Awards 2009

14 reviewers shared their picks for 2009.

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Chris

Top Albums

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5996
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5996
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5996
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5996
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5996
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5158
2.
5158
2.
5158
2.
5158
2.
5158
3.
PowerWolf - The Bible of the Beast
3.
PowerWolf - The Bible of the Beast
3.
PowerWolf - The Bible of the Beast
3.
PowerWolf - The Bible of the Beast
3.
PowerWolf - The Bible of the Beast
4.
5709
4.
5709
4.
5709
4.
5709
4.
5709
5.
5920
5.
5920
5.
5920
5.
5920
5.
5920
6.
Shakra - Everest
6.
Shakra - Everest
6.
Shakra - Everest
6.
Shakra - Everest
6.
Shakra - Everest
7.
5596
7.
5596
7.
5596
7.
5596
7.
5596
8.
5636
8.
5636
8.
5636
8.
5636
8.
5636
9.
5616
9.
5707
9.
5707
9.
5707
9.
5707
10.
5836
10.
5836
10.
5836
10.
5836
10.
5836
11.
5707
11.
5616
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5616
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5616
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5616
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Surprises of the Year

1.
5079 — While not amazing back to form, there is a hint that HF could get back to it's former glory... next album might tell
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5079 — While not amazing back to form, there is a hint that HF could get back to it's former glory... next album might tell
1.
5079 — While not an amazing return back to form, there is a hint that HF could get back to it's former glory... next album might tell.
1.
5079 — While not an amazing return back to form, there is a hint that HF could get back to it's former glory... next album might tell.
1.
5079 — While not an amazing return back to form, there is a hint that HF could get back to it's former glory... next album might tell.
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Disappointments

1.
KISS - Sonic Boom — There are some excellent moemnts and good songs but it's a mixed bag with some really filler and boring tracks, unfortunately. It's definitely less interesting that Psycho Circus
1.
KISS - Sonic Boom — There are some great moments and good songs (mostly Paul's) but it's a mixed bag with some fillers and boring tracks, unfortunately. It's definitely less interesting than Psycho Circus
1.
KISS - Sonic Boom — There are some great moments and good songs (mostly Paul's) but it's a mixed bag with some fillers and boring tracks, unfortunately. It's definitely less interesting than Psycho Circus
1.
KISS - Sonic Boom — There are some great moments and good songs (mostly Paul's) but it's a mixed bag with some fillers and boring tracks, unfortunately. It's definitely less interesting than Psycho Circus
1.
KISS - Sonic Boom — There are some great moments and good songs (mostly Paul's) but it's a mixed bag with some fillers and boring tracks, unfortunately. It's definitely less interesting than Psycho Circus
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Joke of the Year

Words / Final Thoughts

0
— 2009 was a transitional year for me on many levels, I moved and changed places and returned to my born place : Geneva. I also went from independent worker to an employee status again, in order to free up some time and worry less :). Metal wise there has been some great albums but I feel that 2009 was a weaker year than many that preceded it. Not a bad year, just less interesting. As you can see from my picks, I can't even find 15 albums nor 5 surprises for 2009. Part of that might also be because I had less time to listen to many albums as I did the previous years. I'm looking forward to 2010, and hopefully it will tickle my metal senses more than 2009. I wish you all a wonderful, happy new year full of success, health and metal blasting your ears all year long. Chris
0
— 2009 was a transitional year for me on many levels, I moved and changed places and returned to my born place : Geneva. I also went from independent worker to an employee status again, in order to free up some time and worry less :). Metal wise there has been some great albums but I feel that 2009 was a weaker year than many that preceded it. Not a bad year, just less interesting. As you can see from my picks, I can't even find 15 albums nor 5 surprises for 2009. Part of that might also be because I had less time to listen to many albums as I did the previous years. I'm looking forward to 2010, and hopefully it will tickle my metal senses more than 2009. I wish you all a wonderful, happy new year full of success, health and metal blasting your ears all year long. Chris
0
— 2009 was a transitional year for me on many levels, I moved and changed places and returned to my born place : Geneva. I also went from independent worker to an employee status again, in order to free up some time and worry less :). Metal wise there has been some great albums but I feel that 2009 was a weaker year than many that preceded it. Not a bad year, just less interesting. As you can see from my picks, I can't even find 15 albums nor 5 surprises for 2009. Part of that might also be because I had less time to listen to many albums as I did the previous years. I'm looking forward to 2010, and hopefully it will tickle my metal senses more than 2009. I wish you all a wonderful, happy new year full of success, health and metal blasting your ears all year long. Chris
0
— 2009 was a transitional year for me on many levels, I moved and changed places and returned to my born place : Geneva. I also went from independent worker to an employee status again, in order to free up some time and worry less :). I also hope to resume making art and mostly my manga The Kyrian Chronicles, as I've realized lately that I miss drawing terribly. Metal wise there has been some great albums but I feel that 2009 was a weaker year than many that preceded it. Not a bad year, just less interesting overall. As you can see from my picks, I can't even find 15 albums nor 5 surprises for 2009. Part of that might also be because I had less time to listen to many albums as I did the previous years. 2009 is not a year I will remember as a good experience overall. Hopefully 2010 will change all that... I'm looking forward to 2010, and hopefully it will tickle my metal senses more than 2009. I wish you all a wonderful, happy new year full of success, health and metal blasting your in your ears, all year long ! In Metal We Trust, Chris
0
— 2009 was a transitional year for me on many levels, I moved and changed places and returned to my born place : Geneva. I also went from independent worker to an employee status again, in order to free up some time and worry less :). I also hope to resume making art and mostly my manga The Kyrian Chronicles, as I've realized lately that I miss drawing terribly. Metal wise there has been some great albums but I feel that 2009 was a weaker year than many that preceded it. Not a bad year, just less interesting overall. As you can see from my picks, I can't even find 15 albums nor 5 surprises for 2009. Part of that might also be because I had less time to listen to many albums as I did the previous years. 2009 is not a year I will remember as a good experience overall. Hopefully 2010 will change all that... I'm looking forward to 2010, and hopefully it will tickle my metal senses more than 2009. I wish you all a wonderful, happy new year full of success, health and metal blasting in your ears, all year long ! In Metal We Trust, Chris

Danny

Top Albums

1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at his best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
1.
5001 — German thrash at its best !
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all this years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
2.
5763 — After all these years, what an album !!!
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost this fifth member already. What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
3.
5002 — Shame they lost two members ... What a CD !
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
4.
5811 — THE come back !!!
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
5.
5079 — Still here ,,, even with bad live setlist :-(
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have wrote a review :-)
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have wrote a review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have wroten the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
6.
Powerwolf - Bible Of The Beast - — ... I should have written the review
7.
5158
7.
5158
7.
5158
7.
5158
7.
5158
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5158
7.
5158
7.
5158
7.
5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
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5158
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
8.
5920 — I do :-)
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
9.
Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
10.
5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
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5610
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
11.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore - — The BUZZ in Germany !!!
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
12.
Kiss - Sonic Boom - — Still Alive ,,, oooooh yeah.
13.
5453
13.
5453
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5453
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5453
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5453
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5453
13.
5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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5680
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Surprises of the Year

1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
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Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown — Yeah I know, I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
1.
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown - — I am the first to be surprised. But that's the album of the family ;-)
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... I should have done it myself
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... I should have done it myself
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... I should have done it myself
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... I should have done it myself
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
2.
The Answer - Everyday Demons - — I cannot believe it has not been reviewed this year ... Shame on ME !!!
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5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
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5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
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5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal :-)
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
3.
5203 — Classic German Heavy Metal
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5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !!
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !
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5848 — Hail Greece !
4.
5848 — Hail Greece !
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5848 — Hail Greece !
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5848 — Hail Greece !
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
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5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece again !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece again !!
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5842 — Hail Greece again !!
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5842 — Hail Greece again !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece again !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece again !!
5.
5842 — Hail Greece again !!

Disappointments

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5301 — Was expecting too much ...
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5301 — Was expecting too much ...
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5301 — Was expecting too much ...
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5301 — Was expecting too much ...
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5301 — Was expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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5301 — I was simply expecting too much ...
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
2.
Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
2.
Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Savage Circus - Of Doom And Death - — Self prophecy album's title ? ... They can do much better!
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Joke of the Year

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Obama's Peace AWARD. Give me a break hahaha
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Anthrax — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Anthrax - — Dallas TV Metal Show. The good news is that John is coming back ... Well, you never sure with Anthrax. I cross my fingers !!
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Words / Final Thoughts

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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. SWEAR, I will come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
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— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come, some respect), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover quickly :-) Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover quickly :-) Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal :-)
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Last but not least, as Greek, I can only be very proud of Gus G. I have a feeling Ozzy is about to release is best album ever ! Bark at the Moon !!!! Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Last but not least, as Greek, I can only be very proud of Gus G. I have a feeling Ozzy is about to release his best album ever ! Bark at the Moon !!!! Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Last but not least, as Greek, I can only be very proud of Gus G. I have a feeling Ozzy is about to release his best album ever ! Bark at the Moon. Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Last but not least, as Greek, I can only be very proud of Gus G. I have a feeling Ozzy is about to release his best album ever ! Bark at the Moon :-() Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shoot ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Last but not least, as Greek, I can only be very proud of Gus G. I have a feeling Ozzy is about to release his best album ever ! Bark at the Moon :-() Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!
0
— I have to mention the following: Metallica - Live In Zurich July 2009 - Thanks guys, my live of the year. Rammstein - Could not see them in Geneva (working), my disappointment of the year. I should have written reviews this year - when I see Powerwolf, Kiss (come on, some respect for the oldies :-) ), The Answer, The Devil's Blood, and many others not being reviewed on the site, my heart is broken. Of course, the first to blame is ME ... not the team who did again a fantastic job this year. They are my AWARD for the year. I will do my best to come back in 2010 with some reviews ... I'll start with the one above who couldn't be posted in 2009. I can hardly wait for June 18th 2010, the Swiss Metal Festival: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Heaven And Hell ... Tom, stand up and shout ... quickly !! Anthrax, with John please. Dio, recover :-) Last but not least, as Greek, I can only be very proud of Gus G. I have a feeling Ozzy is about to release his best album ever ! Bark at the Moon :-() Best regards to all our readers. I wish you health and a long life. Hail Metal !!!!!

Marty

Top Albums

1.
5301
1.
5301
1.
5301
1.
5301
1.
5301
2.
5002
2.
5002
2.
5002
2.
5002
2.
5002
3.
5694
3.
5694
3.
5694
3.
5694
3.
5694
4.
5763
4.
5763
4.
5763
4.
5763
4.
5763
5.
5836
5.
5836
5.
5836
5.
5836
5.
5836
6.
5403
6.
5403
6.
5403
6.
5403
6.
5403
7.
5334
7.
5334
7.
5334
7.
5334
7.
5334
8.
5848
8.
5848
8.
5848
8.
5848
8.
5848
9.
5920
9.
5920
9.
5920
9.
5920
9.
5920
10.
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
10.
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
10.
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
10.
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
10.
6019
11.
5273
11.
5273
11.
5273
11.
5273
11.
5273
12.
5287
12.
5287
12.
5287
12.
5287
12.
5287
13.
5079
13.
5079
13.
5079
13.
5079
13.
5079
14.
5805
14.
5805
14.
5805
14.
5805
14.
5805
15.
5203
15.
5203
15.
5203
15.
5203
15.
5203

Surprises of the Year

1.
5598
1.
5598
1.
5598
1.
5598
1.
5598
2.
5808
2.
5808
2.
5808
2.
5808
2.
5808
3.
5610
3.
5610
3.
5610
3.
5610
3.
5610
4.
Kiss - Sonic Boom
4.
Kiss - Sonic Boom
4.
Kiss - Sonic Boom
4.
Kiss - Sonic Boom
4.
Kiss - Sonic Boom
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.

