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Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicAll That Remains The Fall of IdealsAngelcorpse The InexorableArcana Coelestia Le Mirage de LâidéalArch Enemy Burning BridgesArizmenda Within the Vacuum of Infinity...Arizmenda Stillbirth in the Temple of VenusArizmenda's third full-length is undoubtedly the Southern California's strongest collection of songs as of yet. While the previous two releases seemed to be the product of free-flowing jam sessions, the songwriting here proves to be decidedly deliberate, providing more consciously structured pieces. As a result, the songs while more streamlined, are also more memorable. The band hasn't abandoned their now signature brand of discordance, but this time around there is also palpable sense of melody embedded within the tracks. This easily could have been a misstep considering the raw nature of the band, but they incorporate this new element into their patented sound seamlessly, simultaneously staying true to their roots, while treading new ground. Overall, this is an excellent release and recommended for fans of raw, atmospheric black metal.Backyard Mortuary Lure of the OccultAnother band in the OSDM revivalist movement, Backyard Mortuary play super thick death metal with hints of doom and blackened death metal. This shit is fucking stellar and my favorite death metal album this year.Black Swan Black Swan (In 8 Movements)Easily the best ambient album from last year, Black Swan is a literal descent into hell; majestic, orchestrated themes may open this monolithic album but as each track passes, an anxious dissonance takes hold, it's grip getting ever tighter with each passing movement. No, Black Swan doesn't have a happy ending; as "Pt. VII"'s deceivingly joyous melodies fade into a noisy stupor, the claustrophobia of "Pt. VIII" drags us into the pit once again. Harrowing, immersible and all so impressive Black Swan is an extremely personal record that creates different experience for each listener, one that surely won't be forgotten anytime soon.Black Swan The Quiet Divide Much thanks to sources who I will not name here, I have luckily gotten to listen to the follow-up of one of my favorite ambient album ever and let me tell you, I'm not disappointed in the least; following where the last years s/t left off, The Quiet Divide is the album that all of us Black Swan fans were waiting for. Like Black Swan (In 8 Movements), The Quiet Divide's first (and title-track) The Quiet Divide is an example of pure orchestral based ambient bliss, once again conjuring melodies and harmonies that will hit you at your core. A reminder that Black Swan isn't all just about beautiful atmospheric landscapes, tracks like "Chaos Reigns" and "The Bleeding Heats Alliance (Phase 3)" recall the cold, noise filled drones of the previous album with an even darker edge. Overall, The Quiet Divide proves to be an effort that is more than worthy to follow Black Swan's amazing debut; taking the formula of old and intensifying it tenfold, The Quiet Divide is an improved version of an already impressive formula that will sweep you off your feet.Blink-182 blink-182Blink-182 Enema of the StateBurzum Hvis lyset tar ossCarcass Necroticism: Descanting the InsalubriousCarcass Symphonies of SicknessConverge Axe to FallCradle of Filth MidianCradle of Filth Cruelty and the BeastCradle of Filth Dusk and Her EmbraceCradle of Filth Hammer of the WitchesSimultaneously overblown and tasteful, Hammer of the Witches is ACTUALLY Cradle of Filth's best album since Midian. No longer using their symphonics as a crutch for weak songwriting, the skill of new axe-slingers Richard Shaw and Marek 'Ashok' ?merda make this one of Cradle's most guitar dominated albums to date. Of course the band still has an affinity for grand orchestrations, but their incorporation is more thoughtfully done, accentuating the other instruments instead of suffocating them. As if these other factors weren't enough, Dani sounds at the top of his game here, his vocals seemingly revitalized by band's new blood. Even Cradle haters may have a tough time scoffing at this one. Cradle of Filth Dusk and Her Embrace - The Original SinCradle of Filth Cryptoriana â The Seductiveness of DecayAbsolutely amazing album and the perfect continuation of the sound they introduced with Hammer. They brought
back some classic Filthisms without sounding stale and dated. And this could honestly be Dani's best album
vocally, he kills it.Daft Punk Random Access MemoriesDance Gavin Dance Acceptance Speechsometimes, i stand in front of my mirror with nothing but a dgd shirt on, cup my nuts, squeeze them tight and try to sing just like tillianDance Gavin Dance Downtown Battle MountainDance Gavin Dance HappinessDance Gavin Dance Downtown Battle Mountain IIDance Gavin Dance Instant GratificationDance Gavin Dance MothershipCOCAINEEEEE CRINGE-FESTTTTTrAfter IG I was genuinely worried that Tilian-era wouldn't be able to top what's been their best album since Happiness, but it seems my fears have been allayed, because Mothership is easily not just one of their best of this iteration, but the one of the best in the band's discography. They've become more concise without sacrificing the technical chaos we've come to expect from them. Tilian is still probably their most polarizing vocalist, but he's never shined brighter than he does here. He can be soulful like Jonny, funky like Kurt, and poppy like nobody else has been before. Fucking great. Darkthrone A Blaze in the Northern SkyDarkthrone Under a Funeral MoonDarkthrone Transilvanian HungerDarkthrone PanzerfaustDeafheaven Sunbatherwhat if the album title is "sun bat her" and we are all wrong and stupidDef Leppard HysteriaEighteen Visions Until the Ink Runs OutGrand Belial's Key Judeobeast AssassinationImmolation Close to a World BelowImmolation Dawn of PossessionTheir best album IMMO.... DO YOU FUCKING SEE WHAT I DID THERE? Iron Maiden Iron MaidenUndoubtedly Iron Maiden's magnum opus; amazing energy, great musicianship and a raw factor that is unfortunately absent with Dickinson era albums. "Prowler" remains to be the best song the band ever wrote.Jellyfish Spilt MilkKillswitch Engage Alive or Just BreathingMetallica Ride the LightningMorbid Angel Blessed Are the SickMorbid Angel CovenantMorbid Angel Altars of MadnessMotley Crue Too Fast for LoveMotley Crue Shout at the DevilMotley Crue Motley CrueMotley Crue Decade of DecadenceObliteration Black Death Horizonrating classic to remind myself to get this also fu sputnik i dont need yr 50 chrctrsPearl Jam TenPierce the Veil Collide with the SkyRhinocervs RH-08 "Untitled 1 & 2"Rhinocervs Odour of Dust and RotSacrmentary Abolishment The River CoriconeAfter fifteen years, The River Corticone is an album that by all means, is the definition of being completely and utterly underrated. Superbly written blacked death metal that succeeds in being both primal and astoundingly mature AT THE SAME TIME.Senses Fail Let It Enfold YouSkid Row Skid RowSlipknot Vol. 3: The Subliminal VersesSlipknot Vol.3: The Subliminal Verses [Reissue]Soundtrack (Film) Sucker PunchHoly shit if watching this movie already made me wanna bang emily browning this just ... sets me offfStill Remains Of Love and LunacySummoning StrongholdThe Black Crowes Shake Your Money MakerThe Black Twilight Circle Tliltic TlapoyauakThis just reaffirms why The Black Twilight Circle are the most important thing in black metal today. It's amazing to see the growth in the returning bands - Arizmenda's track might just be the best thing they've ever done. Axeman's song could be one of the best black metal songs EVER. Even the newer bands manage to pull their own weight. Kampilan rocks the foundation with their thundering brand of filthy death/doom while In Lakech Ala Kin triumphantly represent the disturbed brand of atmospheric black metal The Black Twilight Circle has become known for. Seriously, any and every black metal fan needs to get their hands ALL OVER THIS. Hopefully, this is a prelude to a whole slew of releases from this enigmatic group of bands, and if it is, the underground has a lot to look forward to.The Hope and the Failure The Lights Are on But This Dance Never EndsUgh this is like the best screamo album of all time, it's so fucking amazing ughaldfkajdfThe Offspring SmashThe Offspring Ixnay on the HombreThe Speed of Sound in Seawater Red VersionA slight departure from the math rock driven path of Blue Version, Red Version still strongly upholds The Speed of Sound In Seawater's penchant for off-kilter noodling but this time around truly embraces the indie pop elements that previously remained in the backseat. An absolutely stunning album from start to finish, Red Version's six songs offer nothing less than pure musical bliss, packed full jubilant melodies, memorable hooks and brilliant instrumentation.Tukaaria Raw to the RapineUlver KveldssangerVan Halen Van HalenWilliam Fitzsimmons The Sparrow and the Crow4.5 superbA Day To Remember What Separates Me from YouI don't know what it is; perhaps the way they integrated an all time low type pop punk sound (that didn't suck) and heavier sections with overall more personality (particularly because of vocalist jeremy mckinnon's INCREDIBLY improved screams) and definite shift from their previous metalcore styled breakdowns to straight hardcore breakdowns, but ehhh I'm listening to to album A LOOOOOOOOOOOT! Ahhh, i'm so gay for liking this.Accidental Suicide DeceasedAnagnorisis Overton TreesAnathema JudgementArch Enemy Burning Japan Live 1999Arghoslent Hornets of the PogromARTS Vault of HeavenModern raw black metal done right. Apocalyptic, misanthropic, this shit is about as true as it gets.Ash Borer and Fell Voices SplitAvenger Shadows of the DamnedAzarath Diabolic Impious EvilChaotic and brutal Immolation inspired death metal from these amazing Polish blasphemers. Bestial Warlust Vengeance War Til DeathBestial Warlust Blood & ValourBlink-182 Take Off