The Best Metal Albums of the 2020s

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   OhmsDeftones

   Ohms

   Deftones · 2020 · Metal

   A heavy, melodic late peak. Powerful and acclaimed. A strong record.

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   FortitudeGojira

   Fortitude

   Gojira · 2021 · Metal

   A powerful, melodic peak of environmental themes. Heavy and acclaimed. A late high.

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   Glow OnTurnstile

   Glow On

   Turnstile · 2021 · Metal

   A genre-blurring hardcore peak of melody and energy that crossed over. Fresh and acclaimed. A modern landmark.

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   Take Me Back to EdenSleep Token

   Take Me Back to Eden

   Sleep Token · 2023 · Metal

   An ambitious, genre-spanning record blending metal, pop and atmosphere. Bold and huge. A breakout.

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   Eternal BlueSpiritbox

   Eternal Blue

   Spiritbox · 2021 · Metal

   A debut that bridged metalcore and pop with rare confidence — Courtney LaPlante's range carrying it across both registers.

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