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Awards 2003

11 reviewers shared their picks for 2003.

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Chris

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  2. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  3. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  4. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  5. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  6. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  7. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  8. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  9. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  10. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  11. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  12. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  13. 1.
    1362 — The most promising band since the rise of True Metal back in the middle of the nineties
  14. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  15. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  16. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  17. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  18. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  19. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  20. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  21. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  22. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  23. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  24. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  25. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  26. 2.
    1770 — The best Rage album to date. It makes crazy to see how unrecognized this band still is today. They should be more known than Metallica if you ask me
  27. 3.
    1462
  28. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  29. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  30. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  31. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  32. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  33. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  34. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  35. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  36. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  37. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  38. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  39. 3.
    1462 — Even though the commercial sucess troubles some metalheads, I find this album to be truely magnificent !
  40. 4.
    1683
  41. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  42. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  43. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  44. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  45. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  46. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  47. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  48. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  49. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  50. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  51. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  52. 4.
    1683 — The follow-up from one of the rising stars of True Metal
  53. 5.
    1300
  54. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  55. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  56. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  57. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  58. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  59. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  60. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  61. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  62. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  63. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  64. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  65. 5.
    1300 — As always since a few releases : magnificent album
  66. 6.
    1865
  67. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  68. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  69. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  70. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  71. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  72. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  73. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  74. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  75. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  76. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  77. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  78. 6.
    1865 — A big surprise, better than most Magnum album (and I'm a huge fan :))
  79. 7.
    1771
  80. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  81. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  82. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  83. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  84. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  85. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  86. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  87. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  88. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  89. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  90. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  91. 7.
    1771 — A great album from a legendary band, keep on blowing up our minds.
  92. 8.
    1450
  93. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this is the way to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  94. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this is the way to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  95. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  96. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  97. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  98. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  99. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  100. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  101. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  102. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  103. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  104. 8.
    1450 — The re-release of the first album,, but to many, including me, this was the first time to dicover the debut from this amazing band.
  105. 9.
    1481
  106. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  107. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  108. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  109. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  110. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  111. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  112. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  113. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  114. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  115. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  116. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  117. 9.
    1481 — Good follow-up album, though less melodic and more progressive. Still better than the last COB to my opinion.
  118. 10.
    1511
  119. 10.
    1511
  120. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  121. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  122. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  123. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  124. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  125. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  126. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  127. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  128. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  129. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  130. 10.
    1511 — One of the best Melodic Death Metal release this year.
  131. 11.
    1443
  132. 11.
    1443
  133. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to edig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  134. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to edig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  135. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  136. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  137. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  138. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  139. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  140. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  141. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  142. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  143. 11.
    1443 — Took a while to dig this one, but as with any previous Sonata Arctica album : this rules !
  144. 12.
  145. 12.
  146. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  147. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  148. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  149. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  150. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  151. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  152. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  153. 12.
    1744 — One of the most promising band in the Melodic Death arena
  154. 12.
    1535 — Helloween reacted very well to the split and it shows with this amazing new album. Rock on !
  155. 12.
    1535 — Helloween reacted very well to the split and it shows with this amazing new album.
  156. 12.
    1535 — Helloween reacted very well to the split and it shows with this amazing new killer album.
  157. 13.
  158. 13.
  159. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  160. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  161. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  162. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  163. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  164. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  165. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  166. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  167. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  168. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  169. 13.
    1717 — An amazing Hard-Rock deflagration from this Swiss rocker band. Can't wait to listen to more of their songs.
  170. 14.
  171. 14.
  172. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  173. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  174. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  175. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  176. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  177. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  178. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  179. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  180. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  181. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  182. 14.
    1489 — Their best release, thanks to the amazing production from Piet Sielck
  183. 15.
  184. 15.
  185. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  186. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  187. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  188. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  189. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  190. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  191. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  192. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  193. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  194. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air
  195. 15.
    1787 — The most original album this year. A welcome breath of Fresh Air

Surprises of the Year

  1. 1.
  2. 1.
  3. 1.
  4. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  5. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  6. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  7. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  8. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  9. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  10. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  11. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  12. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  13. 1.
    1390 — Devil is a loser :) ! Indeed, this band rocks !!!
  14. 2.
  15. 2.
  16. 2.
  17. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  18. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  19. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  20. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  21. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  22. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  23. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  24. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  25. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  26. 2.
    1335 — When I first heard about Helloween splitting into 2 bands I thought it would be a catastrophe, instead it released two amazing bands, My preference goes for Masterplan new album cause it sounds fresh and is a total killer !
  27. 3.
  28. 3.
  29. 3.
  30. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  31. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  32. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  33. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  34. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  35. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  36. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  37. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  38. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  39. 3.
    1808 — Incredible album from the French Death Metallers !!!
  40. 4.
  41. 4.
  42. 4.
  43. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  44. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  45. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  46. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  47. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  48. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  49. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  50. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  51. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  52. 4.
    1691 — A band named after a Kamelot album, a great surprise, halfway between Kamelot (though a bit slower) and Nightwish.
  53. 5.
  54. 5.
  55. 5.
  56. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  57. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  58. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  59. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  60. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  61. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  62. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  63. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  64. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category
  65. 5.
    1513 — A most welcomed new band in the Hollywood Metal category

Disappointments

  1. 1.
  2. 1.
  3. 1.
  4. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  5. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  6. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  7. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  8. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  9. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  10. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  11. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  12. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
  13. 1.
    1423 — Though a great album, this is still disappointing. It's more thrashy and less melodic than most previous releases...
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1728 — So far away from Wages Of Sin, where did the melodies go ?
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1506 — A way too easy album for this Swiss band, you can do MUCH better than this
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    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who know ?
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    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who know ?
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    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who know ?
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    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who know ?
  47. 4.
    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who know ?
  48. 4.
    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who knows ?
  49. 4.
    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who knows ?
  50. 4.
    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who knows ?
  51. 4.
    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who knows ?
  52. 4.
    1842 — Part I was okay, but this one is really boring. I think that Kotipelto going solo is the best thing for him. Maybe Miss K. can make Stratovarius a good band again, who knows ?
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Joke of the Year

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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1612 — No comments !
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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    1908 — The worst thing a band can do to their fans :(
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Words / Final Thoughts

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    — <p>Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy/b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band <b>Dragonland</b>.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !!<p> <p>Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of goo metal releases</p> All the best,<br> Chris <p>In Metal We Trust !
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    — <p>Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band <b>Dragonland</b>.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !!<p> <p>Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of goo metal releases</p> All the best,<br> Chris <p>In Metal We Trust !
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    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band <b>Dragonland</b>. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of goo metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !
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    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band deliver a new album, let's hope we hear more epic tunes from <b>Dragonland</b> soon. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of goo metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !
  9. 0
    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band deliver a new album, let's hope we hear more epic tunes from <b>Dragonland</b> soon. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of goo metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !
  10. 0
    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band deliver a new album, let's hope we hear more epic tunes from <b>Dragonland</b> soon. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of good metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !
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    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band deliver a new album, let's hope we hear more epic tunes from <b>Dragonland</b> soon. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of good metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !
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    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band deliver a new album, let's hope we hear more epic tunes from <b>Dragonland</b> soon. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of good metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !
  13. 0
    — Well, 2003 was a great metal year, but I feel 2004 will be much better. The year started at warp speed with the new albums from <b>Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, Guardians of Time, Manigance</b> and soon some more killer like <b>Primal Fear</b> and the most anticipated release this year as far as I'm concerned : the new <b>Edguy</b> album. Also, I hope 2004 will be the year to see one of my favorite band deliver a new album, let's hope we hear more epic tunes from <b>Dragonland</b> soon. Thanks to everyone in the team, including our super-coder Philip :), you guys rule !! Last but not least, Happy New Year 2004 everyone, may it bring us some more tons of good metal releases All the best, Chris In Metal We Trust !

Danny

Top Albums

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    1770
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    1770
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    1770
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    1770
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    1770
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    1770
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    1770
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    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  9. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  10. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  11. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  12. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  13. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  14. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  15. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  16. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  17. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  18. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  19. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  20. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  21. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  22. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  23. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  24. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  25. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  26. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  27. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  28. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  29. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  30. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  31. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  32. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  33. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  34. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  35. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  36. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  37. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  38. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  39. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  40. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  41. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  42. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  43. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  44. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  45. 1.
    1770 — I thought XIII was untouchable. I was wrong. Thank you guys.
  46. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  47. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  48. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  49. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  50. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  51. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  52. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  53. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  54. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  55. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  56. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  57. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  58. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  59. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  60. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  61. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  62. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  63. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  64. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  65. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  66. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  67. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  68. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  69. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  70. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  71. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
  72. 1.
    1770 — I thought Trapped & XIII were untouchable. I was wrong. Thank You Guys.
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    1300
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of the throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
  134. 2.
    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
  140. 2.
    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1300 — The band that will take the place of my throne left by ... Iced Earth.
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    1545
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    1545
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    1545
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    1545
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    1545
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    1545
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    1545
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    1545 — The new bombastic German album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne :)
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    1545 — The new bombastic German album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne :)
  155. 3.
    1545 — The new bombastic German album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne :)
  156. 3.
    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
  157. 3.
    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
  158. 3.
    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
  159. 3.
    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
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    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
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  162. 3.
    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
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    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
  164. 3.
    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
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    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
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    1545 — The new German bombastic heavy metal album from Chris and Manni. Danke schöne.
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    1679
  225. 4.
    1679 — Topnotch !!! After the excellent first album, Rob and Roy Z delivers another heavy metal jewel. And what a voice ...
  226. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  227. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  228. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  229. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  230. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another jewel. What a voice !
  231. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another jewel. What a voice !
  232. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another jewel. What a voice !
  233. 4.
    1679 — After the excellent first album, Rob delivers another jewel. What a voice !
  234. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  235. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  236. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  237. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  238. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  239. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  240. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  241. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  242. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  243. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  244. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  246. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  247. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  249. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  251. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  259. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  283. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
  288. 4.
    1679 — Rob delivers another heavy metal jewel. What a voice !
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    1602 — You like melodic neoclassic metal. This one is a must.
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    1602 — Do you like melodic neoclassic metal ? This one is a must.
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  362. 6.
    1408
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1408 — Anthrax is back. This album is a killing played ... live !
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    1511 — The future of the metal :). Rob Halford is right. These kids are unbelievable.
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    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  828. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  829. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  830. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  831. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  832. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  833. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  834. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  835. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  836. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  837. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  838. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  839. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  840. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  841. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  842. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  843. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  844. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  845. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  846. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  847. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  848. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  849. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  850. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  851. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  852. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  853. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  854. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  855. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  856. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  857. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  858. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  859. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  860. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  861. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  862. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  863. 12.
    1771 — Much better than Brave New World. Iron Maiden is finally ... back.
  864. 13.
    1489
  865. 13.
    1489
  866. 13.
    1511
  867. 13.
    1511
  868. 13.
    1717
  869. 13.
    1717
  870. 13.
    1717
  871. 13.
    1717
  872. 13.
    1717
  873. 13.
    1717
  874. 13.
    1717
  875. 13.
    1717
  876. 13.
    1717
  877. 13.
    1717
  878. 13.
    1717
  879. 13.
    1717
  880. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  881. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  882. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  883. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  884. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  885. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  886. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  887. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  888. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  889. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  890. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  891. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  892. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  893. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  894. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!!
  895. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  896. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  897. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  898. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  899. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  900. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  901. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  902. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  903. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  904. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  905. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  906. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  907. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Swizerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  908. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  909. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  910. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  911. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  912. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  913. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  914. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  915. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  916. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  917. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  918. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  919. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  920. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  921. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  922. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  923. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  924. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  925. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  926. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  927. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  928. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  929. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  930. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  931. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  932. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  933. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  934. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  935. 13.
    1717 — Switzerland, Switzerland, Switzerland !!! Huge success in Germany.
  936. 14.
  937. 14.
    1884
  938. 14.
    1884
  939. 14.
    1884
  940. 14.
    1884
  941. 14.
    1884
  942. 14.
    1884
  943. 14.
    1884
  944. 14.
    1884
  945. 14.
    1884
  946. 14.
    1884 — What a show at Sweden ... and what a fresh song-writing. Bravo !
  947. 14.
    1884 — What a show at Sweden ... and what a fresh song-writing. Bravo !
  948. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock ... and what a fresh song-writing. Bravo !
  949. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock ... and what a fresh song-writing. Bravo !
  950. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  951. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  952. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  953. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  954. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  955. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  956. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  957. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  958. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  959. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  960. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  961. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  962. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  963. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  964. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  965. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  966. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  967. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  968. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  969. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  970. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  971. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  972. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  973. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  974. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  975. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  976. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  977. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  978. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  979. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo!
  980. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo!
  981. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  982. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo !
  983. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo!
  984. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  985. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  986. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  987. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  988. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  989. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  990. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  991. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  992. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  993. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  994. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  995. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  996. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  997. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  998. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  999. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1000. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1001. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1002. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1003. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1004. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1005. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1006. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1007. 14.
    1884 — What a show at the Sweden Rock Festival ... and what a song-writing. Bravo.
  1008. 15.
    1960
  1009. 15.
    1960
  1010. 15.
    1489
  1011. 15.
    1771
  1012. 15.
    1411
  1013. 15.
    1411
  1014. 15.
    1411
  1015. 15.
    1411
  1016. 15.
    1411
  1017. 15.
    1411
  1018. 15.
    1411
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    1411
  1020. 15.
    1411
  1021. 15.
    1411
  1022. 15.
    1411
  1023. 15.
    1411
  1024. 15.
    1411 — I am wondering if I am battle-tested ... if time I listen this one. A classic German heavy metal CD.
  1025. 15.
    1411 — I am wondering if I am battle-tested ... if time I listen this one. A classic German heavy metal CD.
  1026. 15.
    1411 — I am wondering if I am bullet proof each time I listen to it. A classic German heavy metal CD.
  1027. 15.
    1411 — I am wondering if I am bullet proof each time I listen to it. A classic German heavy metal CD.
  1028. 15.
    1411 — I am wondering if I am bulletproof each time I listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1029. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1030. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1031. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1032. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1033. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1034. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1035. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1036. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1037. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1038. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1039. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1040. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1041. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1042. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1043. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1044. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1045. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1046. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1047. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1048. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Germany again.
  1049. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1050. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1051. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1052. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this classic German heavy metal CD.
  1053. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1054. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1055. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1056. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1057. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1058. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1059. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1060. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1061. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1062. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1063. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1064. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1065. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1066. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1067. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1068. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1069. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1070. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1071. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1072. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1073. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1074. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1075. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1076. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1077. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1078. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...
  1079. 15.
    1411 — You must be bulletproof to listen to this Battle-Tested. Ah these Germans ...

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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favourite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
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    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
  69. 1.
    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
  70. 1.
    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
  71. 1.
    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
  72. 1.
    1390 — Would you love a monster man ? My favorite track for 2003.
  73. 2.
    1968
  74. 2.
    1968
  75. 2.
    1968
  76. 2.
    1968
  77. 2.
    1968
  78. 2.
    1475
  79. 2.
    1475
  80. 2.
    1475
  81. 2.
    1475
  82. 2.
    1475
  83. 2.
    1475
  84. 2.
    1475
  85. 2.
    1475
  86. 2.
    1475
  87. 2.
    1475
  88. 2.
    1475
  89. 2.
    1475
  90. 2.
    1475
  91. 2.
    1475
  92. 2.
    1475
  93. 2.
    1475
  94. 2.
    1475
  95. 2.
    1475
  96. 2.
    1475
  97. 2.
    1475
  98. 2.
    1475
  99. 2.
    1475
  100. 2.
    1475
  101. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  102. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  103. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  104. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  105. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  106. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  107. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  108. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  109. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  110. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  111. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  112. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  113. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  114. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  115. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  116. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  117. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  118. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  119. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  120. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  121. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  122. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  123. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  124. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  125. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  126. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  127. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  128. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  129. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  130. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  131. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  132. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  133. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  134. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  135. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  136. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  137. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  138. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  139. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  140. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  141. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  142. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  143. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  144. 2.
    1475 — This is what I call topnotch death/black metal. What a fist in your face !
  145. 3.
    1475
  146. 3.
    1475
  147. 3.
    1475
  148. 3.
    1475
  149. 3.
    1475
  150. 3.
    1968
  151. 3.
    1968
  152. 3.
    1968
  153. 3.
    1968
  154. 3.
    1968
  155. 3.
    1968
  156. 3.
    1968
  157. 3.
    1968
  158. 3.
    1968
  159. 3.
    1968
  160. 3.
    1968
  161. 3.
    1968
  162. 3.
    1968
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    1968
  164. 3.
    1968
  165. 3.
    1968
  166. 3.
    1968
  167. 3.
    1968
  168. 3.
    1968
  169. 3.
    1968
  170. 3.
    1968
  171. 3.
    1968
  172. 3.
    1968
  173. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing, growing and growing. Sweden again and again.
  174. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing, growing and growing. Sweden again and again.
  175. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  176. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  177. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  178. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  179. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  180. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  181. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  182. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  183. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  184. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  185. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  186. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  187. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  188. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  189. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  190. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  191. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  192. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  193. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  194. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  195. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  196. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  197. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  198. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  199. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  200. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  201. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  202. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  203. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  204. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  205. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  206. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  207. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  208. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  209. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  210. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  211. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  212. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  213. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  214. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  215. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  216. 3.
    1968 — Rainbow is back. Growing day after day.
  217. 4.
    1784
  218. 4.
    1784
  219. 4.
    1784
  220. 4.
    1784
  221. 4.
    1784
  222. 4.
    1784
  223. 4.
    1784
  224. 4.
    1784
  225. 4.
    1784
  226. 4.
    1784
  227. 4.
    1784
  228. 4.
    1784
  229. 4.
    1784
  230. 4.
    1784
  231. 4.
    1784
  232. 4.
    1784
  233. 4.
    1784
  234. 4.
    1784
  235. 4.
    1784
  236. 4.
    1784
  237. 4.
    1784
  238. 4.
    1784
  239. 4.
    1784
  240. 4.
    1784
  241. 4.
    1784
  242. 4.
    1784
  243. 4.
    1784
  244. 4.
    1784
  245. 4.
    1784 — I am guilty as sin ... I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  246. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  247. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  248. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  249. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  250. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  251. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop listening to this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  252. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop listening this one. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  253. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. And I play it again and again ...
  254. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  255. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  256. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  257. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  258. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  259. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  260. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  261. 4.
    1784 — I cannot stop earing this future classic. With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner.
  262. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  263. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  264. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  265. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  266. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  267. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  268. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  269. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  270. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  271. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  272. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  273. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  274. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  275. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  276. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  277. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  278. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  279. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  280. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  281. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  282. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  283. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  284. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  285. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  286. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  287. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  288. 4.
    1784 — With Jorn Lande and Joe Lynn Turner. I play it again and again and again ...
  289. 5.
    1513
  290. 5.
    1513
  291. 5.
    1960
  292. 5.
    1960
  293. 5.
    1960
  294. 5.
    1960
  295. 5.
    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
  305. 5.
    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
  310. 5.
    1960
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    1960
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    1960
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    1960
  314. 5.
    1960
  315. 5.
    1960
  316. 5.
    1960
  317. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  318. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  319. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  320. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  321. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  322. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  323. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  324. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  325. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  326. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  327. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  328. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  329. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  330. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  331. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  332. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  333. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  334. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  335. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  336. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  337. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  338. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  339. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  340. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  341. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  342. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  343. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  344. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  345. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  346. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  347. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  348. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  349. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  350. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  351. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  352. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  353. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  354. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  355. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  356. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  357. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  358. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  359. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.
  360. 5.
    1960 — Black Sabbath could not do as good as this one today.

