It’s not about remixes, acoustic re-recordings, covers EPs (, ) or even “secret projects.” Nay, we’re talking about the, ’s Beau Burchell has a mouthful of a title (, What The Thunder Said, Hell Is In Your Head, ). founder Laura Jane Grace chronicled her locked-down 2020 on social media and on the stripped-down and out solo LP, Stay Alive. Her tenacious vocals are paired with bold music that are showcased with an empowering visual. [JP], While riding out the crest of the wave that’s taken them to new career heights in the wake of 2018’s Neon, ERRA join UNFD to produce another aural onslaught hell-bent on leaving our melted faces on the sidewalk. (It, Scream, The Crow, Saw, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Friday The 13th and Halloween have all met their cleaver.) Accompanied by slithering snakes and carelessly placed roses, Simms embraces the simplicity of being fearless. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the, 2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. [TT], After featuring little guitar on The Black Album, Weezer are circling back to what they do best: epic shredding. Stylistically, they pulled, maybe not a complete 180, but at least a 120 or 130, evolving from their pop-punk days to edgy electro in their new single, “SUCKAPUNCH.” The group even flirted with calling it quits before releasing new music. If the refreshing electronic flair of August’s rousing single “. It’s not easy being Green, who said the timing for both was “very challenging” at the end of 2019, but it sure is listening to his sweet unique voice. deliver the same kind of passion the Clash did in the ’80s. With their next era fronted by the mysterious newly elected incarnation of vocalist Tobias Forge’s alter ego Cardinal Copia, now known as Papa Emeritus IV, what crypt-kicking antics Ghost have in store for album No. They’ve been constantly stepping their game up with each subsequent album and earning their place within the industry through rigorous touring and proficiency in crafting elegant, technical and heavy music. The progressive, technical death-metal sound on 2014’s Sun Eater gives us plenty to be excited about. All of Your Stones The Steel Woods 2021 $1.43. made serious noise over the past two years. The progressive, technical death-metal sound on 2014’s. chronicled her locked-down 2020 on social media and on the stripped-down and out solo LP, . The Musical.” An innovative artist who shares sex positivity, messages of female empowerment and overall badassery—it can’t get better than that.—Maria SerraÂ, Album update: The heavy songs are even heavier, the soft songs are even softer. Fans can expect a whole lot of bluesy, industrial groove metal mashed with weird sound samples. music continues to loom large. Hopefully it’s another classic that the spooky crew of musicians pull off to slide into their discography. I’m scared, — Badflower (@Badflower) February 26, 2020, Since the release of singer Josh Katz’s birthday anthem “30,” Badflower fans have been anxiously awaiting news of more music. 1 album in the U.S. back in 2016 when their set Bad Vibrations stalled in the runner-up rung, and now they’re looking to remedy that miss. Even more so. We’re making easier for you, keeping track of all the 2021 releases in one convenient location. A lot can happen in four years. Both singles ("The End of the Game" and “Hero”) made it to the upper reaches of the Hot Alternative Songs chart and did very well on similar Billboard lists, which suggest fans are eager to send the full-length to the top of the Billboard 200 as well. But we promise that staying on the back burner of the great rock ’n’ roll stove for a year hasn’t tempered the heat emanating from Josh Scogin and Nikko Yamada. ), it seems likely that something new is coming. of bright-sounding songs with deeply depressing lyrics in a large way. And we’re even more excited to see what he can do with a full arsenal of tracks under his belt with his, . The band’s attention to detail may have caused the delay, as frontman Jeremy McKinnon said “they made sure every element is perfect.” Few bands go above and beyond for their music like ADTR. Spoiler alert: . [JP], Even with a chunk of the record already on streaming services, it’s hard to tell exactly what we’ll be getting from nothing,nowhere.’s fourth studio album, Trauma Factory. Despite the fact that Davy doesn’t “think [they’ll] ever release the same record twice,” their last LP stands as a harbinger. [RD], Despite release delays for their upcoming LP, the Pretty Reckless will be dropping Death By Rock And Roll early next year. 50th Anniversary: Ashes Are Burning: An Anthology Live In Concert Renaissance 2021 $2.10. The good news is our favorite. No matter! Multi-instrumentalist Kayleigh Goldsworthy brings her sense of the appropriate to a cover of R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion,” recorded at the BBC Studios. They went into 2020 