Your Pants And JacketBlood Incantation StarspawnWell, this is really good. Bluetile Lounge LowercaseI must say my first experience with slowcore has been a pleasant one thanks to Bluetile Lounge; Lowercase easily deserves its title as a quintessential album for the genre. Slow, minimalistic compositions that still manage to carry a whopping amount of emotion, Lowercase is a phenomenal album that is recommended to anyone.Bluetile Lounge Half-CutBrides Of Destruction Here Come The BridesBrutally Deceased Satanic CorpseBuckethead ColmaBuckethead Electric TearsBuckethead Population OverrideBuckethead The Dragons Of EdenBuckethead Shadows Between The SkyA definite comeback from his last two releases, Shadows Between The Sky sees Buckethead delve into his most melodic territory since Electric Tears. Great melodies, quality playing and song-writing that slays for daysBurzum BurzumBurzum Burzum/AskeBurzum Det som engang varCara Neir Sublimation Therapy2012 is the year of Cara Neir; after an awesome split with the blackened crust unit Ramlord, these crazy Texans return with an EP that is easily one of the best to come out in extreme metal each year. Although most of the tracks barely scrape past the one minute mark, it totally works in the band's favor. It's actually quite remarkable to see how they can do so much in such a short amount of time. So fucking good.Carcass SwansongCharles Bronson Complete DiscocrappyChildren of Bodom Follow the ReaperChildren of Bodom HatebreederCircle of Ouroborus Armon KeitaallaCirrhus Cirrhus LPClandestine Blaze Falling MonumentsAlong with Paracletus, Mikko Aspa has had his hands in two of 2010 best black metal albums. Cold, unrelenting yet containing enough melody to ensnare the attention of both black metal veterans and newcomers, Falling Monuments is not a black metal record that breaks any new ground but is just a black metal record that kicks copious amounts of ass.Converge You Fail MeConverge All We Love We Leave BehindCradle of Filth Vempire or Dark Fairytales in PhallusteiDeceased Fearless Undead MachinesThe culmination of the changes started on The Blueprints for Madness, the sci-fi themed classic Fearless Undead Machines displays Deceased fully embracing their thrash and progressive influences, dropping all elements of death metal vocally and implementing a sound that many would call their best. Replacing aggression for dynamics, Fearless Undead Machine is nowhere near as angry as the band's earlier albums but with incorporation of more melody as well as their obviously heightened songwriting skills, Deceased more than make up for the largely diminished trait of old. An album to check out if you are looking for something other than your run of the mill standard death metal.Dephosphorus Night Sky TransformHoly fuck. I've really never enjoyed Dephosporus until
now; Night Sky Transform changed my opinion on the
band within its first thirty seconds. This record is just
massive, a superb juxtaposition of black metal
coldness and punk attitude. With that combination of
personalities, sonically the album ranges from
astoundingly fast to awesomely groovy allowing the
band's grindier side to take precedence with elements
of black metal resonating within its distant cousin.
Dephosphorus go about playing blackened grind on
their own terms, a bold move that has seemed to have
paid off in dividends here.Disemballerina UndertakerDissection Storm of the Light's BaneDominus Xul To the Glory of the Ancient OnesDrowning the Light Varcolaci RisingEighteen Visions The Best of Eighteen VisionsA collection of re-recorded songs from Lifeless, ]Time Is Yesterday Killed, and No Time For Love, The Best of Eighteen Visions is a shining example of why Eighteen Visions were one of the best metalcore bands of the early 2000's. With an improved production and the same unwavering enthusiasm, 18v relentless rips through 11 tracks of devastating metalcore that emphasize mosh-worthy riffage, whirlwind drumming and psychotic vocals.El-Ahrairah El-AhrairahIt should be celebrated that El-Ahriarah created a raw black metal album that breaks the rules. With touches of
experimentalism littered throughout the course of this album, it's a record that is so many things at once, but still
feels unified under a singular vision. It's melodic, it's punk-y, it has a million different kinds of bells-and-whistles,
and they all come together to make this album one of the best black metal records of the year. El-Ahrairah El-Ahrairah 2009 DemoEl-Ahrairah Demo MMXIIElectrocution Inside the UnrealElectrocution played technical death metal before it was really called technical death metal; instead of all the gravity blasting, sweep abusing shit that comes out now, Inside the Unreal was old-school death metal with an extra technical edge. Still full of great, thick riffage, Electrocution literally played circles around everyone else but never come off as over the top; the balance between standard death metal elements and added instrumental ability here is perfect, allowing for this album to be remembered in the classic status it so rightfully deserves.Enslaved Axioma Ethica OdiniAxioma Ethica Odini is without a doubt the ultimate culmination of Enslaved's previous efforts; retaining the progressing rock elements of their last three albums while boosting the black metal elements that remained strangely absent, Axioma Ethica Odini is undoubtedly Enslaved's masterpiece album.Enslaved Vikingligr VeldiEnslaved Mardraum - Beyond the WithinExhumation (GR) Dance Across the PastFall Out Boy Take This to Your GraveFell Voices 2010 Tour CD-RFell Voices UntitledFour Year Strong Rise Or Die TryingGhosts and Vodka Addicts and DrunksGospel The Moon Is a Dead WorldGrinning Death's Head Blood WarGuidelines S/T_EPHadez AquelarreHorribly underrated early black/death album that like most extreme metal from South America has very noticeable thrash influences as well. With a sense of minimalism that carries on from the riffs to the suitably dry production, Aquelarre's bare-bones approach is always effective, whether the band be performing their high-speed tremolo picked riffs or delving into the depths of doom with simple yet crushing chords and a funeral crawl pace. Also packed full of leads that range from absolute whammy-bar shred to creepier, more atmospheric lines, the lack of atmosphere from the production is more than made up for with a myriad of different yet equally terrifying guitar textures. To complete this near perfect package are the vocals, a great mash-up of hoarse gutturals and raspy high pitched screeches. Overall an album that is highly developed despite its simplistic presentation, Aquelarre to this day, still deserves to be a more recognized album within death and black metal's formative years.He Is Legend I Am HollywoodHe Is Legend Suck Out The PoisonHeinali And Matt Finney LemonadeHeinali And Matt Finney ConjoinedWTF TOO MUCH GOOD MUSIC. Conjoined is better than it's predecessors and they are already both in my top 25 of the year!Heinali And Matt Finney Town Line EPHIM Venus DoomImmolation Here in AfterIron Maiden KillersJellyroll Rockheads Kill Trend ThrashJordablod PromoJordablod is both raw and progressive. They are certainly ugly, evil, and everything you want black metal to be, but there is a sense of class to them as well that is generally lost on their peers. Overall, really fucking good. Kathaaria The Complex Void of NegativityKillswitch Engage As Daylight DiesKurt Travis/Paul Travis Split EPL.A. Guns Tales From The StripLana Del Rey Born to DieLast Days These Places Are Now RuinsLiquicity Escapism 3Lord Snow SolitudeLord Snow SovngardeLugubrum De Vette CueckenMachine Head Burn My EyesMegadeth So Far, So Good... So What!Mercyful Fate MelissaMetallica Kill 'Em AllMisery Signals MirrorsMiss Fortune A Spark To BelieveMotley Crue Red, White, & CrueMuse AbsolutionMy Chemical Romance Three Cheers for Sweet RevengeNocturnal Blood Devastated Graves...Nocturnal Triumph Into Light's Graven WombIt's pretty rare that I am completely floored by something, but this is one of the best black metal albums I've heard in a long time. It has this unidentifiable quality about it, this aura of mysticism and magic that reminds me of black metal's second wave. It has that same classic feeling, effortlessly. The production is perfectly bad, and together with the grand, sweeping melodies, creates a euphoric listening experience that's rare to come by. Recommended.Obituary Cause of DeathOdz Manouk Odz ManoukOrder From Chaos Stillbirth MachinePanopticon Autumn EternalPentatonix PTX Vol. IIFor the longest time I thought a cappella was cheesy without redemption (and maybe it is) but Pentatonix is the sound of its futurePentatonix PTX, Vol. 1Plainwords Overgrow to OverthrowPortal SeepiaAlthough easily the band's most "conventional" release, Portal's first demented album, Seepia is still a sick and twisted listening experience. Performed in filth ridden production, Seepia shows Portal playing more riff oriented blackened death while still beginning to exhibit some of the claustrophobic and dense atmospheres that would take precedence on later albums. They might have not have found their feet yet, but Seepia is still an incredible album and "Glumurphonel" is still one of the group's best songs to date.Portal OutrePortal SwarthProsanctus Inferi Noctambulous Jaws Within Sempiternal NightTwo years after their excellent Red Streams of Flesh, Prosanctus Inferi have returned and with their best release to date. With their death metal influences (well Incantation) really taking precedence, Noctambulous Jaws Within Sempiternal Night is a veritable riff-fest from beginning to end. A really impressive growth for the band.Reel Big Fish Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Rhinocervs RH02Rhinocervs RH-11Rhinocervs RH-07Roadrunner United The All-Star SessionsRVIVR The Beauty Betweenholy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shitRx Bandits Gemini, Her MajestyThis is