Metal Pilgrims! The votes are in, and we’re thrilled to announce that the Best Metal Album of 2025, as chosen by the Metal Pilgrim community and our panel of experts, is Testament’s Para Bellum! 🎉
Public vote results:
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|
Fan vote points |
Metal Pilgrim vote points |
Total points |
|
Testament – Para Bellum |
65 |
28 |
93 |
|
Helloween – Giants & Monsters |
52 |
35 |
87 |
|
1914 – Viribus Unitis |
58,5 |
21 |
79,5 |
|
Paradise Lost – Ascension |
45,5 |
24,5 |
70 |
|
Coroner – Dissonance Theory |
26 |
31,5 |
57,5 |
|
Dream Theater – Parasomnia |
39 |
17,5 |
56,5 |
|
Amorphis – Borderland |
32,5 |
14 |
46,5 |
|
Arch Enemy – Blood Dynasty |
19,5 |
10,5 |
30 |
|
Sodom – The Arsonist |
13 |
7 |
20 |
|
Eluveitie – Ànv |
6,5 |
3,5 |
10 |
Final Standings:
How the Winner was Determined:
The Best Metal Album of 2025 was decided based on a weighted system combining three key components:
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Public bote (65%)
The fan vote has the greatest influence! Your daily votes will account for 65% of the final decision, making your support crucial in crowning the winner. -
Metal Pilgrim's Vote (35%)
As your host, I’ll cast my personal vote (and release a video explanation for the rating), adding the official Metal Pilgrim seal of approval to the final result.
Thanks for submitting your votes, everyone!
