There are reports on the best metal albums of 2023, with some outlets listing 30 top albums in the genre. However, there is some discrepancy in the reporting, with some sources referencing different years, such as 2025, or broader timeframes, like the decade so far. The number of albums included in these reports also varies, ranging from 30 to 50, and some outlets may be focusing on a slightly different genre, like hard rock.