just so ridiculously catchy. Perfect summer album. Sacramentary Abolishment The Distracting StoneSacrmentary Abolishment The Distracting StoneSeether Disclaimer IISeether Karma And EffectWhile Disclaimer was more natural in the band's raw mongrel rock, its follow-up Karma and Effect takes the unexpected route in being MUCH heavier than its predecessor. Impressively forsaking an attempt to go more mainstream, Seether's second effort is heavily influenced by metal and benefits greatly from it. For a "mainstream" rock band, these guys sure can write some motherfucking riffs. Great shit.Senses Fail RenacerAlbum should have been called "Yes, We Lift"Shadows Fall The War WithinWhen Shadows Fall released The War Within, it was just another album, albeit a great one but there was nothing overtly special about it; it didn't make any crazy cultural impact, it wasn't the most original album and it wasn't even the best album of the year... but it will forever remain a life-changing release for me. You see, this is the first record I bought with screamed vocals, a decision that changed my musical life. From this point on there were no more boundaries, no more caps to what I could listen to. This album opened my mind to world of extreme metal and will forever and always remain a milestone in my musical development.Shataan War Cry LamentUnderrated so hard. Musically this is a fantastic combination of psychedelic, dark folk, and black that easily sets the band apart. The vocals get some take some getting used to but Damn when it finally hits you, it really hits youSleeping With Sirens If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your SoundtrackSlipknot SlipknotSolstice (USA-FL) SolsticeFUCKING EXCELLENT RECORD. It's beyond me how these guys didn't up blow up with the rest of Floridian death metal scene in the early 90's, Solstice's first self-titled effort easily holds its ground against any classic produced from that time period. This album is basically just the complete package; absolutely crushing guitar riffs, killer solos, (two guest solos from the famous James Murphy!) along with great, technical drumming and some vocals that actually manage to stand out from the pack. Highly recommended!Someplace To Hide Shouting, "Saintly Not Ghostly!"Spite Extreme Wing VltraSymphony X Paradise LostThe Color Morale My Devil In Your EyesThe Electric Boa Candy Coated CyanideThe hard rock hometown heroes of Philadelphia, The Electric Boa's debut album, Candy Coated Cyanide is easily one of the best and unique straight up rock albums to come out in the last decade. With The Rolling Stones swagger, The Black Crowes unabashed love for the blues and the modern edge of Buckcherry (without the suck!) The Electric Boa is simply put, one of kind. As if all those factors wasn't enough, when you add lead songwriter and crooner John "Higgsy" Higginbottom and all his eccentricities, you get an album that that is truly memorable and instantly enjoyable. Super highly recommended, this is definitely an album that deserves to be heard by ANYONE.The Push Kings Far PlacesThe Strokes AnglesThe Toll (USA) The TollThe Wallflowers Bringing Down the HorseThe Weeknd House of BalloonsThe Word Alive The Word AliveThorngoth LeereHell yeah had to bump rating up! Album fucking rules face and is a great example of a modern take on traditional black metal. EPIC AS SHIT. In my top ten of the year.Tides of Man DreamhouseTimes of Grace The Hymn of a Broken ManTina Dico Tina Dickow w/ Danish National Chamber OrchestraToil Relics of Decaying SplendorTrachimbrod A Collection of Hidden SketchesTrophy Scars Never Born, Never DeadUlver Bergtatt - Et eeventyr i 5 capitlerUncanny Splenium For NyktophobiaUnderoath The Changing of TimesVerwustung When Light Broke the Stars, Humanity Rejected UsViggo Mortensen PandemoniumfromamericaViolent Dirge CravingFor those of you who love Cynic but wish that they were heavier, Violent Dirge's second album, Craving is the perfect album for you; still achieving that uber technical jazziness while also having a foundation more firmly placed in the death metal camp, Craving is the answer to all of you who have asked themselves "What if?".Vlad Tepes/Belketre March To The Black HolocaustWhile the Black Legions had some good material,this split remains to be one of the best albums released from the group.Volahn Dimensiones del Trance KosmicoVolahn Aq Ab AlAbsolutely fantastic black metal courtesy of The Black Twilight Circle. Very much inspired by their Aztec roots, the Spanish influenced music certainly sets Volahn apart from their contemporaries in the best way possible. Add in the impressive musicianship and sweeping melodic breaks and you have all the ingredients for an excellent album. With the End in Mind Unraveling; ArisingIt's been a long time since I've been so genuinely floored by a black metal album, and the last place I expected it to come from was Cascadia. That scene may be dead, but apparently With the End In Mind didn't get the memo. The juxtaposition of the naturalistic timbre of the aforementioned movement and winsome dolor of post-black metal is executed so tactfully throughout, bringing to light the strengths of both scenes without their flaws anywhere in sight. The pristine production can't belie how raw the sentiment underneath is, and waves of despair slice through your gut like jagged, but fine shards of glass. Superficially beautiful, but emotionally tormented, Unraveling; Arising is truly a special album. Woe Quietly, UndramaticallyZella Day Zella Day4.0 excellent*shels Sea of the Dying Dhow1349 Hellfire1349 Massive Cauldron of ChaosA Day To Remember Common CourtesyA Lot Like Birds DIVISIA Pregnant Light The Feast of Clipped WingsRaw and punked up black metal from Colloquial Sound Recordings that gets better with every listen.A Pregnant Light Stars Will FallA Pregnant Light Live to TellA Pregnant Light Before I CameA Static Lullaby Rattlesnake!Aakon Keetreh Dans La ForetExcellent dark ambient from the ex-Belketre frontman Lord Aakon Keetreh. A dark melancholic atmosphere supplemented by eerie chants, moody guitar and LLN style production.Abominable Putridity The Anomalies of Artificial OriginOkay so this is a lot better than I initially gave it credit for.Absum/Odz Manouk Rotting EsophagusAbuse. AbuseAcephalix Deathless MasterAddaura AddauraAnother band coming from the Cascadian black metal scene, Addaura's debut demo is a masterful exercise is slightly folk tinged black metal. Featuring the excellent shriek of female vocalist Chantal, amazing atmospheres and non-traditional black metal lyrical fare, this is a release that is not only worth your time but leaving you hungry for more.Addaura Burning for the AncientAddaura's first full-length album is a more than worthy effort; Burning for the Ancient is a bit more "Wolves In The Throne Room" than the material on the band's 2010 demo, but the group also greatly explores (and expands on) some of the more distinguished moments present on their previous release, intelligently using the awesome range of new vocalist Ryan to lead the charge. Sometimes the songs do drag just a bit, but overall the band manages to keep the songs interesting throughout their average thirteen and a half minute runtimes. This isn't quite as good as I think Addaura are really capable of creating, but on its own merit Burning for the Ancient is still a very good release.Addaura ...And The Lamps ExpireComing three years after their full-length debut, ...And The Lamps Expire sees Addaura starting to shed their Cascadian black metal roots in favor of beginning to search for an identity of their own. This release is very much a transitory effort, but the two tracks here are still excellent. There is noticeable reduction of WIITR-worship, and bit more experimentation, especially in the song's arrangements. By breaking up the long(er)-winded black metal sections with minimal folk breaks, creates an excellent sense of dynamics, and though both "Amid the Tumult..." and "The Sun Shines To-day Also" are about ten minutes each, they certainly don't feel that long. Hopefully the band continues to explore their sound, because this could very much be the beginning of a great career. Aeon Spoke Aeon SpokeAeon Spoke Above the Buried CryAethyrvorous DemoAgainst Me! White CrossesAgressor Neverending DestinyAguynguerran Perverting the Nazarene CultAguynguerran's first full-length is not one to be underestimated; combining black metal with elements of melodic death metal, Perverting the Nazarene Cult features awesome riffs, great solos and some surprisingly catchy moments. Great record for both hardcore and newer fans of the black metal.Ajuna Prisoners of the SunAkatharsia DemoAksumite Tormented By Blessings AbundantAll That Remains ...For We Are ManyRegaining their senses after the mediocre Overcome, on ...For We Are Many All That Remains not only thankfully reintroduces melodeath back into the fold, but metalcore producer extraordinaire Adam D. also makes the welcome return back as producer. Almost like the jump from This Darkened Heart to The Fall of Ideals, compared to Overcome the band has definitely made large strides of improvement; although still inferior to The Fall of Ideals, ...For We Are many is easily the band's next best effort and the true follow-up to their best album. Once again boosting a perfectly clear production, All That Remains once again seems alive; Labonte has discarded the overly processed, robotic vocal approach of the last album opting for a more organic effort that not only suits him, but the band better overall. "Some of the People, All of the Time" represents not only a great performance by him (where he shows great variety in his screamed vocals and comes up with a great chorus melody) but the rest of the band also once again seems lively. Bringing back a guitar style that more strongly follows The Fall of Ideals aesthetic, Herbert and Martin great some ridiculously heavy guitar lines as well as stirringly