As we dive into 2025, the rock and metal music scene is buzzing with excitement, filled with new album releases, tours, and some intriguing drama. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of what’s in store for rock enthusiasts this year.
Upcoming Album Releases
The year is off to a strong start with several highly anticipated albums. Here are some of the key releases:
- January 31, 2025: All That Remains will release their tenth studio album, Antifragile, marking their first album without original lead guitarist Oli Herbert, who passed away in 2018. Jason Richardson has taken over the guitar duties[5].
- February 7, 2025: Ukrainian heavy metal band Jinjer is set to release their fifth studio album, Duél. On the same day, Dream Theater will drop their 16th studio album, Parasomnia, which will feature original drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band in 2023[5].
- February 14, 2025: Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil will release their tenth studio album, Sleepless Empire, their first since Black Anima in 2019[5].
- February 21, 2025: Japanese rock band One Ok Rock will release their eleventh studio album, Detox, with a more hard rock sound. Canadian rock band Silverstein will also release the first half of their double album, Antibloom, with the second half, Pink Moon, scheduled for later in the year[5].
Other notable releases include:
- February 28, 2025: English metalcore band Architects with The Sky, the Earth & All Between[5].
- March 7, 2025: Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox with Tsunami Sea[5].
- March 28, 2025: English rock band The Darkness with Dreams on Toast[5].
Additional Releases and Projects
The rest of the year is packed with more exciting releases:
- Papa Roach is set to release their twelfth studio album, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their breakout album Infest[5].
- Nine Inch Nails will release new music, some of which is part of Trent Reznor’s score for the 2025 film Tron: Ares[5].
- Mammoth WVH is working on their third studio album, tentatively titled Mammoth III[5].
- Shinedown, Garbage, Motionless in White, Def Leppard, Halestorm, Gojira, Bullet for My Valentine, and Three Days Grace are all scheduled to release new albums, each with their unique twists and anticipations[5].
Tour Drama and Updates
In tour news, Dance Gavin Dance has announced their “Return Of The Robot” tour with special guests The Home Team, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, and Dwellings. However, this announcement comes on the heels of some drama involving SeeYouSpaceCowboy. Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke recently called out SeeYouSpaceCowboy’s Connie Sgarbossa amid controversy involving the tour and past allegations of domestic abuse against a former member of another band[1][4].
Early 2025 Releases
Already in January, several albums have hit the shelves:
- January 10, 2025: Releases include Rave Immortal by Alt Blk Era, Antinomian Asceticism by Barshasketh, and March Of The Unheard by The Halo Effect, among others[2].
March and April Highlights
- March 28, 2025: Arch Enemy will release Blood Dynasty, and Memphis May Fire will drop Shapeshifter[2].
- April 4, 2025: Bleed From Within with Zenith and Luna Kills with Deathmatch[2].
- April 11, 2025: Cabal with Everything Rots and Elvenking with Reader Of The Runes – Luna[2].
- April 25, 2025: Avenger Of Blood with Revenge Is My Name EP, Cadaver with Hymns Of Misanthropy, and Landmvrks with The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been[2].
Conclusion
2025 promises to be an incredible year for rock and metal fans, with a plethora of new music and tours to look forward to. Whether you’re into the heavy riffs of Jinjer or the melodic flair of Lacuna Coil, there’s something for everyone.
