Michigan Metal Dominates 2025 | Best Albums Breakdown (Metal Maniacs Podcast Ep. 131)

Episode 131 – The Metal Maniacs Podcast

Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd

Michigan showed up in a massive way in 2025 — and this episode is all about giving the Great Lakes metal scene the spotlight it deserves.

In this third extra episode of the week, Jay and Modd break down every Michigan-based band and album that landed on our Best of 2025 list. From extreme metal and hardcore to experimental heaviness and underground noise, this is a full celebration of the artists holding it down for the Mitten State.

We dig into why these records stood out, how they represent the strength and diversity of Michigan heavy music, and why this scene continues to punch well above its weight on a national level. If you’re looking to support local bands, discover new favorites, or understand just how deep Michigan metal runs — this episode is required listening.

Albums & Bands Discussed (Support These Artists 👇)

Throne

https://thronemetal.bandcamp.com/album/that-who-sat-upon-him-was-death

Recorruptor

https://recorruptor.bandcamp.com/album/sorrow-will-drown-us-all

Wounded Touch

https://woundedtouch.bandcamp.com/album/a-vivid-depiction-of-collapse

Neverender

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DWV1WN44

At Water

https://atwatermi.bandcamp.com/album/the-sum-of-all-parts

Krocophile

https://krocophile.bandcamp.com/album/sewer-king-king-of-the-sewer

Blood Druid

https://blood-druid.bandcamp.com/album/demise

Set Fire To This

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT1JP545

Bronson Arm

https://bronsonarm.bandcamp.com/album/casket-schwagg

Lucius Fox

https://luciusfox.bandcamp.com/album/the-death-and-life-of-the-great-lakes

No Sympatico

https://nosympatico.bandcamp.com/album/vandalize-your-mind

Tonguecutter

https://tonguecutter.bandcamp.com/album/minnow

The Sissy Boys

https://open.spotify.com/album/3XNz1m3pOZLPU1FgYo3C5P

Shadow of the Talisman

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DMPM33YH

Accuser Of The Brethren

https://accuserofthebrethrenmi.bandcamp.com/album/justice-through-violence

Fedaykin

https://fedaykinband.bandcamp.com/album/wetwork

Voluntary Mortification

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0FNVBN8LH

Gokseong 곡성

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DTBXY29F

Implicator

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0FCD26L8T

Long After Midnight

https://longaftermidnight.bandcamp.com/album/rage-toward-the-light

Tunnel of Love

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DYF7TTWD

Decedent

https://ironfortressrecords.bandcamp.com/album/for-those-in-shallow-graves

Heartsick – Break The Curse

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0FRRSZWPX

TBM – Tempora

(Links TBD)

Flood The Desset

(TBM)

Dead Hour Noise

(TBM)

Michigan didn’t just participate in 2025 — it defined it. Tap in, support these bands, and keep the scene alive.

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