Disappointments

  1. 1.
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  48. 1.
  49. 1.
  50. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finished with a W. He has left my favorite band. Sic.
  51. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finished with a W. He has left my favorite band. Sic.
  52. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left my favorite band. Sic.
  53. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he has forgot how to sing in studio. I do not believe this story ... and my heart is broken. Sic.
  54. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  55. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  56. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  57. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  58. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  59. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  60. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  61. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  62. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  63. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  64. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  65. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  66. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  67. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  68. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  69. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  70. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  71. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
  72. 1.
    — It starts with an M ... and finish with a W. He has left (?) my favorite band because he suddenly forgot how to sing. I do not believe this story ... but my heart is broken. Sic.
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer. Could be funny ...
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer. Could be funny ...
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer. Could be funny ...
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer. Could be funny ...
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. LOL !!!
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1842 — Weak ... and almost boring. What about a project with Jon Schaffer ? Could be funny ... if these guys do not kill themselves in studio with their ego. Sarcastic ?
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far from Hatebreeder ... so far. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1423 — So far away from Hatebreeder ... so far away. Still a good record, but I was expecting something else. Ah these "complicated" fans :)
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    1908 — Come on ...
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978,
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978,
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I listen to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1612 — Best (worst ?) joke since I've listened to metal ... back in 1978.
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    1529 — Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man !
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    1529 — Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame, this live kills ... and so does Joe. Bad joke actually :(
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    1529 — Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff I know why Annihilator is still in second league ... because you are a pathetic Joke. Meet Jon.
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    1529 — Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. And Jeff still wonders why Annihilator is still locked in second league ... Pathetic joke. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in second league ? ... Pathetic joke. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in second league ? ... Pathetic joke. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in second league ? ... Pathetic joke. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in second league ? ... Pathetic joke. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in second league ? ... Pathetic question. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in the second league ? ... Pathetic question. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in the second league ? ... Pathetic question. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in the second league ? ... Pathetic question. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in the second league ? ... Pathetic question. Pathetic Jeff.
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    1529 — Joe Comeau is ejected after this live. Another ego guitarist who changes vocalist each record ... or two. Grow up man ! What a shame because this live kills ... and so does Joe Comeau. Jeff wonders why Annihilator is still locked in the second league ? ... Pathetic question. Pathetic Jeff.
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    — 1) I wish you the best possible (metal) year. Thanks for reading us year after year. Please don't forget this site has been created for you, just for you. 2) I take the opportunity to thanks my teammates. They do a fantastic job week after week. Thank you soooooooo much. You know these guys have become my second familiy. I wish them a fantastic new year !!! 3) I would like to thanks also Philipp, our programmer. You don't know him as much as we do, but every improvement you have seen this year comes from him. Our backstage (where we post reviews, news, interviews, etc) has been also improved this year with the help of Philipp. He deserve a BIG THANK YOU ! 4) Last but not least, I'll like to thanks all the labels that work with us. Thanks for your support. ... Be the(metal) force with you. ... And keep posting messages :)
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    — 1) I wish you the best possible (metal) year. Thanks for reading us year after year. Please don't forget this site has been created for you, just for you. 2) I take the opportunity to thanks my teammates. They do a fantastic job week after week. Thank you soooooooo much. You know these guys have become my second family. I wish them a fantastic new year !!! 3) I would like to thanks also Philipp, our programmer. You don't know him as much as we do, but every improvement you have seen this year comes from him. Our backstage (where we post reviews, news, interviews, etc) has been also improved this year with the help of Philipp. He deserve a BIG THANK YOU ! 4) Last but not least, I'll like to thanks all the labels that work with us. Thanks for your support. ... Be the(metal) force with you. ... And keep posting messages :)
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    — 1) I wish you the best possible (metal) year. Thanks for reading us year after year. Please don't forget this site has been created for you, just for you. 2) I take the opportunity to thanks my teammates. They do a fantastic job week after week. Thank you soooooooo much. You know these guys have become my second family. I wish them a fantastic new year !!! 3) I would like to thanks also Philipp, our programmer. You don't know him as much as we do, but every improvement you have seen this year comes from him. Our backstage (where we post reviews, news, interviews, etc) has been also improved this year with the help of Philipp. He deserves a BIG THANK YOU ! 4) Last but not least, I'll like to thanks all the labels that work with us. Thanks for your support. ... Be the(metal) force with you. ... And keep posting messages :)
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    — 1) I wish you the best possible (metal) year. Thanks for reading us year after year. Please don't forget this site has been created for you, just for you. 2) I take the opportunity to thanks my teammates. They do a fantastic job week after week. Thank you soooooooo much. You know these guys have become my second family. I wish them a fantastic new year !!! 3) I would like to thanks also Philipp, our programmer. You don't know him as much as we do, but every improvement you have seen this year comes from him. Our backstage (where we post reviews, news, interviews, etc) has been also improved this year with the help of Philipp. He deserves a BIG THANK YOU ! 4) Last but not least, I would like to thanks all the labels that work with us. Thanks for your support. ... Be the(metal) force with you. ... And keep posting messages :)
  71. 0
    — 1) I wish you the best possible (metal) year. Thanks for reading us year after year. Please don't forget this site has been created for you, just for you. 2) I take the opportunity to thanks my teammates. They do a fantastic job week after week. Thank you soooooooo much. You know these guys have become my second family. I wish them a fantastic new year !!! 3) I would like to thanks also Philipp, our programmer. You don't know him as much as we do, but every improvement you have seen this year comes from him. Our backstage (where we post reviews, news, interviews, etc) has been also improved this year with the help of Philipp. He deserves a BIG THANK YOU ! 4) Last but not least, I would like to thanks all the labels that work with us. Thanks for your support. ... Be the (metal) force with you. ... And keep posting messages :)
  72. 0
    — 1) I wish you the best possible (metal) year. Thanks for reading us year after year. Please don't forget this site has been created for you, just for you. 2) I take the opportunity to thanks my teammates. They do a fantastic job week after week. Thank you soooooooo much. You know these guys have become my second family. I wish them a fantastic new year !!! 3) I would like to thanks also Philip, our programmer. You don't know him as much as we do, but every improvement you have seen this year comes from him. Our backstage (where we post reviews, news, interviews, etc) has been also improved this year with the help of Philip. He deserves a BIG THANK YOU ! 4) Last but not least, I would like to thanks all the labels that work with us. Thanks for your support. ... Be the (metal) force with you. ... And keep posting messages :)

Mike

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1770 — The new Rage lineup is shaping up to the best.
  2. 1.
    1770 — The new Rage lineup is shaping up to the best.
  3. 1.
    1770 — The new Rage lineup is shaping up to the best.
  4. 1.
    1770 — The new Rage lineup is shaping up to the best.
  5. 1.
    1770 — The new Rage lineup is shaping up to the best.
  6. 1.
    1770 — The new Rage lineup is shaping up to the best.
  7. 2.
    1686
  8. 2.
    1686
  9. 2.
    1686 — Piet Sielck helps push these guys over the top.
  10. 2.
    1686 — Piet Sielck helps push these guys over the top.
  11. 2.
    1686 — Piet Sielck helps push these guys over the top.
  12. 2.
    1489 — Piet Sielck helps push these guys over the top.
  13. 3.
    1717
  14. 3.
    1717
  15. 3.
    1717 — Thanks Chris for introducing me to these guys!
  16. 3.
    1717 — Thanks Chris for introducing me to these guys!
  17. 3.
    1717 — Thanks Chris for introducing me to these guys!
  18. 3.
    1717 — Thanks Chris for introducing me to these guys!
  19. 4.
    1865
  20. 4.
    1865
  21. 4.
    1865 — Thanks again to Chris for introducing me to this artist.
  22. 4.
    1865 — Thanks again to Chris for introducing me to this artist.
  23. 4.
    1865 — Thanks again to Chris for introducing me to this artist.
  24. 4.
    1865 — Thanks again to Chris for introducing me to this artist.
  25. 5.
    1630
  26. 5.
    1630 — Not exactly a new sound, but killer true metal nonetheless!
  27. 5.
    1630 — Not exactly a new sound, but killer true metal nonetheless!
  28. 5.
    1630 — Not exactly a new sound, but killer true metal nonetheless!
  29. 5.
    1630 — Not exactly a new sound, but killer true metal nonetheless!
  30. 5.
    1630 — Not exactly a new sound, but killer true metal nonetheless!
  31. 6.
    1335
  32. 6.
    1335 — After the split with Helloween, we are left with 2 very viable bands.
  33. 6.
    1335 — After the split with Helloween, we are left with 2 very viable bands.
  34. 6.
    1335 — After the split with Helloween, we are left with 2 very viable bands.
  35. 6.
    1335 — After the split with Helloween, we are left with 2 very viable bands.
  36. 6.
    1335 — After the split with Helloween, we are left with 2 very viable bands.
  37. 7.
    1513
  38. 7.
    1513 — Easily some of the better compositions of 2003 are on this album.
  39. 7.
    1513 — Easily some of the better compositions of 2003 are on this album.
  40. 7.
    1513 — Easily some of the better compositions of 2003 are on this album.
  41. 7.
    1513 — Easily some of the better compositions of 2003 are on this album.
  42. 7.
    1513 — Easily some of the better compositions of 2003 are on this album.
  43. 8.
    1535
  44. 8.
    1535 — Helloween doesn't miss a beat after the extensive lineup changes.
  45. 8.
    1535 — Helloween doesn't miss a beat after the extensive lineup changes.
  46. 8.
    1535 — Helloween doesn't miss a beat after the extensive lineup changes.
  47. 8.
    1535 — Helloween doesn't miss a beat after the extensive lineup changes.
  48. 8.
    1535 — Helloween doesn't miss a beat after the extensive lineup changes.
  49. 9.
    1514
  50. 9.
    1514 — Interesting lyrics, excellent vocalist, and diverse influences make this album a winner.
  51. 9.
    1514 — Interesting lyrics, excellent vocalist, and diverse influences make this album a winner.
  52. 9.
    1514 — Interesting lyrics, excellent vocalist, and diverse influences make this album a winner.
  53. 9.
    1514 — Interesting lyrics, excellent vocalist, and diverse influences make this album a winner.
  54. 9.
    1514 — Interesting lyrics, excellent vocalist, and diverse influences make this album a winner.
  55. 10.
    1575
  56. 10.
    1575 — Gus G. has yet to be involved with a bad album.
  57. 10.
    1575 — Gus G. has yet to be involved with a bad album.
  58. 10.
    1575 — Gus G. has yet to be involved with a bad album.
  59. 10.
    1575 — Gus G. has yet to be involved with a bad album.
  60. 10.
    1575 — Gus G. has yet to be involved with a bad album.
  61. 11.
    1679
  62. 11.
    1679 — Rob's solo career is really taking off with this release.
  63. 11.
    1679 — Rob's solo career is really taking off with this release.
  64. 11.
    1679 — Rob's solo career is really taking off with this release.
  65. 11.
    1679 — Rob's solo career is really taking off with this release.
  66. 11.
    1679 — Rob's solo career is really taking off with this release.
  67. 12.
    1300
  68. 12.
    1300 — Easily the band's best and most consistent album of their career.
  69. 12.
    1300 — Easily the band's best and most consistent album of their career.
  70. 12.
    1300 — Easily the band's best and most consistent album of their career.
  71. 12.
    1300 — Easily the band's best and most consistent album of their career.
  72. 12.
    1300 — Easily the band's best and most consistent album of their career.
  73. 13.
    1537
  74. 13.
    1537 — Judas Priest / traditional heavy metal fans can't go wrong with this band.
  75. 13.
    1537 — Judas Priest / traditional heavy metal fans can't go wrong with this band.
  76. 13.
    1537 — Judas Priest / traditional heavy metal fans can't go wrong with this band.
  77. 13.
    1537 — Judas Priest / traditional heavy metal fans can't go wrong with this band.
  78. 13.
    1537 — Judas Priest / traditional heavy metal fans can't go wrong with this band.
  79. 14.
    1814
  80. 14.
    1814 — Despite losing such a unique lead vocalist, Falconer defies the odds and delivers in a big way.
  81. 14.
    1814 — Despite losing such a unique lead vocalist, Falconer defies the odds and delivers in a big way.
  82. 14.
    1814 — Despite losing such a unique lead vocalist, Falconer defies the odds and delivers in a big way.
  83. 14.
    1814 — Despite losing such a unique lead vocalist, Falconer defies the odds and delivers in a big way.
  84. 14.
    1814 — Despite losing such a unique lead vocalist, Falconer defies the odds and delivers in a big way.
  85. 15.
    1884
  86. 15.
    1362 — Not quite as good as the debut in my opinion, but a great album nonetheless.
  87. 15.
    1362 — Not quite as good as the debut in my opinion, but a great album nonetheless.
  88. 15.
    1362 — Not quite as good as the debut in my opinion, but a great album nonetheless.
  89. 15.
    1362 — Not quite as good as the debut in my opinion, but a great album nonetheless.
  90. 15.
    1362 — Not quite as good as the debut in my opinion, but a great album nonetheless.

Surprises of the Year

  1. 1.
    1611 — A truly fresh and mature release by a very yound and UNSIGNED band! If they stick with it, they will make a splash on the metal scene.
  2. 1.
    1611 — A truly fresh and mature release by a very yound and UNSIGNED band! If they stick with it, they will make a splash on the metal scene.
  3. 1.
    1611 — A truly fresh and mature release by a very yound and UNSIGNED band! If they stick with it, they will make a splash on the metal scene.
  4. 1.
    1611 — A truly fresh and mature release by a very yound and UNSIGNED band! If they stick with it, they will make a splash on the metal scene.
  5. 1.
    1611 — A truly fresh and mature release by a very yound and UNSIGNED band! If they stick with it, they will make a splash on the metal scene.
  6. 1.
    1611 — A truly fresh and mature release by a very yound and UNSIGNED band! If they stick with it, they will make a splash on the metal scene.
  7. 2.
    1390 — These guys cam out of nowhere in '03 to impress us.
  8. 2.
    1390 — These guys cam out of nowhere in '03 to impress us.
  9. 2.
    1390 — These guys cam out of nowhere in '03 to impress us.
  10. 2.
    1390 — These guys cam out of nowhere in '03 to impress us.
  11. 2.
    1390 — These guys cam out of nowhere in '03 to impress us.
  12. 2.
    1390 — These guys cam out of nowhere in '03 to impress us.
  13. 3.
    1825
  14. 3.
    1825
  15. 3.
    1825 — Excellent follow up to their self titled release; these guys are the real deal.
  16. 3.
    1825 — Excellent follow up to their self titled release; these guys are the real deal.
  17. 3.
    1825 — Excellent follow up to their self titled release; these guys are the real deal.
  18. 3.
    1825 — Excellent follow up to their self titled release; these guys are the real deal.
  19. 4.
    1919
  20. 4.
    1919 — 80's sleaze metal in the 21st Century. Thanks for keeping this genre alive guys.
  21. 4.
    1919 — 80's sleaze metal in the 21st Century. Thanks for keeping this genre alive guys.
  22. 4.
    1919 — 80's sleaze metal in the 21st Century. Thanks for keeping this genre alive guys.
  23. 4.
    1919 — 80's sleaze metal in the 21st Century. Thanks for keeping this genre alive guys.
  24. 4.
    1919 — 80's sleaze metal in the 21st Century. Thanks for keeping this genre alive guys.
  25. 5.
    1546
  26. 5.
    1546 — These guys sound like sentenced with a power kick!
  27. 5.
    1546 — These guys sound like sentenced with a power kick!
  28. 5.
    1546 — These guys sound like Sentenced with a power kick!
  29. 5.
    1546 — These guys sound like Sentenced with a power kick!
  30. 5.
    1546 — These guys sound like Sentenced with a power kick!

Disappointments

  1. 1.
    1842 — Yawn.... Can "Miss K" breathe life back into this band? Not looking good in my eyes....
  2. 1.
    1842 — Yawn.... Can "Miss K" breathe life back into this band? Not looking good in my eyes....
  3. 1.
    1842 — Yawn.... Can "Miss K" breathe life back into this band? Not looking good in my eyes....
  4. 1.
    1842 — Yawn.... Can "Miss K" breathe life back into this band? Not looking good in my eyes....
  5. 1.
    1842 — Yawn.... Can "Miss K" breathe life back into this band? Not looking good in my eyes....
  6. 1.
    1842 — Yawn.... Can "Miss K" breathe life back into this band? Not looking good in my eyes....
  7. 2.
    1746 — Sebastian Bach may do and say stupid things, but Skid Row is dead without him.
  8. 2.
    1746 — Sebastian Bach may do and say stupid things, but Skid Row is dead without him.
  9. 2.
    1746 — Sebastian Bach may do and say stupid things, but Skid Row is dead without him.
  10. 2.
    1746 — Sebastian Bach may do and say stupid things, but Skid Row is dead without him.
  11. 2.
    1746 — Sebastian Bach may do and say stupid things, but Skid Row is dead without him.
  12. 2.
    1746 — Sebastian Bach may do and say stupid things, but Skid Row is dead without him.
  13. 3.
    1443 — It looks more and more like these guys will never surpass the incredible debut album.
  14. 3.
    1443 — It looks more and more like these guys will never surpass the incredible debut album.
  15. 3.
    1443 — It looks more and more like these guys will never surpass the incredible debut album.
  16. 3.
    1443 — It looks more and more like these guys will never surpass the incredible debut album.
  17. 3.
    1443 — It looks more and more like these guys will never surpass the incredible debut album.
  18. 3.
    1443 — It looks more and more like these guys will never surpass the incredible debut album.
  19. 4.
  20. 4.
  21. 4.
  22. 4.
  23. 4.
  24. 4.
  25. 5.
  26. 5.
  27. 5.
  28. 5.
  29. 5.
  30. 5.