hungry to show what they’re capable of, writing the beginning stages of their next album, and now they’re finally positioned to prove what they’re worth. Which is why they remain both adored, ” soon became our club anthem during a (mostly) clubless year. Release Date: Apr. All the while, Waterparks took advantage of the time they had off the road by making strides in the next chapter of their saga. And I’m just really excited to finish the damn thing,” he says. did in the ’80s. September’s “, ” got us screaming its monstrous chorus at the top of our lungs in a fit of musical rage. Updates Progressive Rock albums. This is the band’s first full-length release in over four years following 2016’s, . The album was intended to be a, release, but production was disrupted by “some, type situations.” Rather than dropping the project, McCoy decided to finish it as a solo release with the help of, . The latest Weezer album was supposed to hit streaming platforms and stores in May 2020, to coincide with a tour they’d planned with Green Day and Fall Out Boy, but sadly it was all cancelled due to COVID19. Hot on the heels of their Reimagined EP that took their most memorable tracks and revitalized them with acoustic vigor, 2021 heralds the arrival of their fifth album and hotly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Vicious. [AC], Over the course of three full-lengths since their debut, Fallen, Evanescence have been steadfastly uncompromising and unapologetic—which is exactly what we’re most anticipating on their fifth record, The Bitter Truth. This Barriers companion piece is as necessary to your collection as oxygen is to your pets. All analog. , and now they’re finally positioned to prove what they’re worth. 2020 may well have been a shitshow, but it was also a bumper year for fantastic new releases across the metal spectrum. Fans will have to keep their eyes peeled to see if they pull through with more music since nothing is concretely set. All the while, fans still have her appearance in Paradise City to look forward to. However, the risky genre switch clearly worked out for him. With, a tease of new music in the works in March, , where do they go after covering the classics? The visual also highlights an explosion of color with flowered walls and an eye-fish camera lens, making fans feel nostalgic. Since the release of the title track in May, the group recently shared “, will join for a feature in “Only Love Can Save Me Now,” as well as, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy, , but the wait is coming to an end. Frankly, we’re excited as the last song is called “Clitoris! Upcoming 2021 Hard Rock + Metal Releases: January 8, 2021. The best music of 2021. “I don’t think it’ll be too long before another Panic! Alex Chilton And Hi Rhythm Boogie Shoes: Live On Beale Street Omnivore Released 05/07/21; Saliva Every Twenty Years Megaforce Released 05/07/21 In a short span of time, she’s already impressed mainstream pop as well as alternative fans with her fusion of bright, warm vocals paired with crunchy guitar riffs, such as in “Knife Under My Pillow” and “Scissorhands.” She even caught the attention of hardcore listeners when she teamed up with Siiickbrain, who offered screams on “GASLIGHT!,” a track about finding power after manipulation. Vocalist Heather Baron-Gracie is entering 2021 stronger than ever after a year of discovery, which she says is all laid out on their upcoming sophomore effort. With their next era fronted by the mysterious newly elected incarnation of vocalist. The Ides of March Myles Kennedy 2021 $1.65. Obviously that never happened, but apparently the EP is still coming out, just next year. Singer Bertrand Poncet is producing it, like he did for their popular 2010 record, Something For Nothing. … Thankfully, The Bitter Truth is slated to arrive in March, and two singles spun off of the title—"Wasted on You" and "The Game Is Over"—have already become top 20 wins on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs tally. Which is why they remain both adored and reviled. While 2018’s Trench was followed by reimagined versions of “The Hype,” “Cut My Lip” and “Chlorine” via the Location Sessions throughout 2019, the duo finally followed up with a brand new single “Level Of Concern” this past April. spent 2020 sprinkling in videos and tracks to keep, duo finally followed up with a brand new single “, ” this past April. 