2020's Rock

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    Metallica – 72 Seasons

    Four decades in, this is a thunderous, riff-heavy roar of defiance. Bleak but unbowed, it wrestles with age and legacy through raw lyrics, pounding drums, and stomping riffs. Not reinvention—just refusal to coast. Loud, flawed, and fully alive.

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    Slipknot – The End So Far

    Slipknot’s The End, So Far is a bruised and sprawling record, balancing fury with unsettling calm. It’s an album that lives in tension—every track torn between collapse and eruption, carrying the weight of time and the sting of scars left unhealed.

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    Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9

    Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9 Ozzy Osbourne’s Patient Number 9, released in 2022, is a triumphant and electrifying showcase of the Prince of Darkness’ enduring appeal and creative vitality. The album merges heavy metal’s ferocity with introspection, capturing Ozzy’s reflections on mortality, resilience, and his storied career. Collaborating with a stellar lineup of legendary…

  • Megadeth – The Sick, The Dying … And The Dead

    The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! is an album of endurance and defiance. Megadeth plays like veterans who’ve turned scars into armor, delivering thrash sharpened by age, anger, and the kind of stubborn vitality that refuses to die quietly.

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    Five Finger Death Punch – AfterLife

    AfterLife showcases Five Finger Death Punch’s evolution while staying true to their trademark blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and emotional intensity. The album features a dynamic exploration of themes like resilience, mortality, and personal growth.

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    Shinedown – Planet Zero

    Planet Zero is Shinedown’s charged statement on society’s fractures, blending anger with introspection. The album blends explosive rock with thoughtful social commentary, capturing a sense of urgency and offering both resistance and reflection on today’s world.

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    Halestorm – Back from the Dead

    Back from the Dead isn’t Halestorm’s rebirth. It’s their refusal to die quietly. It’s loud, brash, and gloriously alive. A shot of adrenaline straight to the chest—and proof that resilience doesn’t always whisper. Sometimes it screams.

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    Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia

    Fontaines D.C.’s Skinty Fia is a restless, atmospheric album exploring alienation, identity, and transformation. The band evolves from their punk roots, embracing darker, introspective sounds while balancing their Irish heritage with experimental elements.