What to know about 2027’s announced rock and metal albums
This guide highlights rock and metal albums officially announced with release dates for 2027, so you can see which upcoming releases are already on the calendar.
- Confirmed releases: The albums covered here have been officially announced with release dates.
- Unconfirmed projects: Artists working on new material without announced release dates are not included.
- New lineups: The 2027 releases include new projects and lineup changes involving Burn Eternal, DragonForce and Fear Factory.
- Updated guide: The album list is intended to be updated as more announced releases emerge.
Here is a look at the most anticipated rock and metal albums of 2027, focusing on confirmed release dates rather than projects that are still in progress.
Although it is only November and more albums are expected before the year ends, the announced releases already point to an eventful 2027. This guide includes only albums that have been officially announced and have a release date.
Dream Theater, Kerry King, Belphegor, Soundgarden, Bruce Dickinson and Power Trip are among the artists currently writing new material, but they are not included without announced album dates. Ice Nine Kills is also excluded: the band has announced the album title Silver Scream 3: Every Flick in the Book, but has not announced a release date or shared album artwork.
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Some early 2027 rock and metal releases involve notable lineup changes or new projects. Killswitch Engage members Adam Dutkiewicz and Howard Jones are reuniting in Burn Eternal, while DragonForce’s self-titled album introduces new singers Alissa White-Gluz (formerly of Arch Enemy) and Alessio Garavello (formerly of Power Quest). Fear Factory is set to release its first album featuring singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber in April.
Keep scrolling to see which 2027 albums are already on the radar, and check back as this guide is updated throughout the year.
Which rock and metal albums are expected in 2027?
This gallery covers major rock and metal albums scheduled for release in early 2027.
Confirmed album dates determine which releases appear in this gallery.
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Which 2027 rock and metal albums are confirmed?
The guide includes albums officially announced with release dates, while projects without confirmed dates are left out.
Official announcements and release dates define the confirmed-album list.
- Dream Theater, Kerry King, Belphegor, Soundgarden, Bruce Dickinson and Power Trip: Their new material is not listed because no qualifying album release dates are given here.
- Ice Nine Kills: The band has announced Silver Scream 3: Every Flick in the Book, but no release date or album artwork is available.
- Burn Eternal, DragonForce and Fear Factory: Their announced projects or lineup changes are noted in the article.
The distinction is simple: an album title or reports of work in progress do not establish a confirmed release date.
What lineup changes are connected to the 2027 albums?
Burn Eternal brings Adam Dutkiewicz and Howard Jones together again, DragonForce introduces two new singers on its self-titled album, and Fear Factory’s April release is its first with Milo Silvestro and Pete Webber.
Burn Eternal, DragonForce and Fear Factory each have a different lineup or project milestone attached to their 2027 releases.
- Burn Eternal: Killswitch Engage members Adam Dutkiewicz and Howard Jones reunite in the project.
- DragonForce: The self-titled album features singers Alissa White-Gluz, formerly of Arch Enemy, and Alessio Garavello, formerly of Power Quest.
- Fear Factory: The band’s April album is its first featuring singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber.
These details help distinguish a returning collaboration, a new vocal lineup and an album recorded with newly named band members.
Why are some announced albums not included?
Albums without an officially announced release date do not meet this guide’s inclusion criteria, even if an artist is writing new material or has revealed an album title.
Release-date confirmation is the deciding factor for inclusion in this 2027 album guide.
Ice Nine Kills has revealed Silver Scream 3: Every Flick in the Book, but the missing release date and album artwork distinguish it from releases scheduled for 2027 in this roundup. The same rule applies to artists whose new material is still being written.
When will this 2027 album guide be updated?
The guide is intended to be updated throughout the year as more albums are announced with release dates.
New confirmed release information is the basis for future updates to the guide.
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