This year's list is an eclectic mix of metal (Black Sabbath), funky R&B (Janelle Monae), pop rock, hip-hop (Kevin Gates), folk rock gems (KT Tunstall), and a whole lot more.

My favorites include everything from studio releases by Clutch, NIN, and Run The Jewels, to a reissued gem from early American metal band Dust. One of them is my absolute favorite of 2013.

The Scottish instrumental rock legends are set to release their eighth studio album next Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

The self-proclaimed "greatest" rock band in the world is gearing up for the release of their ninth studio album on January 14, 2014

The true star of this new and totally essential live Smashing Pumpkins release may surprise you.

The Red Sox completed its incredible 2013 season by beating the St. Louis Cardinals in six games to capture its third World Series title in 10 seasons.

The veteran right-hander's unexpected victory over Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers is his biggest one yet in a Boston uniform.

Emerging star rookies (Wacha), veterans (Sanchez) and Cy Young Award winners (Kershaw) have quieted powerful offenses early on in both leagues' championship series.

This all-acoustic album is a true treat for Minus The Bear fans. You just can't go wrong with these guys.

Saxon's excellent 20th full-length, a deluxe edition of a concept album by the late, great Dio, and a rediscovered gem by Dust are among the highlights.