Joke of the Year

  1. 1.
    1612 — 'Nuff said....
  2. 1.
    1612 — 'Nuff said....
  3. 1.
    1612 — 'Nuff said....
  4. 1.
    1612 — 'Nuff said....
  5. 1.
    1612 — 'Nuff said....
  6. 1.
    1612 — 'Nuff said....
  7. 2.
    1908 — Are you serious?? You think this is worthy of the Bonfire name? Sheeesh...
  8. 2.
    1908 — Are you serious?? You think this is worthy of the Bonfire name? Sheeesh...
  9. 2.
    1908 — Are you serious?? You think this is worthy of the Bonfire name? Sheeesh...
  10. 2.
    1908 — Are you serious?? You think this is worthy of the Bonfire name? Sheeesh...
  11. 2.
    1908 — Are you serious?? You think this is worthy of the Bonfire name? Sheeesh...
  12. 2.
    1908 — Are you serious?? You think this is worthy of the Bonfire name? Sheeesh...
  13. 3.
  14. 3.
    1494 — Just plain stupid...
  15. 3.
    1494 — Just plain stupid...
  16. 3.
    1494 — Just plain stupid...
  17. 3.
    1494 — Just plain stupid...
  18. 3.
    1494 — Just plain stupid...
  19. 4.
  20. 4.
  21. 4.
  22. 4.
  23. 4.
  24. 4.
  25. 5.
  26. 5.
  27. 5.
  28. 5.
  29. 5.
  30. 5.

Words / Final Thoughts

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  4. 0
    — Another year has passed, and I must choose my top 15 albums of the year. And again, I start with at least DOUBLE that amount of albums as I attempt to pare my list down to 15. Metal is certainly alive and well in a big way, with 2004 shaping up to be an even better year than 2003. We've already heard from Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, and soon enough, Primal Fear, Edguy, TNT and Metalium. Which demo or self financed release will arrive here at MetalReviews.com and catch us completely off guard? Stay tuned each and every week to find out....
  5. 0
    — Another year has passed, and I must choose my top 15 albums of the year. And again, I start with at least DOUBLE that amount of albums as I attempt to pare my list down to 15. Metal is certainly alive and well in a big way, with 2004 shaping up to be an even better year than 2003. We've already heard from Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, and soon enough, Primal Fear, Edguy, TNT and Metalium. Which demo or self financed release will arrive here at MetalReviews.com and catch us completely off guard? Stay tuned each and every week to find out....
  6. 0
    — Another year has passed, and I must choose my top 15 albums of the year. And again, I start with at least DOUBLE that amount of albums as I attempt to pare my list down to 15. Metal is certainly alive and well in a big way, with 2004 shaping up to be an even better year than 2003. We've already heard from Heavenly, Axxis, Aina, and soon enough, Primal Fear, Edguy, TNT and Metalium. Which demo or self financed release will arrive here at MetalReviews.com and catch us completely off guard? Stay tuned each and every week to find out....

Jeff

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1464 — Most of you probably never even heard of this band. Some of the reasons why this album makes my top pick of 2003 are 1) this CD stayed in my car and home CD players for the longest time 2) this album motivated me to take out my guitar from the closet, something I haven't done it years, to unsuccessfully try to jam out to the album and 3) the songs are so catchy with hooks that I had a hard time removing them from my brain!
  2. 1.
    1464 — Most of you probably have never even heard of this band. Some of the reasons why this album makes my top pick of 2003 are 1) This album stayed in my car and home CD players for the longest time 2) this album motivated me to take out my guitar from the closet, (something I haven't done in years), to try and jam out to the songs and 3) The songs are so catchy with hooks that I had a hard time removing them from my brain!
  3. 1.
    1464 — Most of you have probably never even heard of this band. Some of the reasons why this album makes my top pick of 2003 are 1) This album stayed in my car and home CD players for the longest time 2) this album motivated me to take out my guitar from the closet, (something I haven't done in years), to try and jam out to the songs and 3) The songs are so catchy with hooks that I had a hard time removing them from my brain!
  4. 1.
    1464 — Most of you have probably never even heard of this band. Some of the reasons why this album makes my top pick of 2003 are 1) This album stayed in my car and home CD players for the longest time 2) this album motivated me to take out my guitar from the closet, (something I haven't done in years), to try and jam out to the songs and 3) The songs are so catchy with hooks that I had a hard time removing them from my brain!
  5. 2.
  6. 2.
    1432 — This album could have also classifed as a surprise of the year for me, but it was a close second to the X-Sinner album that it made more sense to add it as #2 of the top 15 of 2003. Styx's strongest release since "Pieces of Eight". A very listenable album with enough variety to keep it from getting stale.
  7. 2.
    1432 — This album could have also classifed as a surprise of the year for me, but it was a close second to the X-Sinner album that it made more sense to add it as #2 of the top 15 of 2003. Styx's strongest release since "Pieces of Eight". A very listenable album with enough variety to keep it from getting stale.
  8. 2.
    1432 — This album could have also classifed as a surprise of the year for me, but it was a close second to the X-Sinner album that it made more sense to add it as #2 of the top 15 of 2003. Styx's strongest release since "Pieces of Eight". A very listenable album with enough variety to keep it from getting stale.
  9. 3.
  10. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  11. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  12. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  13. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  14. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  15. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  16. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  17. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  18. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  19. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  20. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  21. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  22. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  23. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  24. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  25. 3.
    King Diamond - Puppet Master — Nice to see King Diamond deliver yet another conceptual work of horror story telling. Best work since "The Eye".
  26. 4.
  27. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  28. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  29. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  30. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  31. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  32. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  33. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  34. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  35. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  36. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  37. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  38. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  39. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  40. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  41. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  42. 4.
    Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me — These guys get better and better with each album. This is my second favorite next to "Bloody Kisses". Dark, gloomy, melancholy yet Beatlesque!
  43. 5.
  44. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  45. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  46. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  47. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  48. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  49. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  50. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  51. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  52. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  53. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  54. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  55. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  56. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  57. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  58. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  59. 5.
    1673 — How many bands can you name that are able to take material that they have written over fifteen or twenty years ago and record it as if they released the material right after their 3.V album? One of the few bands that know how to use acoustic guitars very well!
  60. 6.
  61. 6.
    1814 — These guys are one of my favorite Power Metal bands within the last few years. Fearing the last change in lead singer would affect the style of the album, Falconer proved us wrong and showed they haven't missed a beat, but are stronger and more focused than ever......
  62. 6.
    1814 — These guys are one of my favorite Power Metal bands within the last few years. Fearing the last change in lead singer would affect the style of the album, Falconer proved us wrong and showed they haven''t missed a beat, but are stronger and more focused than ever......
  63. 6.
    1814 — These guys are one of my favorite Power Metal bands within the last few years. Fearing the last change in lead singer would affect the style of the album, Falconer proved us wrong and showed they haven''t missed a beat, but are stronger and more focused than ever......
  64. 7.
  65. 7.
  66. 7.
    1694 — I'm estatic that these guys finally released a full length live album and a double disc set at that! This is a great retrospecitve of their history, and Kreator proves that they are heavier and more powerful than ever!
  67. 7.
    1694 — I'm estatic that these guys finally released a full length live album and a double disc set at that! This is a great retrospecitve of their history, and Kreator proves that they are heavier and more powerful than ever!
  68. 7.
    1694 — I'm estatic that these guys finally released a full length live album and a double disc set at that! This is a great retrospecitve of their history, and Kreator proves that they are heavier and more powerful than ever!
  69. 8.
  70. 8.
  71. 8.
    1597 — Another excellent live release. I'm glad they decided to release some live versions of material from the last few albums. Even some of the earlier songs that first appeared on "Tokyo Tales" sound just as good now if not better than the studio versions.
  72. 8.
    1597 — Another excellent live release. I'm glad they decided to release some live versions of material from the last few albums. Even some of the earlier songs that first appeared on "Tokyo Tales" sound just as good now if not better than the studio versions.
  73. 8.
    1597 — Another excellent live release. I'm glad they decided to release some live versions of material from the last few albums. Even some of the earlier songs that first appeared on "Tokyo Tales" sound just as good now if not better than the studio versions.
  74. 9.
  75. 9.
  76. 9.
    1526 — Here's an album by a band who I have never heard of until this year, yet upon the first listen I was hooked. Interesting stuff!
  77. 9.
    1526 — Here's an album by a band who I have never heard of until this year, yet upon the first listen I was hooked. Interesting stuff!
  78. 9.
    1526 — Here's an album by a band who I have never heard of until this year, yet upon the first listen I was hooked. Interesting stuff!
  79. 10.
  80. 10.
  81. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  82. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  83. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  84. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  85. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  86. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  87. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces up their sleeves.
  88. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  89. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  90. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  91. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  92. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  93. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  94. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  95. 10.
    1771 — One of the first Heavy Metal bands I ever saw live, these guys age like a fine wine and still have some aces high up their sleeves.
  96. 11.
  97. 11.
  98. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  99. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  100. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  101. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  102. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  103. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  104. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  105. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  106. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  107. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  108. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  109. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  110. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  111. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
  112. 11.
    1779 — The best Symphonic Black Metal release of 2003! Amazing production, performances. Just bombastic!
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  115. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  116. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  117. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  118. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  119. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  120. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  121. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  122. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  123. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  124. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  125. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  126. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  127. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  128. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  129. 12.
    1629 — This release is much better than "Omega Conspiracy". Futuristic power metal with a polished yet metallic punch! Much more memorable riffs and songs.
  130. 13.
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  132. 13.
    1479 — I'm glad these guys got Snake back and decided to take the formula they used on such albums as "Nothingface" and "Angel Rat". Not everyone's cup of tea.
  133. 13.
    1479 — I'm glad these guys got Snake back and decided to take the formula they used on such albums as "Nothingface" and "Angel Rat". Not everyone's cup of tea.
  134. 13.
    1479 — I'm glad these guys got Snake back and decided to take the formula they used on such albums as "Nothingface" and "Angel Rat". Not everyone's cup of tea.
  135. 14.
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  137. 14.
    1382 — Here's another Power Metal band that I have really come to like over the past few years, enough to warrant me to go out and buy their most prominent releases. Only the future will tell if the recent turmoil witnin the band will be over come with an album that surpasses this one.
  138. 14.
    1382 — Here's another Power Metal band that I have really come to like over the past few years, enough to warrant me to go out and buy their most prominent releases. Only the future will tell if the recent turmoil witnin the band will be over come with an album that surpasses this one.
  139. 14.
    1382 — Here's another Power Metal band that I have really come to like over the past few years, enough to warrant me to go out and buy their most prominent releases. Only the future will tell if the recent turmoil witnin the band will be over come with an album that surpasses this one.
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    1648 — Children of Bodom clones or not, I really have come to like this band's style.
  143. 15.
    1648 — Children of Bodom clones or not, I really have come to like this band's style.
  144. 15.
    1648 — Children of Bodom clones or not, I really have come to like this band's style.

Surprises of the Year

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    Jane's Addiction - Strays — After a band takes a break from recording it's interesting to see how time has affected the writing and recording aspect of the members within. This release showed Jane's Addiction could still put out a quality rock record.
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    Jane's Addiction - Strays — After a band takes a break from recording it's interesting to see how time has affected the writing and recording aspect of the members within. This release showed Jane's Addiction could still put out a quality rock record.
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    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
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    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  11. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  12. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  13. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  14. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  15. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  16. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  17. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  18. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  19. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  20. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  21. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
  22. 2.
    1719 — Not quite what I was expecting but a good release none the less.
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    King's X - Black Like Sunday — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album their are some really great tracks here.
  27. 3.
    1600 — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album their are some really great tracks here.
  28. 3.
    1600 — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album their are some really great tracks here.
  29. 3.
    1600 — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album their are some really great tracks here.
  30. 3.
    1600 — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album their are some really great tracks here.
  31. 3.
    1600 — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album their are some really great tracks here.
  32. 3.
    King's X - Black Like Sunday — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album there are some really great tracks here.
  33. 3.
    King's X - Black Like Sunday — What does a band do when they have over 100 written songs in their archives? Re-work them just a little and record them. What you get is a taste of something prior to the first album. Aside from the way they recorded the album there are some really great tracks here.
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    1610 — What makes this album a surprise is how Zeppelin took songs from the studio and re created them live. It's almost as if you get two different versions of the same song, so their is no way of making an already classic a total bore!
  38. 4.
    1610 — What makes this album a surprise is how Zeppelin took songs from the studio and re created them live. It's almost as if you get two different versions of the same song, so there is no way of making an already classic a total bore!
  39. 4.
    1610 — What makes this album a surprise is how Zeppelin took songs from the studio and re created them live. It's almost as if you get two different versions of the same song, so there is no way of making an already classic a total bore!
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  43. 5.
    M.O.D. - The Rebel You Love To Hate — I gave up on this band years ago but decided to give them another listen when we recieved the promo. Billy Milano hasn't lost his sense of humor and has managed to put out an album that really has punch to it!
  44. 5.
    M.O.D. - The Rebel You Love To Hate — I gave up on this band years ago but decided to give them another listen when we recieved the promo. Billy Milano hasn't lost his sense of humor and has managed to put out an album that really has punch to it!
  45. 5.
    Disturbed - Believe — I never really paid much attention to this band until a co-worker of mine gave me their CD when BMG Music Service sent to him automatically and he had no interest in it. I gave the album a listen and was very impressed with the material on it. It's not as Nu-Metal as some people think. The guitar playing is excellent as are the vocals! At times the album can sound like Creed meets Tool but then again I like those bands as well.......
  46. 5.
    Disturbed - Believe — I never really paid much attention to this band until a co-worker of mine gave me their CD when BMG Music Service sent to him automatically and he had no interest in it. I gave the album a listen and was very impressed with the material on it. It's not as Nu-Metal as some people think. The guitar playing is excellent as are the vocals! At times the album can sound like Creed meets Tool but then again I like those bands as well.......

Disappointments

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    1612 — What else can you say about this? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After his release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After his release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After his release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After his release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After his release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
  9. 1.
    1612 — What else can you say about this? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After his release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
  10. 1.
    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
  12. 1.
    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
  14. 1.
    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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    1612 — What else can you say about this album? Alot of hype and promise of something back to basics. Well, it was basic alright, almost too primitive sounding and raw. After this release can anyone have any kind of faith in this band to release another "Ride The Lightning"?
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Joke of the Year

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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  8. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  10. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  12. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  13. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  14. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  15. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
  16. 1.
    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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    The Meatshits - Sniper At The Fag Parade — LOL! Enough said!
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Words / Final Thoughts

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    — It's hard to believe that come February of 2004, I will have been with the Metal Reviews team two years! I'm glad I've been able to contribute this long and hope my reviews, whether liked or not, were informative and have made the reading experience a pleasure. 2003 was yet another interesting year. Alot of great releases, many of which I would have like to have added to my lists (like Moonsorrow, Bathory, etc.) One of the highlights for me came this past November, which was seeing Kiss and Aerosmith live at Madison Square Garden. I think I spent more money on CD's this year than last, and expanded my Death Metal catalog a bit more (Emperor, Cradle of Filth, Opeth, Mithotyn, Bal Sagoth, etc.) as well as other metal categories like Power Metal (Stratovarius). I look forward to many new releases, like those from Exodus, Iced Earth, etc. and to whatever else 2004 brings. I wish all of the readers and my fellow Metal Review Team members a safe and happy 2004! Here's to another Metal-tacular year! Jeff
  5. 0
    — It's hard to believe that come February of 2004, I will have been with the Metal Reviews team two years! I'm glad I've been able to contribute this long and hope my reviews, whether liked or not, were informative and have made the reading experience a pleasure. 2003 was yet another interesting year. Alot of great releases, many of which I would have like to have added to my lists (like Moonsorrow, Bathory, etc.) One of the highlights for me came this past November, which was seeing Kiss and Aerosmith live at Madison Square Garden. I think I spent more money on CD's this year than last, and expanded my Death Metal catalog a bit more (Emperor, Cradle of Filth, Opeth, Mithotyn, Bal Sagoth, etc.) as well as other metal categories like Power Metal (Stratovarius). I look forward to many new releases, like those from Exodus, Iced Earth, etc. and to whatever else 2004 brings. I wish all of the readers and my fellow Metal Review Team members a safe and happy 2004! Here's to another Metal-tacular year! Jeff
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  7. 0
  8. 0
    — <p>It's hard to believe that this February of 2004 will mark my two year anniversary with Metal Reviews! 2003 has been an interesting year. So many promos, so little time to listen to everything. One thing I seemed to expand on is my interest in Death Metal. I bought more albums to add to my ever expanding collection by bands such as Opeth, Bal-Sagoth, Moonsorrow, Children of Bodom, Emperor, Cradle of Filth, Mithotyn, Kalmah, Immortal, etc. as well as some Power Metal like Stratovarius and Doomsword. My highlight of 2003 was seeing Kiss and Aerosmith, the original Aerosmith at that! I wish all the readers and my Metal Review bretheran a safe and happy 2004! I hope my reviews helped all of you readers in one way or another. Here's to another Metal-tacular year! </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jeff</p>
  9. 0
    — It's hard to believe that this February of 2004 will mark my two year anniversary with Metal Reviews! 2003 has been an interesting year. So many promos, so little time to listen to everything. One thing I seemed to expand on is my interest in Death Metal. I bought more albums to add to my ever expanding collection by bands such as Opeth, Bal-Sagoth, Moonsorrow, Children of Bodom, Emperor, Cradle of Filth, Mithotyn, Kalmah, Immortal, etc. as well as some Power Metal like Stratovarius and Doomsword. My highlight of 2003 was seeing Kiss and Aerosmith, the original Aerosmith at that! I wish all the readers and my Metal Review bretheran a safe and happy 2004! I hope my reviews helped all of you readers in one way or another. Here's to another Metal-tacular year! Jeff

