A certain holiday known for its iconic music is almost here, and that’s Christmas. However, some people despise Christmas music and prefer not to “rock around the Christmas tree”. They would rather really rock out — to some quality heavy metal tunes. Here are the top 10 rock/metal songs and albums of 2016, which always makes some great stocking stuffers whether in the form of an Itunes gift card or a CD (for a real treat, put some vinyl under the tree).

Number 10: Incarnate (Killswitch Engage)

Number 9: The White Album (Weezer)

Number 8: For All Kings (Anthrax)

Number 7: Dystopia (Megadeth)

Number 6: Help! (Sylar)

Number 5: Aggressive (Beartooth)

Number 4: Don’t Need You (Bullet For My Valentine)

Number 3: Revolution Radio (Green Day)

Number 2: The Stage (Avenged Sevenfold)

Number 1: Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (Metallica)