David did the responsible thing and listened to fifteen records so you don’t have to. Hardcore, metalcore, pop-punk, and a few surprises...

Chris rounds up fifteen records that made 2025 worth digging into, from stadium-sized alt rock moods to blistering metal workouts

From swirly space rock to brutal death metal, 2025 delivered the goods. Fifteen rock and metal albums that made narrowing the list feel downright rude.