IoMP 34: Metal at the Canadian JUNO Awards 2025
The JUNO Awards may not have the global spotlight of the Grammys, but when it comes to metal, they actually get it right. In this episode of Influencers of Metal, Collin and Tom break down the nominees for the 2025 JUNO Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year—celebrating some of the best heavy music Canada has to offer.
From the progressive fury of Anciients’ Beyond the Reach of the Sun to the always-unpredictable genius of Devin Townsend’s PowerNerd, and the genre-defying heaviness of Spiritbox’s The Fear of Fear, this year’s lineup is stacked. But who will take home the award? More importantly—who should win?
Tune in as we debate the frontrunners, highlight what makes each nominee stand out, and maybe even stir up some controversy. Will we agree on the best pick, or are we in for a metalhead showdown?
Hit play and join the conversation—who’s your pick for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year? Let us know!
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