Disappointments

1.
5914
1.
5914
1.
5914
1.
5914
1.
5914
2.
2.
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5.
5.

Joke of the Year

1.
Areosmith - Steve Tyler falls off the wagon (I mean stage)
1.
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler falls off the wagon (I mean stage)
1.
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler falls off the wagon (I mean stage)
1.
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler falls off the wagon (I mean stage)
1.
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler falls off the wagon (I mean stage)
2.
Axel Rose still using the Guns N' Roses name even though he's the only original member
2.
Axel Rose still using the Guns N' Roses name even though he's the only original member
2.
Axel Rose still using the Guns N' Roses name even though he's the only original member
2.
Axel Rose still using the Guns N' Roses name even though he's the only original member
2.
Axel Rose still using the Guns N' Roses name even though he's the only original member
3.
3.
Anthrax - The recorded a whole new album with a new singer that they pumped up so much in the press....only to fire him and bring back John Bush
3.
Anthrax - They recorded a new album with a new singer that they pumped up so much in the press....only to fire his ass and bring back John Bush
3.
Anthrax - They recorded a new album with a new singer that they pumped up so much in the press....only to fire his ass and bring back John Bush
3.
Anthrax - They recorded a new album with a new singer that they pumped up so much in the press....only to fire his ass and bring back John Bush
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.

Words / Final Thoughts

0
— Well....another year and yet I find myself having less and less time to listen to and review music anymore. I haven't been as regular with my reviews as of late but I sure do try to contribute when I can. My 2 boys are now 14 and 12 and they keep me pretty busy. The old body just doesn't have the stamina and energy that it used to as all of you will find out as my 50th birthday ominously looms next year. I'm only three years from early retirement and not that I will be able to afford to, I'm looking forward to possibly starting another career and one that is very much music related. Metalreviews.com has really stirred up a passion in me for music and journalism in general and one day, I would like to expand my interests to include music promotion. None of this would have ever been possible without the invaluable experience and contacts that I have made through my association with Metalreviews.com. I'm still tryng to fly the power/prog and traditional metal flag as high as I can but shifts in musical interests amongst the metal community to more extreme forms of metal has made it hard for me to keep up that end of the weekly reviews. Here's to a safe and wonderful 2010!!!! Cheers, Marty
0
— Well....another year and yet I find myself having less and less time to listen to and review music anymore. I haven't been as regular with my reviews as of late but I sure do try to contribute when I can. My 2 boys are now 14 and 12 and they keep me pretty busy. The almost 50 year old body just doesn't have the stamina and energy that it used to as all of you will eventually find out. I'm only three years from early retirement and and I'm looking forward to possibly starting another career and one that is very much music related. Metalreviews.com has really stirred up a passion in me for music and journalism in general and one day, I would like to expand my interests to include music promotion. None of this would have ever been possible without the invaluable experience and contacts that I have made through my association with Metalreviews.com. I will always be grateful for that. I'm still trying to fly the power/prog and traditional metal flag as high as I can but shifts in musical interests amongst the metal community to more extreme forms of metal has made it hard for me to keep up that end of the weekly reviews. There's lots of great stuff released this year that never got reviewed. I'm going to try to get a few of the best of the bunch done before we get too far into the New Year. To all of you, our loyal readers, here's to a safe and wonderful 2010!!!!<clink> Cheers, Marty
0
— Well....another year and yet I find myself having less and less time to listen to and review music anymore. I haven't been as regular with my reviews as of late but I sure do try to contribute when I can. My 2 boys are now 14 and 12 and they keep me pretty busy. The almost 50 year old body just doesn't have the stamina and energy that it used to as all of you will eventually find out. I'm only three years from early retirement and and I'm looking forward to possibly starting another career and one that is very much music related. Metalreviews.com has really stirred up a passion in me for music and journalism in general and one day, I would like to expand my interests to include music promotion. None of this would have ever been possible without the invaluable experience and contacts that I have made through my association with Metalreviews.com. I will always be grateful for that. I'm still trying to fly the power/prog and traditional metal flag as high as I can but shifts in musical interests amongst the metal community to more extreme forms of metal has made it hard for me to keep up that end of the weekly reviews. There's lots of great stuff released this year that never got reviewed. I'm going to try to get a few of the best of the bunch done before we get too far into the New Year. To all of you, our loyal readers, here's to a safe and wonderful 2010!!!! Cheers, Marty
0
— Well....another year and yet I find myself having less and less time to listen to and review music anymore. I haven't been as regular with my reviews as of late but I sure do try to contribute when I can. My 2 boys are now 14 and 12 and they keep me pretty busy. The almost 50 year old body just doesn't have the stamina and energy that it used to as all of you will eventually find out. I'm only three years from early retirement and and I'm looking forward to possibly starting another career and one that is very much music related. Metalreviews.com has really stirred up a passion in me for music and journalism in general and one day, I would like to expand my interests to include music promotion. None of this would have ever been possible without the invaluable experience and contacts that I have made through my association with Metalreviews.com. I will always be grateful for that. I'm still trying to fly the power/prog and traditional metal flag as high as I can but shifts in musical interests amongst the metal community to more extreme forms of metal has left it almost all up to me to keep up that end of the weekly reviews. There's lots of great stuff released this year that never got reviewed. I'm going to try to get a few of the best of the bunch done before we get too far into the New Year. To all of you, our loyal readers, here's to a safe and wonderful 2010!!!! Cheers, Marty
0
— Well....another year and yet I find myself having less and less time to listen to and review music anymore. I haven't been as regular with my reviews as of late but I sure do try to contribute when I can. My 2 boys are now 14 and 12 and they keep me pretty busy. The almost 50 year old body just doesn't have the stamina and energy that it used to as all of you will eventually find out. I'm only three years from early retirement and and I'm looking forward to possibly starting another career and one that is very much music related. Metalreviews.com has really stirred up a passion in me for music and journalism in general and one day, I would like to expand my interests to include music promotion. None of this would have ever been possible without the invaluable experience and contacts that I have made through my association with Metalreviews.com. I will always be grateful for that. I'm still trying to fly the power/prog and traditional metal flag as high as I can but shifts in musical interests amongst the metal community to more extreme forms of metal has left it almost all up to me to keep up that end of the weekly reviews. There's lots of great stuff released this year that never got reviewed. I'm going to try to get a few of the best of the bunch done before we get too far into the New Year. To all of you, our loyal readers, here's to a safe and wonderful 2010!!!! Cheers, Marty

Alex

Top Albums

1.
5658
1.
5658
1.
5658
1.
5658
1.
5658
1.
5658 — Wonderful blend of atmospheric nascent British black metal. A new Primordial is born
2.
5760
2.
5760
2.
5760
2.
5760
2.
5760
2.
5760 — A strong statement, at the very least. Slicing, guitar driven return to roots, if you are a fan
3.
Khors - Mysticism
3.
Khors - Mysticism
3.
Khors - Mysticism
3.
Khors - Mysticism
3.
Khors - Mysticism
3.
Khors - Mysticism — The best BM out of my country of origin in the last 2 years
4.
5238
4.
5238
4.
5238
4.
5238
4.
5238
4.
5238 — Continuing in the same vein as the first two albums, no disappointment here
5.
5456
5.
5456
5.
5456
5.
5456
5.
5456
5.
5456 — It is an honor that Katai Tamas wanted me to have an advance copy of his new album. Complex and mind-bending, yet warmer and a little less electronic than the debut
6.
5001
6.
5001
6.
5001
6.
5001
6.
5001
6.
5001 — These guys seem to have caught the 2nd wind
7.
5817
7.
5817
7.
5817
7.
5817
7.
5817
7.
5817 — If you are into powerful epic doom metal, mixed with progressive and power metal, and you don't know anything about these guys, you are having a huge hole in your collection
8.
5759
8.
5759
8.
5759
8.
5759
8.
5759
8.
5759 — Another strong statement from another stalwart of Norwegian BM in this year of comeback
9.
9.
5684
9.
5684
9.
5684
9.
5684
9.
5684 — I rated it much higher than many due to the very unusual quirky blend of swing, symphony and metal, which worked for me personally
10.
10.
10.
5359
10.
5359
10.
5359
10.
5359 — Just saw these guys on tour 2 days ago, and their more power metal direction as of late is good for live performances. Missing a bit their unusual folky progressive edge
11.
11.
11.
5403
11.
5403
11.
5403
11.
5403 — Another band catching the 2nd wind as of late
12.
12.
12.
5681
12.
5681
12.
5681
12.
5681 — A newcomer melodic metal with some reknown veterans among members
13.
13.
13.
5851
13.
5851
13.
5851
13.
5851 — From one of my favorite genres, melodic doomdeath, this album connected the best with me in 2009
14.
14.
14.
5778
14.
5778
14.
5778
14.
5778 — No shortage of quality epic power doom in 2009
15.
15.
15.
15.
5776
15.
5776
15.
5776 — An interesting album which grows on you with every listen

Surprises of the Year

1.
4926
1.
4926
1.
4926
1.
4926
1.
4926
1.
4926 — Chuck Schuldiner (RIP) would have been proud
2.
5331
2.
5331
2.
5331
2.
5331
2.
5331
2.
5331 — Post-rock discovery of 2009 for me
3.
5722
3.
5722
3.
5722
3.
5722
3.
5722
3.
5722 — What did I say above about no shortage of quality epic power doom in 2009?
4.
5522
4.
5522
4.
5522
4.
5522
4.
5522
4.
5522 — If you want to relive the 70s, it doesn't get any better than this
5.
5206
5.
5206
5.
5206
5.
5206
5.
5206
5.
5206 — Progressive metal newcomers of 2009

Disappointments

1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
5577
1.
5577 — I am taking a different tact with my disappointments this year. The albums on this list are from the bands I like, but their 2009 issues did not completely rise to the level of my expectations and were not to the level of their previous efforts (at least in my own humble opinion). Insomnium did not completely overpower me with their combination of melancholy and aggressiveness
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
5270
2.
5270 — Too short on highest quality songs, somewhat incomplete effort
3.
3.
3.
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3.
5357
3.
5357 — Dark Funeral did better than Necrophobic, and that hasn't been the case before
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
5763
4.
5763 — Udo is my childhood hero, but the last pair of albums, he is running on fumes
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.
5611
5.
5611 — Others love this album, so I must be missing something here

Joke of the Year

1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
5547
1.
5547 — Yell and crush the instruments all you want - this is terrible
2.
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5055
2.
5055 — Another thin effort
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Words / Final Thoughts

