The Best Rock and Metal Music of 2020

A look at the best rock and metal music of 2020. Featuring new music from Tool, Slipknot, Metallica, and more.

The best rock music of 2020

2020 was a great year for rock music, with a wide variety of bands and artists releasing excellent new music. Here are some of the best rock albums of 2020.

-Tool, “Fear Inoculum”
-Creeper, “Sex, Death & Necromancy”
-Code Orange, “Underneath”
-Bring Me The Horizon, “Post Human: Survival Horror”
-Rammstein, ” untitled album”

The best metal music of 2020

It has been a great year for metal music, with a wide variety of new releases and incredible tour announcements. Here are some of the best metal albums of 2020.

Light the Torch – You Will Be the Death of Me
The California-based metal band Light the Torch released their fourth studio album, You Will Be the Death of Me, in February 2020. The album is full of catchy metal anthems and hard-hitting riffs, and it quickly became one of the year’s most acclaimed metal releases.

Gatecreeper – An Unexpected Reality
Arizona death metal band Gatecreeper released their sophomore album, An Unexpected Reality, in May 2020. The album is a brutal and dark listen, with devastating riffs and guttural vocals. It’s one of the heaviest albums of the year, and it’s sure to please fans of death metal.

Necrophobic – Dawn of the Damned
Swedish black metal band Necrophobic released their ninth studio album, Dawn of the Damned, in October 2020. The album is a dark and atmospheric listen, with eerie melodies and chilling vocals. It’s one of the best black metal albums of the year, and it’s sure to please fans of the genre.

The best rock and metal music of 2020

The year 2020 has been a great year for rock and metal music. There have been many great albums and songs released this year. Here are some of the best.

Albums:
-A Beacon in the Strand by Alcest
-Deceiver by Baroness
-Oblivions by Gates
-Dio – Last in Line II by Dio
-Downfall of the Eldritch King by Elder
-Stone By Stone by Leprous
-Spiritual Instinct by Alcest
-Empath by Devin Townsend
-All Hail by High on Fire
– greensky bluegrass – All For Money

The best hard rock music of 2020

The year 2020 was full of great hard rock music, with a wide variety of sounds and styles represented. Below are some of our favorite hard rock albums of the year.

High on Fire – Electric Messiah
High on Fire’s eighth studio album, Electric Messiah, is a beast of an album. It’s full of Sabbath-inspired riffs, skull-crushing drums, and high-octane energy. This is a must- listen for any fan of hard rock.

Code Orange – Underneath
Code Orange’s third studio album, Underneath, is a dark and heavy record that dives headfirst into the abyss. The band explores themes of loss, betrayal, and hope in the face of adversity. This is an essential album for any fan of hard rock.

Killswitch Engage – Atonement
Killswitch Engage’s eighth studio album, Atonement, is a triumphant return to form for the band. They explore themes of hope and redemption against a backdrop of betrayal and loss. This is an essential album for any fan of Killswitch Engage or hard rock in general.

The best heavy metal music of 2020

It’s been a great year for heavy metal music, with a wide variety of styles and sounds represented across the genre. Here are our picks for the best heavy metal albums of 2020.

-“Dance Macabre” by Ghost
-“Hail to the King: Deathbat” by Avenged Sevenfold
-“The Dark Side of the Moon” by Black Sabbath
-“Machine Head” by Deep Purple
-“13” by Black Sabbath

The best alternative rock music of 2020

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the best alternative rock music of 2020. This was a year full of great music, and it was especially strong for the genre. While there were plenty of strong contenders, these are the 10 best alternative rock albums of 2020.

1) The Dirty Heads – Swan Songs II
2) Melanie Martinez – after school
3) Foals – Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2
4) The 1975 – Notes on a Conditional Form
5) Catfish and the Bottlemen – The Balance
6) AJR – OK Orchestra
7) Let’s Eat Grandma – I’m All Ears
8) PVRIS – Hallucinations
9) Muse – Simulation Theory
10) Weezer – OK Human

The best progressive rock music of 2020

Progressive rock music has always been about pushing boundaries and taking risks. This is what has made the genre so exciting and compelling over the years. In 2020, there were a number of progressive rock bands that released exceptional music. Here are some of the best progressive rock albums of 2020.

The best punk rock music of 2020

The best punk rock music of 2020 includes a mix of new and classic bands. While some punk rockers have been around for decades, others are just starting to make a name for themselves. Whether you’re looking for fast-paced and aggressive tunes or something a little more melodic and introspective, there’s something on this list for everyone.

So far, 2020 has been a great year for punk rock music. Bands like Green Day, Rise Against, and Blondie have all released new albums that have been well-received by fans and critics alike. Additionally, there are several up-and-coming bands that are making a name for themselves with their unique sound and fresh perspectives.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of punk rock or just getting into the genre, these are the best punk rock albums of 2020.

The best classic rock music of 2020

Rock and metal fans were treated to some great music in 2020, with a number of classic bands releasing new albums. Here are some of the best:

-Aerosmith – Music From Another Dimension
-Alice in Chains – The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here
-Black Sabbath – 13
-Deep Purple – Now What?!
-Guns N’ Roses – Chinese Democracy
-Led Zeppelin – Celebration Day
-Motörhead – Aftershock
-Nirvana – In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)
-Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt
-Rush – Clockwork Angels

The best new rock and metal music of 2020

Rock and metal music has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with a new generation of fans discovering the genre. 2020 has been a big year for rock and metal, with a number of great new bands and albums emerging. Here are some of the best new rock and metal music of 2020.

Highly Suspect – MCID
Highly Suspect is a three-piece rock band from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Their second album, MCID, was released in November 2020 and received critical acclaim. The album features a mix of hard rock, alternative rock, and hip-hop influences, and showcases the band’s incredible musicianship.

Greta Van Fleet – The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Greta Van Fleet is a four-piece rock band from Frankenmuth, Michigan. Their second album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, was released in April 2021 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album is a masterful blend of classic rock and modern Alternative Rock, and features some of the best guitar work of the year.

Creeper -Sex, Death & Honeymoon
Creeper is a five-piece horror punk band from Southampton, England. Their debut album,.Sex Death & Honeymoon was released in September 2020 to critical acclaim. The album is full of catchy hooks and dark lyrics, and is sure to be a favorite with fans of both punk and metal music.