by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 5, 2026 | Lists, News
Stranger Things has officially wrapped its fifth and final season. While spinoffs feel inevitable, the original series leaves behind a cultural legacy that extends well beyond Hawkins, Indiana. One of the most unexpected was how it pulled heavy music into the...
by Jordeana Bell | Jan 5, 2026 | Lists, Top 10
If I could end the year on something that resembled love, and not the aggressive, probationary version we tend to assign to bands whenever a lineup changes, it would require a confession that borders on the statistically irresponsible: an unreasonable amount of great...
by Jordeana Bell | Jan 4, 2026 | Lists, Top 10
If you’d asked me at the end of 2024 what 2025 would bring for metal, I’d have drawn a neat little diagram: a few tours, a reunion no one needed, a legacy album. Reality? Metal showed up like a drunken uncle at a wedding, breaking every rule, mixing...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 3, 2026 | Lists, Top 20
This year’s combined list came together a bit differently. Not every list followed the top-ten format: some were longer, others shorter, and a few were left unranked. With that in mind, we compiled a unified list by recognizing albums that appeared more than...
by Meryth Smirnoff | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 5
05) Lunatic Soul, The World Under Unsun ( Inside Out Music) Composer Mariusz Duda’s solo project arrives as his first double album, focusing on the pain and long road left by a toxic relationship. From atmospheric melodies to electric guitar riffs...
by Emily Schneider | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 20
Top 20 Albums of 2025 (not ranked, just vibes) 2025 was a whirlwind of a year; discovering music is easier than ever thanks to the internet. Yet, I definitely didn’t get around to hearing as many new albums as in years past; the craving for familiarity was...