Best Rock/Metal Albums of 2012

2012 was a huge year of music for rock and metal. There were countless number of albums released that were instant classics. Check out our list of albums that we considered our favorite or best for 2012. See if you agree with any of the picks that the FMX staff made.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You
Nessman's Pick
Technically, this album came out in 2011, but Wes said this was still his favorite album for all of 2012. It was that strong to carry over into a new year and still blow everything else away.
Warner Bros
Warner Bros
Rage Against The Machine - XX
Heathen's Pick
The 20th anniversary for Rage Against The Machine's debut album is unreal. Well worth whatever you need to pay for it. Plus, it's Rage!
Legacy
Legacy
Stone Sour - House of Gold & Bones: Part One
Painman's Pick
Frank's exact words were "Stone Sour Rules." Can't argue with that.
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Papa Roach - The Connection
Driver's Pick
Papa Roach never disappoints. The Connection rocks pretty hard and I can't to see them play some of these songs at Birthday Bash.
Eleven Seven Music
Eleven Seven Music
Demon Hunter - True Defiance
Rooster's Pick
It's their first big push into mainstream but they still put out the great music Demon Hunter fans are accustom to.
Solid State Records
Solid State Records
Dethklok - Dethalbum III
Bob W's Pick (Digital Guy)
It's Dethklok. It's the most brutal band in the world. Nuff said.
Williams Street
Williams Street

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Best Rock/Metal Albums of 2012 – FMX Staff Picks