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On this episode, the Distortion Dads are back with the annual episode that highlights their favorite album releases of the year. From a list of 186 albums that span the collective metal universe, they choose their favorites for 14 unique categories. From their favorite debut album to 2024’s album of the year, Greg and Matt give their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did your favorite album of 2025 make the list? Is it worthy enough to be a Distortion Dads’ favorite? Find out about that and more on this episode of Distortion Dads - 2025 In review!
(00:00) Introduction
(10:01) 2025's albums list
(20:56) Out of the Gate - Best Debut Album
(26:48) Welcome Back - Best Album 6+ Years in the Making
(32:27) The Underdogs - Best Album from a Band w/ 10,000 or less Spotify Listeners
(37:08) The Millionaires - Best Album from a Band w/ 1 million+ Spotify Listeners
(43:03) The Legacy Award - Best Band 30+ Years Old
(49:56) No Stinkin' Vocals - Best Instrumental Album
(55:35) The Hard and The Heavenly - Best Religious Metal Album
(1:01:08) Up to 11 - Best Extreme Album
(1:08:15) Beauty and the Beast & Beyond - Best Chaotic and Melodic Album
(1:15:11) The Crown of 'Core - Best 'Core Based Album
(1:21:37) Discovered Diamond - Best New Find of 2025
(1:28:42) Distortion Daughters - Favorite Female-Fronted Album
(1:34:59) Conversion Therapy - Favorite Album for those new to Metal
(1:44:00) The Champ - Album of the Year
10 Jan 2026
Tiebreaker: Best Metal Album Openers
On this episode, the Distortion Dads break a tie from the previous episode. Because this was a fan suggested episode, it only seemed right to have the fans break the tie at 5th place of Megadeth's "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and Iron Maiden's "Aces High". Listen in and hear the results and thank you to everyone for voting and playing along.
23 Nov 2025
Best Metal Album Opener?
On this episode of Distortion Dsds, we rank the top 10 Best Metal Album opening tracks of all time. Who is on the list? Are there any surprises?
Interestingly there was a tie that we need your help to break.
Who reigns supreme? Who got left off the list? You'll find the answers to these questions and more, only on today's episode of Distortion Dads.
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