Another year has come and gone in the world of Rock, a year filled with reviews, critiques, and countless albums vying for attention. As the tidal wave of promotional music continues to rise, we remain steadfast in our commitment to navigating these waters and shining a light on the best that Rock and Metal has to offer, even if it’s limited to a certain extent because lets be real.. is nearly impossible to listen to the amount of music that comes in every week.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to support bands, PR teams, and labels in their mission to bring these sounds to the masses. Every bit of support, no matter how small, contributes to the enduring legacy of Rock and Metal.
As 2025 already promises to be a groundbreaking year, we invite you to join us on this journey. Stick with us, support the cause, and let’s keep the spirit of Rock alive.
Now, without further ado, dive into our staff’s top 5 albums of the year and enjoy!
MGM Top 5 Albums of the Year 2024
Denys
Siamese – Elements
The Effect – The Effect
Evergrey – Theories of Emptiness
Eclipse – Megalomanium II
Harpazo – The Crucible
Adrian
Linkin Park – From Zero
All for Metal – Gods of Metal (Year of the Dragon)
Powerwolf – Wake up the Wicked
Pain – I Am
Green Day – Saviours
Travis Green
Ensiferum – Winter Storm
Visions of Atlantis – Pirates II: Armada
Fellowship – The Skies Above Eternity
Powerwolf – Wake up the Wicked
New Horizon – Conquerors
Karen
Deep Purple – =1
The Quireboys – Wardour Street
Orange Goblin – Science, Not Fiction
Big Big Train – The Likes of Us
Blues Pills – Birthday
Smudge
Psychlona – Warped Vision
Cemetary Skyline – Nordic Gothic
Kerry King – From Hell I Rise
Dragony – Hic Svnt Dracones
Brothers of Metal – Fimbulvinter
Chris Rugowski
Leprous – Melodies of Atonement
Whom The Gods Destroy – Insanium
The Pineapple Thief – Last to Run EP
Randy Mcstine – Mutual Hallucinations
Devin Townsend – PowerNerd
Louise Phillips
Dan Byrne – Beginnings
The Meffs – What a Life
Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
The Middlenight Men – Issue 2
Desperate Measures – Sublime Destruction
Kyle Mueller
Chrissy Costanza – VII
Siamese – Elements
State Champs – State Champs
Bilmuri – American Motor Sports
Taylor Acorn – Survival in Motion
Robert Cavuoto
Judas Priest -Invincible Shield
Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts
Beasto Blanco – Kinetica
Volbeat – Servant of the Mind
The Dead Daisies – Light ‘Em Up
Jason A Miller
Barns Courtney – Supernatural
Florence Black – Bed of Nails
Myles Kennedy – The Art of Letting Go
Royal Republic – LOVECOP
Devin Townsend – PowerNerd
Pete K Mally
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Virginmarys – The House Beyond the Fires
Outlaw Orchestra – La Familia
Linkin Park – From Zero
Massive Wagons – Earth to Grace
Gabor Kleinboesem
Nestor – Teenage Rebel
The Sheepdogs – Paradise alone/Hell together
Robert Hart – Circus life
Quinn Sullivan – Salvation
DeWolff – Muscle shoals
Chris Wright
Nothing More – Carnal
LA Edwards – Pie Town
Virgin Marys – The House Beyond The Fires
Massive Wagons – Earth to Grace
Brave Rival – Fight or Flight
Dave Martin
From Ashes to New – Blackout (Deluxe)
Skillet – Revolution
Fahran – The Hope that Killed Me
Linkin Park – From Zero
Halestorm – Live at Wembley
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