melodic ones. Herbert's trademark solo style is more intact here as well, with the solos in songs such as "Faithless" and "The Waiting One" easily holding up amongst his classic solos of old. Hopefully this is a trend that will follow ATR until their next album, where they may regain their titles as kings of modern metalcore. ...For We Are Many has gotten my hopes up, now lets hope they deliver.Altar of Plagues White TombAlvvays AlvvaysAmon Amarth Surtur RisingBabyss - 5 Classic :Dark Tranquility - Skydancer/Of Chaos and Eternal Light, Dark Tranquility - The Gallery, Dimmu Borgir - Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, Keep of Kalessin - Kolossus,Ordo Draconis - Camera Obscura Pt. 1 ,Radiohead - OK Computer, Rhapsody of Fire - Symphony of Enchanted Lands, Septic Flesh - The Ophidian Wheel, Septic Flesh - Mystic Places Of Dawn, Septic Flesh - Esoptron, Septic Flesh - A Fallen Temple, Sonata Arctica - Winterheart's Guild, Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night Anal Vomit Demonic FlagellationsIt's fairly obvious that whoever rated this album 1 only did so based on the bands ridiculous name --yes while Anal Vomit is truly an awful name, the band plays black/death metal so well they deserve to get away with it.Angelcorpse Hammer of GodsAfter spending the better part of his youth in the legendary Order From Chaos, in 1995 Peter Helmkamp formed what would become his most recognized project and arguably one of the greatest blackened death metal bands of all time, Angelcorpse. With Helmkamp performing bass and vocals, guitarists Bill Taylor and Gene Palubicki and John Longstreth on drums, the group's first album Hammer of Gods was not the best this band would craft but set them on a path that would see them achieve great heights in years to come. Combining Morbid Angel's unorthodox guitar madness with black metal's unrelenting speed and Helmkamp's clever wordplay, Hammer of Gods put Angelcorpse on the map, securing a place in the annals of hell for this truly blaspheming band.Antediluvian Through the Cervix of HawaahI had the highest hopes for this album and needless to say, it fully deliveredAntediluvian Under Wing of AsaelFilthy blackened death metal from Canada; these guys combine the occult atmosphere of band's like Portal with some older school sensibilities to create a truly terrifying album with Under Wing of Asael.Anti Toxin DemoCombining elements of punk, hardcore and thrash, Anti Toxin played fast and fun crossover that slays for days.Anti Toxin The TowerApoptygma Berzerk Welcome To EarthAqualung Magnetic NorthArch Enemy StigmataArizmenda Without Circumference Nor CenterStylistically very similar to Within the Vacuum of Infinity, Without Circumference Nor Center continues to follow Arizmenda in creating disturbingly dark atmospheric black metal. With the shortest song clocking in at a lengthy seven minutes, the highly engaging sonic beating the band delivers definitely justifies such long pieces; from the amount of riffs, to the tempo changes, to even the ever so subtle psychedelic influences, the bands unwavering technique ensnares your attention, only releasing its grip in the albums dying moments. While structurally dissonance is the very foundation the album was built upon, its the melody that really separates Arzimenda from their peers with guitarist Juan Cabello imbuing fierce tremolo picked lines with haunting melodies and absolutely thriving during the albums cleaner sections.rHonestly, this is an album with an infinite amount of admirable qualities, but for the sake of this not turning into a full review and giving you the chance to read the other albums I have on the list Ill just close with this statement: Without Circumference Nor Center is definitely a challenging listen, but youll find that if you give it the time it deserves, the feeling once finishing it is immensely gratifying and fulfilling hence why it deserves not only the accolades it has received here, but almost everywhere else on the internet.rArizmenda Beneath This Reality of FleshI've never had more mixed emotions about how to feel about an album. I want to love it so much because it's Arizmenda, and there are certainly some fantastic moments, but it seems like something is missing. Arizmenda Despairs Depths DescendedArnaut Pavle Demo Tape MMXIIIRiffy riffy black metally goodnessy As I Lay Dying An Ocean Between UsAs I Lay Dying The Powerless RiseAsh Borer Tour Rehearsal DemoAshdautas Where the Sun is Silent...Aspid ExtravasationAssorted Heap MindwavesMindwaves by Assorted Heap is quite the thrash album; beefing up their sound to incorporate more elements from the then newly found death metal scene, Assorted Heap played a form of highly technical death/thrash that really emphasized the latter. Great riffs, great drumming, songs like "Mindwaves" display the band at their heaviest while tracks like "Holy Ground" reveal the band's keen sense of melody, an often hidden element that does wonders when revealed. Overall, Mindwaves is an incredibly solid piece of extreme metal, a must have for all fans.At the Gates Slaughter of the SoulAvenged Sevenfold Waking the FallenAves AvesAn instrumental post-rock/punk band with black metal influences, Aves first rarely delves deep into the latter genre, leaving way for wondrous jangly guitar riffs, feel good basslines and programmed drumming actually that doesn't take an ounce out of the record's overall enjoyability. There is some truly beautiful work to be had on this.Axis of Advance StrikeAxis of Advance ObeyAxis of Advance The ListAxis of Advance PurifyAxis of Light By the Hands of the Consuming FireCombining epic, sweeping raw black metal with hardcore undertones, Axis of Light's debut album By The Hands of Consuming Fire is a very powerful 2012 releaseAzarath Blasphemers' MaledictionsAfter a few weeks of thorough and intense listening, Azarath's Blasphemer's Malediction has so far definitely has earned the top stop in my top albums of the year without a second thought or question. In a super aggressive blackened death metal style somewhat comparable to a band like Weapon, Azarath (who have been around since 1998) have really created a special album with Blasphemer's Malediction. With a certain emphasis definitely placed on the more deathy side of Azarath's playing, Blasphemer's Malediction is a goldmine of crushing headbang inducing riffery. There still is some pretty obvious black metal vibes though with a lot of melancholy-filled atmospheric chord formations and tremolo picked sections. Despite all positive aspects of the guitar's rhythm side, where guitarist BartBomiej "Bart" Szudek (ex-Cenotaph) really shines is in his lead playing; going for both intense shred licks ("Supreme Reign of Tiamat") and even some melodic, more atmospheric formations ("Under the Will of the Lord") his playing is both diverse, tasteful and a huge element to what makes this album enjoyable.rThe vocals (courtesy of also bassist/singer Necrosodom) are harsh and phglemy, taking a middle stance inbetween black metal's screeches and death metal's gutturals. Drummer Inferno (of Behemoth) is pretty incredible, pulling of some truly speedy and militant blast beats while also slowing it up nicely at times to complement the more atmospheric sections ("The Abjection"). Overall this album just fucking rapes faces and is highly recommended. Azoic GatewaysLabyrinth like blackened death metal that takes cues from Ulcerate and Deathspell Omega. Frightening atmospheric and disappointingly underrated.Bacchus BacchusBad Dream DemonstrationBad Meets Evil Hell: The SequelAlthough I'm not really much of a rap fan, Bad Meets Evil is an album that I'm attracted to a lot of the time because of it's sheer intensity; while "intensity" may see like a strange word to use, there is an aggression here that really transcends music and is I think the reason as to why I enjoy the album so much. Baring Teeth AtrophyA great combination of technical prowess and atmosphere. Battlemaster Warthirsting & WinterboundBlackened death metal with an emphasis on technical instrumentation, Battlemaster may come off as a bit cheesy at times, but at the end of the day these guys are a tight unit with some good songs.Bea5t Empathy Is a GiftBeach Pneumatic Beach PneumaticBeats Antique Collideyooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Begrime Exemious Impending Funeral of ManBeheaded Perpetual MockeryAlthough generally only labelled as "brutal death metal" Beheaded on Perpetual Mockery are actually so much more than then that; incorporating a whopping amount of technical prowess into what is more aggressive than average death metal, Beheaded succeeds in being both unrelentingly heavy and appropriately melodic. Definitely a great start to what would prove to be a fruitful career.Belketre Ambre Zuèrkl VuorhdrévarvtreBhang Khang 2011 DemoBirthplace AmeliorateBlack Breath Sentenced To LifeDark and sinister hardcore with touches of Swedish death metal and crust. All around awesomeBlack Everest/Captain, Your Ship is Sinking SplitBlack Freighter Graves And MonumentsHoly shit, how was this not heard before? Fucking AMAZING blackened sludge. Tons of great riffs, great vocals and most importantly great fucking songs, Graves and Monuments is a hidden gem of 2010 that definitely deserves an unearthing.Black Mass Of First and Last ThingsBleeding Through The TruthBleeding Through DeclarationBlink-182 Dude RanchBlink-182 The Mark, Tom and Travis ShowBlink-182 NeighborhoodsBlood Revolt IndoctrineBlut Aus Nord 777 - Sect(s)The Paracletus of 2011. Don't get me wrong, this is in no way a carbon copy of DsO's last album; 777 is black metal at its most haunting, combining eerie atmospheres with labyrinths of dissonant riffage and somber melodies to create a nightmarish album of epic proportions. Unorthodox in about every way possible, 777 doesn't make sense at all, but it's the album's unpredictability along with its genius crafting that will make it one of the better black metal albums of this year.Boreal The Battle of VosadCombining low-fi atmospheric black metal with elements of folk and ambient The Battle of Vosad may initially be a a rough listen, but over time the soothing melodies and droning song nature is appreciated. Bosse-de-Nage All FoursBotanist VI: FloraBoys of Fall Thank You and GoodbyeBreaking Benjamin SaturateBreaking Benjamin We Are Not AloneBreaking Benjamin PhobiaBrutality Screams of AnguishBuckethead Giant RobotBuckethead Bucketheadland 2Buckethead The Cuckoo Clocks of HellBuckethead The Elephant Man's Alarm ClockBuckethead Chicken NoodlesBuckethead Pepper's GhostBuckethead Decoding the Tomb of BansheebotBuckethead Chicken Noodles IIBullets And Octane Bullets And OctaneBurden of a Day Blessed Be Our Ever AfterBurn Down Rome DevotionBurzum BelusCabal MidianCadence Fox Metaphors for the Decline of HumanityCapharnaum Reality Only FantasizedCapital Lights This Is An Outrage!Captain, We're Sinking The Animals Are OutCara Neir Stagnant PerceptionsThis album is awesome. If you disagree you are entitled but prepare for a shunning.Cara Neir Portals To A Better, Dead WorldCara Neir The OverwatchTotally differing from the black metal/screamo of Portals to a Better, Dead World, Cara Neir's newest EP The