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Godsmack was initially preparing two separate music releases for 2021; an acoustic EP and a full-length rock record. Greta Van Fleet's highly-anticipated second album "The Battle at … In a short span of time, she’s already impressed mainstream pop as well as alternative fans with her fusion of bright, warm vocals paired with crunchy guitar riffs, such as in “, .” She even caught the attention of hardcore listeners when she teamed up with, ,” a track about finding power after manipulation. This time around, Baker opted for a fuller sound (bass, drums, keyboards, banjo and mandolin) to expand her universe beyond stripped-back piano and guitar arrangements. Hopefully drummer/, This four-song EP of a spirited performance of, And The Future Violents would’ve looked good under whatever religious totem you have in your home this time of year. When Medicine at Midnight finally does drop, they may quickly grab another No. When asked what their first studio output since 2018’s. Still, we’ve compiled a list of albums that artists have either teased, promised with a release date or pushed back from their initial scheduled releases this year. We got a peek as to, ” in April, an indie-rock track with folk flair. All the while, fans still have her appearance in, to look forward to. Fans of. [JS], 2021 is shaping up to be a big year for the community of Scranton, Pennsylvania. ’68 have both confounded and enraptured generations of hardcore types, alt-rock snobs and passionate fans on the fringes of both camps. Fans will have to keep their eyes peeled to see if they pull through with more music since nothing is concretely set. —are bringing it large on the follow-up to their 2018 debut, (the Shades), the eponymous release looks like Way and Debiak’s most realized effort yet. Now all we need is for, to get back in the saddle and for Green to make another solo acoustic record. gave fans a first look. Listeners of a certain age swear that AM! Accompanied by slithering snakes and carelessly placed roses, Simms embraces the simplicity of being fearless. The Canadian alternative act could have enjoyed a massive 2020 with new music, but as the world was in a terrible state, they stepped back and continued writing. It was rounded out by what felt like a trilogy with “, Level Of Concern (Never-Ending Music Video), that he was writing the album, which will be released “sooner than [they] were planning on releasing a record.” The band also, this summer that there are several directions they can, . The year 2020 was a devastating one for not only the music industry, but the entire world. revealed that the band were planning on releasing a full EP later that summer. . Joe Mulherin has attended to all of our pop-punk and emo-rap needs leading up to his next release. From fear of commitment (“Blunt Force Concussion”) to the last (potential) thoughts racing through Elvis Presley’s head during his death (“Elvis ’77”), the Dirty Nil are the smartest, tough-rockin’ jackasses in the room. “It’ll be a concise record in that it’s exactly what we wanted people to hear. KALEO went Gold in the US with 500,000 copies sold of their sophomore album, A/B, featuring the hit single “Way Down We Go”. ... IRON MAIDEN & RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Shut Out of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class Of 2021. It didn’t take long for the rockers to push the set back a full year, but fans did get to hear another cut from the project, which is apparently influenced by hard rock legend like Van Halen (hence the name). With Pray For The Wicked celebrating its third birthday next summer (crazy, right? “Rebel Girl” and “Kiss & Tell” turned out to be two of their biggest tracks. Weezer is also apparently working on another album at the same time, tentatively titled OK Human, though when that will arrive is entirely unclear. Check out some of the most anticipated, gave fans a taste of the upcoming record by releasing their, , Photo Finish Records) but with a whole new twist.—, Nobody in popular music had a brighter breakout in 2020 than 20-year-old, monopolized an otherwise dreary year with blissful breakout singles “, ,” the second of which secured him multiple back-and-forth No. 2020 may well have been a shitshow, but it was also a bumper year for fantastic new releases across the metal spectrum. reinforces their skill at cooking up killer riffs and shouty vocals like nobody else. Previously focusing on blending his flow with electronic and alternative sounds, the musician is taking it in a new direction for his upcoming full-length. BLACK VEIL BRIDES Moves New Album The Phantom Tomorrow Back To October. 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Kong’ Tops ‘Bad Boys For Life’, Box Office: ‘Spiral’ Saws Off $8.8 Million Debut Weekend. In January the band released, 1 (A COLLECTION OF UNRELEASED HOME DEMOS, THIS IS NOT G, OR EVEN AN ALBUM, SHUT UP ENJOY), after fans were required to meet Knight’s request of retweeting him 20,000 times. After gaining lots of new fans, it’s fair to say that many people are excited to see what else the character-driven rapper/singer has in store. The only thing we’re definitely sure of is that the record and book exist autonomously of each other and that they merely share a title. