2000s

It's the '80s and '90s that's left with Metallica and Pantera going head to head in the March Madness championship.

Do you recall where you were when these big rock and metal events were happening?

Vote now in the third round of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament

Now, 16 rock and metal bands remain as Round 2 of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament is here. Vote now!

In a year with a great influx of new talent, we had supergroups, new solo projects, emerging metalcore acts, rising alt-rock heroes and more capturing our attention in 2006.

Vote in the first round of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction bracket tournament.

Going through metal's first decade in the new millennium, these albums represent the best of each year from 2000 through 2009.

These are the best albums by the most legendary rock bands that rose to fame during the 2000s, including Disturbed, My Chemical Romance and Shinedown.

See Loudwire's picks for the best metal song of each year since 1970, alongside the runner-up choices!

Nu-metal, pop-punk, emo, metalcore and so much more! Let's dissect the 25 best album from both the rock and metal genres.