Marty

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    Masterplan
  2. 1.
    Masterplan
  3. 1.
    Masterplan
  4. 1.
    1335
  5. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  6. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  7. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  8. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  9. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  10. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  11. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  12. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  13. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  14. 1.
    1335 — A killer new release with former Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch
  15. 2.
    1300
  16. 2.
    1300
  17. 2.
    1300
  18. 2.
    1300
  19. 2.
    1300 — Melodic power metal at it's finest...these guys have raised the bar for other bands
  20. 2.
    1300 — Melodic power metal at it's finest...these guys have raised the bar for other bands
  21. 3.
    1888
  22. 3.
    1888
  23. 3.
    1888
  24. 3.
    1888
  25. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  26. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  27. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  28. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  29. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  30. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  31. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  32. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  33. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  34. 3.
    1888 — Their heaviest release yet and quite possibly their best ever
  35. 4.
    1771
  36. 4.
    1771
  37. 4.
    1771
  38. 4.
    1771
  39. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  40. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  41. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  42. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  43. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  44. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  45. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  46. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  47. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  48. 4.
    1771 — Once again the masters have proven that they are still relevant to the metal world and can produce great new music after all these years
  49. 5.
    1362
  50. 5.
    1362
  51. 5.
    1362
  52. 5.
    1362
  53. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  54. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  55. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  56. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  57. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  58. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  59. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  60. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  61. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  62. 5.
    1362 — An amazing follow-up to Awakening The World...not quite as good and a little too slick with the production but a solid power metal release otherwise
  63. 6.
    1814
  64. 6.
    1814
  65. 6.
    1814
  66. 6.
    1814
  67. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  68. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  69. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  70. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  71. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  72. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  73. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  74. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  75. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  76. 6.
    1814 — Heavier and more varied than previous works, the band has evolved with a new singer and look to be better than ever
  77. 7.
    1855
  78. 7.
    1855
  79. 7.
    1855
  80. 7.
    1855
  81. 7.
    1855 — Neo-classical power metal at it's finest
  82. 7.
    1855 — Neo-classical power metal at it's finest
  83. 8.
    1770
  84. 8.
    1770
  85. 8.
    1770
  86. 8.
    1770
  87. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  88. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  89. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  90. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  91. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  92. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  93. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  94. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  95. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  96. 8.
    1770 — Peavy Wagner and company consistently produce quality heavy yet melodic metal
  97. 9.
    1822
  98. 9.
    1822
  99. 9.
    1822
  100. 9.
    1822
  101. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  102. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  103. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  104. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  105. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  106. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  107. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  108. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  109. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  110. 9.
    1822 — A great progressive metal band that creates an ominous mood and atmosphere that really captivates the listener
  111. 10.
    1537
  112. 10.
    1537
  113. 10.
    1537
  114. 10.
    1537
  115. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  116. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  117. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  118. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  119. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  120. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  121. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  122. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  123. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  124. 10.
    1537 — A great U.S. power metal band that is going to be one to watch for in the future
  125. 11.
    Helloween - Rabbit Don't Come Easy
  126. 11.
    Helloween - Rabbit Don't Come Easy
  127. 11.
    1535
  128. 11.
    1535 — Great to see a return to the happy Helloween style
  129. 11.
    1535 — Great to see a return to the happy Helloween style
  130. 11.
    1535 — Great to see a return to the happy Helloween style
  131. 11.
    1535 — Great to see a return to the happy Helloween style
  132. 11.
    1535 — Great to see a return to the happy Helloween style
  133. 12.
  134. 12.
  135. 12.
  136. 12.
  137. 12.
    Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  138. 12.
    Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  139. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  140. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  141. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  142. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  143. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  144. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  145. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  146. 12.
    Gary Hughes - Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2 — An amazing rock opera with an all-star line-up
  147. 13.
    Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2
  148. 13.
    Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2
  149. 13.
    Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2
  150. 13.
    Once And Future King Parts 1 and 2
  151. 13.
    1865
  152. 13.
    1865
  153. 13.
    1865
  154. 13.
    1865
  155. 13.
    1865
  156. 13.
    1597 — Awesome live album...and I'm not a big fan of live albums anymore
  157. 13.
    1597 — Awesome live album...and I'm not a big fan of live albums anymore
  158. 14.
    1865
  159. 14.
    1865
  160. 14.
    1865
  161. 14.
    1865
  162. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  163. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  164. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  165. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  166. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  167. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  168. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  169. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  170. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition thatn they get
  171. 14.
    1713 — Not as solid as the previous 2 but a very heavy and fine effort by a band that deserves much more recognition than they get
  172. 15.
    1713
  173. 15.
    1713
  174. 15.
    1713
  175. 15.
    1713
  176. 15.
    Stratovarius - Elements Part 2 — Sad about the turmoil in the band but I thought that this album was as good if not better than anything since Visions
  177. 15.
    1842 — Sad about the turmoil in the band but I thought that this album was as good if not better than anything since Visions
  178. 15.
    1842 — Sad about the turmoil in the band but I thought that this album was as good if not better than anything since Visions
  179. 15.
    1842 — Sad about the turmoil in the band but I thought that this album was as good if not better than anything since Visions
  180. 15.
    1842 — Sad about the turmoil in the band but I thought that this album was as good if not better than anything since Visions
  181. 15.
    1842 — Sad about the turmoil in the band and we'll see what the future holds but this one's a great return to the Visions-era sound
  182. 15.
    1865 — I first heard his voice on the Avantasia projects and now with this killer melodic heavy metal album, he's now one of my favorite vocalists
  183. 15.
    1865 — I first heard his voice on the Avantasia projects and now with this killer melodic heavy metal album, he's now one of my favorite vocalists

Surprises of the Year

  1. 1.
    Power Quest - Neverworld
  2. 1.
    Power Quest - Neverworld
  3. 1.
    Power Quest - Neverworld
  4. 1.
    Power Quest - Neverworld
  5. 1.
    Power Quest - Neverworld — Sure it;s nothing new and copy-cat power metal but they do a great job with some great vocal melodies...much better than their debut
  6. 1.
    Power Quest - Neverworld — Sure it;s nothing new and copy-cat power metal but they do a great job with some great vocal melodies...much better than their debut
  7. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  8. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  9. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  10. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  11. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  12. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  13. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  14. 1.
    1925 — New album from an almost new band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  15. 2.
    1925
  16. 2.
    1925
  17. 2.
    1925
  18. 2.
    1925
  19. 2.
    1925 — New album from an almost "new" band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  20. 2.
    1925 — New album from an almost "new" band..lots of new members and a new vocalist and they sound better than ever
  21. 2.
    1951 — Hot new Australian band that sounds very impressive
  22. 2.
    1951 — Hot new Australian band that sounds very impressive
  23. 2.
    1575 — One of Gus G's many projects..it's a great slice of old school power metal
  24. 2.
    1575 — One of Gus G's many projects..it's a great slice of old school power metal
  25. 3.
    Too Old To Rock - To Dumb To Quit
  26. 3.
    Too Old To Rock - To Dumb To Quit
  27. 3.
    1951
  28. 3.
    1951
  29. 3.
    1951 — Hot new Australian band that sounds very impressive
  30. 3.
    1951 — Hot new Australian band that sounds very impressive
  31. 3.
  32. 3.
  33. 3.
    1951 — Hot new Australian band that sounds very impressive
  34. 3.
    1462 — Nice to see a band that has similarities to Lacuna Coil and The Gathering getting major airplay and exposure....and people are really liking this sound. Hopefully they will discover the bands that influenced these guys
  35. 3.
    1462 — Nice to see a band that has similarities to Lacuna Coil and The Gathering getting major airplay and exposure....and people are really liking this sound. Hopefully they will discover the bands that influenced these guys
  36. 3.
    1462 — Nice to see a band that has similarities to Lacuna Coil and The Gathering getting major airplay and exposure....and people are really liking this sound. Hopefully they will discover the bands that influenced these guys
  37. 3.
    1462 — Nice to see a band that has similarities to Lacuna Coil and The Gathering getting major airplay and exposure....and people are really liking this sound. Hopefully they will discover the bands that influenced these guys
  38. 3.
    1462 — Nice to see a band that has similarities to Lacuna Coil and The Gathering getting major airplay and exposure....and people are really liking this sound. Hopefully they will discover the bands that influenced these guys
  39. 4.
    1700
  40. 4.
    1700
  41. 4.
    1700
  42. 4.
    1700
  43. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  44. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  45. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  46. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  47. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  48. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  49. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  50. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  51. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  52. 4.
    1700 — Great melodic metal from this very underrated Canadian band
  53. 5.
    1877
  54. 5.
    1877
  55. 5.
    1877
  56. 5.
    1877
  57. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  58. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  59. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  60. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  61. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  62. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  63. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  64. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  65. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts
  66. 5.
    1877 — These veterans return with one of their best efforts

Disappointments

  1. 1.
    1612
  2. 1.
    1612
  3. 1.
    1612
  4. 1.
    1612
  5. 1.
    1612 — Not much to say, it's all been said already....poor songwriting and shitty production
  6. 1.
    1612 — Not much to say, it's all been said already....poor songwriting and shitty production
  7. 2.
  8. 2.
  9. 2.
  10. 2.
  11. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  12. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  13. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  14. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  15. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  16. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  17. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  18. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  19. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  20. 2.
    1562 — With members of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Requiem, I expected something better
  21. 3.
  22. 3.
  23. 3.
  24. 3.
  25. 3.
    1661 — With both Hank Shermann and Michael Denner from Mercyful Fate handling the guitars, this band has not lived up to it's expectations
  26. 3.
    1661 — With both Hank Shermann and Michael Denner from Mercyful Fate handling the guitars, this band has not lived up to it's expectations
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  48. 5.
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  50. 5.
  51. 5.
  52. 5.
  53. 5.
  54. 5.

Joke of the Year

  1. 1.
    1833
  2. 1.
    1833
  3. 1.
    1833
  4. 1.
    1833
  5. 1.
    1833 — I'm sorry, I know Kiss is a legend and I used to be into them back in the 70's but come on!!! How many times are they going to keep re-packaging the same tired old songs and feeding it to the fans. With countless greatest hits albums and live albums, they seem to have found a way to keep the fans buying the same stuff over and over again...except this time it's with a symphony!!!! Kiss and a symphony orchestra??? What a joke!!
  6. 1.
    1833 — I'm sorry, I know Kiss is a legend and I used to be into them back in the 70's but come on!!! How many times are they going to keep re-packaging the same tired old songs and feeding it to the fans. With countless greatest hits albums and live albums, they seem to have found a way to keep the fans buying the same stuff over and over again...except this time it's with a symphony!!!! Kiss and a symphony orchestra??? What a joke!!
  7. 2.
  8. 2.
  9. 2.
  10. 2.
  11. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  12. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  13. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  14. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  15. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  16. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  17. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  18. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  19. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
  20. 2.
    1494 — A complete waste of plastic to actually print this crap onto a CD and release it!!
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Words / Final Thoughts

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  10. 0
    — Well, we're into another year and it looks to be a good one as well. I can't wait for the new Priest album in the summer!! This March marks my 2nd anniversary here at Metal Reviews and it has become part of my life and almost like a 2nd family. With families, there are responsibilities and obligations and I feel a sense of that every week as the review deadline approaches and I haven't finished my reviews yet!! It's a labor of love for me as I know it helps new bands to get promotion and also for you, the readers to discover new bands and new talents. Hope everyone has a great 2004 and that we all have a safe year so we can all gather here for the awards for 2004.... In Metal, Marty
  11. 0
    — Well, we're into another year and it looks to be a good one as well. I can't wait for the new Priest album in the summer!! This March marks my 2nd anniversary here at Metal Reviews and it has become part of my life and almost like a 2nd family. With families, there are responsibilities and obligations and I feel a sense of that every week as the review deadline approaches and I haven't finished my reviews yet!! It's a labor of love for me as I know it helps new bands to get promotion and also for you, the readers to discover new bands and new talents. Hope everyone has a great 2004 and that we all have a safe year so we can all gather here for the awards for 2004.... In Metal, Marty

Jack

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1830
  2. 1.
    1830
  3. 1.
    1830
  4. 1.
    1830
  5. 1.
    1830
  6. 1.
    1830
  7. 1.
    1830
  8. 1.
    1830
  9. 2.
    1774
  10. 2.
    1774
  11. 2.
    1774
  12. 2.
    1774
  13. 2.
    1774
  14. 2.
    1774
  15. 2.
    1774
  16. 2.
    1774
  17. 3.
  18. 3.
    1851
  19. 3.
    1851
  20. 3.
    1851
  21. 3.
    1851
  22. 3.
    1851
  23. 3.
    1851
  24. 3.
    1851
  25. 4.
  26. 4.
    1412
  27. 4.
    1412
  28. 4.
    1412
  29. 4.
    1412
  30. 4.
    1412
  31. 4.
    1412
  32. 4.
    1412
  33. 5.
    1779
  34. 5.
    1779
  35. 5.
    1779
  36. 5.
    1779
  37. 5.
    1779
  38. 5.
    1779
  39. 5.
    1779
  40. 5.
    1779
  41. 6.
    1354
  42. 6.
    1354
  43. 6.
    1354
  44. 6.
    1354
  45. 6.
    1354
  46. 6.
    1354
  47. 6.
    1354
  48. 6.
    1354
  49. 7.
    1475
  50. 7.
    1475
  51. 7.
    1475
  52. 7.
    1475
  53. 7.
    1475
  54. 7.
    1475
  55. 7.
    1475
  56. 7.
    1475
  57. 8.
  58. 8.
    1242
  59. 8.
    1242
  60. 8.
    1242
  61. 8.
    1242
  62. 8.
    1242
  63. 8.
    1242
  64. 8.
    1242
  65. 9.
  66. 9.
    1595
  67. 9.
    1595
  68. 9.
    1595
  69. 9.
    1595
  70. 9.
    1595
  71. 9.
    1633
  72. 9.
    1633
  73. 10.
    1934
  74. 10.
    1934
  75. 10.
    1934
  76. 10.
    1934
  77. 10.
    1934
  78. 10.
    1934
  79. 10.
    1934
  80. 10.
    1934
  81. 11.
    1588
  82. 11.
    1588
  83. 11.
    1588
  84. 11.
    1588
  85. 11.
    1588
  86. 11.
    1588
  87. 11.
    1588
  88. 11.
    1588
  89. 12.
  90. 12.
    1386
  91. 12.
    1386
  92. 12.
    1386
  93. 12.
    1386
  94. 12.
    1386
  95. 12.
    1386
  96. 12.
    1386
  97. 13.
    1561
  98. 13.
    1561
  99. 13.
    1448
  100. 13.
    1448
  101. 13.
    1448
  102. 13.
    1448
  103. 13.
    1448
  104. 13.
    1448
  105. 14.
    1552
  106. 14.
    1552
  107. 14.
    1552
  108. 14.
    1552
  109. 14.
    1552
  110. 14.
    1552
  111. 14.
    1552
  112. 14.
    1552
  113. 15.
    1771
  114. 15.
    1771
  115. 15.
    1771
  116. 15.
    1771
  117. 15.
    1771
  118. 15.
    1771
  119. 15.
    1771
  120. 15.
    1771

Surprises of the Year

  1. 1.
  2. 1.
    1691
  3. 1.
    1691
  4. 1.
    1691
  5. 1.
    1691
  6. 1.
    1691
  7. 1.
    1691
  8. 1.
    1691
  9. 2.
  10. 2.
    1462
  11. 2.
    1462
  12. 2.
    1462
  13. 2.
    1462
  14. 2.
    1462
  15. 2.
    1462
  16. 2.
    1462
  17. 3.
  18. 3.
    1596
  19. 3.
    1596
  20. 3.
    1596
  21. 3.
    1596
  22. 3.
    1596
  23. 3.
    1596
  24. 3.
    1596
  25. 4.
  26. 4.
    1471
  27. 4.
    1471
  28. 4.
    1471
  29. 4.
    1471
  30. 4.
    1471
  31. 4.
    1471
  32. 4.
    1471
  33. 5.
  34. 5.
    1567
  35. 5.
    1567
  36. 5.
    1567
  37. 5.
    1567
  38. 5.
    1567
  39. 5.
    1567
  40. 5.
    1567

Disappointments

  1. 1.
  2. 1.
    1771
  3. 1.
    1771
  4. 1.
    1771
  5. 1.
    1771
  6. 1.
    1771 — the artwork is Eddie's worst of all time
  7. 1.
    1771 — the artwork is Eddie's worst of all time
  8. 1.
    1771 — the artwork is Eddie's worst of all time
  9. 2.
  10. 2.
  11. 2.
  12. 2.
    1873
  13. 2.
    1873
  14. 2.
    1873
  15. 2.
    1873
  16. 2.
    1873
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  40. 5.

Joke of the Year

  1. 1.
  2. 1.
    1612
  3. 1.
    1612
  4. 1.
    1612
  5. 1.
    1612
  6. 1.
    1612
  7. 1.
    1612
  8. 1.
    1612
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  12. 2.
    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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    1612
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  27. 4.
  28. 4.
    1612
  29. 4.
    1612
  30. 4.
    1612
  31. 4.
    1612
  32. 4.
    1612
  33. 5.
  34. 5.
  35. 5.
  36. 5.
    1612
  37. 5.
    1612
  38. 5.
    1612
  39. 5.
    1612
  40. 5.
    1612

Words / Final Thoughts

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  2. 0
    — The birth of my first child, my beloved daughter Vanessa, a drastic change in my priorities... thank you Victoria, my wife, for such a wonderful gift. The end of the Rings trilogy with the Return of the King... it's been the longest year in my whole life. Thank you Mr. Tolkien for such a wonderful bood, or should I say for such a wonderful world. And thank you Mr. Jackson for such amazing movies and hopefully you'll come back with the Hobbit. Musically speaking, it's been a great year with the aforementionned great releases that I've had a hard time not to pick up, but to classify. There's no doubt 2004 will again be of a great vintage with the forthcoming releases of the likes of Sirenia with An Elixir Of Existence, the semi acoustic live album of The Gathering Sleepy Buildings, the return of french death metallers Loudblast with Planet Pandemonium, the unbelievable new album of Hypocrisy The Arrival and the come back of thrash metal gods Exodus with their new album Tempo Of The Damned, and tons of other releases to come. Last but not least, hopefully my Swiss soccer team will kick some (french) asses during Euro 2004 in Portugal.
  3. 0
    — The birth of my first child, my beloved daughter Vanessa, a drastic change in my priorities... thank you Victoria, my wife, for such a wonderful gift. The end of the Rings trilogy with the Return of the King... it's been the longest year in my whole life. Thank you Mr. Tolkien for such a wonderful bood, or should I say for such a wonderful world. And thank you Mr. Jackson for such amazing movies and hopefully you'll come back with the Hobbit. Musically speaking, it's been a great year with the aforementionned great releases that I've had a hard time not to pick up, but to classify. There's no doubt 2004 will again be of a great vintage with the forthcoming releases of the likes of Sirenia with An Elixir Of Existence, the semi acoustic live album of The Gathering Sleepy Buildings, the return of french death metallers Loudblast with Planet Pandemonium, the unbelievable new album of Hypocrisy The Arrival and the come back of thrash metal gods Exodus with their new album Tempo Of The Damned, and tons of other releases to come. Last but not least, hopefully my Swiss soccer team will kick some (french) asses during Euro 2004 in Portugal.
  4. 0
    — The birth of my first child, my beloved daughter Vanessa, a drastic change in my priorities... thank you Victoria, my wife, for such a wonderful gift. The end of the Rings trilogy with the Return of the King... it's been the longest year in my whole life. Thank you Mr. Tolkien for such a wonderful bood, or should I say for such a wonderful world. And thank you Mr. Jackson for such amazing movies and hopefully you'll come back with the Hobbit. Musically speaking, it's been a great year with the aforementionned great releases that I've had a hard time not to pick up, but to classify. There's no doubt 2004 will again be of a great vintage with the forthcoming releases of the likes of Sirenia with An Elixir Of Existence, the semi acoustic live album of The Gathering Sleepy Buildings, the return of french death metallers Loudblast with Planet Pandemonium, the unbelievable new album of Hypocrisy The Arrival and the come back of thrash metal gods Exodus with their new album Tempo Of The Damned, and tons of other releases to come. Last but not least, hopefully my Swiss soccer team will kick some (french) asses during Euro 2004 in Portugal.
  5. 0
    — The birth of my first child, my beloved daughter Vanessa, a drastic change in my priorities... thank you Victoria, my wife, for such a wonderful gift. The end of the Rings trilogy with the Return of the King... it's been the longest year in my whole life. Thank you Mr. Tolkien for such a wonderful bood, or should I say for such a wonderful world. And thank you Mr. Jackson for such amazing movies and hopefully you'll come back with the Hobbit. Musically speaking, it's been a great year with the aforementionned great releases that I've had a hard time not to pick up, but to classify. There's no doubt 2004 will again be of a great vintage with the forthcoming releases of the likes of Sirenia with An Elixir Of Existence, the semi acoustic live album of The Gathering Sleepy Buildings, the return of french death metallers Loudblast with Planet Pandemonium, the unbelievable new album of Hypocrisy The Arrival and the come back of thrash metal gods Exodus with their new album Tempo Of The Damned, and tons of other releases to come. Last but not least, hopefully my Swiss soccer team will kick some (french) asses during Euro 2004 in Portugal.
  6. 0
    — The birth of my first child, my beloved daughter Vanessa, a drastic change in my priorities... thank you Victoria, my wife, for such a wonderful gift. The end of the Rings trilogy with the Return of the King... it's been the longest year in my whole life. Thank you Mr. Tolkien for such a wonderful bood, or should I say for such a wonderful world. And thank you Mr. Jackson for such amazing movies and hopefully you'll come back with the Hobbit. Musically speaking, it's been a great year with the aforementionned great releases that I've had a hard time not to pick up, but to classify. There's no doubt 2004 will again be of a great vintage with the forthcoming releases of the likes of Sirenia with An Elixir Of Existence, the semi acoustic live album of The Gathering Sleepy Buildings, the return of french death metallers Loudblast with Planet Pandemonium, the unbelievable new album of Hypocrisy The Arrival and the come back of thrash metal gods Exodus with their new album Tempo Of The Damned, and tons of other releases to come. Last but not least, hopefully my Swiss soccer team will kick some (french) asses during Euro 2004 in Portugal.
  7. 0
    — The birth of my first child, my beloved daughter Vanessa, a drastic change in my priorities... thank you Victoria, my wife, for such a wonderful gift. The end of the Rings trilogy with the Return of the King... it's been the longest year in my whole life. Thank you Mr. Tolkien for such a wonderful bood, or should I say for such a wonderful world. And thank you Mr. Jackson for such amazing movies and hopefully you'll come back with the Hobbit. Musically speaking, it's been a great year with the aforementionned great releases that I've had a hard time not to pick up, but to classify. There's no doubt 2004 will again be of a great vintage with the forthcoming releases of the likes of Sirenia with An Elixir Of Existence, the semi acoustic live album of The Gathering Sleepy Buildings, the return of french death metallers Loudblast with Planet Pandemonium, the unbelievable new album of Hypocrisy The Arrival and the come back of thrash metal gods Exodus with their new album Tempo Of The Damned, and tons of other releases to come.

