What big rock and metal albums of 1995 are turning 30 in 2025?
One thing is for certain, rock was definitely thriving in a variety of ways. Alanis Morissette, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis and No Doubt all released huge records in 1995.
We also saw a wealth of new bands (Foo Fighters, Garbage, Filter, Silverchair, Seven Mary Three, The Presidents of the United States of America) leave their initial stamp on the music scene. While metal, especially in the early to mid-90s, took a back seat, there were some key records that would signal a resurgence and evolution in the metal revival that was to come. At the Gates, Meshuggah and Fear Factory all issued influential records that provided a blueprint for future metal expansion
