January 2026 Albums Review

Signals From Mars – Episode 442January 2026 Albums ReviewEpisode 442 kicks off the 2026 album review season.Victor is joined by Jeremy (UK) and Ed (Kentucky) to discuss selected hard rock and heavy metal releases from January 2026. The month starts slow following the holidays, but quickly builds momentum with several notable releases across thrash, sludge, symphonic metal, traditional heavy metal, and underground death metal.Rather than covering everything released, the show focuses on the albums that stood out most to the panel — including both major releases and lesser-known underground records.Each host shares their personal Album of the Week selections, offering insight into what made those records rise above the rest.If you’re looking for a curated guide to January’s most talked-about metal releases, Episode 442 delivers exactly that.Thank You to Our PatronsSignals From Mars is supported by listeners like you.Special thanks to:Steven Sailer Steve Hoeker Jeremy Weltman Mike Jones Brad Dahl Mark Strigl Gabriel Ruiz Chris Vaglio Metal Dan Johan Ederström Ed Ferguson Anthony Mackey Toni Espin Sean RichmondYour continued support keeps the show independent and growing.Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommarsConnect with Signals From MarsWebsite: https://www.signalsfrommars.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SignalsFromMars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommars X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/signalsfrommarsSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your preferred podcast platform.