The first month of 2026 was already packed with new albums across various genres and nationalities. Here is a brief overview, including our ratings.
Beyond The Black
„Break the Silence“
January 9 2026
Nuclear Blast Records
Symphonic metal
Germany
Our rating: 80%
Review
Fear of Domination
„Katharsis“
January 9 2026
Inverse Records
Industrial metal
Finland
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Alter Bridge
„Alter Bridge“
January 9 2026
Napalm Records
Hardrock
USA
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Dymytry Paradox
„Born from Chaos“
January 16 2026
Reaper Entertainment
Modern metal
Czechia
Our rating: 65%
Review
Edenbridge
„Set the Dark on Fire“
January 16 2026
Steamhammer
Symphonic metal
Austria
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Genus Ordinis Dei
„The Land East of Eden“
January 16 2026
Blood Blast Distribution
Symphonic Death metal
Italy
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Kreator
„Krushers of the World“
January 16 2026
Nuclear Blast Records
Thrash metal
Germany
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Blitz Union
„Evolution“
January 16 2026
Dream Start Music
EDM/Rock
Czechia
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Soen
„Reliance“
January 16 2026
Silver Lining Music
Progressive Rock
Sweden
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Megadeth
„Megadeth“
January 23 2026
BLKIIBLK Records
Thrash metal
USA
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Melissa Bonny
„Cherry Red Apocalypse“
January 23 2026
Warner Music
Metal
Switzerland
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Hällas
„Panorama“
January 30 2026
Äventyr Records
Adventure rock
Sweden
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Our Mirage
„Fractured Minds“
January 30 2026
Arising Empire
Metalcore
Germany
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Which one is your favorite? If we have forgotten any that are important to you, please add your suggestions in the comments.