Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

This page was last updated on: November 30, 2025

Pick of the month for 11 - 2025

Treat-The Wild Card

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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This band is appropriately named. It's always a treat to get a new album from Treat. This album once again is of high quality. Great melodic hard rock borderline metal tunes. The band have the ability to really step up the tempo without ever losing the melody. This batch of tracks, of which there are a total of 13, is fairly uniform and really good. Plenty of infectious music throughout the album. The addition of a lighter track here and there provides a good balance, but for the most part, this album is a rocker. I'm not sure how well known this band is domestically, but a bit of advice for all of the 80's rock fans. This is your band. They are still writing and delivering at a high level and this album is definitely a very good one. Take it as a very easy recommend from me! Don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

New release from the melodic metalcore band Dayseeker. This album has some Metalcore moments, but I feel goes for a more melodic radio friendly sound. I feel there are enough moments on this record that could appeal to a variety of different fans from all sides of the rock genre. A modern recommend!

For Fans of: Modern Rock/Metalcore Website: Dayseeker 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

You don't see new material from this classic hard rock band very often, but when you do get it, it's really good. Every Heavy Pettin album seems to have it's own personality and this is no exception. At its core, this is another great Heavy Pettin record full of mid tempo rock anthems. Easy recommend.

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Heavy Pettin 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

50 years is a big deal. The band have released the appropriately titled album 'Milestone'. This record is full of mid tempo southern rockers and a few more melodic tracks. To this point, I think reception has been good. The band flew up the classic rock charts with the track 'All I Haven't Said'. Definitely a great career and moment in time!

For Fans of: Southern Hard Rock Website: 38 Special Official Website