Crims

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as Hatebreeder.
  2. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as Hatebreeder.
  3. 1.
    1423 — <P>My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on Hatebreeder.</p>
  4. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on Hatebreeder.
  5. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on Hatebreeder.
  6. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on Hatebreeder.
  7. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on Hatebreeder.
  8. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on Hatebreeder.
  9. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on <b><i>Hatebreeder</b></i>.
  10. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on <b><i>Hatebreeder</b></i>.
  11. 1.
    1423 — My favorite band delivered my favorite CD of the year. Crushing guitars, great melodies, and the song writing was almost as good as it was on <b><i>Hatebreeder</b></i>.
  12. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CD's sounded like this. Pure genious with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  13. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CD's sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  14. 2.
    1300 — <p>If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!</p>
  15. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  16. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  17. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  18. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  19. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  20. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  21. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  22. 2.
    1300 — If only more Power Metal CDs sounded like this. Pure genius with the song writing, amazing vocals, and most importantly, it still has riffs!
  23. 3.
    1451 — Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.
  24. 3.
    1451 — Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.
  25. 3.
    1451 — <p>Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.</p>
  26. 3.
    1451 — Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.
  27. 3.
    1451 — Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.
  28. 3.
    1451 — Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.
  29. 3.
    1451 — Evergrey keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now.
  30. 3.
    1451 — <b>Evergrey</b> keep getting better with every release, these guys will be a band to remember many years from now. A true classic.
  31. 3.
    1451 — <b>Evergrey</b> keep getting better with every release; these guys will be a band to remember many years from now. A true classic.
  32. 3.
    1451 — <b>Evergrey</b> keep getting better with every release; these guys will be a band to remember many years from now. A true classic.
  33. 3.
    1451 — <b>Evergrey</b> keep getting better with every release; these guys will be a band to remember many years from now. A true classic.
  34. 4.
    Helloween - Rabbits Don't Come Easy — Did the split do Helloween good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since Keepers. Heavy, but still intricate. Deris is still one of the most unique vocalist out there today.
  35. 4.
    <p>Helloween - Rabbits Don't Come Easy</p> — <p>Did the split do Helloween good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since Keepers. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.</p>
  36. 4.
    <p>Helloween - Rabbits Don''t Come Easy</p> — Did the split do Helloween good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since Keepers. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.
  37. 4.
    Helloween - Rabbits Don’'t Come Easy — Did the split do Helloween good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since Keepers. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.
  38. 4.
    Helloween - Rabbits Don’ Come Easy — Did the split do <b>Helloween</b> good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since the Keepers era. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.
  39. 4.
    Helloween - Rabbits Don’t Come Easy — Did the split do <b>Helloween</b> good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since the Keepers era. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.
  40. 4.
    1535 — Did the split do <b>Helloween</b> good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since the Keepers era. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.
  41. 4.
    1535 — Did the split do <b>Helloween</b> good? Perhaps, because afterall this is probably their strongest release since the Keepers era. Heavy, but still intricate, and Deris has one of the most unique voices in Metal today.
  42. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blad's vocals, but the new vocalist came through in a big way. Song writer was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and feeling
  43. 5.
    1814 — <p>This was unexpected. I loved Blads vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and feeling</p>
  44. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blads vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  45. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blads vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  46. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blads vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  47. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blad’s vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  48. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blad’s vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  49. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blad’s vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  50. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blad’s vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  51. 5.
    1814 — This was unexpected. I loved Blad’s vocals, but new vocalist Göbel came through in a big way. Song writing was better than ever and the change in vocal style gave the band more emotion and energy.
  52. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release.
  53. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release.
  54. 6.
    1726 — <p>With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release.</p>
  55. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release in 2003.
  56. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release in 2003.
  57. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release in 2003.
  58. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, Omnium Gatherum released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release in 2003.
  59. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, <b>Omnium Gatherum</b> released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death release that may change the face of Melodic Death in 2004.
  60. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, <b>Omnium Gatherum</b> released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death CD that may change the face of Melodic Death in 2004.
  61. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, <b>Omnium Gatherum</b> released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death CD that may change the face of Melodic Death in 2004.
  62. 6.
    1726 — With the combination of many different influences, <b>Omnium Gatherum</b> released a truly memorable and original Melodic Death CD that may change the face of Melodic Death in 2004.
  63. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Swano.
  64. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Swano.
  65. 7.
    1918 — <p>Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.</P>
  66. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  67. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  68. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  69. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older Edge Of Sanity, Crimson II is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  70. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older <b>Edge Of Sanity</b>, <b><i>Crimson II</b></i> is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  71. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older <b>Edge Of Sanity</b>, <b><i>Crimson II</b></i> is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  72. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older <b>Edge Of Sanity</b>, <b><i>Crimson II</b></i> is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  73. 7.
    1918 — Swano is back! Bringing to the table both new and older <b>Edge Of Sanity</b>, <b><i>Crimson II</b></i> is a testament to the brillance of Dan Swano.
  74. 8.
    1578 — Not only does Dechristianize have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it's still one of the most brutal CD's this year... need a say more?
  75. 8.
    1578 — <p>Not only does Dechristianize have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it's still one of the most brutal CD's this year... need I say more?</p>
  76. 8.
    1578 — Not only does Dechristianize have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CDs this year... need I say more?
  77. 8.
    1578 — Not only does Dechristianize have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CDs this year... need I say more?
  78. 8.
    1578 — Not only does Dechristianize have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CDs this year... need I say more?
  79. 8.
    1578 — Not only does Dechristianize have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CDs this year... need I say more?
  80. 8.
    1578 — Not only does <b><i>Dechristianize</b></i> have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CD’s released this year... need I say more?
  81. 8.
    1578 — Not only does <b><i>Dechristianize</b></i> have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CD’s released this year... need I say more?
  82. 8.
    1578 — Not only does <b><i>Dechristianize</b></i> have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CD’s released this year... need I say more?
  83. 8.
    1578 — Not only does <b><i>Dechristianize</b></i> have possibly the best intro ever, it also has some of the best melodic leads, yet it is still one of the most brutal CD’s released this year... need I say more?
  84. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I'll be damned if this didn't make me head bang like nothing before.
  85. 9.
    1701 — <p>Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.</p>
  86. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  87. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  88. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  89. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  90. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  91. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  92. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  93. 9.
    1701 — Straightforward, done before? Maybe, but I will be damned if this did not make me head bang like nothing before it.
  94. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release.
  95. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release?
  96. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release?
  97. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release?
  98. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release?
  99. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release?
  100. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release?
  101. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release? One of America's finest Metal bands.
  102. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release? One of America’s finest Metal bands.
  103. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release? One of America’s finest Metal bands.
  104. 10.
    1713 — Is it just me or does Loomis keep getting more amazing with every release? One of America’s finest Metal bands.
  105. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  106. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  107. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  108. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  109. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  110. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  111. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with Between Silence And Light.
  112. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with <b><i>Between Silence And Light</b></i>.
  113. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with <b><i>Between Silence And Light</b></i>.
  114. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with <b><i>Between Silence And Light</b></i>.
  115. 11.
    1907 — A mostly indepedent release in the top 15? You bet, these guys from Bolivia released an amazing piece of muscianship and song writing with <b><i>Between Silence And Light</b></i>.
  116. 12.
    1481 — Bodom clones? Just about, but they're probably the best clone band out there and I can't deny how good Mirror Of Madness is
  117. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — <p>One Metal's longest running and most consistent band, Overkill released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.</p>
  118. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metals longest running and most consistent band, Overkill released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  119. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metals longest running and most consistent band, Overkill released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  120. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metals longest running and most consistent band, Overkill released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  121. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metals longest running and most consistent band, Overkill released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  122. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metal’s longest running and most consistent bands, Overkill released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  123. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metal’s longest running and most consistent bands, <B>Overkill</B> released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  124. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metal’s longest running and most consistent bands, <B>Overkill</B> released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  125. 12.
    Overkill - Killbox 13 — One of Metal’s longest running and most consistent bands, <B>Overkill</B> released another brutal slab of modern Thrash.
  126. 13.
    1446 — Another band mixing the old with the new to great effect. Dripping with atmosphere and bone crushing production.
  127. 13.
    1446 — Another band mixing the old with the new to great effect. Dripping with atmosphere and bone crushing production.
  128. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — Brainstorm released their best CD to date; every song was catchy the subtle Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  129. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — Brainstorm released their best CD to date; every song was catchy and the subtle Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  130. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — Brainstorm released their best CD to date; every song was catchy and the subtle Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  131. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — Brainstorm released their best CD to date; every song was catchy and the subtle Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  132. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — Brainstorm released their best CD to date; every song was catchy and the subtle Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  133. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — <b>Brainstorm</b> released their best CD to date; every song was instantly memorable and the subtle German Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  134. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — <b>Brainstorm</b> released their best CD to date; every song was instantly memorable and the subtle German Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  135. 13.
    Brainstorm - Soul Temptation — <b>Brainstorm</b> released their best CD to date; every song was instantly memorable and the subtle German Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  136. 13.
    1645 — <b>Brainstorm</b> released their best CD to date; every song was instantly memorable and the subtle German Speed Metal influences were a welcome addition.
  137. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly the catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  138. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  139. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  140. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  141. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  142. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  143. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their catchiest CD in quite a few years.
  144. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint, with possibly their most complete CD in quite a few years.
  145. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint with possibly their most complete CD in quite a few years.
  146. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint with possibly their most complete CD in quite a few years.
  147. 14.
    1641 — The kings of True Norwegian Black Metal did not disappoint with possibly their most complete CD in quite a few years.
  148. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  149. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  150. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  151. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  152. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  153. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  154. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  155. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  156. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  157. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.
  158. 15.
    1488 — This is what Metal needs more of. A band not afraid to try new things. Bow down to Reitermania.

Surprises of the Year

  1. 1.
    1611 — It's a crime bands like this aren't signed. A very original take on progressive Metal, expect big things from Voyager.
  2. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from Voyager.
  3. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from Voyager.
  4. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from Voyager.
  5. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from Voyager.
  6. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from Voyager.
  7. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from Voyager.
  8. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from <B>Voyager</B>. Somebody sign them!
  9. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from <B>Voyager</B>. Somebody sign them!
  10. 1.
    1611 — It is a crime that bands like this are not signed. A very original take on progressive Metal; expect big things from <B>Voyager</B>. Somebody sign them!
  11. 2.
    1743 — Symphony X with better choruses, kind of came out of nowhere.
  12. 2.
    1743 — Symphony X with better choruses, kind of came out of nowhere.
  13. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black/Death Metal from these Americans first effort. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  14. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  15. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  16. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  17. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  18. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  19. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  20. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  21. 2.
    Wehrwolfe - Godless We Stand — Excellent combination of Anti-Christian Black and Death Metal. Explosive leads and riffs that will make your head spin.
  22. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  23. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  24. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  25. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  26. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  27. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  28. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  29. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  30. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  31. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  32. 3.
    1815 — I was expecting generic Death Metal, and instead I got the best Death/Gore CD this year (that I listened to).
  33. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released something which Power Metal needs more of, and that something is balls
  34. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  35. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  36. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  37. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  38. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  39. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, Cydonia released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  40. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, <b>Cydonia</b> released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  41. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, <b>Cydonia</b> released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  42. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, <b>Cydonia</b> released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  43. 4.
    1514 — With a slight style change, <b>Cydonia</b> released Power Metal with balls, something Power Metal needs more of.
  44. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it's everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for Priest fans.
  45. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for Priest fans.
  46. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for Priest fans.
  47. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for Priest fans.
  48. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for Priest fans.
  49. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for <b>Priest</b> fans.
  50. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for <b>Priest</b> fans.
  51. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for <b>Priest</b> fans.
  52. 5.
    1910 — I was expecting this to be a poorly put together cash grab, but it is everything but. Loaded with material, this is a must have for <b>Priest</b> fans.

Disappointments

  1. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had some many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  2. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  3. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  4. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  5. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  6. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  7. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  8. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  9. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  10. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  11. 1.
    1605 — For a band that had so many good ideas and style influences going for them, it amazes me just how unlistenable this CD is. Maybe next time.
  12. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  13. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  14. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  15. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  16. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  17. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  18. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  19. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything.
  20. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything? I mean really...
  21. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything? I mean really...
  22. 2.
    1612 — Do I really need to say anything? I mean really...
  23. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. What happened to the riffs?
  24. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. What happened to the riffs?
  25. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  26. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  27. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  28. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  29. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? Deathrace King is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  30. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? <b><i>Deathrace King</b></i> is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  31. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? <b><i>Deathrace King</b></i> is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  32. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? <b><i>Deathrace King</b></i> is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
  33. 3.
    1834 — What happened here? <b><i>Deathrace King</b></i> is one of my favorite releases of all time and this is just kind of there. Average at best. Where are the killer riffs?
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  54. 5.
  55. 5.

Joke of the Year

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    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They've been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  2. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  3. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  4. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  5. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  6. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  7. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
  8. 1.
    1551 — I feel bad for these guys. They have been around a long time and I gotta give credit to them for sticking around for so long, but well, this CD is laughable. Might be worse than St. Anger.
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Words / Final Thoughts

  1. 0
    — <p<Wow, what a great year of metal this has been. Unfortunately, it's also been an extremely busy year for me, which has basically resulted in not as much Metal listening as I would normally like. Thus, when reading my list, please keep in mind there were a lot of major releases and supposed sleeper hits that I just did not get a chance to listen to. So, my top 15 list isn't the most accurate, but I stand by the releases on there as all of them kick ass.</p> <p>Most of my favorite bands released CD's this year, though there were notable absentees such as <b>Nightwish</b>, <b>Dark Tranquility</b>, <b>Immolation</b>, <b>Amon Amarth</b>, and <b>Rhapsody</b>. I was predicting a lot of good Thrash this year from some old favorites, but unfortunately only <b>Exodus</b> came through, as <b>Death Angel</b> and <b>Vio-lence</b> are still in the recording studio, and record label problems also set back the highly anticipated next <b>Ensiferum</b> release. Every genre was well represented this year as far as quality releases, as there was no clear winner. Power Metal had an excellent year with outstanding releases, though it also saw a lot of bands that brought absolutely nothing new to the genre that were praised up and down, on this site included, and though everything was well played, there really needs to be more innovation in this genre. Death Metal had a solid year with a number of really good releases in both the American and European fields, however, with the possible exception of <b>Vital Remains – <i>Dechristianize</i></b>, none really stood out above the rest. Black Metal stayed strong in the underground, most of which I didn’t have the pleasure of giving my full attention to, but most key players in the American and Scandinavian underground released CDs this year, along with an uprising of French Black Metal bands. Progressive Metal was kind of quiet this year, and for the record to my knowledge <b>Pagan’s Mind – <i>Celestial Entrance</i></b> was a very late 2002 release, thus it’s not on my list. </p> <p>2003 was also a huge year for news. Problems in <b>Helloween</b> and <b>Stratovarius</b> were noteworthy, as was Tim Owens jumping ship to <b>Iced Earth</b> and Halford going back to the great <b>Priest</b>. So what’s next in store for 2004? Hard to say, at this time last year a lot more well-known bands had announced releases, and every band seems to be releasing a concert DVD, most of which are well done and we’ll definitely see more of that. Power and Death Metal need to become a little more original if they want to continue to do well because sooner or later people are just going to get tired of the same thing. I don’t quite have a good of a feeling for 2004 as I did 2003, but I hope I’m proven wrong, after all, there should be a new <b>Priest</b>!</p>
  2. 0
    — <p<Wow, what a great year of metal this has been. Unfortunately, it's also been an extremely busy year for me, which has basically resulted in not as much Metal listening as I would normally like. Thus, when reading my list, please keep in mind there were a lot of major releases and supposed sleeper hits that I just did not get a chance to listen to. So, my top 15 list isn't the most accurate, but I stand by the releases on there as all of them kick ass.</p> <p>Most of my favorite bands released CD's this year, though there were notable absentees such as <b>Nightwish</b>, <b>Dark Tranquility</b>, <b>Immolation</b>, <b>Amon Amarth</b>, and <b>Rhapsody</b>. I was predicting a lot of good Thrash this year from some old favorites, but unfortunately only <b>Exodus</b> came through, as <b>Death Angel</b> and <b>Vio-lence</b> are still in the recording studio, and record label problems also set back the highly anticipated next <b>Ensiferum</b> release. Every genre was well represented this year as far as quality releases, as there was no clear winner. Power Metal had an excellent year with outstanding releases, though it also saw a lot of bands that brought absolutely nothing new to the genre that were praised up and down, on this site included, and though everything was well played, there really needs to be more innovation in this genre. Death Metal had a solid year with a number of really good releases in both the American and European fields, however, with the possible exception of <b>Vital Remains – <i>Dechristianize</i></b>, none really stood out above the rest. Black Metal stayed strong in the underground, most of which I didn’t have the pleasure of giving my full attention to, but most key players in the American and Scandinavian underground released CDs this year, along with an uprising of French Black Metal bands. Progressive Metal was kind of quiet this year, and for the record to my knowledge <b>Pagan’s Mind – <i>Celestial Entrance</i></b> was a very late 2002 release, thus it’s not on my list. </p> <p>2003 was also a huge year for news. Problems in <b>Helloween</b> and <b>Stratovarius</b> were noteworthy, as was Tim Owens jumping ship to <b>Iced Earth</b> and Halford going back to the great <b>Priest</b>. So what’s next in store for 2004? Hard to say, at this time last year a lot more well-known bands had announced releases, and every band seems to be releasing a concert DVD, most of which are well done and we’ll definitely see more of that. Power and Death Metal need to become a little more original if they want to continue to do well because sooner or later people are just going to get tired of the same thing. I don’t quite have a good of a feeling for 2004 as I did 2003, but I hope I’m proven wrong, after all, there should be a new <b>Priest</b>!</p>
  3. 0
    — <p<Wow, what a great year of metal this has been. Unfortunately, it's also been an extremely busy year for me, which has basically resulted in not as much Metal listening as I would normally like. Thus, when reading my list, please keep in mind there were a lot of major releases and supposed sleeper hits that I just did not get a chance to listen to. So, my top 15 list isn't the most accurate, but I stand by the releases on there as all of them kick ass.</p> <p>Most of my favorite bands released CD's this year, though there were notable absentees such as <b>Nightwish</b>, <b>Dark Tranquility</b>, <b>Immolation</b>, <b>Amon Amarth</b>, and <b>Rhapsody</b>. I was predicting a lot of good Thrash this year from some old favorites, but unfortunately only <b>Exodus</b> came through, as <b>Death Angel</b> and <b>Vio-lence</b> are still in the recording studio, and record label problems also set back the highly anticipated next <b>Ensiferum</b> release. Every genre was well represented this year as far as quality releases, as there was no clear winner. Power Metal had an excellent year with outstanding releases, though it also saw a lot of bands that brought absolutely nothing new to the genre that were praised up and down, on this site included, and though everything was well played, there really needs to be more innovation in this genre. Death Metal had a solid year with a number of really good releases in both the American and European fields, however, with the possible exception of <b>Vital Remains – <i>Dechristianize</i></b>, none really stood out above the rest. Black Metal stayed strong in the underground, most of which I didn’t have the pleasure of giving my full attention to, but most key players in the American and Scandinavian underground released CDs this year, along with an uprising of French Black Metal bands. Progressive Metal was kind of quiet this year, and for the record to my knowledge <b>Pagan’s Mind – <i>Celestial Entrance</i></b> was a very late 2002 release, thus it’s not on my list. </p> <p>2003 was also a huge year for news. Problems in <b>Helloween</b> and <b>Stratovarius</b> were noteworthy, as was Tim Owens jumping ship to <b>Iced Earth</b> and Halford going back to the great <b>Priest</b>. So what’s next in store for 2004? Hard to say, at this time last year a lot more well-known bands had announced releases, and every band seems to be releasing a concert DVD, most of which are well done and we’ll definitely see more of that. Power and Death Metal need to become a little more original if they want to continue to do well because sooner or later people are just going to get tired of the same thing. I don’t quite have a good of a feeling for 2004 as I did 2003, but I hope I’m proven wrong, after all, there should be a new <b>Priest</b>!</p>

