Loudwire recaps the Best of 2017 from rock and metal albums and songs, news and more.
Best of 2017

Mastodon + Gone Is Gone's Troy Sanders - 2017 Artist of the Year
Loudwire speaks with Troy Sanders upon naming him the 2017 Artist of the Year.

2017's 13 Biggest Moments in Rock + Metal
In 2017 we lost some influential rockers, learned the identity of a mysterious frontman, saw Zakk Wylde reunite with Ozzy and a lot more.

25 Totally Sick Metal Album Covers From 2017
Let's forget the music for a moment and reflect on some killer metal album artwork from 2017.

25 Best Metal Songs of 2017
Loudwire counts down the best songs metal gave us this year.

25 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2017
We reflect on the year that was and count down our staff picks for the 25 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2017.

Top 10 WTF Rock + Metal Moments in 2017
Look back at all the year's strangest moments, from Justin Bieber feuding with Marilyn Manson, to a calf being born with Gene Simmon's KISS face paint.

25 Best Hard Rock Albums of 2017
Take a look back at the year that was as we count down the 25 Best Hard Rock Albums of 2017.

25 Best Metal Albums of 2017
Loudwire counts down the best metal albums 2017 had to offer.