A list of the best underground metal albums has been released, with some outlets reporting it covers albums from April 2026, while others suggest it may cover different time periods, including May 2026, March 2026, February 2026, or even the entire year of 2025. The reports also mention various metal bands and albums, including a live recording by Michael Schenker and an album by Mayhem. The focus of the list appears to be on underground metal music, with some outlets discussing specific albums and bands, while others provide more general overviews of the genre.