These are the most anticipated metal and hard rock albums of 2026, including releases from Megadeth, Lamb of God, Social Distortion, Poppy, and more.

Deftones replaces itself at No. 1 as “My Mind Is a Mountain” knocks off “Infinite Source” on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: READING FESTIVAL Photo of Chino MORENO ...

Hard Rock Live transformed into a vibrant celebration of reggae, resilience, and community on January 2, 2026, during the Stay Strong Jamaica – Hurricane Relief Concert at the Hard Rock Live in ...

Hard rock evolved from several popular music factors at the beginning of the '70s. From electric blues to garage rock to pop radio, shifts in tastes and performance blurred the line between rock 'n' ...