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The Best Metal Albums of the 2020s
Our pick of the essential metal records released in the 2020s, ranked.
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1OhmsDeftones
Ohms
A heavy, melodic late peak. Powerful and acclaimed. A strong record.
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2FortitudeGojira
Fortitude
A powerful, melodic peak of environmental themes. Heavy and acclaimed. A late high.
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3Glow OnTurnstile
Glow On
A genre-blurring hardcore peak of melody and energy that crossed over. Fresh and acclaimed. A modern landmark.
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4Take Me Back to EdenSleep Token
Take Me Back to Eden
An ambitious, genre-spanning record blending metal, pop and atmosphere. Bold and huge. A breakout.