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The Top Albums of 2026 (So Far)
The best albums of 2026 so far, featuring standout releases defined by variety, intensity, and creative resurgence.
Jun 9
No Cure announce highly anticipated new debut album 'It Is Going To Get Dark'
Alabama hardcore coming straight for your neck. Photograph by Nick Chance On July 10th, No Cure will release their debut album, It Is Going To Get Dark, via SharpTone Records, and much like the album title suggests, lead single Convulsing In The Dark introduces a downright punishing, emotionally charged listen rooted in harrowing subject matter. This is one record ripe for the live setting, and with dates set across the summer (dates below), chaos awaits. Vocalist Blaythe Ste
May 27
My Favorite Album Covers: Charlie Rolfe (As Everything Unfolds)
In celebration of the sharp, emotionally charged blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic vulnerability. Out now via Century Media.
May 27
Shots From The Road: Unprocessed at The Roxy
Progressive metalcore excellence hit the Sunset Strip.
May 21
REZN announce new album 'Cycles In The Infinite Dream' + share heavy lead single
Yes, the cover illustration is as wondrous as the title would suggest.
May 8
Wounded Touch to release 'They Promised Eden (Vol. 1)' this week
Crushing Michigan metalcore for your essential listening.
May 5
Shots From The Road: Bloodywood in Los Angeles
Lighting up The Belasco prior to Sick New World, all the while continuing a thrilling run.
May 3
100 Demons announce new album 'Embrace The Black Light' + share lead single
The era-defining band mark their return in grand fashion, adorned by the art of James Bousema.
May 3
Does Lamb of God put on the heaviest tour of the Year? You best believe it.
A career-spanning set to mark the contemporary strength of the Richmond legends.
Apr 1
Balmora announce highly anticipated debut album 'These Graven Halls' + share lead single
The next wave is here with a strong entry three years in the making.
Mar 31
My Favorite Album Covers: Jay Valentine (Guilt Trip)
Manchester hardcore set the stage for a global reign, spearheaded by a force of an EP.
Mar 20
My Favorite Album Covers: Patryk Zwoliński (Blindead 23)
Frontman of the Polish juggernaut shares his artistic preferences ahead of the band's forthcoming debut on Peaceville Records.
Mar 11
Frozen Soul announce new album 'No Place of Warmth' + share title track featuring Gerard Way
The Texas natives go bigger and heavier than before with a massive release to come, kicking things off with the My Chemical Romance frontman.
Mar 10
Blackbraid surprise release intense 'Nocturnal Womb' EP
3 tracks too visceral for Blackbraid III hit the stage.
Mar 9
Elder announce new album 'Through Zero'
The highly anticipated follow-up to "Innate Passage" (2022) is the band's biggest journey yet.
Mar 9
Portrayal of Guilt announce new album '...Beginning of the End' + share lead singles
A hard-hitting double release opens this press cycle strongly, right on time for the band's North American Tour.
Mar 9
Terror announce highly anticipated new album 'STILL SUFFER' + share HARD title track
The hardcore legends still reign with another driving body of work for the masses.
Feb 25
Hold My Own share driving new single 'Countdown'
A thrill ride to start your week while you catch the band at LDB Fest this weekend.
Feb 23
At The Gates announce new album 'The Ghost of a Future Dead' + stream moving tribute video
The band's 8th studio full-length celebrates the life and legacy of the late, great, death metal legend, Tomas Lindberg.
Feb 23
Corrosion of Conformity announce highly anticipated double album 'Good God / Baad Man'
Featuring a wondrous cover by famed New Orleans artist, Scott Guion.
Feb 23
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