Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

This page was last updated on: August 11, 2025

Pick of the month for 7 - 2025

Alice Cooper-The Revenge Of Alice Cooper

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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Alice Cooper is one of my all time favorite artists. I tend to be a bit biased and really dig the many different things he does. Well, I certainly didn't expect this. This new album is basically a follow up to 'Muscle Of Love', around 52 years later. This is the original band with the exception of Glenn Buxton who passed away in 1997. He does make an appearance due to some old recordings which was a cool touch. The band sounds awesome. This chemistry is different. There is so much nostalgia flying around here mixed with today's technology. Songs are modern day versions of what they would have written back in the day. There is quite a bit going on here. I recommend you dig in, and definitely pay attention. Lyrics, performances, nostalgia, all of it. I am hoping that this may carry over to another record and maybe some live shows if possible! Don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

A definite banger of an album. Can have some decent finesse, and then go for the jugular in terms of intensity. The band has come a long way and these recent albums have shown them evolve in big ways in terms of their sound. Definitely writing and delivering at the top of their game. For fans of heavy modern type stuff.

For Fans of: Heavy Rock Website: Lacuna Coil Official Website

Very good UK hard rock band that has been on the scene for a bit now. The band once again offer melodic hard rock goodness with a nice thick guitar sound. Performances are top notch once again. Nathan James has also fronted some other cool stuff like Iconic. Always confident sounding is this band. Check them out!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Inglorious Official Website

HI didn't realize this was just on the horizon until a couple of weeks before release. The album is another fun offering that continues in the style of 'Alive' which is a modern version of the band's earlier sound. Songs are melodic, but there is plenty of grit and thumping low end to balance the music. Great record!

For Fans of: Melodic Hard Rock Website: Honeymoon Suite Official Website

Very good new album from this modern rock band. They have a combination of clean and scream although it leans a bit more to clean vocally. Songs are fairly catchy and some have a mainstream feel to them. The band have been gaining traction recently and will be doing some shows with Falling In Reverse soon. Great modern album!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Sleep Theory Official Website

Another banger of an album. If you know Volbeat, you'll know what you are getting with this album. Always love the big riffing and vocals are unique. Lot's of good heavy stuff on this record. While things are similar to other albums and songs, it still retains a fresh quality feel. Another solid record!

For Fans of: Modern Metal Website: Volbeat Official Website

You know, The Leftovers is a bit deceiving. One would think these were songs that were short of making the cut due to quality. The reality, these songs are awesome. Good melodic hard rock the way that the band always does it. This was available on digital platforms previously, but now has a physical edition with bonus tracks!

For Fans of: Melodic Hard Rock Website: Degreed Official Website

One of the more modern and heavy bands on the newly started BLKIIBLK label from Frontiers. This is a female fronted band that we have looked at before. This album continues in the direction the band usually take. Loud and nasty with plenty of imagery. If you like more modern stuff with a dark edge. This one fits the bill.

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Sick N' Beautiful Official Website

Excellent new melodic hard rock release from the Swedish rockers. The band write with a decent nod to the heyday of the 80's mixed with their usual flashy hard rock sound complete with very good vocal work and great songwriting. A pretty consistent release that traditional hard rock fans will love!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: H.E.A.T. Official Website

After a great release a few years ago, Smackbound singer Netta Laurenne and Battle Beast vocalist Noora Louhimo return with an even better release in my opinion. I recently took them both in just to be able to honestly compare and this new one evolves the band a bit and has a very good tracklisting. Easy recommend!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Laurenne/Louhimo Facebook