Overwatch, returns to the more succinct compositions of Sublimaton Therapy, all while continuing to expand
their already diverse sound. It's a mixture of all their influences, yet it still wears the unmistakeable Cara Neir
and it's easily one of their most enjoyable releases to date. Recommended. Cara Neir/Ramlord SplitI haven't listened to the Ramlord side of this yet but the Cara Neir side is fucking phenomenal. By far their most post-rock/screamo set of songs to date, it's amazing how well they can pull off black metal with all these difference nuancesCara Neir/Wildspeaker Guilt and His ReflectionMusically, Guilt and His Reflection is one of the most interesting things I've heard all year. It defies categorization; Cara Neir is seamlessly avant-garde, metal, screamo, hardcore, and many other things. Wildspeaker is a bit more straightforward, but their blend of black metal/hardcore/post- is equally as compelling. The vocals on both sides are furious and vitriol-filled, with Chris' rasps and shouts feeling schizophrenic and harrowing (perfect for the split's concept) and Natalie's sounding like a more black metal influenced Jacob Bannon. There is a concept strewn across all the songs, revolving around cannibalism in a post-apocalyptic world, and the mental/physical effects it has on the story's main character. This shit is fucking tight. Carcass HeartworkCarcass Reek of PutrefactionCarrion of Torrent Inituum Calamitatis RegniCarved Cross Demo IIICarved Cross Carved CrossCatholic Girls DistantCauteror They FellCease Upon the Capitol UntitledCharts and Maps Dead HorseJazzy post-rock woooooooooooooooooooooooooo omg orgasm Children of Bodom Tokyo WarheartsChildren of Bodom Something WildChildren of Bodom Are You Dead Yet?Chronaexus Algedonic AwakeningChthe'ilist Le Dernier CrépusculeChurch Whip Psychedelic NightmareCinderella Night SongsCircle of Ouroborus Kuuhun KahlittuCirrhus CirrhusClandestine Blaze Fist of the Northern DestroyerClandestine Blaze Night Of The Unholy FlameConverge Jane Doei bet half of you didn't even listen to this and rated 5Converge Petitioning the Empty SkyConverge No HeroesConverge When Forever Comes CrashingCradle of Filth ThornographyCradle of Filth Lovecraft & Witch HeartsCradle of Filth The Principle of Evil Made FleshCrazy Lixx Loud MinorityCrooked Necks Alright Is Exactly What It Isn'tThis is an album I've been waiting a long time for - I've been a fan of this band since their days as Frail, and even though the majority of the bands black metal influence has been thrown to the wayside, they've definitely proven themselves here as a solid post-punk/shoegaze project. Glistening melodies coupled with jubilant bass-lines, Crooked Necks creates music that sticks with you, crafting melodies that will speak to your soul and raise spirits even in their darkest hours. The music is truly beautiful, and the raw production edge (one of the few black metal remnants the band contains) only adds to the amazing atmosphere. Like I said, I've been waiting a long time for this -- I'm glad I wasn't disappointed.Cruentus (ITA) In MyselfCryptophobism Demo '98Cynic FocusCynic Traced in AirD.R.I. Dealing with It!Damian Valles Bow EchoesDance Gavin Dance Dance Gavin DanceDance Gavin Dance Whatever I Say Is Royal OceanDarkest Hour So Sedated, So Secure (Re-Issue)Darkest Hour Deliver UsDarkseid The Three MothersObscure death metal from France, Darkseid was a great little band that only put out The Three Mothers concept demo in 1996 before completely dropping off the face of the Earth. Pretty different from anything that was going on in the United States or any other country for that matter, Darkseid played a catchy yet heavy form of death metal with some interesting experimental tendencies. Unlike most other death metal, Darkseid's standard tuned guitar may have sacrificed them some of the sheer heaviness of their peers, but it certainly helped when it came to creating some of the unorthodox guitar lines the album is centered on. The gutturals are also pretty great, containing a nice hoarseness that helps the singer from being just another death metal vocalist. Overall a great, interesting listen.Darkthrone The Cult Is AliveDas Oath Das OathDas Plague Das PlagueDavid Tagg PentecostDeafheaven 2010 DemoDeath HumanDeath From Above The Physical WorldDeathspell Omega ParacletusDecapitated Winds of CreationDecapitated NihilityDeceased Luck of the CorpseBefore mostly abandoning death metal on subsequent releases, Deceased first album Luck of the Corpse is an early death/thrash classic. Capitalizing on King Fowley's excellent gutturals and creative drum patterns as well as the beefed up thrash inspired guitar riffs, Luck of the Corpse is truly a standout release within death metal's formative years.Deceased The Blueprint For MadnessGenerally seen as a weaker album in Deceased's early discography, The Blueprint For Madness is very much the interim album between the band's two best known releases. However that in no way means The Blueprint for Madness doesn't contain quite a bit of excellent material itself; introducing the progressive elements the band would later capitalize on, here is where Deceased started showing their true ingenuity, fusing the raw direction of their past with more melodic qualities, such as tuneful solos and even some really awesome Maiden inspired harmonies. At the end of the day, The Blueprint For Madness is an underrated album within the Deceased catalog.Deceased Surreal OverdoseDecrepitaph Profane Doctrines UnburiedDefaced Creation Serenity in ChaosSwedish death metal with an extra technical edge to it making for a very successful albumDeicide The Stench of RedemptionDel Paxton Worst. Summer. Ever.Demilich NespitheDemon Hunter Storm the Gates of HellDernierMartyr/LifelessSorrow/AllTheCold The Plague of Our LandsDesolate Shrine Tenebrous TowersDesolate Shrine popped up in the atmospheric death metal boom of the 2010's, but definitely stand out from the sea of Incantation emulators. They are atmospheric in a more traditional sense, with purposeful breaks separating the bouts of punk-y death metal savagery straight out of Stockholm. DevilDriver The Fury of Our Maker's HandDimmu Borgir Enthrone Darkness TriumphantDimmu Borgir Death Cult ArmageddonDiocletian GesundrianDir Yassin DiscographyDissection The SomberlainDissection ReinkaosDissection Live RebirthDodsengel Mirium Occultuma new take on classic norweigan black metal that for the most part, works wellDommedagssalme DivisionDonovan Wolfington Stop BreathingHEY THIS IS CATCHY DragonForce Inhuman RampageDragonForce Sonic FirestormDragonForce Valley of the DamnedDrastus Serpent's Chalice - Materia PrimaDressed In Streams The Search for BloodDrowning the Light The Blood Of The AncientsDrowning the Light The Fading Rays Of The SunDrowning the Light The Serpents ReignDrowning the Light Oceans of EternityDespite being one of the most inconsistent black metal musicians in previous years, Azgorh has since become a fairly strong force within the genre; the quality of the music has improved greatly, and in turn, Drowning The Light's popularity has deservedly soared. This is some top-notch atmospheric black metal, complete with all the recently great melodic choices that have made the past few DTL releases worthwhile.Drowning the Light From the AbyssDrowning The Light continue to get better. Each song has a "special" something that makes it memorable. Drowning The Light/Acherontas Drowning the Light / AcherontasHailing from Australia (Drowning The Light) and Greece (Acherontas) respectfully, both bands play a raw, majestic form of atmospheric black metal. Acherontas provides a more harsh yet melodic approach while Drowning the Light adds the perfect amount of keyboard atmospherics to match their almost equally as scathing approach. Although only 2 songs long, this is split recommended to anyone.Drowning The Light/Circle of Ouroborus MoonflaresDrowning The Virgin Silence Beneath The Sulfur SkyDystopia Na! SyklusEigenlicht Sacral RegicideHellenic inspired black metal from Washington. Really fucking awesome stuff. Eighteen Visions Yesterday Is Time KilledEighteen Visions XVIIIXVIII sounds like the forgotten child of Until the Ink Runs Out and Vanity, and I am not complaining one bit. Eithel Sirion Misanthropic Spheres of DamnationEl-Ahrairah The BlessingEm Dath Rir The First DemonstrationEmarosa VersusEmarosa RelativityEmarosa EmarosaEmpire of Hate Visions of A Better TimeEncoffination O Hell, Shine In Thy Whited SepulchresEngraved Before The TalesUnlike much of modern melodeath which comes of as generic and uninspired, Engraved's demo 1995 is a true marriage of original death metal stylings and epic melodies. Backed by a truly fitting