June 2026 brings a diverse range of albums, from prog metal to art rock, black metal to doom metal, and everything in between. This month's picks showcase the eclectic tastes of our writers, offering something for every listener. From the haunting beauty of 'Circadian Promise' by Fires in the Distance to the epic black metal split 'Sunthema' featuring Deathspiral of Inherited Suffering, Elysian Blaze, Panegyrist, and Maerund', each album is a unique journey. 'Back Into the Womb' by Sans Froid blends art rock with British indie prog, while 'The Vision' by Entropist showcases technical progressive metal. 'Hollow Drift' by Artificial Silence is a maximalist neo-prog masterpiece, and 'Stop/Go' by Ok Goodnight is a rhythmically energized prog-rock delight. Muse's 'The WOW! Signal' is a maximalist, heart-on-sleeve alternative rock album, and W.M.D.'s 'Against All Warnings' is a blistering thrash metal album. Khemmis' 'Khemmis' is an epic doom metal journey, and Fief's 'VII' is a enchanting dungeon synth album. These albums not only showcase the writers' individual tastes but also the diverse and vibrant state of modern music.