Ben

Top Albums

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    1901
  3. 1.
    1901
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    1901
  5. 1.
    1901
  6. 1.
    1901
  7. 1.
    1901
  8. 1.
    1901
  9. 1.
    1901
  10. 1.
    1901
  11. 1.
    1901
  12. 2.
  13. 2.
    1443
  14. 2.
    1443
  15. 2.
    1443
  16. 2.
    1443
  17. 2.
    1443
  18. 2.
    1443
  19. 2.
    1443
  20. 2.
    1443
  21. 2.
    1443
  22. 2.
    1443
  23. 3.
  24. 3.
    1362
  25. 3.
    1362
  26. 3.
    1362
  27. 3.
    1362
  28. 3.
    1362
  29. 3.
    1362
  30. 3.
    1362
  31. 3.
    1362
  32. 3.
    1362
  33. 3.
    1362
  34. 4.
  35. 4.
    1787
  36. 4.
    1787
  37. 4.
    1787
  38. 4.
    1787
  39. 4.
    1787
  40. 4.
    1787
  41. 4.
    1787
  42. 4.
    1787
  43. 4.
    1787
  44. 4.
    1787
  45. 5.
  46. 5.
    1683
  47. 5.
    1683
  48. 5.
    1683
  49. 5.
    1683
  50. 5.
    1683
  51. 5.
    1683
  52. 5.
    1683
  53. 5.
    1683
  54. 5.
    1683
  55. 5.
    1683
  56. 6.
  57. 6.
    1770
  58. 6.
    1770
  59. 6.
    1770
  60. 6.
    1770
  61. 6.
    1770
  62. 6.
    1770
  63. 6.
    1770
  64. 6.
    1770
  65. 6.
    1770
  66. 6.
    1770
  67. 7.
  68. 7.
    1832
  69. 7.
    1832
  70. 7.
    1832
  71. 7.
    1832
  72. 7.
    1832
  73. 7.
    1832
  74. 7.
    1832
  75. 7.
    1832
  76. 7.
    1832
  77. 7.
    1832
  78. 8.
  79. 8.
    Helloween - Rabbit Don't Come Easy
  80. 8.
    1535
  81. 8.
    1535
  82. 8.
    1535
  83. 8.
    1535
  84. 8.
    1535
  85. 8.
    1535
  86. 8.
    1535
  87. 8.
    1535
  88. 9.
  89. 9.
    1335
  90. 9.
    1335
  91. 9.
    1335
  92. 9.
    1335
  93. 9.
    1335
  94. 9.
    1335
  95. 9.
    1335
  96. 9.
    1335
  97. 9.
    1335
  98. 9.
    1335
  99. 10.
  100. 10.
    1771
  101. 10.
    1771
  102. 10.
    1771
  103. 10.
    1771
  104. 10.
    1771
  105. 10.
    1771
  106. 10.
    1771
  107. 10.
    1771
  108. 10.
    1771
  109. 10.
    1771
  110. 11.
  111. 11.
    Labyrinth - Labyrinth
  112. 11.
    Labyrinth - Labyrinth
  113. 11.
    Labyrinth - Labyrinth
  114. 11.
    1619
  115. 11.
    1619
  116. 11.
    1619
  117. 11.
    1915
  118. 11.
    1619
  119. 11.
    1619
  120. 11.
    1619
  121. 12.
  122. 12.
    1644
  123. 12.
    1644
  124. 12.
    1644
  125. 12.
    1644
  126. 12.
    1644
  127. 12.
    1644
  128. 12.
    1644
  129. 12.
    1644
  130. 12.
    1644
  131. 12.
    1644
  132. 13.
  133. 13.
    1835
  134. 13.
    1835
  135. 13.
    1835
  136. 13.
    1835
  137. 13.
    1835
  138. 13.
    1835
  139. 13.
    1835
  140. 13.
    1835
  141. 13.
    1835
  142. 13.
    1835
  143. 14.
  144. 14.
    1824
  145. 14.
    1824
  146. 14.
    1300
  147. 14.
    1300
  148. 14.
    1300
  149. 14.
    1300
  150. 14.
    1300
  151. 14.
    1300
  152. 14.
    1300
  153. 14.
    1300
  154. 15.
  155. 15.
    1423
  156. 15.
    1423
  157. 15.
    1423
  158. 15.
    1423
  159. 15.
    1423
  160. 15.
    1423
  161. 15.
    1423
  162. 15.
    1423
  163. 15.
    1423
  164. 15.
    1423

Surprises of the Year

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    1809
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    1809
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    1809
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    1809
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    1809
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    1809
  8. 1.
    1809
  9. 1.
    1809
  10. 1.
    1809
  11. 1.
    1809
  12. 2.
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    1647
  14. 2.
    1647
  15. 2.
    1647
  16. 2.
    1647
  17. 2.
    1647
  18. 2.
    1647
  19. 2.
    1647
  20. 2.
    1647
  21. 2.
    1647
  22. 2.
    1647
  23. 3.
  24. 3.
    1572
  25. 3.
    1572
  26. 3.
    1572
  27. 3.
    1572
  28. 3.
    1572
  29. 3.
    1572
  30. 3.
    1572
  31. 3.
    1572
  32. 3.
    1572
  33. 3.
    1572
  34. 4.
  35. 4.
    1733
  36. 4.
    1733
  37. 4.
    1733
  38. 4.
    1733
  39. 4.
    1733
  40. 4.
    1733
  41. 4.
    1733
  42. 4.
    1733
  43. 4.
    1733
  44. 4.
    1733
  45. 5.
  46. 5.
    1811
  47. 5.
    1811
  48. 5.
    1811
  49. 5.
    1811
  50. 5.
    1811
  51. 5.
    1811
  52. 5.
    1811
  53. 5.
    1811
  54. 5.
    1811
  55. 5.
    1811

Disappointments

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    1511
  3. 1.
    1511
  4. 1.
    1511
  5. 1.
    1511
  6. 1.
    1511
  7. 1.
    1511
  8. 1.
    1511
  9. 1.
    1511
  10. 1.
    1511
  11. 1.
    1511
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  48. 5.
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  50. 5.
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  52. 5.
  53. 5.
  54. 5.
  55. 5.

Joke of the Year

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    1612
  3. 1.
    1612
  4. 1.
    1612
  5. 1.
    1612
  6. 1.
    1612
  7. 1.
    1612
  8. 1.
    1612
  9. 1.
    1612
  10. 1.
    1612
  11. 1.
    1612
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Words / Final Thoughts

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  2. 0
    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is of number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. Another Progressive Metal album rears its head on here with <b>Redemption’s</b> self titled debut. The coolness of the album though is somewhat diminished by the fact that a second cd seems highly unlikely. A. Rick was a session vocalist in the first place, B. It is a super group and those record a new cd about once every five hundred years, C. Nick van Dyk, the guy who founded the band is an exec in Hollywood. It would be a damn shame if we don’t see this band grow and put out more releases. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
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    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. Another Progressive Metal album rears its head on here with <b>Redemption’s</b> self titled debut. The coolness of the album though is somewhat diminished by the fact that a second cd seems highly unlikely. A. Rick was a session vocalist in the first place, B. It is a super group and those record a new cd about once every five hundred years, C. Nick van Dyk, the guy who founded the band is an exec in Hollywood. It would be a damn shame if we don’t see this band grow and put out more releases. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
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    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
  5. 0
    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
  6. 0
    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
  7. 0
    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
  8. 0
    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
  9. 0
    — <p> Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. </p> <p> Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <p> <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. </p> <p> <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> <p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. </p> <p> Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. </p> <p> If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year. </p>
  10. 0
    — Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. </p> Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year.
  11. 0
    — Here it is again, another year is through and was it fruitful in terms of our beloved metal? With the exception of a few releases I had a really hard time coming up with this year’s list as opposed to last year’s. Before I get down to my huge, long, and mighty analysis of the year’s reap here’s why these albums made my list. Yes, I realize that there is an abundance of Melodic Power Metal on my list and that’s because this music rules my world. That, as well as one of my favorite bands, <b>Bonfire</b> released an “eh” album and another favorite, <b>Pretty Maids</b> just released a live album. Three picks would have made this list but two were lives (<b>Edguy</b> and <b>Blind Guardian</b>) and one is a reissue of previously available material (<b>Zero Hour’s</b> <I>Metamorphosis</I>). I decided to only put new material on my list, no lives, no best of’s, no compilations, and no reissues. <b>Theocracy</b> is number one of course and shouldn’t be anywhere else but number one. This album is so incredible it is still in constant rotation in my stereo. Matt Smith has given the metal community an album that will not be forgotten anytime soon and I have the highest of hopes for the follow up. You read my review, I have an interview with him on the way, and I can’t say it any more bluntly than this. Buy <I>Theocracy</I>. Now. <I>Winterheart’s Guild</I> is an album that newly defined <b>Sonata Arctica’s</b> sound. With this cd they proved to critics that they have their own style, their own talent. A turn for the darker and more intense with ballads such as <I>Gravenimage</I> and <I>Draw Me</I> Tony has shown that his best writing skills are the ballads. That’s not too say however the guys haven’t lost their speedy flair, tracks like <I>The Cage</I> and <I>Victoria’s Secret</I> are high up there in the list of great <b>Sonata</b> songs. Another album that I don’t have much to say about other than it kills is <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I>. Daniel Heiman’s voice, Wojtek’s guitars and the thoughtful instrumentation and self-empowering lyrics make this an intense listening experience even though it was released at the beginning of 2003. On to the progressive side of things, <I>EmOcean</I> was a breath of fresh air from all the Power Metal assaulting me at the time. <b>Hubi Meisel</b> has grown as a singer and songwriter as <I>EmOcean</I> is a terrific Progressive Metal cd that is as intelligent as it is enjoyable. Despite being relatively unknown, <b>Human Fortress’</b> <I>Defenders of the Crown</I> release should shed some light on this overlooked band. While the title suggests generic Power Metal 101, this album is definitely not that at all. Forceful playing, very emotional and charged singing, and clever arrangements are what this young band are about. I’m really surprised at how many people don’t know about them. Speaking about being underrated, it seems that just recently <b>Rage</b> is receiving the respect they rightly deserve. Maybe we should be thankful for their hard as hell to find cds because who knows, if they were as big as <b>Gamma Ray</b> or something, they might not have put out releases like <I>The Missing Link, Trapped,</I> or <I>Soundchaser</I>. <I>Soundchaser</I> should be a blueprint to upcoming bands on how to make Heavy Power Metal in 2004 without being redundant or boring. For a band that has gone through several complete and drastic overhauls on their sound and image, <I>Soundchaser</I> sounds as cohesive and tight as if the guys had been playing together for twenty years. <b>Harem Scarem</b> made my list last year and they return again to grace Ben’s hallowed top fifteen. Bet this was what they were waiting for all year too. <I>Higher</I> is a sweet blend of modern catchiness with the bands trademarked melodies and songwriting. Even though this is softer than <I>Weight of the World</I>, it is still 100% kick ass Melodic Hard Rock. While many people don’t get their sound or even know about them, I love <b>Harem Scarem</b>. The Uli / Roland split from <b>Helloween</b> ended up being a great happing to us, the fans, because in 2003 we got two killer albums from the ‘Ween / former ‘Ween camps. If I were to put both the <b>Masterplan</b> and <b>Helloween</b> albums right next to each other <b>Helloween</b> edges out because of Andi’s voice, he has been a longtime personal favorite, and because of two songs, <I>Just a Little Sign</I> and <I>Far Away</I>. Other than those two facets, these albums are neck and neck, <I>Open Your Life</I> to <I>Spirit Never Die</I>, <I>Listen to the Flies</I> to <I>Crawling From Hell</I>, great stuff. Even though longtime metal heroes <b>Iron Maiden</b> come in on my list at number ten that does not mean that I think <I>Dance of Death</I> is an inferior album. I personally prefer it to <I>Brave New World</I> but compared to masterpieces like <I>Theocracy</I> and <I>A Flame to the Ground Beneath</I> it comes in where it is. <b>Labyrinth</b> made a shocking comeback with their self titled album and silenced the critics that proclaimed them dead after the misstep that was <I>Sons of Thunder</I>. Going in the right direction, they brought back the electronic effects of days gone by and upped the heaviness a notch or two as well. My only complaint is that the production seems a bit dry and that the solos and Rob’s voice don’t shine as bright as they did on <I>Return to Heaven Denied</I> even though songs like <I>Living in a Maze</I> are just as good as <I>New Horizons</I> or <I>State of Grace</I>. While I don’t see why everyone is calling <b>Nightrage</b> the greatest thing to happen to melodic death since Sweden, <I>Sweet Vengeance</I> is a sweet album (pun). Tom Englund’s vocals add a new depth to the whole harsh / clean attack and unlike some people Tom can actually sing instead of sounding like a whiny nasal infected eighteen year old. Too bad Tomas Lindberg is singing for about eight hundred bands so if we do have a follow up it won’t have him on board most likely. Just like <b>Labyrinth</b>, <b>Balance of Power</b> mounted a comeback with <I>Heathen Machine</I>. While it took some getting used to the new dark and more progressive sound seems like what the band does best. At least the godlike vocals of Lance King have found a new home in <b>Pyramaze</b> so I treat this like the <b>Masterplan / Helloween</b> situation. After the decent, but not godlike <i>Karma</i> <b>Kamelot's</b> come back with the first part of a concept arc with <i>Epica</i>. Much more thematic than anything else that they have released this shows immense growth in the band's songswriting skills. One thing that irks me is that the bonus track <i>Snow</i> is one of the best songs on the cd, and just like with <b>Helloween's</b> <i>Far Away</i> you know they aren't ever gonna play it live cos it's "just" a bonus track. Not much to say about <I>Hate Crew Deathroll</I> other than it’s new, it’s a different sound, its more aggressive, it’s perfect headbanging metal party music. Top five surprises here we go. <b>Evening Star</b> tops this list as easy as <b>Theocracy</b> topped my fifteen. Being an unsigned band at the moment this is quite a feat for the guys from Costa Rica. Their Dark Power Metal with a splash of Prog ruled my world for the better part of two months and their star is on the rise and shining bright. <b>Rising Faith</b> I have been following for awhile now and now that their debut album is released I notice they have taken a darker path down the metal road. From their “early” days in ’99 I have watched them grow and mature and am as proud of <I>The Arrival</I> as they are. <I>Delirium Veil</I> is a great work of <b>Sonata Arctica</b> mimicry with a few new elements thrown in for good measure. Surprising mainly because of the hard rock elements found in the album that put this above the other <b>Strato Arctica</b> wannabes. <b>Pharoah</b> is an underdog and their album of <b>Iron Maiden</b> worship was good to hear after so many <b>Helloween</b> inspired groups. A raw, vintage sound gives <I>After the Fire</I> an old school feel.There’s a few reasons why <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is a surprise to me. It’s a surprise because it is an example of how my musical tastes have grown and changed over the years, not that long ago I wouldn’t have been able to appreciate this bands highly technical Progressive Metal. It is also surprising because it IS technical metal, technical metal that doesn’t suck and make you just go, “Ah shut up you know scales wow, hurray for you!” and hit stop on your stereo. Dense and experimental, <I>Rooms of Anguish</I> is for the adventurous. That about sums it up on my picks for albums of the year. Onward to the jokes, the disappointments, the horrendous pieces of shit that assaulted us this past year. <I>St. Anger</I> needs to die, and <b>Metallica</b> needs to stop living. They all should just blow up one day in some horrendous gardening accident and the world will be a much better place. Really, I have not heard music as bad as on <I>St Anger</I> for as long as I can remember. Horrible mallcore riffs, retarded singing, and the most goddamned annoying drum sound ever known to man, if you want to make your friends hate you and question your sanity, play this cd and act like it isn’t feces on plastic. <b>Soilwork’s</b> <I>Figure Number Five</I> isn’t that much better, since I bought it it’s been played maybe four times. Classless keyboards, more detuned riffs of hell, and Speed, while he has a good clean voice overuses it to the point of making the cd sound like a damn 80’s synth pop album mixed with mallcore. I can’t believe how fast they climbed in the ranks of Melodic Death and I can’t believe how fast they fell, <b>In Flames</b> number two, here we come. That was my biggest disappointment of the year, if I listed every album that sucked or pissed me off in 2003 it would fill up this entire page. If you’re still reading this then I applaud your love of metal knowledge and insight, or you’re just a sucker for masochistic pain in the form of one journalist’s ramblings. Anyways, we’re almost done. As a whole, I think 2003 was a pretty good year for metal. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a 6.8 or a 7.2. We had some great releases but not too many future classics. I still love Power Metal but I think I am nearing my fill of the clones out there, 2003 saw me getting into Progressive Metal a lot more and as always there was my outlet of Melodic Hard Rock. I’m looking forward to the next year and the new metal releases it will bring, just in January alone we have the new <b>Edguy</b> EP (and you all know how much I’m excited about anything with the name <b>Edguy</b> on it), new <b>Heavenly</b>, new <b>Pink Cream 69</b>, new <b>Axxis</b>, new <b>Kategory V</b> and the new <b>Iced Earth</b>. I will also be seeing <b>Helloween</b> January 23 for the very first time and I cannot wait for this, I’ve been waiting for this ever since the eighth grade and then hell, Prog Power V is only another eight months away, I’ll be making another metal pilgrimage to Atlanta to have the time of my life yet again. 2004 already is shaping up to be a killer year.

