The best Post-Metal albums
of the 2020s.
Where to start with 2020–2029 post-metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2020s — post-metal
Top picks from 2020–2029, ranked by where we would start.
Sigur Rós
Átta
Ethereal soundscapes merge haunting melodies with expansive arrangements, creating a transcendent auditory journey that feels both intimate and vast.
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Alcest
Les Chants de l'Aurore
Ethereal melodies intertwine with atmospheric textures, creating a transcendent blend of black metal and shoegaze influences.
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The Ocean
Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic
A sweeping exploration of geological epochs, merging heavy riffs with intricate soundscapes and atmospheric interludes.
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The Ocean
Holocene
A sweeping exploration of soundscapes that meld atmospheric post-metal with intricate instrumentation and evocative themes of nature's evolution.
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Cult of Luna
The Long Road North
Majestic soundscapes intertwine with crushing heaviness, creating a journey through expansive emotional landscapes.
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Russian Circles
Gnosis
A mesmerizing blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke a sense of both tension and release.
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Jónsi
Shiver
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, creating an immersive experience that dances between fragility and strength.
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Deafheaven
Lonely People with Power
Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy, cascading guitars, creating an immersive soundscape that captures the essence of both beauty and despair.
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Deafheaven
Infinite Granite
Ethereal soundscapes merge with melodic vocals, creating a lush and atmospheric exploration of emotion and texture.
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Svalbard
When I Die, Will I Get Better?
A turbulent blend of hardcore punk and atmospheric post-metal, underscored by introspective lyrics and unrelenting sonic intensity.
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Svalbard
The Weight of the Mask
A visceral blend of hardcore intensity and atmospheric melodies, encapsulating themes of struggle and resilience.
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Infant Island
Sepulcher
A visceral blend of screamo intensity and expansive post-metal soundscapes that evoke both chaos and introspection.
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Infant Island
Obsidian Wreath
A turbulent blend of hardcore punk and atmospheric post-metal, layered with emotional screams and intricate melodies.
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