muddy production, this demo features some great, downtuned riffs, excellent guttural vocals and great, classic metal inspired melodies.Enslaved VertebraeEnslaved Below the LightsEnslaved EldEnslaved MonumensionEnslaved FrostEpheles Je Suis AutrefoisThese french black metal veterans just don't know how to make a bad albumErraunt The PortentEructation 1992 DemoEscalator DemoEscape the Fate Dying Is Your Latest FashionExalted Eyes Rolled BackExcellent punk influenced black metal EP. Fast, chaotic yet still extremely catchy and lots of fun. Although it is truly a shame this is EP is so short (only two songs), one thing it does for sure is make you want to check out the band's back catalog as well as get you excited for future material. Awesome.Exhumation (GR) Seas of Eternal SilenceExoto Carnival of SoulsFace the Rail Face the RailFailures FailuresFallen Christ Abduction RitualFather Befouled Revulsion of Seraphic GraceFell Voices Fell VoicesFields of Mildew Fields of MildewFields of Mildew self-titled album is definitely one of my favorite releases of 2015; distributed by Fallow Field, but neither black metal or power electronics, Fields of Mildew is stirring, lo-fi folk of the highest caliber. Consisting of only guitars and vocals, whoever is behind Fields of Mildew is quite adept at creating despondent, yet beautiful melodies. Recommended. Fire In The Cave Fire In the CaveFirebird No. 3Firehouse FirehouseForest Mysticism Forest MysticismForest Mysticism Demo Collection (2006-2011)Forest Mysticism/Larmes d'Hivers Blood of the Woodland / The Fall of Autumn's LeaveForgotten Spell Desecrated, Decayed and Still HolyForgotten Spell The Necromancer DemoFour Year Strong It's Our TimeFrameworks Small VictoriesFrontier DemoHailing from Massachusetts, Frontier plays a form of modern black metal with slight "post" influences. Everything from the instrumentals to the vocals are top notch. Definitely a band to look out for.Fuath IFunebre Children of the ScornFurdidurke November 2005 RehearsalFurdidurke FurdidurkeGaunt DemoGlossolalia Gold in the ThroatGod Forbid IV: Constitution of TreasonGod Macabre The WinterlongGrand Mood Final Urge To MarchTaking cues from their contemporaries Cirrhus and Furdidurke, Grand Mood were a short-lived raw black metal/punk band that released this solitary demo in 2011. Able to conjure galloping black metal melodies with a raucous punk stomp, it's truly a shame this band called it quits after only one, excellent tape. They could have gone on to do great things.Green Day American IdiotGrinning Death's Head Black Sun RisingWhen you listen to Grinning Death's Head, you pretty much know what you expect: dirty and disgusting blackened punk reminiscent of Bone Awl. And yes, while they certainly recall the aforementioned kings of black punk -most bands in the genre do- honestly, they do it much better. Grinning Death's Head always manage to imbue destructive grooves into their four chord mayhem, creating music that is equal parts devastating, and catchy. Black Sun Rising is undoubtedly one of their strongest efforts, and an essential of the blackened punk genre.Guidelines Rules of the SifeHaapoja HaapojaHallow HallowAn album based upon paintings by Mark McCoy, it is a great combination of black metal and noiseHappy Particles Under Sleeping WavesHate Eternal Phoenix Amongst The AshesHaust Ride The RelapseHe Is Legend 91025Heart on My Sleeve Blood Is Not Thicker Than WineGreat dynamic screamo EP from this year; catchy, fun and played with tons of emotion, this simple yet striking EP would be a great listen to for anyoneHeart on My Sleeve Standâ âby, We're Going In For LifeHeavy Weather/The Hope and the Failure SplitNever thought I would see The Hope and The Failure release a new song, but all I can say is THANK FUCK THEY DID. Their ability write genuinely heartbreaking screamo hasn't diminished one bit. The music is wonderfully dynamic and Ina sounds fantastic. Heavy Weather's track is also just killer. The melodic depth it has is incredible. Damn, this split is good. Heinali And Matt Finney Aint No NightHellacaust DisgustHellacaust put thrash, death and black metal into a blender, spice it up with some punk attitude and serve it cold. Riffs, voKILLS and blasphemy, this album has it all.Heretoir ExistenzHeretoir The CircleHexis XIGrim and hateful hardcore with strong as balls black metal influencesHIM Love MetalHorrid Cross Demo IIHow to Destroy Angels Welcome OblivionI Have Dreams Three Days 'Til ChristmasI See Stars Digital RenegadeIDYLLS Farewell All JoyImmolation Failures for GodsImmortal Diabolical Fullmoon MysticismImmortal Battles in the NorthImmortal At the Heart of WinterImmortal Pure HolocaustImmortalis Indicium De MortuisImpetigo Horror Of The ZombiesImpetuous Ritual Relentless Execution of Ceremonial ExcrescenceImynvokad Tongues of DeathExtra melancholic raw black metal that constantly straddles between clean picked sections of pure dissonance and coldly melodic yet churning tremolo picked riffs of epic proportions. Either way, win.In This Moment The DreamIncursus IncursusDeeply inspired by early Norwegian black metal, Incursus' debut EP is two songs of raw, hateful black metal. Backed by a fitting murky production, this USBM knows how to bring the kvlt.Inearthed Implosion Of HeavenInearthed ShiningInnards I've Lost EverythingInquisition Obscure Verses for the MultiverseInto Eternity The Scattering of AshesIron Maiden The Number of the BeastIron Maiden Piece of MindIron Maiden Somewhere in TimeIrrwisch IrrwischIves AbandonJe Suis Le Petit Chevalier Tropical MaladyJesse Barrera Love In Technicolorshameless radio pop that somehow never made it on the radio. stupid, cliched, catchy and just fun fun fun. the type of album you sit back and enjoy not over analyzeKallathon Before Drifting into the AbyssKato Buried With The RainKerasphorus Cloven Hooves at the Holocaust DawnCloven Hooves At The Holocaust Dawn maybe the more polished alternative to the likes of Diocletian or Father Befouled, but Kerasphorus are still every bit as aggressive as their fellow black death/bands as their first and only release displays really enjoyable, if not standard blackened death metal with some awesome riffs at times.Kerasphorus NecronautKing Apathy Eine Momentaufnahme - Der Rest ist nur EinsamkeitKing Apathy The ElkKrabathor Cool MortificationOld school death metal from the Czech Republic with experimental and thrash influences aka FUCKING OWNS.Krypts Open the CryptExcellent old-school styled death metal from Finland. Well produced, well-written this band has a great future ahead of them.Kuxan Suum Kinich AhauKuxan Suum Kuxan SuumAnother project of Eduardo Ramirez (Volahn, Axeman, etc...), Kuxan Suum is the manifestation of Ramirez's desire to blend psychedelic elements with raw black metal. The result is a resounding success, as the two tracks here "Kinich Ahau" and "Principle of Harmonic Resonance" are excellent examples of progressive, forward-thinking black metal that never loses sight of its bestial roots.L.A. Guns LA GunsLa Dispute Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair lastletters From Her to HereWhat first drew me to lastletters. was the album cover for From Her to Here and what kept me coming back was the music. The melodies here resonate strongly and thanks to the more straightforward structuring of the songs (akin to melodic hardcore) they are super effective. Vocally, the screams here are typical of the genre but amazing nonetheless; literally cracking with passion, when lyrics like "We?ll always be a part of something greater than this, something real, and I can feel it now" , not only do you pay attention, you relate, something that just makes the EP all the more enjoyable. lastletters. have made a super enjoyable release with From Her to Here and are definitely a band to keep an eye onLe Kraken ExaltLeper End ProgressWhile black metal/crust punk and ska seem like genre's that would never mesh together well, Leper does a great job of successfully integrating these influences into burst of intense, great music. Diverse and fun, this album deserves more attention.Light of the Morning Star NoctaLimbonic Art Promo 1995Linkin Park MeteoraLong Live Nothing Long Live NothingLord Snow Lord SnowLoss of Self Twelve MinutesLugubrum Albino de CongoMachine Head The BlackeningMachinemade God MaskedMahumodo WavesManBearPig Ruined EmoMartire MartireReleased in 1991 by Dominator Records, the Martire EP was the first official release from this unknown Australian horde. While the earlier songs on the EP definitely accentuate the band's love for black metal, as the record progresses the band begins to reveal their knack for creating sick and twisted death metal, with tons of awesome riffs and great, technical instrumentation intertwined with black metal's ferocity. The vocals in particular really stood out to me with vocalist/guitarist Vince Feleppa providing screeches suitably spawned from hell. Overall a great EP that definitely comes recommended!rFun Fact: This band also features members of Mournful Congregation and Portal, and while Martire definitely has (well had) a sound of their own, this should reassure you that the quality is nothing less than exceptional.Mayhem ChimeraMe and Mark Me and MarkMegadeth The System Has FailedThe System Has Failed is the perfect interim Megadeth album; somewhere in between their more commercial oriented route and the overtly technical thrash they began with, The System Has Failed does not only hints at once was and will be, but in itself is a great addition to the Megadeth discography.Megadeth Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!Megadeth Rust in PeaceMegadeth Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?Metallica Garage Inc.Metallica Live Shit: Binge & PurgeMiserere Luminis Miserere LuminisMisericordia (RUS) The Microbiological RevolutionMisery Signals ControllerMisfits American PsychoMister Heavenly Out of LoveMizmor YodhOne of the most dense, challenging, and ultimately