Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

This page was last updated on: October 27, 2025

Pick of the month for 10 - 2025

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I have revamped the picks section into more of a buyers guide. I figured that I would give a little more exposure to albums that are must haves and are still available as far as I know. If you have questions beyond the descriptions given, email me. Thanks for checking this section out.

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Upon my first exposure to this band, I was hooked. Definitely at the heavier side of my taste. My intro was 'Tales Of War' and everything about this song was epic. The video, the musicianship, the song itself. Each single that dropped after was equally good, but different at the same time. Vocally, growls are the core of this part of the music, but there are some slightly cleaner vocals that remind me of James Hetfield, and even some melodic sounding vocal work near the end. Overall, this band will appeal to fans more to the extreme side of metal, but with the nature of some of the songs, you get the feeling that they have the potential to bring in fans from the more traditional side of the genre. This album has been getting a ton of listens from me and will continue to do so. If you are unfamiliar, go to YouTube and have a listen! Don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

This band is new to me. Had not really heard of them or anything by them until this latest record. They have actually been around since at least 2000 and have built up a decent catalog of albums. Music fits in the heavy rock Gothic genre and has a decent amount of atmosphere and depth. Very interesting album that entertains!

For Fans of: Dark Rock/Gothic Website: Mono Inc. Official Website

You know, it's great to hear some of the bands that I spent a lot of time with back in the late 80's and early 90's not only still tour, but release good quality music. Babylon A.D. has had some great material on the last few albums. This new album grabbed my attention and I had to chase a copy down for myself. Good classic hard rock!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Babylon A.D. Official Website

After being missing for a decade, it's obvious these guys are not missing anything. Just as heavy as they always were and still bringing the styles and sounds fans have come to expect for decades now. The aggression is still obvious and the songs are really good as always. Definitely worth a listen if you like it heavy!

For Fans of: Metal/Hardcore Website: Biohazard Facebook

Another banger in the band's catalog. It's hard to believe that the band has been around for close to 3 decades now. 'Domination' is the band's 15th studio album and retains that power metal sound and quality that we have come to expect. If you are looking for catchy yet heavy stuff, this one is awesome!

For Fans of: Metal Website: Primal Fear Official Website

It really is amazing to me. Glenn Hughes has been in the business for a very long time and really has nothing left to prove. He continues to add his personal touch to other projects and from time to time we get a great solo record like 'Chosen'. Plenty of grooves and the songs to me were memorable. Another great performance!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Glenn Hughes Facebook

Really cool 80's inspired melodic hard rock release. The album itself is a bit of a story or soundtrack to an 80's movie in a parallel universe. At times the vocals reminded me of Daughtry, but the music itself is definitely influenced off of the late 80's. Another really cool Frontiers band that feature former members of Vega and Cruzh.

For Fans of: Melodic Hard Rock Website: The Switch Facebook

Remember 'Revelation' from a couple of years ago? This is that album with some updates. New material, guest musicians, etc. Overall, I really liked 'Revelation' and had no issue picking this one up as well. It does sound like this band will continue with new music. I'm a fan of all eras Saliva, so I'm all in!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Saliva Official Website

Superb new thrash release from one of the best veteran bands still playing this style. As far as I am concerned, Testament has lost absolutely nothing through the years. Still very heavy and playing and writing the way they always have. Some of the stuff on this album sounds classic, while others lean more towards their recent sound.

For Fans of: Thrash Metal Website: Testament Official Website

Kix retired right? Well, yes they did. This boxset is a bit of a retrospective. A way to get most of their catalog in vinyl replica sleeves and has some additional material such as demos and live stuff. The 'Show Business' album is the one studio album not available with this set. This is a great little boxset that helps you relive a great band!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Kix Official Website