This year's list covers an eclectic mix of genres and styles, from underground emerging artists to pop culture icons. Whether you're into metal, infectious indie pop, hip-hop, or experimental sounds, this collection will shake up your everyday rotation.

Without further ado, here are the 50 Best Albums of 2025, according to us.

Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine are celebrating 20 years of their iconic albums — 'Ascendancy' by Trivium and 'The Poison' by Bullet For My Valentine. Learn more about their co-headlining tour here.