Aleksie

Top Albums

1.
5869
1.
5869
1.
5869 — What happens when one of the most versatile and skilled metal musicians out there, a man with a particular penchant for either chaos or atmospherics, does a party record? Addicted happens, and it is mind-meltingly good.
1.
5869 — What happens when one of the most versatile and skilled metal musicians out there, a man with a particular penchant for either chaos or atmospherics, does a party record? Addicted happens, and it is mind-meltingly good.
1.
5869 — What happens when one of the most versatile and skilled metal musicians out there, a man with a particular penchant for either chaos or atmospherics, does a "pop" record? Addicted happens, and it is mind-meltingly good.
1.
5869 — What happens when one of the most versatile and skilled metal musicians out there, a man with a particular penchant for either chaos or atmospherics, does a "pop" record? Addicted happens, and it is mind-meltingly good.
2.
5771
2.
5771
2.
5771
2.
5771
2.
5771 — The overlords of egyptologic metal bring back some more of the ethnic flavours into their tech death and in the process making what I hold as their best album to date.
2.
5771 — The overlords of egyptologic metal bring back some more of the ethnic flavours into their tech death and in the process make what I hold as their best album to date.
3.
3.
5969
3.
5969
3.
5969
3.
5969 — Putting these four guys in a studio just seems to morph into magic.
3.
5969 — Putting these four guys in a studio just seems to morph into magic, no matter the year.
4.
4.
5399
4.
5399
4.
5399
4.
5399 — Continuing to prove why the inclusion of Tomi Joutsen into the band was the best decision they ever made, Amorphis nabs the prize of the best Finnish release of the year.
4.
5399 — Continuing to prove why the inclusion of Tomi Joutsen into the band was the best decision they ever made, Amorphis nabs the prize of the best Finnish release of the year.
5.
5.
5403
5.
5403
5.
5403
5.
5403 — I'm a picky bastard when it comes to doom and after a so-n-so King of the Grey Islands, Candlemass absolutely pulverizes on this steamrolling gem.
5.
5403 — I'm a picky bastard when it comes to doom and after a so-n-so King of the Grey Islands, Candlemass absolutely pulverizes on this steamrolling gem.
6.
6.
5808
6.
5808
6.
5808
6.
5808 — I had high expectations but whoa, were they ever met. Still showing why they were the lone consistently good band to claim fame in the 90s Seattle-scene, AIC stuns with both heaviness and tenderness.
6.
5808 — I had high expectations but whoa, were they ever met. Still showing why they were the lone consistently good band of the 90s Seattle-scene to claim big-time fame, AIC stuns with both heaviness and tenderness.
7.
7.
5714
7.
5714
7.
5714
7.
5714 — Whattahell do you call this? Carnival prog rock? I have no clue but it is awesome.
7.
5714 — Whattahell do you call this? Carnival prog rock? I have no clue but it is awesome.
8.
8.
5301
8.
5301
8.
5301
8.
5301 — Still the lord of riffs. Still. The. Lord. Of. Riffs. Also, Ronnie James Dio.
8.
5301 — Still the lord of riffs. Still. The. Lord. Of. Riffs. Also, Ronnie James Dio.
9.
9.
5001
9.
5001
9.
5001
9.
5001 — The revitalization that started with Violent Revolution continues with with head-stompin' thrashing galore.
9.
5001 — The revitalization that started with Violent Revolution continues with with head-stompin' thrashing galore.
10.
10.
5446
10.
5446
10.
5446
10.
5446 — They started winning me back with Systematic Chaos and do so even more with this one.
10.
5446 — They started winning me back with Systematic Chaos and do so even more with this one.
11.
11.
Porcupine Tree - The Incident
11.
Porcupine Tree - The Incident
11.
Porcupine Tree - The Incident
11.
Porcupine Tree - The Incident — The thinking man's metal. Pretentious? I don't think so.
11.
Porcupine Tree - The Incident — The thinking man's metal. Pretentious? I don't think so. Excellent? Indeed.
12.
12.
5882
12.
5882
12.
5882
12.
5882 — The Finnish freaksters streamline their cosmic notes considerably but don't miss a beat in keeping the party moving.
12.
5882 — The Finnish freaksters streamline their cosmic notes considerably but don't miss a beat while keeping the party moving.
13.
13.
5211
13.
5211
13.
5211
13.
5211 — If I remember correctly, I already placed Blood Mountain on this list years back but it doesn't hold a candle to Crack The Skye.
13.
5211 — If I remember correctly, I already placed Blood Mountain on this list years back but it doesn't hold a candle to Crack The Skye.
14.
14.
5694
14.
5694
14.
5694
14.
5694 — Oh Dave, backing up your big words with an actually brilliant album? You devil, you.
14.
5694 — Oh Dave, backing up your big words with an actually brilliant album? You devil, you.
15.
15.
Profane Omen - Inherit The Void
15.
Profane Omen - Inherit The Void
15.
5985
15.
5985 — The melting pot goodness from my countrymen flows as strong as ever!
15.
5985 — The melting pot goodness from my countrymen flows as strong as ever!

Surprises of the Year

1.
1.
Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & The Groogrux King
1.
Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & The Groogrux King
1.
Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & The Groogrux King
1.
Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & The Groogrux King — No, it ain't metal and I hadn't heard a great whole recording from them since Under The Table And Dreaming, released 15 years ago, but with this new one, DMB unleashes some tastier-than-thou jams with more rock than they've produced in ages. Definite surprise of the year.
1.
Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey & The Groogrux King — No, it ain't metal and I hadn't heard a great whole recording from them since Under The Table And Dreaming, released 15 years ago, but with this new one, DMB unleashes some tastier-than-thou jams with more rocking than they've produced in ages. Definite surprise of the year.
2.
2.
2.
5842
2.
5842
2.
5842 — Old school, church-bashing thrash from Greece with enough old school barbs to rip through thousands of tattered jean vests. Very nice!
2.
5842 — Old school, church-bashing thrash from Greece with enough old school barbs to rip through thousands of tattered jean vests. Very nice!
3.
3.
3.
5926
3.
5926
3.
5926 — Ed Warby pulls off some stylish doom with complimentary Swedish growls. Great!
3.
5926 — Ed Warby pulls off some stylish doom with complimentary Swedish growls. Great!
4.
4.
4.
5598
4.
5598
4.
5598 — Although I anticipated that things might get good after Tolkki gave away the reigns but it was even better. Higher they go!
4.
5598 — Although I anticipated that things might get good after Tolkki gave away the reigns, it was even better. Higher they go!
5.
5.
5.
5197
5.
5197
5.
5197 — A more than worthy reunion. Feeding frenzyyyyy!
5.
5197 — A more than worthy reunion. Feeding frenzyyyyy!

Disappointments

1.
1.
1.
5036
1.
5036
1.
5036 — I really hate to place a good album here but after the awesomness of Kill, I can't pretend that I wasn't let down in comparison.
1.
5036 — I really hate to place a good album here but after the awesomness of Kill, I can't pretend that I wasn't deflated in comparison.
2.
2.
2.
5122
2.
5122
2.
5122 — Again, a good album but following up a former AOTY and going possibly too far in a more ambitious, epic direction than the current skill set should allow, this disc just didn't reach expectations.
2.
5122 — Again, a good album but following up a former AOTY and going possibly too far in a more ambitious, epic direction than their current skill set should allow, this disc just didn't reach expectations.
3.
3.
3.
3.
3.
3.
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.

Joke of the Year

1.
1.
1.
Anthrax - Worship Music — *sigh* Just *sigh*
1.
Anthrax - Worship Music — *sigh* Just *sigh*
1.
Anthrax - Worship Music — *sigh* Just *sigh*
1.
Anthrax - Worship Music — *sigh* Just *sigh*
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2.
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5.
5.

Words / Final Thoughts

0
0
0
0
0
— While 2009 won't rank up in the higher echelon of the past metal decade, it certainly produced quality metal in the traditional, the avant-garde and much in between. The upcoming year is already sounding delicious with new releases by Nevermore, Stam1na, Avantasia and many more. Here's to all of them ruling beyond belief! Metal on! -Aleksie-
0
— While 2009 won't rank up in the higher echelon of years in the past metal decade, it certainly produced quality tunes in the traditional, the avant-garde and oodles of styles in between. The upcoming year is already sounding delicious with new releases by Nevermore, Stam1na, Avantasia and many more on the horizon. Here's to all of them ruling beyond belief! Metal on! -Aleksie-

Adam

Top Albums

1.
5403 — Still the masters of the genre. Leif Edling, or more specifically his songwriting, showed why it is far and away the most important part of this band. One of their best albums ever.
1.
5403
2.
5768 — After a mild disappointment in City of Echoes, this is about as strong a comeback as I could have hoped for.
2.
5768
3.
5604 — Back with a vengeance, and I do mean vengeance. Maybe the Middian lawsuit debacle has a silver lining after all.
3.
5604
4.
5921 — I have never been as blown away by a debut album as I was by this one. Amazing display of truly epic doom.
4.
5921
5.
5211 — Not quite as good as Blood Mountain, but still an excellent album. The title track might be the best track they've ever recorded.
5.
5211
6.
5808 — As a longtime fan and one who thought this band should have died with Layne Staley, I really appreciate how gently William DuVall was introduced on this album. Well done Mr. Cantrell, well done.
6.
5808
7.
5270 — Scalzi and the guys are still in top form.
7.
5270
8.
5748 — The last two years have seen the return of a fair share of doom legends, but this one just might be the best.
8.
5748
9.
5173 — A pleasant surprise in a genre that has been getting a bit stale for me.
9.
5444
10.
5778 — Another legendary doom band returns with an outstanding effort. Its a good time to be a fan of true and epic doom right now.
10.
5778
11.
5657 — Yet another stellar album from an up and coming US doom outfit through the bastion of the genre, Shadow Kingdom Records.
11.
5657
12.
5014 — Consistency and longevity, two things Napalm Death does perhaps better than anyone in metal history.
12.
5014
13.
5974 — Their best album yet. Crushing epic doom right from own backyard of Indianapolis.
13.
5974
14.
5956 — In a sea of boring melodeath, Hypocrisy and their brutal approach stand out. Not quite as good as the excellent Virus, but still awesome.
14.
5177
15.
5301 — OK, so it was predictable and didn't bring anything new to the table. So what? Its Black Sabbath with Dio! In this case, the same old thing is more than fine by me.
15.
5301

Surprises of the Year

1.
5921
1.
5921
2.
5535
2.
5535
3.
5445
3.
5445
4.
5194
4.
5194
5.
5.

Disappointments

Joke of the Year

Words / Final Thoughts

0
— This year has been a crazy one for me, as my colleagues have all heard too many times. However, Metal Reviews is still a place I'm proud to be a part of and I will continue to give everything I can to it. Thanks to all the readers for your support and thank you to my fellow staff members for always being there to help out. This year's going to be even better!
0
— This year has been a crazy one for me, as my colleagues have all heard too many times. However, Metal Reviews is still a place I'm proud to be a part of and I will continue to give everything I can to it. Thanks to all the readers for your support and thank you to my fellow staff members for always being there to help out. This year's going to be even better!