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first in his career. Probably the latter, but who cares? We can only imagine that the upward trajectory is going to continue into 2021 and beyond. It’s worth noting that the band have historically followed a consistent two- to three-year release cycle. Updates Rock albums. We’re ready to hear the other eight tracks. It’s not about remixes, acoustic re-recordings, covers EPs (Christmas, Misfits or otherwise) or even “secret projects.” Nay, we’re talking about the two LPs Senses Fail have been crafting. But. Ashnikko’s full debut record was slated for release in November 2020 (with, rankly, we’re excited as the last song is called “Clitoris! His ability to fuse alt vocal flourishes with chipper hip-hop production is the key ingredient in his appeal, mainstream and beyond. While we haven’t gotten many clues since then, the band did share their first original holiday song “Christmas Saves The Year” this month. [TT], Waterparks know how to deliver content with style. It’s worth noting that the band have historically followed a consistent two- to three-year release cycle. Hopefully it’s another classic that the spooky crew of musicians pull off to slide into their discography. [AQ], Billie Eilish has given us a few glimpses this year at her forthcoming sophomore album, which she’s been working on during the pandemic, with introspective tracks such as “my future” and “Therefore I Am.” It might be a while until we finally get to hear it, as the singer has no plans to release the album during the pandemic and will unveil it when the timing is right. Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of the Swedish melodic rock combo RIAN to the label for a multi-album deal. celebrating its third birthday next summer (crazy, right? California’s schism-punk kings are going to raise all the eyebrows and drop all the jaws on the follow-up to 2016’s, . 2021 ... Moving Pictures Hard Rock RUSH Paranoid Heavy Metal BLACK SABBATH Rust in Peace Thrash Metal MEGADETH TOP 25 and more filters. When there’s a thrill, there’s a way, so we’re hoping the stars and hearts align to make this release a reality. with O’Callaghan, Alternative Press learned we won’t be getting any one-minute filler songs, but we may see the quintet’s poppier side. [BB], Armed with the angst of Avril Lavigne’s early discography and a passion for speaking their truth on wax, Pale Waves are putting something introspective together with Who Am I? This year marks their longest break between records and their ninth full-length venture, For Those That Wish To Exist. The one-time pig squealer proclaimed, “My perception of it now is that it doesn’t hold up very well.” Musically, the band’s first album in seven years will continue their constant evolution. Across three minutes, Baker personifies the highs and lows of addiction by building up and tearing down cathartic swells of sound that threaten to swallow her whole but never succeed in catching her.—. . And if their word isn’t enough to convince you that they’ve ditched their scythe-pop past, that’s fine. Damn right, we’re gonna pay attention… [JP], Mikey Way and Dave Debiak—known to your devices as Electric Century—are bringing it large on the follow-up to their 2018 debut, For The Night To Control. There are multiple rockers releasing new music in 2021. . We suspect that the same anthemic qualities that permeated their previous album will be as bright as the marquee lights on the packaging. Album Genre Label Ref. We recommend you to check other playlists or our favorite music charts. [RP]. The 2021 album release calendar looks bright for rock, alternative, metal and pop-punk with all of the upcoming most anticipated music confirmed and teased. Following the release of their debut album, OK, I’M SICK, in 2019, the band released a studio version of “Move Me” and an acoustic version of “Promise Me.” Over the course of 2020, Katz has tweeted several times over the band account about different writing sessions. All Genres ----- Alternative Rock Electronic Hip-Hop Jazz Metal Pop Punk Rock ----- Ambient Americana Black Metal Bluegrass Blues Breaks Britpop Classical Country Death Metal Doom Metal Downtempo Dream Pop Drone Drum and Bass Dubstep Emo Experimental Folk Folk Punk Funk Garage Gothic Grime Grind Grunge Hard Rock Hardcore Heavy Metal House IDM Indie Folk Indie Pop Indie Rock Industrial Jam Rock Jazz Fusion Lo-fi Math Rock … But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021.