums of 2025‘ playlist onSpotify.
I imagine my top 5 would vary based on how I feel the day I vote but these are all deserving IMO.
Missing Cruel Bomb and Anciients on this list, they would have had my vote.
Thanks for the suggestions! Will add them to the list.
Such a wonderful year for Metal! So excited for 2026, as some bangers are coming out right off the bat!
Spirit Box is on there twice.
Also missing Die Spitz
Cheers!
No love for the new Bore record? My AOTY by a long shot
Oh nice! Not heard that! Added 🙂
I may be the only mincecore voter on this poll
LOL
I voted haggus too💯
Bear is my weakness by Friendship Commanders. Go Buick Go Jerry 😊💪🤘🙏🎸🥁⚡️
Incredible list! Late to the party but would it be possible to add Death Spa’s Ewwwphoria?
Absolutely! Cheers 🙂
Goated selection, praying for cwfen’s sorrows or hell’s submersus🤘
One vote for Bruit being added to the list.
Done 😉