Goat

Top Albums

1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370 — It came close, but ultimately I had to give it to Sunn O))). Monoliths And Dimensions is one of the most astonishing pieces of music of the decade, let alone the year, and the fact that Drone has overcome its hipster leanings and is now a genuinely experimental and underground art form gives me hope that it will continue to throw up masterpieces like this. MASTERPIECE.
1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370
1.
5370
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173 — This nearly came top, very nearly. It's still an amazing album, stripping Black Metal down to its basic physicality and fulfilling all that I've been saying about Cobalt. Truly an excellent band, this kept me listening to Black Metal when I was beginning to despise the genre.
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173
2.
5173
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646 — An unknown band launched their bid for space travel, mixing sludge with prog rock and creating a killer, killer album. Move over Muse, there's a new three-piece in town.
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646
3.
5646
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869 — Addictive in a good way, Devin T. proves that there's a heart and a soul working along with that massive genius musical brain of his. One of my favourite artists already, yet people will be speaking of Devin in ten years the same way they do about Dio now.
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869
4.
5869
5.
5694
5.
5446
5.
5446
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446 — The masters are back, and firing on all cylinders. Excellent Prog Metal.
5.
5446
5.
5446
5.
5446
5.
5446
5.
5446
5.
5446
5.
5446
6.
5446
6.
5694
6.
5694
6.
5694
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694 — Dave proves those of us who stuck with him post-millennia knew what we were talking about. An amazingly good album, easily beating efforts from Slayer and Metallica to take the crown of King of the Big Four of Thrash
6.
5694
6.
5694
6.
5444
6.
5444
6.
5444
6.
5444
6.
5444
7.
5444
7.
5444
7.
5444
7.
5444
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444 — The kind of album which takes years to properly appreciate, Isis have created another gem in their already impressive discography
7.
5444
7.
5444
7.
5694
7.
5694
7.
5694
7.
5694
7.
5694
8.
5057
8.
5057
8.
5057
8.
5057
8.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
8.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
8.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
8.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
8.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
8.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history.
8.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history.
8.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history.
8.
5946
8.
5946
8.
5946
8.
5946
8.
5946
8.
5946
8.
5946
9.
5946
9.
5946
9.
5946
9.
5946
9.
5946
9.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history,
9.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history,
9.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history,
9.
5946 — A suprise entry, after randomly checking the band out their take on progressive power metal and impressive songwriting skills caught my ear. The rest is history,
9.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
9.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
9.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
9.
5406
9.
5406
9.
5406
9.
5406
9.
5406
9.
5406
9.
5406
10.
5406
10.
5406
10.
5406
10.
5406
10.
5406
10.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
10.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
10.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
10.
5406 — Probably the finest bit of widdle-dee-dee tech-death you'll hear this year, if not this decade.
10.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
10.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
10.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
10.
5611
10.
5611
10.
5586
10.
5586
10.
5586
10.
5586
10.
5586
11.
5207
11.
5207
11.
5207
11.
5207
11.
5207
11.
5207 — Heavy, intense, punishing; Ulcerate use Death Metal as a weapon for their own grim-faced means
11.
5207 — Heavy, intense, punishing; Ulcerate use Death Metal as a weapon for their own grim-faced means
11.
5207 — Heavy, intense, punishing; Ulcerate use Death Metal as a weapon for their own grim-faced means
11.
5207 — Heavy, intense, punishing; Ulcerate use Death Metal as a weapon for their own grim-faced means
11.
5207 — Heavy, intense, punishing; Ulcerate use Death Metal as a weapon for their own grim-faced means
11.
5207 — Heavy, intense, punishing; Ulcerate use Death Metal as a weapon for their own grim-faced means
11.
Minsk - With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone — ****
11.
Minsk - With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone
11.
5991
11.
5611
11.
5611
11.
5611
11.
5611
11.
5611
12.
5611
12.
5611
12.
5611
12.
5611
12.
5611
12.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
12.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
12.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
12.
5611 — Gloomy, doomy, proggy and full of bile, Secrets Of The Moon live up to the hype and produce an album that is a monument to hate
12.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
12.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
12.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
12.
5811
12.
5811
12.
5991
12.
5991
12.
5991
12.
5991
12.
5991
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
13.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
13.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
13.
5811 — Did you really expect an album this good from the dildo-waving Germans? I certainly didn't, but it just goes to prove that comebacks can work.
13.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
13.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
13.
5057 — They're back! Norway's most underrated band storm the gates once again with their original brand of Prog-Death.
13.
5057
13.
5057
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811
13.
5811
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856 — Lacking an Ayreon album this year, another Arjen project provides some proggy goodness for our needy ears.
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
14.
5856
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127 — Gothic Metal perfection, the perfect mixture of great songwriting and a great singer produce an album which should have seen Autumn conquer the world. Lacuna Coil are nothing in comparison.
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127
15.
5127

Surprises of the Year

1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566 — GRRR! Death Metal at its best.
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
1.
5566
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673 — BLEURGH! Drunken Noise Rock at its best.
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
2.
5673
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964 — THRASH! Futuristic prog-Thrash at its best.
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
3.
5964
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947 — GROAN! Depressive prog metal at its best.
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
4.
5947
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891 — MOSH! Proggy melodeath at its best, and from an unknown Russian band, too. Looking forwards to hearing even better things from these guys.
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891
5.
5891

Disappointments

1.
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041 — They could so easily have spun another majestic tale of horror, instead they talked about creatures munching on cocks and vanished up their own assholes. A woeful misstep from an otherwise supreme band.
1.
5041 — They could so easily have spun another majestic tale of horror, instead they talked about creatures munching on cocks and vanished up their own assholes. A woeful misstep from an otherwise supreme band.
1.
5041 — They could so easily have spun another majestic tale of horror, instead they talked about creatures munching on cocks and vanished up their own assholes. A woeful misstep from an otherwise supreme band.
1.
5041 — They could so easily have spun another majestic tale of horror, instead they talked about creatures munching on cocks and vanished up their own assholes. A woeful misstep from an otherwise supreme band.
1.
5041 — They could so easily have spun another majestic tale of horror, instead they talked about creatures munching on cocks and vanished up their own assholes. A woeful misstep from an otherwise supreme band.
1.
5041 — They could so easily have spun another majestic tale of horror, instead they talked about creatures munching on cocks and vanished up their own assholes. A woeful misstep from an otherwise supreme band.
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
2.
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277 — Searching too hard for an identity in these harsh times, Chimaira? Whatever the answer is, however you're going to carve a niche for yourselves, releasing an album as yawnsome as this is not the answer.
2.
5277 — Searching too hard for an identity in these harsh times, Chimaira? Whatever the answer is, however you're going to carve a niche for yourselves, releasing an album as yawnsome as this is not the answer.
2.
5277 — Searching too hard for an identity in these harsh times, Chimaira? Whatever the answer is, however you're going to carve a niche for yourselves, releasing an album as yawnsome as this is not the answer.
2.
5277 — Searching too hard for an identity in these harsh times, Chimaira? Whatever the answer is, however you're going to carve a niche for yourselves, releasing an album as yawnsome as this is not the answer.
2.
5277 — Searching too hard for an identity in these harsh times, Chimaira? Whatever the answer is, however you're going to carve a niche for yourselves, releasing an album as yawnsome as this is not the answer.
2.
5277 — Searching too hard for an identity in these harsh times, Chimaira? Whatever the answer is, however you're going to carve a niche for yourselves, releasing an album as yawnsome as this is not the answer.
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
2.
5277
3.
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282 — In which it is proven that not all which is experimental is good. Another woeful misstep.
3.
5282 — In which it is proven that not all which is experimental is good. Another woeful misstep.
3.
5282 — In which it is proven that not all which is experimental is good. Another woeful misstep.
3.
5282 — In which it is proven that not all which is experimental is good. Another woeful misstep.
3.
5282 — In which it is proven that not all which is experimental is good. Another woeful misstep.
3.
5282 — In which it is proven that not all which is experimental is good. Another woeful misstep.
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
3.
5282
4.
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793 — Fine, so they were never an underground band, but they used to be an amazing one, especially for a group so mainstream. Now? Just another rock act, albeit one more tolerable than others.
4.
5793 — Fine, so they were never an underground band, but they used to be an amazing one, especially for a group so mainstream. Now? Just another rock act, albeit one more tolerable than others.
4.
5793 — Fine, so they were never an underground band, but they used to be an amazing one, especially for a group so mainstream. Now? Just another rock act, albeit one more tolerable than others.
4.
5793 — Fine, so they were never an underground band, but they used to be an amazing one, especially for a group so mainstream. Now? Just another rock act, albeit one more tolerable than others.
4.
5793 — Fine, so they were never an underground band, but they used to be an amazing one, especially for a group so mainstream. Now? Just another rock act, albeit one more tolerable than others.
4.
5793 — Fine, so they were never an underground band, but they used to be an amazing one, especially for a group so mainstream. Now? Just another rock act, albeit one more tolerable than others.
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
4.
5793
5.
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690 — Similar story, here; what once was awesome, now becomes average. Could do better.
5.
5690 — Similar story, here; what once was awesome, now becomes average. Could do better.
5.
5690 — Similar story, here; what once was awesome, now becomes average. Could do better.
5.
5690 — Similar story, here; what once was awesome, now becomes average. Could do better.
5.
5690 — Similar story, here; what once was awesome, now becomes average. Could do better.
5.
5690 — Similar story, here; what once was awesome, now becomes average. Could do better.
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690
5.
5690

Joke of the Year

1.
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200 — Up until now these Nu-Metal survivors had managed to include enough good songs on their albums to keep me entertained, but they somehow failed to do so here, and so I treat them as I should have done all along, and will proceed to deny that I've ever listened to them
1.
5200
1.
5200
1.
5200
1.
5200
1.
5200
1.
5200
1.
5200
2.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010 — I'm a fan of Andreas Kisser; he has a nice smile, and looks like a guy you could have a beer with. Yet releasing albums like this, pathetically ambitious, like a child trying to impress its foster parents, impresses no-one, and makes us all wish that the band would get the fuck over it and reform. Come back, Max, all is forgiven.
2.
5010
2.
5450
2.
5450
2.
5450
2.
5450
2.
5450
2.
5450
3.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer and inability to write songs? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450 — Ooh, look, aren't they wacky with their female singer? Isn't it amazing that they mix up all those different genres at once? No, now piss off until you've learnt to actually write a song. The more I listen to this the more I hate it.
3.
5450
3.
5365
3.
5365
3.
5365
3.
5365
3.
5365
3.
5365
4.
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365 — Despite the hordes of bog-standard Gothic Metal clones who will never get anywhere, I hereby proclaim Velvetseal the worst. If you can't be original, at least write good songs!
4.
5365
4.
5772
4.
5772
4.
5772
4.
5772
4.
5772
4.
5772
5.
5.
5772 — And Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772 — ...and Modern Thrash, the bastard mutated runt that somehow still survives when it should be dead. Does anyone care? Thought not, so I won't think of anything witty to say here.
5.
5772
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.