rewarding albums I've listened to this year. As a combination of black metal, drone, and doom, there is a lot to digest here, and to be honest it isn't easy. Not one track falls under the 10 minute mark, and there are many layers of music to dig through. However, the depth makes this release come alive, and the dichotomy of slow churn and blistering rampage is utilized here at its best. This is daunting and horrifying, but gorgeous and wondrous within the same breadth. It's an album that thrives on contrasts, with each opposing section accentuating the strengths of the other. Yodh was meticulously constructed, and I recommend you listen to it with the same attention to detail, because if you do, you'll be richly rewarded with an excellent album. Mom Jeans best budsMonomakh MMXIIMonvment IMorbid Angel DominationMorbid Angel Formulas Fatal to the FleshMorbid Angel Gateways to AnnihilationMorgue Eroded ThoughtsMors Atra Crucis IMother Love Bone AppleMotley Crue Theatre of PainMotley Crue Dr. FeelgoodMotley Crue New TattooMr Twin Sister Mr Twin SisterMy Chemical Romance The Black ParadeNameless Coyote Devoured by the Swirling NightNameless Coyote Blood MoonNapalm Death From Enslavement to ObliterationNaphobia Of HellMore overlooked Floridian death metal, Of Hell Naphobia's only full-length album is played in the style of most United States based OSDM bands, meaning there are few things you can automatically guess about whats in store you when listening to this record; uber technical instrumentation, a pace almost too fast to follow, and great production values. Naphobia didn't stray from any formulas but rather just put their heart into perfecting one, making for a great performance by all the group's members. Of Hell is plain and simple incredibly solid from start to finish, and if you can't take my word for it, take it from Chuck Schuldiner and Gene Hoglan two death metal luminaries that wouldn't ever waste their precious time guesting on an album that didn't offer anything but the best.Nembrionic Psycho One HundredDeath/grind that focuses much more on the death aspects of the music, Nembrionic delivers both deliciously crunchy riffs and enjoyably primal grind riffs along with an overall great instrumental delivery. Featuring a great production that no doubt helped the band give a more dense, well-structured performance, Psycho One Hundred is another fantastic slice of Dutch death metal heaven.Neon Trees HabitsNevermore This Godless EndeavorNoctivago IIINocturnal Blood True Spirit of OldSATANS HARDS Nokturnel Nothing But HatredObituary Slowly We RotObliti Devoravit Obliti DevoravitOdz Manouk/Tukaaria SplitOpeth OrchidOrder From Chaos An Ending In FireOrdrhein AtavismOrnamental Headpiece Masks of AshOrrery Nine Odes to OblivionOrth Ano KatoBurping voKILLZ in addition to some prime old school tech death metal goodnessOur Place of Worship is Silence The Embodiment of HatePanopticon PanopticonPanopticon CollapsePanopticon On the Subject of MortalityPanopticon's already well established awesomeness + shoegaze influences = EVEN MORE AWESOMENESSPanopticon/Vestiges SplitI won't even try to deny that I'm a huge Panopticon fanboy. That being said, I wasn't a huge fan of his two releases, which to me just seemed a bit by the numbers. This split returns to A's exploration of post-rock and shoegaze, and it is easily his most successful fusion of the two so far. Beautiful melodies coupled with pained barks and an entrancing atmosphere make his two songs here essential to any fan of his work so far. Honesty, I often forget to praise Vestiges, but they do an excellent job here as well, contributing only one song but it's epic as hell.Panopticon/Wheels Within Wheels IIHaven't heard Wheels Within Wheels side yet but Panopticon's side was so fucking impressive, WWW could literally have recorded themselves taking wet shits and I still would still rate this a 4.5. Pantheon I Worlds I CreateParamore Riot!Pathologist Putrefactive and Cadaverous Odes About NecroticismPaul Travis BraillePeaking Lights Imaginary FalconsPensees Nocturnes GrotesqueGenerally 'sophisticated" and "black metal" are never mentioned in the same sentence, yet with Pensees Nocturne's Grotesque the band brings a certain level of refinement that the genre overall could use.Pensees Nocturnes VacuumPentatonix PentatonixPestilence Consuming ImpulseIdk, probably one of the best death metal albums everPlanks The Darkest of GraysPlanks Funeral MouthPretty Little Flower Devious Persecution And Wholesale SlaughterProfanatica Sickened By Holy HostIt's good to see that after twenty two years the original black metal band is still playing by the rules they themselves set so long ago - Profanatica doesn't play to please the fans, they don't play to please the critics, they play because they genuinely love to create some of the most crude and simplistic black metal racket to ever exist. Sickened By Holy Host is one of the band's best releases yet.Prosanctus Inferi Pandemonic Ululations of Vesperic...Probably the best black/death metal release from last yearProsanctus Inferi Sacreligious Desecration In ExcelsisAlthough most days I prefer their full-length, Prosanctus Inferi's first demo is absolute descent into hell; spawning riffs of pure malevolence, choking with its conjuration of a thick, stifling and ever so tangible atmosphere and battering with an assaulting percussive performance, Sacrilegious Desecration In Excelsis is more than just music, it's a ritualistic satanic journey from which there may be no return. Listen at your own risk.Qrixkuor Three Devils DanceRational Animals Bock Rock ParadeReactor (CH) The Tribunal AboveReel Big Fish Turn the Radio OffReel Big Fish Why Do They Rock So Hard?Reflux The Illusion Of DemocracyRehashed Rehashed DemoHardcore and thrash metal combo that maintains a contain stream of unbridled aggression. Great riffs, awesome vokillz and overall just good vibes this album is fun as it is dangerous.Reka IIReka IRevenant Prophecies of a Dying WorldRevenge (CAN) Triumph.Genocide.AntichristRevenge (CAN) Victory.Intolerance.MasteryRevenge (CAN) Infiltration.Downfall.DeathRevenge (CAN) Scum.Collapse.EradicationHailing from the same lineage as famed blackened blasphemers such as Angelcorpse and Order From Chaos, Revenge has always been one of the best blackened death metal groups around; fourth full-length album Scum.Collapse.Eradication solidifies this as the band continues to purvey some of the most vile and wretched music to grace this earth.Rhinocervs RH01Rhinocervs RH-12Rhinocervs RH-13Rites of Thy Degringolade TotalityRites of Thy Degringolade The CaryatidRites of Thy Degringolade An Ode To SinRitual Necromancy Oath of the AbyssRoanoke Beautiful PeopleWow, this is some REALLY fantastic stuff Rose Kemp Golden ShroudSacramental Blood Ternion DemonarchySacriphyx The Western FrontSalvation Mortality InteractionsSalvation's second full-length is a definite step-up from their already impressive debut, containing more even more aggression, more demonic shrieks courtesy of vocalist Adis and even more buzzed out hardcore riffs. Raw but still catchy as fuck, Mortality Interactions is a fantastic and unique hardcore gem from last year.Sanctum On The HorizonSaor AuraSarcophagus For We... Who Are Consumed by the DarknessScraps Aaargh!French hardcore styled after Japanese hardcore that rulesSectioned Purulent RealityI somehow forgot about this. Sectioned is a UK based death metal band who takes a feather out of Benediction and Bolt Thrower's mid-paced cap. It's decidedly old-school, and rife with melody à la Vital Remains; sparse and effective. Recommended. The heavier parts are exactly original, but they are damn memorable. Don't let the fact I forgot about this fool you; I'm just kinda dumb. This is worth checking out. Sen Deni No MoreAnother great example of post-rock infused screamo, Belarus's own Sen Deni create very captivating songs with overflowing amounts of emotion. From faster paced sections with bright and blissful powerchord assaults to beautiful clean interludes, Sen Deni isn't reinventing the wheel whatsoever but they rule just the same.Sen Deni пиÑÑмаSenses Fail The FireSenses Fail From the Depths of DreamsSepsism Distorting the Mortal VisageSeven Sisters of Sleep Seven Sisters of SleepSexdrome Grown YoungerShadows Fall The Art of BalanceShataan Weigh Of The WolfAfter War Cry Lament (which I loved), Shataan have steadily been going downhill; certainly nothing they released was bad, but couldn't compare to their first demo. Weigh of the Wolf absolutely does. His fusion of black metal and psychedelic (with some slight, surprising, and welcome hints of surf rock) has never sounded better than it does here. It's melodic, raw, catchy, and offensive all at once. The bass in particular steals the show, taking a prominent role and bouncing around all over the place. Great album with thought-provoking lyrics. Shikari 1999 - 2003Shining (SWE) I - Within Deep Dark ChambersShining (SWE) II - Livets AndhallplatsShining (SWE) IV - The Eerie ColdShinki Chen Shinki Chen and his FriendsSickening Gore Destructive RealitySigh Scorn DefeatSigh Imaginary SonicscapeSix Brew Bantha Six Brew BanthaSkid Row Slave to the GrindSlayer Hell AwaitsSleepwalker SleepwalkerSleepwalker 2010 Tour CD-RSleepwalker follow up their excellent first demo with something a bit more experimental this time around, throwing in dashes of drone into their already slick combination of black metal, post-rock and shoegaze.Slipknot Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.Slipknot IowaSlipknot Disasterpieces [DVD]Soilwork Stabbing the DramaSpite Extreme Wing Non dvcor, dvcoSport ColorsSQRM RodeoStone Sour Come What(ever) MaySum 41 All Killer No FillerSum 41 Does This Look Infected?Sum 41 ChuckSummoning Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your FameSump Autumn BloodSump Taken DeadSurgeon (PHL) Beast of LightIf Children of Bodom and Cradle of Filth had a baby together and it listened to Dream