Â, 2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. We recommend you to check other playlists or our favorite music charts. Back in May, Williams revealed that the trio are already discussing their next album and who they want to produce it. From fear of commitment (, ) to the last (potential) thoughts racing through. Fuck Art reinforces their skill at cooking up killer riffs and shouty vocals like nobody else. Look for tunes and full-lengths from artists like Courtney Barnett, The Cure, Mastodon, Phoenix, The Pretty Reckless, Queens of the Stone Age, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Twenty One Pilots, The War on Drugs and Panic! After three years of satanic panic since their last blockbusting effort, the iconic metal outfit are giving it their best shot after entering the studio during lockdown with plans to release their next album mid-year. However, he and, in the studio this fall, hinting that we could hear more of that, Jan. 22 via  Caroline Records/swixxz audio, You can start your year off with a bang as 22-year-old musician and entrepreneur, , in January. Albums released May 21, 2021. In September, frontman, . has been busy writing and producing for various projects, including, , there’s still time for Paramore to hit the studio next year. It’ll explore new angles on clean vocals that deliver their trademark devastating narratives and a, -esque instrumental vibe bubbling to the surface. Over the last year, we’ve all been subjected to staying inside and learning to love live performances through a screen. Hopefully nothing gets in the way of hearing these ones in the next 12 months. [AC], California’s schism-punk kings are going to raise all the eyebrows and drop all the jaws on the follow-up to 2016’s First Ditch Effort. could fill this list. [RP], Are the Dirty Nil the second coming of Nirvana playing a treasure trove of unreleased Paul Westerberg demos? Amazon.com New Releases: The best-selling new & future releases in Hard Rock & Metal Amazon Hot New Releases Our best-selling new and future releases. Both COVID-19 lockdowns and geography have kept the band members from reconvening in 2020. Damn right, we’re gonna pay attention…. However, we’re having a harder time saying it’s “much better” than Still Searching. (Yes, it’s great, but we’re not counting this year’s. 10 rock albums we're excited for in 2021. If the Foos’, performance of the record’s first single “, ” is any indication of the overall sound of the record, then the album vibe is more funky chill than their prior releases, and the melodies are tinged with a different blend of whiskey soul. The metalcore monarchs’ follow-up to 2017’s, has been a long time coming, but this extended length of anticipation only leads us to believe that we’re definitely not prepared for what comes next. With the singles released so far, it’s clear fans have plenty more to expect from the wildly creative genre giant.—Ryan Piers, Ever since 2014’s Lost Forever // Lost Together, Architects have been at the forefront of mainstream metalcore and paved the way for the genre’s cinematic atmospheric turn. And they still play tighter than a rich relative at Christmas (three words: Erik fucking Sandin). [MS], The Maine have been working every possible second of 2020 to bring us a new record in 2021, which is crazy considering frontman John O’Callaghan got married and drummer Pat Kirch became a husband and father this year. The album was intended to be a Gym Class Heroes release, but production was disrupted by “some Yoko Ono type situations.” Rather than dropping the project, McCoy decided to finish it as a solo release with the help of Matt McGinley. However, the risky genre switch clearly worked out for him. In fact, with so many new albums and artists arriving all the time and crafting art that takes the style into exciting places it’s never been before, it seems like there’s never been a better time to be in a rock and roll band. Almost all latest releases in one place, each album is available for download in a good quality So, if history does truly repeat itself, 2021 might be the year we finally hear new music from. deliver the same kind of passion. Hopefully nothing gets in the way of hearing these ones in the next 12 months. Our ears should have much, much more AG material in 2021. ’s ravenous fanbase, eager for the band’s first album in, , the band recently dropped latest single “, , making it one of the first major releases of 2021. With the release of “Scarlet Cross” in November, BVB gave fans a first look. Early in the year he gave an update on the album, saying that the “emo level is infinite” for the new tracks. Prepare yourself for the epic six-and-a-half-minute “Record Ender,” the post-rock track with strands of. A president can come and go, a pandemic can spread and indiscriminately change society and its functions. Shortly after the LP’s debut, MGK revealed that he plans to release another record sometime in 2021. Fans can get their first look at the album via the release of the single and video for ‘Stop’. , and the track’s tone is promising for fans who want another classic from the multifaceted artist. (Photo by Mark Horton/Getty Images). The Killers plan on releasing their seventh album in mid-2021, despite releasing their prior album, Imploding the Mirage as recently as August 2020. Artist: Patto Album: And That’s Jazz [Live At The Torrington, London, January 21, 1973] Released: 2021 Style: Progressive Rock Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: …