Words / Final Thoughts

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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, so surely the national newspapers won't be far behind in requesting my services to make sense of this whole "underground metal" thing for them. In the meantime, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy to put us all in reality TV pods, I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, so surely the national newspapers won't be far behind in requesting my services to make sense of this whole "underground metal" thing for them. In the meantime, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy to put us all in reality TV pods, I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, so surely the national newspapers won't be far behind in requesting my services to make sense of this whole "underground metal" thing for them. Yeah, as if. In the meantime, whilst I wait patiently for this non-existent event to happen, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, actually the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it boring me rigid on every subsequent listen. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, so surely the national newspapers won't be far behind in requesting my services to make sense of this whole "underground metal" thing for them. Yeah, as if. In the meantime, whilst I wait patiently for this non-existent event to happen, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, actually the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, so surely the national newspapers won't be far behind in requesting my services to make sense of this whole "underground metal" thing for them. Yeah, as if. In the meantime, whilst I wait patiently for this non-existent event to happen, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, actually the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, *** I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, actually the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Sonic Youth and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, *** I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, actually the tenth of the site's existence. The world may burn, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Sonic Youth, Shining and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, which shows that I'm doing something right, whatever it may be. The site is a curious organism; we add new reviewers to the team and watch helpless as certain older ones detach themselves and float away, rather like some kind of host to hordes of alien parasites. New writers are always welcome, assuming they want to do more than make sure their favourite band are covered; even if you've never written more than an email in your life, the process of describing music to an audience is a fascinating one, and who knows? The talent may be lying latent in you like some kind of psychic ability - why not drop us a line with a sample review? It's hardly as dangerous as other leaps into the unknown can be. In the meantime, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, which actually heralds a decade of this good site. The world may burn as fanatics set themselves aflame, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive, sinister right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Sonic Youth, She Said Destroy and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, which shows that I'm doing something right, whatever it may be. The site is a curious organism; we add new reviewers to the team and watch helpless as certain older ones detach themselves and float away, rather like some kind of host to hordes of alien parasites. New writers are always welcome, assuming they want to do more than make sure their favourite band are covered; even if you've never written more than an email in your life, the process of describing music to an audience is a fascinating one, and who knows? The talent may be lying latent in you like some kind of psychic ability - why not drop us a line with a sample review? It's hardly as dangerous as other leaps into the unknown can be. In the meantime, I look forwards to writing for MR in the new year, which actually heralds a decade of this good site. The world may burn as fanatics set themselves aflame, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive, sinister right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Sonic Youth, She Said Destroy and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, which shows that I'm doing something right, whatever it may be. The site is a curious organism; we add new reviewers to the team and watch helpless as certain older ones detach themselves and float away, rather like some kind of host to hordes of alien parasites. New writers are always welcome, assuming they want to do more than make sure their favourite band are covered; even if you've never written more than an email in your life, the process of describing music to an audience is a fascinating one, and who knows? The talent may be lying latent in you like some kind of psychic ability - why not drop us a line with a sample review? It's hardly as dangerous as other leaps into the unknown can be. In the meantime, I look forward to writing for MR in the new year, which actually heralds a decade of this good site. The world may burn as fanatics set themselves aflame, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive, sinister right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Sonic Youth, She Said Destroy and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, which shows that I'm doing something right, whatever it may be. The site is a curious organism; we add new reviewers to the team and watch helpless as certain older ones detach themselves and float away, rather like some kind of host to hordes of alien parasites. New writers are always welcome, assuming they want to do more than make sure their favourite band are covered; even if you've never written more than an email in your life, the process of describing music to an audience is a fascinating one, and who knows? The talent may be lying latent in you like some kind of psychic ability - why not drop us a line with a sample review? It's hardly as dangerous as other leaps into the unknown can be. In the meantime, I look forward to writing for MR in the new year, which actually heralds a decade of this good site. The world may burn as fanatics set themselves aflame, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive, sinister right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
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— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Voivod, Sonic Youth, She Said Destroy and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, which shows that I'm doing something right, whatever it may be. The site is a curious organism; we add new reviewers to the team and watch helpless as certain older ones detach themselves and float away, rather like some kind of host to hordes of alien parasites. New writers are always welcome, assuming they want to do more than make sure their favourite band are covered; even if you've never written more than an email in your life, the process of describing music to an audience is a fascinating one, and who knows? The talent may be lying latent in you like some kind of psychic ability - why not drop us a line with a sample review? It's hardly as dangerous as other leaps into the unknown can be. In the meantime, I look forward to writing for MR in the new year, which actually heralds a decade of this good site. The world may burn as fanatics set themselves aflame, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive, sinister right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.
0
— It's been at once an interesting and uninteresting year. The usual suspects continue to ride high in my estimation, yet I'll admit to having changed my mind in a couple of places - I gave Mastodon's latest 90/100 for some reason, despite it dropping considerably in my estimation soon after, especially after discovering Minsk. Time to admit it: Blood Mountain was way better. Otherwise, Napalm Death and Nile just missed out on the top 15 list, as did Steve Wilson, Ulcerate, Voivod, Sonic Youth, She Said Destroy and Ava Inferi - would that it was the top 25. Alas, it isn't, and as much pleasure as those bands gave me, the numbers just didn't add up. Shed a tear for them, dear reader, and don't forget to listen hard - I'll be exploring further into Sonic Youth's back catalogue, for definite. Metalreviews.com as an institution continues to grow and flourish, although not always in the way that one would expect; I received my first ever death threat this year, for example, which shows that I'm doing something right, whatever it may be. The site is a curious organism; we add new reviewers to the team and watch helpless as certain older ones detach themselves and float away, rather like some kind of host to hordes of alien parasites. New writers are always welcome, assuming they want to do more than make sure their favourite band are covered; even if you've never written more than an email in your life, the process of describing music to an audience is a fascinating one, and who knows? The talent may be lying latent in you like some kind of psychic ability - why not drop us a line with a sample review? It's hardly as dangerous as other leaps into the unknown can be. In the meantime, I look forward to writing for MR in the new year, which actually heralds a decade of this good site. The world may burn as fanatics set themselves aflame, but metal and good music abides, and as long as my fingers remain unbroken by the massive, sinister right-wing conspiracy (what, you haven't heard?) I'll continue to write about the good stuff and whine about everything else. It's an honour to be part of this site, here's to the next ten years.

James

Top Albums

1.
5211
1.
5211
1.
5211
1.
5211 — Obvious choice, but no other metal album felt like such an event as Crack The Skye. Once again, Mastodon show why they unite the underground and mainstream like no other metal band.
1.
5211 — Obvious choice, but no other metal album felt like such an event as Crack The Skye. Once again, Mastodon show why they unite the underground and mainstream like no other metal band.
2.
5595
2.
5595
2.
5595
2.
5595 — Mord Und Totsclag had potential, but this time out Set Sothis Nox La sharpened up his game and brought THE black metal album of the year.
2.
5595 — Mord Und Totsclag had potential, but this time out Set Sothis Nox La sharpened up his game and brought THE black metal album of the year.
3.
5620
3.
5620
3.
5620
3.
5620 — After being seemingly on a downward trajectory since 2001, Nergal marshals the troops to deliver an album that could well be Behemoth's best.
3.
5620 — After being seemingly on a downward trajectory since 2001, Nergal marshals the troops to deliver an album that could well be Behemoth's best.
4.
5376
4.
5376
4.
5376
4.
5376 — A clean and sober Devy, and that's no doubt the reason Ki feels like an artistic rebirth for the man.
4.
5376 — A clean and sober Devy, and that's no doubt the reason Ki feels like an artistic rebirth for the man.
5.
5258
5.
5258
5.
5258
5.
5258 — Folkfuck Folie was a trainwreck, but Famine gets his shit together with a new line-up, and in doing so crafts once of the most deranged slices of black metal you'll ever come across.
5.
5258 — Folkfuck Folie was a trainwreck, but Famine gets his shit together with a new line-up, and in doing so crafts once of the most deranged slices of black metal you'll ever come across.
6.
5997
6.
5997
6.
5997
6.
5997 — Hipsters schmipsters. This rocks.
6.
5997 — Hipsters schmipsters. This rocks.
7.
5355
7.
5355
7.
5355
7.
5355
7.
5355 — Not quite the life-altering event that Bath was, but then very little is. Another sterling release from the brain of Toby Driver.
8.
8.
5027
8.
5027
8.
5027
8.
5027 — One of the most anticipated reunions of recent times, Absu follow up Tara like the past eight years never happened.
9.
9.
5238
9.
5238
9.
5238
9.
5238 — The Cascadian eco-metallers strike again with their most straightforward, bludgeoning release to date.
10.
10.
5826
10.
5826
10.
5826
10.
5826 — African prog-rock that beat The Mars Volta at their own game.
11.
11.
5919
11.
5759
11.
5759
11.
5759 — After 17 years, the sons of northern darkness are just as grim and frostbitten as they've ever been.
12.
12.
5393
12.
5919
12.
5919
12.
5919 — Not quite up to the standards of the debut, but Krallice still prove themselves to be one of black metal's leading lights.
13.
13.
5454
13.
5393
13.
5393
13.
5393 — Most reunions fizzle out after a year or so, but three albums since reuniting Obituary have reclaimed their throne as death metal royalty.
14.
14.
5983
14.
5454
14.
5454
14.
5454 — That's five great albums out of five, then.
15.
15.
5405
15.
5405
15.
5405
15.
5405 — Not a band I've ever paid that much attention to, but Microcosmos justifies the hype.

Surprises of the Year

1.
1.
5620
1.
5620
1.
5620
1.
5620 — The death metal album of the year usually isn't made by a band on the decline for eight years.
2.
2.
5210
2.
5210
2.
5210
2.
5210 — UKBM that can stand with the best of 'em.
3.
3.
5752
3.
5752
3.
5752
3.
5752 — After spending years as black metal nearly men, Marduk have suddenly got in to gear late in their careers.
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
5.
5.
5.
5.
5.

Disappointments

1.
1.
5271
1.
5271
1.
5271
1.
5271 — Legendary Finnish black metallers reconvene with a record that leaves us wondering what the fuss was all about.
2.
2.
5377
2.
5377
2.
5377
2.
5377 — Despite the hype, the French post-punks/goths/black metallers/whatevers just couldn't deliver the goods for a whole album.
3.
3.
5936
3.
5936
3.
5936
3.
5936 — I'm starting to think Colors was some kind of fluke.
4.
4.
5344
4.
5344
4.
5344
4.
5344 — Fascinating concept, shame he didn't have the tunes to match.
5.
5.
5318
5.
5318
5.
5318
5.
5318 — Could do better.

Joke of the Year

1.
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041
1.
5041 — The Garth Marenghi's Darkplace of black metal. Though sadly not as funny.
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2.
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Words / Final Thoughts

0
0
0
— So that was 2009, a fantastic year for metal. So fantastic, in fact, that a good few records didn't make the list simply because I didn't have time to truly connect with them. Marduk, Cobalt, Kylesa and The Ruins Of Beverast all released stellar albums which I didn't give enough listens to to give a fair appraisal of. It's also worth mentioning Fauna's Rain, ineligible for the list due to technically being a reissue (not that you'd ever have a chance of tracking down the original 2006 demo) but one of the best black metal albums of the decade. And 2010 looks set to open the decade in style, with new albums from Sigh and Pig Destroyer on their way, the return of the mighty Morbid Angel and Varg Vikernes return to the black metal fold, which if nothing else should cause chaos on metal forums for the rest of the year. I for one, cannot wait.
0
— So that was 2009, a fantastic year for metal. So fantastic, in fact, that a good few records didn't make the list simply because I didn't have time to truly connect with them. Marduk, Cobalt, Kylesa and The Ruins Of Beverast all released stellar albums which I didn't give enough listens to to give a fair appraisal of. It's also worth mentioning Fauna's Rain, ineligible for the list due to technically being a reissue (not that you'd ever have a chance of tracking down the original 2006 demo) but one of the best black metal albums of the decade. And 2010 looks set to open the decade in style, with new albums from Sigh and Pig Destroyer on their way, the return of the mighty Morbid Angel and Varg Vikernes return to the black metal fold, which if nothing else should cause chaos on metal forums for the rest of the year. I for one, cannot wait.
0
— So that was 2009, a fantastic year for metal. So fantastic, in fact, that a good few records didn't make the list simply because I didn't have time to truly connect with them. Marduk, Cobalt, Kylesa and The Ruins Of Beverast all released stellar albums which I didn't give enough listens to to give a fair appraisal of. It's also worth mentioning Fauna's Rain, ineligible for the list due to technically being a reissue (not that you'd ever have a chance of tracking down the original 2006 demo) but one of the best black metal albums of the decade. And 2010 looks set to open the decade in style, with new albums from Sigh and Pig Destroyer on their way, the return of the mighty Morbid Angel and Varg Vikernes return to the black metal fold, which if nothing else should cause chaos on metal forums for the rest of the year. I for one, cannot wait.

Thomas

Top Albums

1.
5831 — Yeah, I know, didn't even get the album of the year award from me. Screw that. Easily the album I just can't get enough of this year. Fantastic.
1.
5831 — Yeah, I know, didn't even get the album of the year award from me. Screw that. Easily the album I just can't get enough of this year. Fantastic.
2.
5922 — Easily the best thrash metal album of the year, in many years really. Great effort by the old timers from Canada.
2.
5922 — Easily the best thrash metal album of the year, in many years really. Great effort by the old timers from Canada.
3.
5616 — One of the very few power metal albums that struck me this year. Brilliant.
3.
5616 — One of the very few power metal albums that struck me this year. Brilliant.
4.
5313 — This struck me at a particularly difficult time, but I haven't really listened to it since, despite giving it an album of the year award. Still an excellent album though, and worthy of the top 5.
4.
5313 — This struck me at a particularly difficult time, but I haven't really listened to it since, despite giving it an album of the year award. Still an excellent album though, and worthy of the top 5.
5.
5288 — Last year saw Enslaved's Vertebrae, this year we got Altar of Plagues' White Tomb, which is quite near in terms of excellence.
5.
5288 — Last year saw Enslaved's Vertebrae, this year we got Altar of Plagues' White Tomb, which is quite near in terms of excellence.
6.
5252 — Fantastic blackened thrash metal from the Destroyer 666 guys.
6.
5252 — Fantastic blackened thrash metal from the Destroyer 666 guys.
7.
5403
7.
5403
8.
5728 — Brutal and nice thrash
8.
5728 — Brutal and nice thrash
9.
5453 — Cool power metal tinged thrash from the Danish.
9.
5453 — Cool power metal tinged thrash from the Danish.
10.
5707 — Yeah I know. Good Melodic Death Metal.
10.
5707 — Yeah I know. Good Melodic Death Metal.
11.
5885
11.
5885
12.
5001 — Great follow-up to Enemy of God, and a no-brainer on this list.
12.
5001 — Great follow-up to Enemy of God, and a no-brainer on this list.
13.
5270 — This band can do no wrong.
13.
5270 — This band can do no wrong.
14.
5771
14.
5771
15.
5942
15.
5942

Surprises of the Year

1.
5080 — Awesome post-harcore from the local boys.
1.
5080 — Awesome post-harcore from the local boys.
2.
5807
2.
5807
3.
5471 — Neat heavy metal from the Goat Horn-boys
3.
5471 — Neat heavy metal from the Goat Horn-boys
4.
5092 — Cool 80's-tinged heavy metal from Canada.
4.
5092 — Cool 80's-tinged heavy metal from Canada.
5.
4974 — Intelligent Prog/Death from France,
5.
4974 — Intelligent Prog/Death from France,

Disappointments

1.
5073 — This was miles below Fatal Design
1.
5073 — This was miles below Fatal Design
2.
5104 — Can't help but feeling a little disappointed in this after the brilliant Different Shapes
2.
5104 — Can't help but feeling a little disappointed in this after the brilliant Different Shapes
3.
5844 — Didn't expect much, but at least I thought it would be better than this.
3.
5844 — Didn't expect much, but at least I thought it would be better than this.
4.
5694 — Same to you Mustaine
4.
5694 — Same to you Mustaine
5.
5446 — Same to you guys, even though I overscored you.
5.
5446 — Same to you guys, even though I overscored you.

