Top Rock and Metal Albums of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, several notable rock and metal albums have emerged, including Blood Incantation's 'Absolute Elsewhere', which was named Metal Hammer's best album of the year. The year also marked the resurgence of iconic bands like Poppy, who surprised fans with a genre-blending nu-metal/dance pop album, and new artists like Palmar De Troya, showcasing innovative sounds within the hard rock scene. Meanwhile, as we look ahead to 2025, several influential rock and metal albums from 2015 are set to turn ten, including releases from Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed. The music landscape continues to evolve, with fresh projects from artists like Kendrick Lamar and Father John Misty pushing creative boundaries. Fans can expect to see continued growth in the genre as new talents emerge and established acts evolve their sound. Overall, 2024 proved to be a strong year for heavy music, setting a promising stage for the future.