Alex

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1451 — I made this call back in March and nothing topped this album since. Last year I spent a ton of time thinking which album should be #6 and which album shoudl be #11. Consider this a copout, but I decided to do it this year in no particular (except alphabetical order)
  2. 1.
    1451 — I made this call back in March and nothing topped this album since. Last year I spent a ton of time thinking which album should be #6 and which album shoudl be #11. Consider then a list below a copout if you want, but I decided to do it this year in no particular (except alphabetical) order
  3. 1.
    1451 — I made this call back in March and nothing topped this album since. Last year I spent a ton of time thinking which album should be #6 and which album shoudl be #11. Consider then a list below a copout if you want, but I decided to do it this year in no particular (except alphabetical) order
  4. 1.
    1451 — I made this call back in March and nothing topped this album since. Last year I spent a ton of time thinking which album should be #6 and which album shoudl be #11. Consider then a list below a copout if you want, but I decided to do it this year in no particular (except alphabetical) order
  5. 1.
    1451 — I made this call back in March and nothing topped this album since. Last year I spent a ton of time thinking which album should be #6 and which album shoudl be #11. Consider then a list below a copout if you want, but I decided to do it this year in no particular (except alphabetical) order
  6. 2.
    1499 — May be derivative, but immensely enjoyable
  7. 2.
    1499 — May be derivative, but immensely enjoyable
  8. 2.
    1499 — May be derivative, but immensely enjoyable
  9. 2.
    1499 — May be derivative, but immensely enjoyable
  10. 2.
    1499 — May be derivative, but immensely enjoyable
  11. 3.
    1779 — Jay is right on this one, say what you want, but these guys have mastered their genre
  12. 3.
    1779 — Jay is right on this one, say what you want, but these guys have mastered their genre
  13. 3.
    1779 — Jay is right on this one, say what you want, but these guys have mastered their genre
  14. 3.
    1779 — Jay is right on this one, say what you want, but these guys have mastered their genre
  15. 3.
    1779 — Jay is right on this one, say what you want, but these guys have mastered their genre
  16. 4.
    1888 — I am all for the progmasters adding heavy touches to their art
  17. 4.
    1888 — I am all for the progmasters adding heavy touches to their art
  18. 4.
    1888 — I am all for the progmasters adding heavy touches to their art
  19. 4.
    1888 — I am all for the progmasters adding heavy touches to their art
  20. 4.
    1888 — I am all for the progmasters adding heavy touches to their art
  21. 5.
    1918 — Comeback of monumental proportions
  22. 5.
    1918 — Comeback of monumental proportions
  23. 5.
    1918 — Comeback of monumental proportions
  24. 5.
    1918 — Comeback of monumental proportions
  25. 5.
    1918 — Comeback of monumental proportions
  26. 6.
    1590 — If you ever wanted to hear a black, yet experimental, album this is it
  27. 6.
    1590 — If you ever wanted to hear a black, yet experimental, album this is it
  28. 6.
    1590 — If you ever wanted to hear a black, yet experimental, album this is it
  29. 6.
    1590 — If you ever wanted to hear a black, yet experimental, album this is it
  30. 6.
    1590 — If you ever wanted to hear a black, yet experimental, album this is it
  31. 7.
    1379 — Never expected such a dark melodic outburst from this Dutch outfit
  32. 7.
    1379 — Never expected such a dark melodic outburst from this Dutch outfit
  33. 7.
    1379 — Never expected such a dark melodic outburst from this Dutch outfit
  34. 7.
    1379 — Never expected such a dark melodic outburst from this Dutch outfit
  35. 7.
    1379 — Never expected such a dark melodic outburst from this Dutch outfit
  36. 8.
    1638 — Not their previous masterpiece, but still a dark rock extraordinaire
  37. 8.
    1638 — Not their previous masterpiece, but still a dark rock extraordinaire
  38. 8.
    1638 — Not their previous masterpiece, but still a dark rock extraordinaire
  39. 8.
    1638 — Not their previous masterpiece, but still a dark rock extraordinaire
  40. 8.
    1638 — Not their previous masterpiece, but still a dark rock extraordinaire
  41. 9.
    1561 — Takes time to grow on you, but once you get - it is bliss
  42. 9.
    1561 — Takes time to grow on you, but once you get - it is bliss
  43. 9.
    1561 — Takes time to grow on you, but once you get - it is bliss
  44. 9.
    1561 — Takes time to grow on you, but once you get - it is bliss
  45. 9.
    1561 — Takes time to grow on you, but once you get - it is bliss
  46. 10.
    1534 — I am a strong believer the Metal world needs this band
  47. 10.
    1534 — I am a strong believer the Metal world needs this band
  48. 10.
    1534 — I am a strong believer the Metal world needs this band
  49. 10.
    1534 — I am a strong believer the Metal world needs this band
  50. 10.
    1534 — I am a strong believer the Metal world needs this band
  51. 11.
    1475 — Dissection is reborn
  52. 11.
    1475 — Dissection is reborn
  53. 11.
    1475 — Dissection is reborn
  54. 11.
    1475 — Dissection is reborn
  55. 11.
    1475 — Dissection is reborn
  56. 12.
    1518 — No comment necessary
  57. 12.
    1518 — No comment necessary
  58. 12.
    1518 — No comment necessary
  59. 12.
    1518 — No comment necessary
  60. 12.
    1518 — No comment necessary
  61. 13.
    1430 — Sentenced took a break, so I will go with Ville's side effort even though he turned me down for an interview
  62. 13.
    1430 — Sentenced took a break, so I will go with Ville side effort even though he turned me down for an interview
  63. 13.
    1430 — Sentenced took a break, so I will go with Ville side effort even though he turned me down for an interview
  64. 13.
    1430 — Sentenced took a break, so I will go with Ville side effort even though he turned me down for an interview
  65. 13.
    1430 — Sentenced took a break, so I will go with Ville side effort even though he turned me down for an interview
  66. 14.
    1853 — Another comeback, maybe not so monumental as Edge of Sanity, but cool album nonetheless
  67. 14.
    1853 — Another comeback, maybe not so monumental as Edge of Sanity, but cool album nonetheless
  68. 14.
    1853 — Another comeback, maybe not so monumental as Edge of Sanity, but cool album nonetheless
  69. 14.
    1853 — Another comeback, maybe not so monumental as Edge of Sanity, but cool album nonetheless
  70. 14.
    1853 — Another comeback, maybe not so monumental as Edge of Sanity, but cool album nonetheless
  71. 15.
    1854 — Just pure raging intensity
  72. 15.
    1854 — Just pure raging intensity
  73. 15.
    1854 — Just pure raging intensity
  74. 15.
    1854 — Just pure raging intensity
  75. 15.
    1854 — Just pure raging intensity

Surprises of the Year

  1. 1.
    1870 — Not just an album surprise of the year, but a band surprise of the year
  2. 1.
    1870 — Not just an album surprise of the year, but a band surprise of the year
  3. 1.
    1870 — Not just an album surprise of the year, but a band surprise of the year
  4. 1.
    1870 — Not just an album surprise of the year, but a band surprise of the year
  5. 1.
    1870 — Not just an album surprise of the year, but a band surprise of the year
  6. 2.
    1911 — Everybody who is into melodic doom needs to hear this
  7. 2.
    1911 — Everybody who is into melodic doom needs to hear this
  8. 2.
    1911 — Everybody who is into melodic doom needs to hear this
  9. 2.
    1911 — Everybody who is into melodic doom needs to hear this
  10. 2.
    1911 — Everybody who is into melodic doom needs to hear this
  11. 3.
    1733 — Ben is 100% right on this - get it
  12. 3.
    1733 — Ben is 100% right on this - get it
  13. 3.
    1733 — Ben is 100% right on this - get it
  14. 3.
    1733 — Ben is 100% right on this - get it
  15. 3.
    1733 — Ben is 100% right on this - get it
  16. 4.
    1651 — Just give these guys a deal already!
  17. 4.
    1651 — Just give these guys a deal already!
  18. 4.
    1651 — Just give these guys a deal already!
  19. 4.
    1651 — Just give these guys a deal already!
  20. 4.
    1651 — Just give these guys a deal already!
  21. 5.
    1721 — Who knew Wojtek Lisicki could be so brutal?
  22. 5.
    1721 — Who knew Wojtek Lisicki could be so brutal?
  23. 5.
    1721 — Who knew Wojtek Lisicki could be so brutal?
  24. 5.
    1721 — Who knew Wojtek Lisicki could be so brutal?
  25. 5.
    1721 — Who knew Wojtek Lisicki could be so brutal?

Disappointments

  1. 1.
    1511 — I hope Danny forgives me for this
  2. 1.
    1511 — I hope Danny forgives me for this
  3. 1.
    1511 — I hope Danny forgives me for this
  4. 1.
    1511 — I hope Danny forgives me for this
  5. 1.
    1511 — I hope Danny forgives me for this
  6. 2.
    1728 — Way superior rhythmically, way inferior melodically - this band was the latter for me
  7. 2.
    1728 — Way superior rhythmically, way inferior melodically - this band was the latter for me
  8. 2.
    1728 — Way superior rhythmically, way inferior melodically - this band was the latter for me
  9. 2.
    1728 — Way superior rhythmically, way inferior melodically - this band was the latter for me
  10. 2.
    1728 — Way superior rhythmically, way inferior melodically - this band was the latter for me
  11. 3.
    1448 — Jay is wrong on this one - I was never into CoF, read his review and bought the album blindly, should have gone with my gut instinct
  12. 3.
    1448 — Jay is wrong on this one - I was never into CoF, read his review and bought the album blindly, should have gone with my gut instinct
  13. 3.
    1448 — I was never into CoF, read Jay's review and bought the album blindly, should have gone with my gut instinct
  14. 3.
    1448 — I was never into CoF, read Jay's review and bought the album blindly, should have gone with my gut instinct
  15. 3.
    1448 — I was never into CoF, read Jay's review and bought the album blindly, should have gone with my gut instinct
  16. 4.
    1588 — I can't believe this is the band who recorded Stormbirds once
  17. 4.
    1588 — I cannot believe this is the band who recorded Stormbirds once
  18. 4.
    1588 — I cannot believe this is the band who recorded Stormbirds once
  19. 4.
    1588 — I cannot believe this is the band who recorded Stormbirds once
  20. 4.
    1588 — I cannot believe this is the band who recorded Stormbirds once
  21. 5.
    1781 — Me not being at the festival and missing Evergrey
  22. 5.
    1781 — Me not being at the festival and missing Evergrey
  23. 5.
    1781 — Me not being at the festival and missing Evergrey
  24. 5.
    1781 — Me not being at the festival and missing Evergrey
  25. 5.
    1781 — Me not being at the festival and missing Evergrey

Joke of the Year

  1. 1.
    1838 — How can this be promoted? Big miss by Century Media.
  2. 1.
    1838 — How can this be promoted? Big miss by Century Media.
  3. 1.
    1838 — How can this be promoted? Big miss by Century Media.
  4. 1.
    1838 — How can this be promoted? Big miss by Century Media.
  5. 1.
    1838 — How can this be promoted? Big miss by Century Media.
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Words / Final Thoughts

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    — <p>Picking top albums of the year is a risky and not very exact business. In both substance and time aspects of this exercise. At first, you ponder for hours what should make the list and what shouldn't. And then, of course, name me a metalhead who has heard every album of every band in 2003. Having already posted my list I continued to discover albums that should have made it. <b>Windir's</b> <i>Likferd</i>, new Rob Rock, etc. Another example, how could I not hear <b>Kataklysm's</b> <i>Shadows and Dust</i> in time for the 2002 Awards list?! I already hear the fans screaming: "How could you leave out <b>ABC</b> for 2003?" Therein lies the beauty of the multifaceted art that is Metal today. There are so many genres and bands nowadays that it is sometimes tough to pick the nuggets, and then you become rewarded if you do. It takes time to dig and discover, and one year is not long enough to sample everything that was released during that period of time. So, here is my request-challenge to you, Metalreviews.com fans. Go ahead, criticize the list ans tell us/me personally what has been missed. That will only help me to discover further and deeper. Write on!!</p> <p>On a personal note - 2003 has been another tough year of growth. While professionally rewarding it was personally difficult. Gains in business where offset by the loss of the loved ones (even though they used to walk on all four). I am excited for my sister (she knows why) and my daughter (here we go, preschool) and I am nervous of what is becoming of this world. And just when I feel down and desperate it is time to put a favorite Metal album on. Or, get a hold of my colleagues/family of Metalreviews.com. You are special, guys, and you know it!</p> <p>Thanks go out to all the labels who sent the promos (The End stands for The Best) and young and upcoming bands who do so on their own initiative (just read my reviews and you will see who are the best of the unsigned).</p> <p>As much as my life allows me, I will continue to strive and bring you my personal and biased opinion about metal albums that come across my hands. Your encouragement or constructive criticism is always appreciated.</p> <p>Best of everything in 2004, Alex.</p>
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    — <p>Picking top albums of the year is a risky and not very exact business. In both substance and time aspects of this exercise. At first, you ponder for hours what should make the list and what shouldn't. And then, of course, name me a metalhead who has heard every album of every band in 2003. Having already posted my list I continued to discover albums that should have made it. <b>Windir's</b> <i>Likferd</i>, new Rob Rock, <b>Tad Morose</b>, <b>Falconer</b>, etc. Another example, how could I not hear <b>Kataklysm's</b> <i>Shadows and Dust</i> in time for the 2002 Awards list?! I already hear the fans screaming: "How could you leave out <b>ABC</b> for 2003?" Therein lies the beauty of the multifaceted art that is Metal today. There are so many genres and bands nowadays that it is sometimes tough to pick the nuggets, and then you become rewarded if you do. It takes time to dig and discover, and one year is not long enough to sample everything that was released during that period of time. So, here is my request-challenge to you, Metalreviews.com fans. Go ahead, criticize the list ans tell us/me personally what has been missed. That will only help me to discover further and deeper. Write on!!</p> <p>On a personal note - 2003 has been another tough year of growth. While professionally rewarding it was personally difficult. Gains in business where offset by the loss of the loved ones (even though they used to walk on all four). I am excited for my sister (she knows why) and my daughter (here we go, preschool) and I am nervous of what is becoming of this world. And just when I feel down and desperate it is time to put a favorite Metal album on. Or, get a hold of my colleagues/family of Metalreviews.com. You are special, guys, and you know it!</p> <p>Thanks go out to all the labels who sent the promos (The End stands for The Best) and young and upcoming bands who do so on their own initiative (just read my reviews and you will see who are the best of the unsigned).</p> <p>As much as my life allows me, I will continue to strive and bring you my personal and biased opinion about metal albums that come across my hands. Your encouragement or constructive criticism is always appreciated.</p> <p>Best of everything in 2004, Alex.</p>