Joke of the Year

1.
5474
1.
5474
2.
5047 — I was too nice to this crap
2.
5047 — I was too nice to this crap
3.
5225
3.
5225
4.
5046
4.
5046
5.
5709
5.
5709

Words / Final Thoughts

0
0
— This year have been a little rough to me, but music, and mainly metal have carried more than ever. I've opened up to a lot more sub-genres which has developed me as both a person and a musician by providing guidance and inspiration. My first full year as a reviewer has been great, and I thank my fellow reviewers for their advice when needed. Here's to another great year in the sign of metal and good music.

Charles

Top Albums

1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list.
1.
5498 — Yeah, so my top album of the year is a punk album. But it's a punk album that is coloured every step of the way by speed metal influence. I originally gave this a score of 85, but ever since I've been listening to it again and again, and realising how good these songs are. Great lyrics, too, which is a breath of fresh air considering all the bands below them on this list. Troyka's lyrics are shit.
2.
5049
2.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory. One of contemporary metal's elites delivers another slab of expertly crafted extreme metal.
2.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory. One of contemporary metal's elites delivers another slab of expertly crafted extreme metal.
2.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory. One of contemporary metal's elites delivers another slab of expertly crafted extreme metal.
2.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory. One of contemporary metal's elites delivers another slab of expertly crafted extreme metal.
2.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory. One of contemporary metal's elites delivers another slab of expertly crafted extreme metal.
2.
5173 — Rare to find a BM album with this much soul to it.
2.
5173 — Rare to find a BM album with this much soul to it.
2.
5173 — Rare to find a BM album with this much soul to it.
2.
5173 — Rare to find a BM album with this much soul to it.
2.
5173 — Rare to find a BM album with this much soul to it.
2.
5173 — Rare to find a BM album with this much soul to it. It's black metal, but with the spirit and attitude of Tool.
3.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat/Zadok for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
3.
5207 — Thanks to Goat/Zadok for flagging this up for me. Truly creative death metal- something rare enough to be cherished.
4.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5339 — Completely chaotic. Until I heard this, Agoraphobic Nosebleed just seemed like a novelty band to me.
4.
5228 — Great progressive grind.
4.
5228 — Great progressive grind.
4.
5228 — Great progressive grind.
4.
5228 — Great progressive grind. Some of these tiny songs have to be heard to be believed.
5.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how black metal should be done. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
5.
5586 — Very much how traditional black metal should be done nowadays. Eerie, creative, and surprisingly catchy at times.
6.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
6.
5370 — The first record of theirs that has really engaged me. The creaking, horror film sound effects work beautifully here.
7.
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
7.
5014 — Of course!
8.
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
8.
5713 — The greatest rock and roll band in the world returned! This album often seems way too lightweight and poppy, but after seeing them run through it in full live, I gained an appreciation for its light-hearted genius. See more below...
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9.
5054 — Could have almost been a surprise of the year. Away from rather dull ambient music into innovative, very French, artsy black metal terrain.
9.
5054 — Could have almost been a surprise of the year. Away from rather dull ambient music into innovative, very French, artsy black metal terrain.
9.
5054 — Could have almost been a surprise of the year. Away from rather dull ambient music into innovative, very French, artsy black metal terrain.
9.
5054 — Could have almost been a surprise of the year. Away from rather dull ambient music into innovative, very French, artsy black metal terrain.
9.
5054 — Could have almost been a surprise of the year. Away from rather dull ambient music into innovative, very French, artsy black metal terrain.
9.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory... expertly crafted extreme metal.
9.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory... expertly crafted extreme metal.
9.
5419 — Pretty self-explanatory... expertly crafted extreme metal.
9.
6006 — No end-of-year metal list would be complete without some instrumental jazz.
9.
6006 — No end-of-year metal list would be complete without some instrumental jazz.
9.
6006 — No end-of-year metal list would be complete without some instrumental jazz.
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10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
10.
5530 — A unique band, really. Such a grasp of proggy loveliness... The most tuneful and pastoral black metal band you could wish to hear.
11.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
11.
5802 — If it were on titles alone, this would win. Not a work of genius; some tunes here are kind of dull. But overall, this is a truly distinctive and creative work of black metal.
12.
12.
5173 — I'm certainly not alone in ranking this highly. Again, black metal needs something distinctive, and this provided it.
12.
5173 — I'm certainly not alone in ranking this highly. Again, black metal needs something distinctive, and this provided it.
12.
5173 — I'm certainly not alone in ranking this highly. Again, black metal needs something distinctive, and this provided it.
12.
5173 — I'm certainly not alone in ranking this highly. Again, black metal needs something distinctive, and this provided it.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Cobalt) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Cobalt) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Cobalt) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Cobalt) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Cobalt) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Cobalt) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones.
12.
5288 — Strange that Altar of Plagues made it and other clever-BM albums (WITTR, Panopticon) didn't, but there you go. I listened to this a lot more than I listened to those ones, so on it goes.
13.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
13.
5382 — I'd take this over Behemoth any day. Brutal, twisted death metal that (with the exception of Sunn...) is the heaviest thing here. Riffs straight from hell.
14.
14.
5321
14.
5321
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
14.
5137 — Maybe their best album for ages? It's great that they are still around and releasing things as brilliantly depressing as this. Sodding miserable bastards, hooray!
15.
15.
15.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A compelling blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.
15.
5476 — A blast from leftfield. It is with great pleasure that I let a saxophone into my top 15 metal albums of the year.

Surprises of the Year

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5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
1.
5717 — Yeah! Massive Attack gone black metal, perhaps... diverse and haunting, with well-executed injections of dub, jazz and ambient colliding with Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk.
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5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
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5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
2.
5341 — A one man project which elegantly and poignantly sculpted works of black metal beauty from the bones of pieces of classical music. And saloon blues, for some reason, which was a nice shock.
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5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
3.
5718 — Absolutely killer technical thrash album that I simply did not see coming.
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4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
4.
4996 — Of the various death metal debuts I heard this year, perhaps this was the best. Really energetic Swedish assault on the eardrums, reminiscent of Morbid Angel and the classics.
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5.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.
5.
5862 — Yeah, Lost Soul releasing a great death metal album is hardly a surprise. But THIS good? Came so, so, close to the top 15, and maybe only missed out because of my positive discrimination in favour of saxophonists.

Disappointments

Joke of the Year

Words / Final Thoughts

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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir, Blut Aus Nord... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir, Blut Aus Nord... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. That said, I don't think there was a work of quite such towering individual genius as Traced in Air of 2008. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir, Blut Aus Nord... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. That said, I don't think there was a work of quite such towering individual genius as Traced in Air of 2008. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir, Blut Aus Nord... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. That said, I don't think there was a work of quite such towering individual genius as Traced in Air of 2008. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir, Blut Aus Nord... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. That said, I don't think there was a work of quite such towering individual genius as Traced in Air of 2008. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer probably get that reaction when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.
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— Firstly, here are some honourable mentions: Madder Mortem, Culted, Voivod, Giant Squid, Razor of Occam, Brutal Truth, Zombi, Solstafir, Blut Aus Nord... metal is going from strength to strength, as proved by the fact that I couldn't fit these bands in anywhere. I couldn't even fit D66 in. That said, I don't think there was a work of quite such towering individual genius as Traced in Air of 2008. Secondly, I'd like to say this. I saw The Wildhearts in September. They came out, and informed the crowd that the entire first half of their set would simply be a run through of their new album. From reaction they got, you'd think that The Beatles had managed to resurrect John Lennon and George Harrison, and get the group back together for a one-off show at The Cavern in Liverpool. I cannot think of another band on the planet that could pull that off. Slayer get screamed at like that when they play all of Reign in Blood- but that is an ancient classic, not new stuff. Rock and Roll fans want to hear favourites that they know- except when it is The Wildhearts, in which case new material is as treasured as 20-year perennials by packed venues two weeks after its release. It goes to show how special this band is, and how lucky the world is to have them still in existence. I know that I'm the only person at this site who thinks this highly of them, and so it is incumbent upon me to pay tribute to them here. Hail.

Khelek

Top Albums

1.
In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
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In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
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5399 — One of my favorite bands of all time releases another excellent album, building on the strengths of their previous releases with Tomi Joutsen on vocals
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5399 — One of my favorite bands of all time releases another excellent album, building on the strengths of their previous releases with Tomi Joutsen on vocals
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5399 — One of my favorite bands of all time releases another excellent album, building on the strengths of their previous releases with Tomi Joutsen on vocals
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Amon Amarth - Twilight Of The Thundergod
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Ayreon - 01011001
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5808 — I honestly wasn't sure if the band could come together and write another good album without Layne Staley, but they surpassed all my expectations. New vocalist William DuVall is very talented, just a great breath of fresh air for the band. Can't wait to hear what they come up with next.
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5808 — I honestly wasn't sure if the band could come together and write another good album without Layne Staley, but they surpassed all my expectations. New vocalist William DuVall is very talented, just a great breath of fresh air for the band. Can't wait to hear what they come up with next.
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5808 — I honestly wasn't sure if the band could come together and write another good album without Layne Staley, but they surpassed all my expectations. New vocalist William DuVall is very talented, just a great breath of fresh air for the band. Can't wait to hear what they come up with next.
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Volbeat - Guitar Gangsters And Cadillac Blood
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Amon Amarth - Twilight Of The Thundergod
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5852
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5852 — Another favorite band of mine. This album is slower and less catchy than the previous one, but still a very enjoyable dark journey.
3.
5852 — Another favorite band of mine. This album is slower and less catchy than the previous one, but still a very enjoyable dark journey.
4.
Gojira - The Way Of All Flesh
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Volbeat - Guitar Gangsters And Cadillac Blood
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5819
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5819 — I still listen to Priestess's debut on a regular basis, this is an excellent follow-up with some added complexity.
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5819 — I still listen to Priestess's debut on a regular basis, this is an excellent follow-up with some added complexity.
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Opeth - Watershed
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Eluveitie - Slania
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5127
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5127 — Excellent mixture of gothic and alternative metal.
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5127 — Excellent mixture of gothic and alternative metal.
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Arsis - We Are The Nightmare
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Warrel Dane - Praises To The War Machine
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5746
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5746 — Still a relatively unknown band, but this second album proves they really know their stuff.
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5746 — Still a relatively unknown band, but this second album proves they really know their stuff.
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Tiamat - Amanethes
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5501 — While not as good as some earlier albums in my opinion, I still found this to be quite enjoyable.
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5501 — While not as good as some earlier albums in my opinion, I still found this to be quite enjoyable.
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Opeth - Watershed
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5620 — The death metal juggernaut never lets me down.
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5620 — The death metal juggernaut never lets me down.
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Flowing Tears - Thy Kingdom Gone
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5100 — This is a young band with a lot to offer to fans of melodeath and power metal, as strange as that sounds. They have an excellent ability to bring in different styles and create a distinct sound.
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5100 — This is a young band with a lot to offer to fans of melodeath and power metal, as strange as that sounds. They have an excellent ability to bring in different styles and create a distinct sound.
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Arsis - We Are The Nightmare
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5456 — The first album I have listened to by the band and it blew me away - extremely atmospheric and heavy, not to mention unique.
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5456 — The first album I have listened to by the band and it blew me away - extremely atmospheric and heavy, not to mention unique.
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Gojira - The Way Of All Flesh
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5577 — Dark, atmospheric melodeath that crushes.
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5577 — Dark, atmospheric melodeath that crushes.
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All Shall Perish - Awaken The Dreamers
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5567 — I enjoy almost every album this band releases, and Passiondale is a great return to a bit of a harder style then the last few.
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5567 — I enjoy almost every album this band releases, and Passiondale is a great return to a bit of a harder style then the last few.
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Communic - Payment Of Existence
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5216 — A quirky album, but it has a lot more structure than their first attempt and is a very enjoyable listen
13.
5216 — A quirky album, but it has a lot more structure than their first attempt and is a very enjoyable listen
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Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe
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5446 — Not even close to their early releases but still an enjoyable album.
14.
5446 — Not even close to their early releases but still an enjoyable album.
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Metallica - Death Magnetic
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5301 — A fun yet dark heavy metal album from guys who have been around for so long.
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5301 — A fun yet dark heavy metal album from guys who have been around for so long.

