March is closing in quickly and it's time to look ahead on the release schedule and see what's on the horizon. There are plenty of options for the discerning rock and metal fan and we're looking for your help in determining the most anticipated new release of March.

The month starts off with a light week on March 4 as Ihsahn, Inverloch, Mortiis and Oceans of Slumber lead the list of new releases. On March 11, you'll find discs from 3 Doors Down, Killswitch Engage, Diamond Head, Accuser, Criminal, Reckless Love and Shooter Jennings arriving online and in stores.

March 18 is the busiest week of the month, with Iggy Pop and the Word Alive joined by Cilver, Vampires Everywhere, Boris With Merzbo, Circus Maximus, the Last Vegas, Lords of Black, Mob Rules, Mudface and the Treatment on the new release list. And finally, March 25 brings us new offerings from Amon Amarth, Asking Alexandria, Caliban, Metal Church, American Head Charge, Walls of Jericho, Lody Kong, Artillery and Purson.

Check out all of March's new releases below and then vote for which you most want to pick up. The new offering with the largest voting total will be named as Loudwire's March 2016 Release of the Month and will be featured in a special posting announcing the honor on the site. Fans can vote once per hour through the voting deadline of February 29 at 11:59PM ET, so get behind your favorite act and make sure their new album is voted to victory.

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