Jay

Top Albums

  1. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  2. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  3. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  4. 1.
  5. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  6. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  7. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  8. 1.
    1423 — Once I got into this album, I could not, for the life of me stop listening to it. BODOM BEACH TERROR!
  9. 2.
  10. 2.
    1713 — It took a while but this one is a real creeper and became one of my favorites.
  11. 2.
    1713 — It took a while but this one is a real creeper and became one of my favorites.
  12. 2.
  13. 2.
    1713 — It took a while but this one is a real creeper and became one of my favorites.
  14. 2.
    1713 — It took a while but this one is a real creeper and became one of my favorites.
  15. 2.
    1713 — It took a while but this one is a real creeper and became one of my favorites.
  16. 2.
    1713 — It took a while but this one is a real creeper and became one of my favorites.
  17. 3.
  18. 3.
    1888 — DT made a progressive album accesable for metalheads. Bravo!
  19. 3.
    1888 — DT made a progressive album accesable for metalheads. Bravo!
  20. 3.
  21. 3.
    1888 — DT made a progressive album accesable for metalheads. Bravo!
  22. 3.
    1888 — DT made a progressive album accesable for metalheads. Bravo!
  23. 3.
    1888 — DT made a progressive album accesable for metalheads. Bravo!
  24. 3.
    1888 — DT made a progressive album accesable for metalheads. Bravo!
  25. 4.
  26. 4.
    1774 — Hearkening back to their older style, Moonspell produced a masterpiece of dark gothic metal.
  27. 4.
    1774 — Hearkening back to their older style, Moonspell produced a masterpiece of dark gothic metal.
  28. 4.
  29. 4.
    1774 — Hearkening back to their older style, Moonspell produced a masterpiece of dark gothic metal.
  30. 4.
    1774 — Hearkening back to their older style, Moonspell produced a masterpiece of dark gothic metal.
  31. 4.
    1774 — Hearkening back to their older style, Moonspell produced a masterpiece of dark gothic metal.
  32. 4.
    1774 — Hearkening back to their older style, Moonspell produced a masterpiece of dark gothic metal.
  33. 5.
  34. 5.
    1518 — The trippy atmosphere aided me many a time this year.
  35. 5.
    1518 — The trippy atmosphere aided me many a time this year.
  36. 5.
  37. 5.
    1518 — The trippy atmosphere aided me many a time this year.
  38. 5.
    1518 — The trippy atmosphere aided me many a time this year.
  39. 5.
    1518 — The trippy atmosphere aided me many a time this year.
  40. 5.
    1518 — No surprise here. This album was awesome start to finish.
  41. 6.
  42. 6.
    1425 — Lots of questions surround this band at the moment but they delivered a solid release in 2003.
  43. 6.
    1425 — Lots of questions surround this band at the moment but they delivered a solid release in 2003.
  44. 6.
  45. 6.
    1425 — Lots of questions surround this band at the moment but they delivered a solid release in 2003.
  46. 6.
    1425 — Lots of questions surround this band at the moment but they delivered a solid release in 2003.
  47. 6.
    1425 — Lots of questions surround this band at the moment but they delivered a solid release in 2003.
  48. 6.
    1425 — Lots of questions surround this band at the moment but they delivered a solid release in 2003.
  49. 7.
  50. 7.
    1728 — Lineups change, sounds change, intensity remains the same. That's all that matters.
  51. 7.
    1728 — Lineups change, sounds change, intensity remains the same. That's all that matters.
  52. 7.
  53. 7.
    1728 — Lineups change, sounds change, intensity remains the same. That's all that matters.
  54. 7.
    1728 — Lineups change, sounds change, intensity remains the same. That's all that matters.
  55. 7.
    1728 — Lineups change, sounds change, intensity remains the same. That's all that matters.
  56. 7.
    1728 — Lineups change, sounds change, intensity remains the same. That's all that matters.
  57. 8.
  58. 8.
    1597 — This is how a live album is done.
  59. 8.
    1597 — I know lives shoudln't be in the top 10, but this is how a live album is done.
  60. 8.
  61. 8.
    1597 — I know lives shoudln't be in the top 10, but this is how a live album is done.
  62. 8.
    1597 — I know lives shoudln't be in the top 10, but this is how a live album is done.
  63. 8.
    1597 — I know lives shoudln't be in the top 10, but this is how a live album is done.
  64. 8.
    1597 — I know lives shoudln't be in the top 10, but this is how a live album is done.
  65. 9.
  66. 9.
    1644 — The Gothenburg style is not dead yet.
  67. 9.
    1644 — The Gothenburg style is not dead yet.
  68. 9.
  69. 9.
    1644 — The Gothenburg style is not dead yet.
  70. 9.
    1644 — The Gothenburg style is not dead yet.
  71. 9.
    1644 — The Gothenburg style is not dead yet.
  72. 9.
    1644 — The Gothenburg style is not dead yet.
  73. 10.
  74. 10.
    1779
  75. 10.
    1779 — The drums alone make it noteworthy and the production is unreal.
  76. 10.
  77. 10.
    1779 — The drums alone make it noteworthy and the production is unreal.
  78. 10.
    1779 — The drums alone make it noteworthy and the production is unreal.
  79. 10.
    1779 — The drums alone make it noteworthy and the production is unreal.
  80. 10.
    1779 — The drums alone make it noteworthy and the production is unreal.
  81. 11.
  82. 11.
    1448
  83. 11.
    1448 — Just some old-time, kickass music.
  84. 11.
  85. 11.
    1448 — Just some old-time, kickass music.
  86. 11.
    1448 — Just some old-time, kickass music.
  87. 11.
    1448 — Just some old-time, kickass music.
  88. 11.
    1448 — Just some old-time, kickass music.
  89. 12.
  90. 12.
  91. 12.
    1451 — Proof that prog and power metal can be married in harmony.
  92. 12.
  93. 12.
    1451 — Proof that prog and power metal can be married in harmony.
  94. 12.
    1451 — Proof that prog and power metal can be married in harmony.
  95. 12.
    1451 — Proof that prog and power metal can be married in harmony.
  96. 12.
    1451 — Proof that prog and power metal can be married in harmony.
  97. 13.
  98. 13.
  99. 13.
    1493
  100. 13.
  101. 13.
    1438 — A smashing sophmore release from these Swedes.
  102. 13.
    1438 — A smashing sophmore release from these Swedes.
  103. 13.
    1438 — A smashing sophmore release from these Swedes.
  104. 13.
    1438 — A smashing sophmore release from these Swedes.
  105. 14.
  106. 14.
  107. 14.
  108. 14.
  109. 14.
    1362 — Incredible production and vocals powered this ear pleaser.
  110. 14.
    1362 — Incredible production and vocals powered this ear pleaser.
  111. 14.
    1362 — Incredible production and vocals powered this ear pleaser.
  112. 14.
    1362 — Incredible production and vocals powered this ear pleaser.
  113. 15.
  114. 15.
  115. 15.
  116. 15.
  117. 15.
    1481 — Music for so many different occasions.
  118. 15.
    1481 — Music for so many different occasions.
  119. 15.
    1481 — Music for so many different occasions.
  120. 15.
    1481 — Music for so many different occasions.

Surprises of the Year

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    1825 — These guys are going places fast. Hopefully they herald a new trend in American metal.
  6. 1.
    1825 — These guys are going places fast. Hopefully they herald a new trend in American metal.
  7. 1.
    1825 — These guys are going places fast. Hopefully they herald a new trend in American metal.
  8. 1.
    1825 — These guys are going places fast. Hopefully they herald a new trend in American metal.
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  13. 2.
    1726 — The "Happy In Flames" demands attention with their debut.
  14. 2.
    1726 — The "Happy In Flames" demands attention with their debut.
  15. 2.
    1726 — The "Happy In Flames" demands attention with their debut.
  16. 2.
    1726 — The "Happy In Flames" demand attention with their debut.
  17. 3.
  18. 3.
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  21. 3.
    1623
  22. 3.
    1623 — A sonic feast that leaves you wanting more.
  23. 3.
    1623 — A sonic feast that leaves you wanting more.
  24. 3.
    1623 — A sonic feast that leaves you wanting more.
  25. 4.
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  30. 4.
    1635 — This brings back the crunch to Doom metal. Great relaxation music.
  31. 4.
    1635 — This brings back the crunch to Doom metal. Great relaxation music.
  32. 4.
    1635 — This brings back the crunch to Doom metal. Great relaxation music.
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  35. 5.
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  37. 5.
  38. 5.
    1808 — A fine album that surprised me.
  39. 5.
    1808 — A fine album that surprised me.
  40. 5.
    1572 — Young Finns playing soaring power metal? Yes and it's good.

Disappointments

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  6. 1.
    1821 — New lineup with some well-known musicians and the product seems as though too many cooks spoiled the broth. Technically, it’s not metal but I still expected more.
  7. 1.
    1821 — New lineup with some well-known musicians and the product seems as though too many cooks spoiled the broth. Technically, it’s not metal but I still expected more.
  8. 1.
    1821 — New lineup with some well-known musicians and the product seems as though too many cooks spoiled the broth. Technically, it’s not metal but I still expected more.
  9. 2.
  10. 2.
  11. 2.
  12. 2.
  13. 2.
  14. 2.
    1625 — You add Tim Skold to your band and the best you come up with is “babble babble bitch bitch?”
  15. 2.
    1625 — You add Tim Skold to your band and the best you come up with is “babble babble bitch bitch?”
  16. 2.
    1625 — You add Tim Skold to your band and the best you come up with is “babble babble bitch bitch?”
  17. 3.
  18. 3.
  19. 3.
  20. 3.
  21. 3.
  22. 3.
    1443 — This album was good but it felt like it was lacking the touch of spirit that seemed to buoy the previous albums. The musicianship is there but somehow the tone of the album was very off-putting for me.
  23. 3.
    1443 — This album was good but it felt like it was lacking the touch of spirit that seemed to buoy the previous albums. The musicianship is there but somehow the tone of the album was very off-putting for me.
  24. 3.
    1443 — This album was good but it felt like it was lacking the touch of spirit that seemed to buoy the previous albums. The musicianship is there but somehow the tone of the album was very off-putting for me.
  25. 4.
  26. 4.
  27. 4.
  28. 4.
  29. 4.
  30. 4.
    Timo Tolkki. Enough Said.
  31. 4.
    Timo Tolkki. Enough Said.
  32. 4.
    Timo Tolkki. Enough Said.
  33. 5.
  34. 5.
  35. 5.
  36. 5.
  37. 5.
  38. 5.
    No new Rhapsody album. What happened to late summer 2003, Luca & Alex?
  39. 5.
    No new Rhapsody album. What happened to late summer 2003, Luca & Alex?
  40. 5.
    No new <b>Rhapsody</b> album. What happened to late summer 2003, Luca & Alex?

Joke of the Year

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    1612 — SAAAINT ANGER ROUND MAH NECK…..
  7. 1.
    1612 — SAAAINT ANGER ROUND MAH NECK…..
  8. 1.
    1612 — SAAAINT ANGER ROUND MAH NECK…..
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  16. 2.
    1551 — DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN......UNECONOMICAL!
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  24. 3.
    Headbangers Ball on MTV2. Thank you for the millions of 14 year old <b>Hatebreed</b> fans.
  25. 4.
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  28. 4.
  29. 4.
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Words / Final Thoughts

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    — Two more quick disappointments: No new Rhapsody album. What happened to late summer 2003, Luca & Alex? Headbangers Ball on MTV2. Thank you for the millions of 14 year old Hatebreed fans. There were a tremendous number of albums that really stood out this year, even more so than last year. I started writing my list with 27 albums and it was a hard task to shave that down to a mere 15. All the albums in the top five could easily have been the best of the year. It came down to what I listened to and enjoyed the most. This year was another excellent year for metal as the past few years have been. The scene expanded such a tremendous amount this year and metal made many inroads into new areas. The whole rap metal thing seems to have blown over now and people are finally looking to alternatives to the nonsense that saturates our airwaves. What also will leave a lasting impression are the shows I saw this year. While I’m not going to catalogue all the bands here, I saw many bands for the first time who totally blew me away. The New England and New Jersey Metalfests were superb and I can’t wait for them to come around again next year. MassConcerts appears to be the best metalfest organizer in the country. Lamours may be a dump but some of my best times were had there this year. I look forward to next year and what wonderous shows it will bring especially with their new renovations. I would also like to mention the show Uranium on the Fuse Network. This show proves that someone is finally getting it. It promotes real metal and exposes bands who rightfully deserve exposure. They have a host that I can respect. I see Juliya at most of the shows I go to often without a camera crew. Anyone who goes to Lamours in fan capacity is metal enough to host any show. They usually play decent videos and aside from some mistakes (I mean do we really need a Superjoint Ritual video every show? Can no one else see that they suck?!?). Thanks are due to the entire Metal Reviews team. You guys gave me a shot at this crazy thing and an opportunity to succeed. I will be grateful until the end. Chris, Danny and Mike in particular are to be hailed for their unending efforts to better the site and ensure that things run smoothly. Alex for being the peacemaker. Ben for his colorful language. Crims for appreciating differences. Jack for his unique vision. Jeff for listening to everything (literally and metaphorically). Marty for the traditional perspective. Philip for making this shit work. Shane for completing the database. Keegan for being a partner in many crimes. Thanks are also in order to our readers. Special thanks to all of you who challenged me, pointed me in a new direction or recommended cool music. Without you, we are nothing. Diuturnus victum Metal.
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    — <p>Two more quick disappointments: </p><p> No new <b>Rhapsody</b> album. What happened to late summer 2003, Luca & Alex? </p><p> Headbangers Ball on MTV2. Thank you for the millions of 14 year old <b>Hatebreed</b> fans. </p><p> There were a tremendous number of albums that really stood out this year, even more so than last year. I started writing my list with 27 albums and it was a hard task to shave that down to a mere 15. All the albums in the top five could easily have been the best of the year. It came down to what I listened to and enjoyed the most. This year was another excellent year for metal as the past few years have been. The scene expanded such a tremendous amount this year and metal made many inroads into new areas. The whole rap metal thing seems to have blown over now and people are finally looking to alternatives to the nonsense that saturates our airwaves. </p><p> What also will leave a lasting impression are the shows I saw this year. While I’m not going to catalogue all the bands here, I saw many bands for the first time who totally blew me away. The New England and New Jersey Metalfests were superb and I can’t wait for them to come around again next year. MassConcerts appears to be the best metalfest organizer in the country. Lamours may be a dump but some of my best times were had there this year. I look forward to next year and what wonderous shows it will bring especially with their new renovations. </p><p> I would also like to mention the show Uranium on the Fuse Network. This show proves that someone is finally getting it. It promotes real metal and exposes bands who rightfully deserve exposure. They have a host that I can respect. I see Juliya at most of the shows I go to often without a camera crew. Anyone who goes to Lamours in fan capacity is metal enough to host any show. They usually play decent videos and aside from some mistakes (I mean do we really need a <b>Superjoint Ritual</b> video every show? Can no one else see that they suck?!?). </p><p> Thanks are due to the entire Metal Reviews team. You guys gave me a shot at this crazy thing and an opportunity to succeed. I will be grateful until the end. Chris, Danny and Mike in particular are to be hailed for their unending efforts to better the site and ensure that things run smoothly. Alex for being the peacemaker. Ben for his colorful language. Crims for appreciating differences. Jack for his unique vision. Jeff for listening to everything (literally and metaphorically). Marty for the traditional perspective. Philip for making this shit work. Shane for completing the database. Keegan for being a partner in many crimes. </p><p> Thanks are also in order to our readers. Special thanks to all of you who challenged me, pointed me in a new direction or recommended cool music. Without you, we are nothing. </p><p> Diuturnus victum Metal. </p>
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    — <p> There were a tremendous number of albums that really stood out this year, even more so than last year. I started writing my list with 27 albums and it was a hard task to shave that down to a mere 15. All the albums in the top five could easily have been the best of the year. It came down to what I listened to and enjoyed the most. This year was another excellent year for metal as the past few years have been. The scene expanded such a tremendous amount this year and metal made many inroads into new areas. The whole rap metal thing seems to have blown over now and people are finally looking to alternatives to the nonsense that saturates our airwaves. </p><p> What also will leave a lasting impression are the shows I saw this year. While I’m not going to catalogue all the bands here, I saw many bands for the first time who totally blew me away. The New England and New Jersey Metalfests were superb and I can’t wait for them to come around again next year. MassConcerts appears to be the best metalfest organizer in the country. Lamours may be a dump but some of my best times were had there this year. I look forward to next year and what wonderous shows it will bring especially with their new renovations. </p><p> I would also like to mention the show Uranium on the Fuse Network. This show proves that someone is finally getting it. It promotes real metal and exposes bands who rightfully deserve exposure. They have a host that I can respect. I see Juliya at most of the shows I go to often without a camera crew. Anyone who goes to Lamours in fan capacity is metal enough to host any show. They usually play decent videos and aside from some mistakes (I mean do we really need a <b>Superjoint Ritual</b> video every show? Can no one else see that they suck?!?). </p><p> Thanks are due to the entire Metal Reviews team. You guys gave me a shot at this crazy thing and an opportunity to succeed. I will be grateful until the end. Chris, Danny and Mike in particular are to be hailed for their unending efforts to better the site and ensure that things run smoothly. Alex for being the peacemaker. Ben for his colorful language. Crims for appreciating differences. Jack for his unique vision. Jeff for listening to everything (literally and metaphorically). Marty for the traditional perspective. Philip for making this shit work. Shane for completing the database. Keegan for being a partner in many crimes. </p><p> Thanks are also in order to our readers. Special thanks to all of you who challenged me, pointed me in a new direction or recommended cool music. Without you, we are nothing. </p><p> Diuturnus victum Metal. </p>

Keegan

Top Albums

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    1888 — Its just so good.
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    1888 — Its just so good.
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    1904 — King Crimson reinvented themselves on the album before this. Here's where they got it perfect.
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    1904 — King Crimson reinvented themselves on the album before this. Here's where they got it perfect.
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    1518 — Just as awesome as everyone knew it would be.
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    1518 — Just as awesome as everyone knew it would be.
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    1713 — I didnt really like the production at first, but the more I listen to it the more I like it.
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    1713 — I didn't really like the production at first, but the more I listen to it the more I like it.
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    1728 — Not quite Wages of Sin, but still a great album.
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    1728 — Not quite Wages of Sin, but still a great album.
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    1451 — Seeing the band live convinced me to buy the album and it turned into one of my favorites this year.
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    1451 — Seeing the band live convinced me to buy the album and it turned into one of my favorites this year.
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    1779 — The best sounding album of the year.
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    1779 — The best sounding album of the year.
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    1597 — I wouldn't usually put a live album anywhere near my favorite of the year, but this live album is just perfect.
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    1597 — I wouldn't usually put a live album anywhere near my favorite of the year, but this live album is just perfect.
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    1774 — They managed to seamlessly blend their older and newer styles.
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    1774 — They managed to seamlessly blend their older and newer styles.
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    1767 — Amazing melodies even without their leader.
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    1767 — Amazing melodies even without their leader.
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    1511 — Sure its not old Soilwork, but I still ended up listening to it a lot this year.
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    1511 — Sure its not old Soilwork, but I still ended up listening to it a lot this year.
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    1644 — Good old Tomas appearing on another awesome metal record.
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    1644 — Good old Tomas appearing on another awesome metal record.
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    1300 — The band took everything good about their previous 2 album and combined them here.
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    1300 — The band took everything good about their previous 2 albums and combined them here.
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    1423 — BODOM BEACH TERROR
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    1423 — BODOM BEACH TERROR
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    Type O Negative — Good as usual, but I liked World Coming Down more.
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    1595 — Good as usual, but I liked World Coming Down more.

Surprises of the Year

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    1945 — Wow! What an awesome unique band!
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    1945 — Wow! What an awesome unique band!
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    1876 — Found out about this thanks to a The End Records sampler.
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    1876 — Found out about this thanks to a The End Records sampler.
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    1726 — Very innovative death metal.
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    1726 — Very innovative death metal.
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    Falkirk - Magnus Imperium — I thought this was a cool, different power metal album
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    Falkirk - Magnus Imperium — I thought this was a cool, different power metal album
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    1822 — Their first album was a surprise, this was a bigger one.
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    1822 — Their first album was a surprise, this was a bigger one.

Disappointments

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    1612 — For a good few months, I was actually looking forward to this.
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    1612 — For a good few months, I was actually looking forward to this.
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    1771 — I just couldn't get into this album.
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    1771 — I just couldn't get into this album.
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Joke of the Year

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    1612 — After a couple days of being dissapointed, I realized just how funny this album is.
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    1612 — After a couple days of being dissapointed, I realized just how funny this album is.
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    1551 — E-N-T-E-R-A....UNECONOMICAL...a must listen!
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    1551 — E-N-T-E-R-A....UNECONOMICAL...a must listen!
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Words / Final Thoughts

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    — What a great year for metal in New York. Two metal festivals within driving distance and countless shows. Opeth came through twice, three times including their festival appearance. As could be expected, L'amour had an awesome band every other week: Arch Enemy, Evergrey, Children of Bodom, Dimmu Borgir (though I missed them and most of Nevermore). Also the Knitting Factory drew crowds at The Haunted and Lacuna Coil shows. Heres to hoping that well get even more great shows this year!
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    — What a great year for metal in New York. Two metal festivals within driving distance and countless shows. Opeth came through twice, three times including their festival appearance. As could be expected, L'amour had an awesome band every other week: Arch Enemy, Evergrey, Children of Bodom, Dimmu Borgir (though I missed them and most of Nevermore). Also the Knitting Factory drew crowds at The Haunted and Lacuna Coil shows. Heres to hoping that well get even more great shows this year!