Surprises of the Year

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5033 — Great comeback from a classic death metal band.
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5033 — Great comeback from a classic death metal band.
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5661 — Was not familiar with the band until this album but I will definitely be checking out their earlier work.
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5661 — Was not familiar with the band until this album but I will definitely be checking out their earlier work.
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5051 — A solid second album from a young melodeath band that I had never heard before.
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5406 — Groovy, crushing death metal.
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5966 — Doom-laden, catchy death metal from Norway.

Disappointments

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5350 — Too long and monotonous for me, could not get into more than a few songs.
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5136 — Usually I enjoy what these guys have to offer, but I felt this one just lacked the emotion and intensity of the previous albums.
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5122 — This album bored me due to what I felt was a lack of effort and originality in songwriting.
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5478 — A good album, but a step down from their previous work in my opinion.
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5965 — A disappointing effort from a band that definitely has potential.

Joke of the Year

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5927 — Need I say more?
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Words / Final Thoughts

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— It may have been a somewhat disappointing year for a melodic death metal aficionado, with a bunch of bigger bands releasing new material that was good but not great (I'm looking at you DevilDriver and Darkest Hour). However there was still a lot of great stuff released as you can see from my list. Overall it has been an enjoyable year of listening and reviewing. Looking forward to 2010!

Elias

Top Albums

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5709
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5423
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5678
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5920
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5771
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5498
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5468
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5713
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Julian Casablancas - Phrazes for the Young
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Paramore - Brand New Eyes
11.
5919
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5211
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5734
14.
Bon Jovi - The Circle
15.
5620

Surprises of the Year

1.
5678
2.
Gorgoroth - Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt
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4988
4.
The Bravery - Stir the Blood
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Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

Disappointments

1.
Helloween - Unarmed
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Mudvayne - Mudvayne
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5350
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5479
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5805

Joke of the Year

Words / Final Thoughts

Boris

Top Albums

1.
5907 — Dark, beautiful, heavier than the others. Simply amazing
1.
5907 — Dark, beautiful, heavier than the others. Simply amazing
2.
5376 — I prefer this one to Addicted, Devy's other album this year. Devin Townsend's singing voice has never sounded this good, and the music is calming and chaotic all at once
2.
5376 — I prefer this one to Addicted, Devy's other album this year. Devin Townsend's singing voice has never sounded this good, and the music is calming and chaotic all at once
3.
5406 — I'm not a technical death metal fan, but GOROD manage to infuse so much melody into their brand of the genre that it's just too good to ignore.
3.
5406 — I'm not a technical death metal fan, but GOROD manage to infuse so much melody into their brand of the genre that it's just too good to ignore.
4.
5211 — The only Mastodon album I've been able to truly get into, and I'll be damned if it isn't bursting with mysticism and creativity
4.
5211 — The only Mastodon album I've been able to truly get into, and I'll be damned if it isn't bursting with mysticism and creativity
5.
5391 — Steven Wilson's solo album was much more consistent than the latest Porcupine Tree, in my opinion. It seems the man can do no wrong.
5.
5391 — Steven Wilson's solo album was much more consistent than the latest Porcupine Tree, in my opinion. It seems the man can do no wrong.
6.
5969 — As far as prog goes, there is no better. Neal Morse is another composer that, in my mind, rarely misses.
6.
5969 — As far as prog goes, there is no better. Neal Morse is another composer that, in my mind, rarely misses.
7.
Porcupine Tree- The Incident — Not as good as it could have been but as mentioned before, Steven Wilson is incapable of producing something bad. Expect a review very very soon.
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Porcupine Tree- The Incident — Not as good as it could have been but as mentioned before, Steven Wilson is incapable of producing something bad. Expect a review very very soon.
8.
5852 — Very solid, consistent stuff. Would've been higher on the list if it was any different from Katatonia's last three efforts.
8.
5852 — Very solid, consistent stuff. Would've been higher on the list if it was any different from Katatonia's last three efforts.
9.
5572 — This album made me want to revisit my old power-metal collection. The band's strongest album in years.
9.
5572 — This album made me want to revisit my old power-metal collection. The band's strongest album in years.
10.
5446 — A return to form, more or less, for Dream Theater. Now if Portnoy sang like he does on the Transatlantic album instead of trying to miserably growl...
10.
5446 — A return to form, more or less, for Dream Theater. Now if Portnoy sang like he does on the Transatlantic album instead of trying to miserably growl...
11.
5711 — You'd never even know that there was a lineup change, much less a major one like switching vocalists from listening to this. Scar Symmetry are the best melodic death metal out there now. Let's hope Soilwork can prove me wrong next year
11.
5711 — You'd never even know that there was a lineup change, much less a major one like switching vocalists from listening to this. Scar Symmetry are the best melodic death metal out there now. Let's hope Soilwork can prove me wrong next year
12.
5808 — Same deal as Scar Symmetry. You'd never even know Layne was gone listening to this. Alice in Chains rock, simply put.
12.
5808 — Same deal as Scar Symmetry. You'd never even know Layne was gone listening to this. Alice in Chains rock, simply put.
13.
5454 — The best Volta album so far, or at least the best since the debut. Much more of a focus on songwriting rather than noise and craziness.
13.
5454 — The best Volta album so far, or at least the best since the debut. Much more of a focus on songwriting rather than noise and craziness.
14.
5262 — Yeah, I listened to this album a buncha times. I'm a little ashamed considering just how poppy it is, but it's too catchy to write off as nonsense
14.
5262 — Yeah, I listened to this album a buncha times. I'm a little ashamed considering just how poppy it is, but it's too catchy to write off as nonsense
15.
5747 — Another solid effort from these guys. Again, would've been higher had they even tried anything new.
15.
5747 — Another solid effort from these guys. Again, would've been higher had they even tried anything new.

Surprises of the Year

1.
5808 — How often do the bands of yore reform and actually put out an album that is not rehashed riffs and can stand among its classics? Judging from Heaven and Hell, Smashing Pumpkins, etc--not very often at all.
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5808 — How often do the bands of yore reform and actually put out an album that is not rehashed riffs and can stand among its classics? Judging from Heaven and Hell, Smashing Pumpkins, etc--not very often at all.
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5806 — Despite the ridiculous joke nature of the band, the music on this album is very worthy of the material it parodies. Touche, Brendan Smalls
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5806 — Despite the ridiculous joke nature of the band, the music on this album is very worthy of the material it parodies. Touche, Brendan Smalls
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Disappointments

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5301 — I love Dio-era Sabbath, I really do. And I wanted this to be good, but its just so boring and similar throughout, I can't stand it.
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5301 — I love Dio-era Sabbath, I really do. And I wanted this to be good, but its just so boring and similar throughout, I can't stand it.
2.
5856 — Actually not a bad album, but considering what Arjen Lucassen is capable of, a major disappointment
2.
5856 — Actually not a bad album, but considering what Arjen Lucassen is capable of, a major disappointment
3.
5950 — Man, this sucks. Really. Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones--wtf are you thinking?
3.
5950 — Man, this sucks. Really. Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones--wtf are you thinking?
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Joke of the Year

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5918 — Then again, this was meant to be a joke, wasn't it? How about being a little clever--take some cues from Dethklok.
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5918 — Then again, this was meant to be a joke, wasn't it? How about being a little clever--take some cues from Dethklok.
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Words / Final Thoughts

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— 2009 has been an interesting musical year for me. 2008 rekindled my love for metal more than any other year in recent memory, despite some obvious problems. I was so optimistic about this year at its start, that I was sorely underwhelmed by the amount of good metal releases that came out early in the year. That, combined with my little brother constantly listening to The Beatles around my parents' house made me actively seek out more pop-oriented music. And so, I turned away from metal for a while. When I saw MetalReviews was looking for new team members, I jumped at the chance, and upon being accepted, I began to immerse myself in the genre again. However, with my newfound love for simple hook-filled songs, I found that fewer and fewer metal bands (of any genre) captivated me as much as they had before. This obvious problem has prevented me from writing as much reviews as I would have liked--and those reviews I did write were mostly of archival releases. That being said, my being more critical of metal helped make this list all the more meaningful for me. There were only a handful of albums that I felt truly exemplified the emotionality and musical talent I've always loved about metal, and even so, most of these albums were of a much more laid back nature--my top two, Anno Domini Hi Definition and Ki represent that quite well. I don't think this needs to be said but my list of the top 15 as well as the disappointments and surprises is my own opinion--these are the albums that have moved me or failed to move me personally. I doubt that there is even one other person around who would put all these bands on the same list. It always bothers me when I go on the forums and see people insulting each other's tastes and worse, each other. Music isn't about who is better or worse, or what is tr00 metal or kvlt or whatever. It's about the experiences we all have with it. And this website and the forums are about sharing those experiences and building a community of people all around the world who have similar ones and want to discuss them. The variety of music I have come across this year both new and old, from laid back rock like The Coral or technical death metal like Gorod who I've never listened to before to my very favorite bands like Riverside and Pain of Salvation (who, by the way, released an AWESOME E.P that didn't make the list because it's not an album) , has allowed me to connect with people I would never have talked to before and spread my knowledge as well as take in theirs. For that, 2009 has been a huge personal success in my musical journey, and I hope that my horizons continue to expand in the coming year.

Kyle

Top Albums

1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
1.
5488 — Every year there comes along an album that is unquestionably the album of the year, bar none. Last year it was Equilibrium's masterpiece Sagas; this year, it's Umro, a near-perfect piece of black metal from Serbia's highly underrated black metallers, The Stone. It may not seem like much to rave about on the surface, but just give it a chance; Once the amazing songwriting and sublteties in the music hit home, you'll know you have a winner.
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5406
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5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
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5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
2.
5406 — Sorry, Necrophagist! Gorod has officially released the tech death album of the decade with Process Of A New Decline. The perfect production, extremely tight musicianship, and spectacular and diverse soundwriting combine to make an album that ALL death metal fans must pick up.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
3.
5596 — A miraculous recovery from one of the best folk metal bands in all the land! Stay away from that dreadful new Korpiklaani album; if you want truly epic folk metal, than look no further than From Afar.
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
4.
5936 — While not as good as Colors in my opinion, The Great Misdirect is a case of growing maturity from a band that was already stellar in the first place. Come on, BTBAM, bring on masterpiece number three and create a new unholy trinity in metal albums!
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
Heavenly - Carpe Diem — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
5996 — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
5996 — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
5996 — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
5.
5996 — Heavenly took a very bold and risky step this year. With Carpe Diem, they ventured almost further into progressive / operatic rock than into the form of speedy, bombastic power metal they are so well known and highly regarded for. But I'll be damned if they didn't pull it off in grand style! Carpe Diem will certainly divide Heavenly fans into two camps (those who love the album and those who loathe it), but I certainly fall into the "Love it" category.
6.
5610
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
6.
5610 — An absolutely stunning album from a band that was little more than average on previous releases, Vendetta is a HUGE step in the right direction for Celesty. Big melodies, epic orchestrations, and overall better songwriting made a believer out of me; if you were uninterested in Celesty before (as I was), then give this a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
7.
5211
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
7.
5211 — Don't get me wrong; Mastodon has always been a good band, but nowhere near worthy enough of the mounds of praise they receive. Until now. Crack The Skye is THE biggest album of the band's career, and could very likely end up being a future progressive metal classic. The music is dreamy and as large in scope as the album's concept and, though I can hardly believe it, lived up to every bit of the hype behind it.
8.
5849
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
8.
5849 — On first listen, Breathing The Fire came across as a fairly bland modern thrash album... but God, is it a grower! I think my original score of 89 wasn't quite generous enough; now that I've listened to it more, I think it probably deserves around a 91 or so. Skeletonwitch has now placed themselves very high on my radar with their vaguely blackened form of thrash, and I'm waiting with bated breath to hear what they have to offer next.
9.
5001
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
9.
5001 — I know that most people are saying that Hordes Of Chaos isn't as good as Enemy Of God or Violent Revolution, but I personally didn't like either of those albums too well. Hordes Of Chaos, on the other hand, is a truly great album from my favorite thrash metal band, with an undeniably old-school feel and production. This is my favorite Kreator album since Coma Of Souls. There be life in this old dog yet!
10.
5718
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
10.
5718 — Hardly any band can remain inactive for nearly twenty years between two albums, but nobody told Hellwitch! Without losing an ounce of intensity, Omnipotent Convocation revives a long dead band, and simultaneously creates one of the best thrash / death hybrids of the decade.
11.
5446
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
11.
5446 — Admittedly, I haven't listened to Dream Theater's latest nearly enough, but I don't need to give it ten-plus spins to know that this one's a keeper. This is easily one of Dream Theater's best albums of the 00's, and honestly, I can't remember when I was more excited about the band.
12.
5940
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, this is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, this is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
12.
5940 — Skyfire returns from a five year absence, and amazingly, they've hardly ever sounded better! The production is a bit weak, but other than that, Esoteric is a fantasic melodeath album, and undoubtedly my favorite in the genre for this year.
13.
5860
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
13.
5860 — I wasn't too wild over Epica before now, but Design Your Universe definitely made me a fan! Design Your Universe is far more diverse and more aggressive than anything the band has done before, and will surely be regarded as one of their best albums in the future.
14.
5759
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness after a seven year absence from the scene. The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness after a seven year absence from the scene. The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
14.
5759 — Truth be told, All Shall Fall was a pretty big letdown, but there's no way that Immortal could've topped Sons Of Northern Darkness (Or met my massive expectations) after a seven year absence from the scene. But The production is wonderful and crisp, the songs are very memorable, and it just feels great to have my favorite black metal band back in action.
15.
5636
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia</i. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but at the same time, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia. may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but all the same, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.
15.
5636 — After going through sort-of a musical mid-life crisis in the 90's, Axxis has returned to top form in the 00's and proved that things truly do get better with age. Utopia may not be quite as good as 2007's Doom Of Destiny, but all the same, this could very well be the most consistent album of the band's career.

Surprises of the Year

1.
5598
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read reviews of Destiny, and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read reviews of Destiny, and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny</i., and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny, and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
1.
5598 — So I had NO idea that Stratovarius was even together again until after the release of Polaris. One day I went onto Metal Archives to read fan reviews of Destiny, and to my HUGE surprise I found Polaris listed at the bottom; and it had just been released that week, too. Needless to say I checked the album out instantly, and was blown away by the amazing return to form Stratovarius had exhibited. This nearly made it onto the top 15 albums of the year list, but no matter; the biggest surprise of the year is also a very high honor indeed.
2.
5675
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened too. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened too. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
2.
5675 — Amazingly enough, Through The Eyes Of A Mad now holds the honor as being the very first doom metal album I've ever listened to. I've never been too interested in what I once viewed as a rather boring genre as a whole, but Wine From Tears has shown me that doom music can be SO much more if you invest the time to dig into and absorb the music. Sorrowful, beautiful, and intriguing, Through The Eyes Of A Mad is a must listen for all doom metal fans.
3.
5806
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on expanded listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on expanded listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
3.
5806 — This one is a surprise simply because I thought it was going to suck. Badly. On first listen, this seemed even worse than the original lackluster Dethalbum, but on further listens, Dethalbum II proved it be an extremely competent melodic death release with some truly epic songs. This definitely isn't for everyone, but there's just something about it that I love.
4.
5788
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
4.
5788 — Very, very stylish power / prog metal that has surprisingly good production for being a debut album from an unsigned band. The music is simplistic, yet at the same time somewhat innovative, and you'll find yourself listening to Fit To Die again and again.
5.
5884
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's possible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's possible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.
5.
5884 — Could this be the next big thing in progressive technical thrash? It's not impossible, and while Revocation is certainly no Atheist (yet), they have much room to grow and improve in the future. But really, guys... PLEASE get a new vocalist.

Disappointments

1.
5709
1.
5709 — I can appreciate Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs.
1.
5709 — I can appreciate Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
1.
5709 — I can respect Sonata Arctica's shift in sound well enough, but even still, The Days Of Grays simply isn't a very good album. I even liked Unia better than this for some reason. The music just seems far too tired, as if the band is on its last legs, and I honestly can't remember much about the album at all aside from couple of barely above average songs. This comes in as the biggest disappointment of the year simply beause SA misleadingly released the two best songs on the album (The Last Amazing Grays and Flag In The Ground) before the album itself went into stores; very misleading, indeed. I HATE it when bands do this.
2.
5631
2.
5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound, the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately lie forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
2.
5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound, the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately lie forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
2.
5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
2.
5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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5982 — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — Here Waits Thy Doom is simply just very unintersting. Fire Up The Blades was a great modern heavy / power metal album, but this? It's little more than a joke compared to their older material, which in itself was a joke anyway.
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — Here Waits Thy Doom is simply just very unintersting. Fire Up The Blades was a great modern heavy / power metal album, but this? It's little more than a joke compared to their older material, which in itself was a joke anyway.
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — Here Waits Thy Doom is simply a very unintersting record. Fire Up The Blades was a great modern heavy / power metal album, but this? It's little more than a joke compared to their older material, which in itself was a joke to begin with.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5631 — Whether or not signing to Nuclear Blast was the cause for Korpikaani's unfortunate change in sound is debatable, but the fact still remains that the band just isn't very fun to listen to anymore. There's still a very good chance for 'Klaani to regain their former glory, but Karkelo will unfortunately live forever as a black spot on the record of a band that has always been rather consistent.
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one. There's always next time, I suppose...
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one. There's always next time, I suppose...
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom — This album just isn't very entertaining. Fire Up The Blades was my favorite 3IB release thus far, and I was hoping for big things from their follow up; who knew that signing AWAY from Roadrunner Records would make for a poor album?
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Evile - Infected Nations
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Evile - Infected Nations — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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Evile - Infected Nations — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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Evile - Infected Nations — A very, very boring album from a band that had a very promising debut under their belt. Aside from one song (the title track), the music is EXTREMELY forgettable; after listening to Infect Nations all the way through, I honestly could not remember a single riff other than the excellent ones in the aforementioned song. It's a shame that this had to be Mike Alexander's last album, as it sure isn't a very good one.
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
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5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
5.
5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
5.
5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
5.
5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
5.
5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
5.
5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...
5.
5572 — 16.6 isn't a bad album by any means, and it's about the best I can hope for from a modern Primal Fear album. Still... I was really, really hoping for Nuclear Fire II with this one... There's always next time, I suppose...

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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary
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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary — Burn this shit.
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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary — Burn this shit.
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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary — Burn this shit.
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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary — Burn this shit.
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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary — Burn this shit.
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Helloween - Unarmed - Best-of Twenty Fifth Anniversary — Burn this shit.
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Words / Final Thoughts

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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also went explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two MOST important passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle A few albums that JUST missed making the top 10: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Destroy The Opposition
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle A few albums that JUST missed making the top 10: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that would've made the list if it were top 25 albums, rather than top 15: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that would've made the list if it were top 25 albums, rather than top 15: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that would've made the list if it were top 25 albums, rather than top 15: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at Metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that would've made the list if it were top 25 albums, rather than top 15: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at Metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that just barely missed making the list, in no particular order: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave Absu - Absu Cain's Offering - Gather The Faithful Asphyx - Death... The Brutal Way While Heaven Wept - Vast Oceans Lachrymose
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at Metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that just barely missed making the list, in no particular order: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Dying Fetus - Descend Into Depravity Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave Absu - Absu Cain's Offering - Gather The Faithful Asphyx - Death... The Brutal Way While Heaven Wept - Vast Oceans Lachrymose
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at Metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that just barely missed making the list, in no particular order: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave Absu - Absu Cain's Offering - Gather The Faithful Asphyx - Death... The Brutal Way While Heaven Wept - Vast Oceans Lachrymose
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at Metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that just barely missed making the list, in no particular order: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave Absu - Absu Cain's Offering - Gather The Faithful Asphyx - Death... The Brutal Way While Heaven Wept - Vast Oceans Lachrymose
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— Though I've been a metal fan for a few years now, I will always remember 2009 as the year I really, truly got into the genre. I fleshed out my metal knowledge by delving into both the black and death metal genres, discovering classics that I really should've listened to earlier, and also new bands that keep me in the modern metal loop. I also explored deeper into my old favorites of the genre (power and thrash metal) and gained a newfound appreciation for bands that I had never really cared for beforehand. In truth, I enjoyed listening to older music in 2009 than I did listening to new music, but all the same, there were some amazing albums released from some of my favorite bands. The year was really a treat for me: I was blessed with new albums from my favorite thrash, power, and black metal bands (Kreator, Heavenly, and Immortal, respectively), and was introduced to new bands that I will follow and enjoy for many years to come (Gorod, Wine From Tears). And of course, I can't not mention my new writing job at Metalreviews.com. Writing for this site is truly an amazing opportunity for me, as it combines my two GREATEST passions (Writing and music). A very big "Thank you" goes out to Chris, Adam, Zadok, Alex, Marty, and anyone else that was responsible for giving me this position, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the site for many years to come. Here's to 2010, to new releases from Dark Tranquility, Darkthrone, Gamma Ray, Coheed & Cambria, Motorhead, and many other favorites of mine (I'm crossing my fingers for new Wintersun!), and to many new surprises that are sure to arrive with the new decade. It oughta be a great one, now that I can focus more on new music rather than catching up with the old! Happy 2010 everyone, - Kyle Albums that just barely missed making the list, in no particular order: Wolves In The Throne Room - Black Cascade Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough Converge - Axe To Fall Ulcerate - Everything Is Fire Megadeth - Endgame Obscura - Cosmogenesis Cobalt - Gin Napalm Death - Time Waits For No Slave Destroy Destroy Destroy - Battle Sluts Iron Fire - To The Grave Absu - Absu Cain's Offering - Gather The Faithful Asphyx - Death... The Brutal Way While Heaven Wept - Vast Oceans Lachrymose