Theater but only gleaned the important parts, it would sound like this. I don't know this is pretty diverse, but it's good as hell. Talvihorros Let Us Be Thankful We Have CommerceTau Tau EyelidsHoly shit i don't like this electro bullshit pop shit generally but this is really goodTaut Fantasty Mapped In BloodTawny Peaks Tawny PeaksTenebrae in Perpetuum L'Eterno Maligno SilenzioIn essence Tenebrae in Perpetuum is the manifestation of true black metal; high pitched shrieked vocals, repetitive, tremolo picked guitar chords and quite the sinister atmosphere are all staples of the band's sound and of course the genre yet Tenebrae In Perpetuum seems to add just the perfect amount of odds and ends to raise this album above a good portion of the genres other practitioners Terzij de Horde A Rage of Rapture Against the Dying of LightTevlo/Veela Icy Love EP2016 has been a great year for Veela. Finally making a comeback after a few years of reduced output, her releases this year have all been fantastic and this is no exception. A more "pop" oriented release, her collaboration with fellow electronic vocalist/producer Tevlo is an extremely fun, and oftentimes sexy release. The production in particular is sleek and sharp, and the don't even get me started on the hooks. Each of the three tracks has its own flavor, making it easy to revisit time and again. The Bad Form No More Neo No WaveThe Black Twilight Circle Worship Black TwilightThe Black Twilight Circle Desert Dances and Serpent SermonsThe Cancer Kids The Possible DreamThrashcore that doesn't pull any punches. Violent, spastic chaotic, The Cancer Kids play one of hardcore's most visceral sub-genres a brimming energy that is nothing less than awe-inspiringThe Chronicles Of Israfel Starborn, Tome IThe Color Morale We All Have DemonsThe Devil Wears Prada Dear Love: A Beautiful DiscordThe Devil Wears Prada PlaguesThe Devil's Blood The Time Of No Time EvermoreFucking awesome occult rock that sounds like it come out in 1969The Haunting Presence The Haunting Presence (II)Assuming I'm rating the right one (because this band has no less than three separate self-titled releases) The Haunting Presence's most recent effort is their best yet. First listens show how talented THP is at creating completely bestial and brutalizing blackened death metal; further listening reveals how well constructed these songs actually are. THP has been creating music like this for some time now under one moniker or another; first Nocturnal Blood, now this, so his craft has naturally gotten better with time. This collection of songs are not only just aggressive bursts of metallic violence, but they perfectly capture the oppressive atmosphere a lot of music in the vein lacks. The Lion's Daughter Shame On Us AllThe Mausoleums Blackened Fawns Cleanse the Earth With FireThe Offspring Rise and Fall, Rage and GraceIn reality, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace isn't too different from The Offspring's past releases; sure, there some minor kinks to their same patented formula, what would you expect from this twenty some odd year old punk band? The same damn catchy albums they have producing throughout their career.The Offspring AmericanaGIVE IT TO ME BABY, UN HUNH UN HUNH! GIVE IT TO ME BABY, UN HUNH UN HUNH!The Offspring The OffspringThe Offspring Greatest HitsThe Rosebuds Sand + SilenceThe Speed of Sound in Seawater Blue VersionThe Speed of Sound in Seawater Underwater Tell Each Other SecretsFollowing up the superb Red Version, Underwater Tell Each Other Secrets is stylistically a return to the math-rock oriented approach of their debut Blue Version while keeping the sugary sweet vocal harmonies of Red Version. Just like everything this band has done, this album rules fucking hard and is highly recommended to the world.The Stalin STOP JAPThe Tidal Sleep The Tidal SleepThe Veils Total DepravityThe Venus De Melos FattyI absolutely love this. It's like The Speed of Sound in Seawater, but more noodle-y and also more poppy. Love love love love it. The Wonder Years Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm NothingThrenos By Blood and By EarthThe often uncredited beginners of the Cascadian black metal scene, Threnos was around long enough only to put out one release but it really fucking ruled. Tilian Pearson Material MeTimeghoul Tumultuous TravelingsTimeghoul Panaramic TwilightTimeghoul Complete DiscographyI don't remember which label decided to do this, but whoever it was obviously pays keen attention to metal blogs -- this band's two demos have been posted quite a few times in the past few months. Really unique and individual death metal, this awesome release offers the chance for people to own a physical copy of previously rare material.Tiny Hawks People Without EndTiny Hawks Fingers Become BridgesTiny Moving Parts This Couch Is Long & Full of FriendshipTorture Chain Mountains of HateTorture Chain Wasting SyndromeTrivium AscendancyTrivium ShogunUlcerate The Destroyers of AllUlver Nattens MadrigalUndead Creep The Ever-Burning TorchUnderoath Define the Great LineUnderoath Cries of the PastUnearth The Oncoming StormUnfun CarolineUnsacred Where The Light DimsAs blackened hardcore/crust becomes a more prevalent trend in music more and more bands continue to show just how far and how interesting this newfound genre can be taken.Utumno Across the HorizonValkyrie ValkyrieAn amazing folk album a truly elusive American group; epic yet serene the band's keen sense of melody and dynamics makes this relatively short demo a real pleasure.Various Artists Odour of Dust and RotVasaeleth Crypt Born & Tethered To RuinVeela 2233Vegas Martyrs Harlot WidowVeins VeinsVerwustung Beyond The Watercolor Sunset, We Feel New Lifeamazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazingViolent Ends Black MoonVortex of End In Satan and Plutonium We TrustVreid VI can't really say I was ever a particularly huge fan of Vreid before, but with the excellence of V, the Norwegian based black metal band has definitely sparked my interest. 9 tracks, of scathing yet melodic black metal composed with a refined edge that never fails to impress, V is an extremely dynamic record that will hold your interest till the end. Harboring a welcome display of modest technical ability, Vreid's amazing instrumentation varies in all sorts of things, tempo, aggression etc... but one thing that remains consistent throughout all the music's various incarnations is the fact that Vreid has crafted a black metal album that will both please the fans of old and gain the band many legions of basement dwelling trolls anew.War Hungry War HungryThere's no denying that this Wilkes-Barre based hardcore unit has a lot going on for them; from crushing hardcore riffs, balls to the wall thrash breakdowns and just an overall great sense of songwriting, War Hungry's debut album is pretty spectacular. Imagine a more intense Corrosion of Conformity and you're halfway to what these guys sound like.Warthog Exterminate MeWeak Teeth What a Plague You AreWeakling Dead as DreamsWeapon From The Devil's TombThere must of have been something in the water during 2010 because the amount of black/death releases that ruled seemed to raise exponentially during that time, which of course, was when Weapon released From The Devil's Tomb; more heavily emphasizing their death metal upbringing's, From The Devil's Tomb has awesome riffs, devilish vocals and ridiculously shredding solos, just about everything a black/death fan would need.White Wolves Kommando Our Empire of ShadowsWhite Wolves Kommando Black Metal ResistanceWilliam Fitzsimmons LionsThe album will probably be a 4/5 but his beard 5/5 all day. Winter Dust ExistenceWitch In Her Tomb Witch In Her TombWitch Ripper Witch RipperWitchcraft (Hun) Carpathian FireWitchcraft play a formed of traditional second wave black metal and they do it right; buzzing guitars, necro vocals and a filthy production the band could easily be confused for any of the original Norwegian black metal bands during their prime. Mixing the typical Darkthrone-esque droning guitar lines with little specks of melody, Carpathian Fire is a straight up great black metal album.Woe A Spell For The Death Of ManYellow Swans Going PlacesYellow Swans At All Ends3.5 greatA Day To Remember HomesickA Day To Remember For Those Who Have HeartA Day To Remember And Their Name Was TreasonAbhorrence Vulgar NecrolatryAbsence of Dawn And the Sun is Fading...When one is listening to Absence of Dawn's sole demo release, And The Sun Is Fading... a feeling of lost potential cannot help but to be had; while the band certainly portrays a fair amount of talent, whether it be in their harmonized guitar lines or the sporadically used keyboard embellishments, it always seems like they are capable of more. Perhaps better vocals and a cleaner production (the one heard is thin, stale and lifeless) could of made this a classic release.Absum Purgatoire 2007-2009Absurd Existence SilenceAcephalix Interminable NightAcualli Pact Of PossessionAcualli / The Haunting Presence Transform With Limitless WillAdversarial All Idols Fall Before the HammerAgatus Dawn of MartyrdomMuch like the other bands in Hellenic black metal's first wave Agatus does not carry the rawness that was common in most 90's black metal; instead the band concentrates on a mid-tempo pace and elegant keyboard arrangements. Not as fierce as their Norwegian counterparts yet still a great album and worth checking out, especially if new to the genre.Aguynguerran Horde Of The AntichristDelving much further into the roots of black metal then their 2009 full-length, Hordes of the Antichrist is still an above average black metal demoAirs AdoreDiscarding almost all traces of their 'blackgaze' past, Airs new shoegaze/indie rock direction actually makes them a band worth mention. Richly atmospheric, Airs dreamy soundscapes are absolutely beautiful, punctuated by at times intense drumming and soothing vocals. Some black metal elements remain but perfectly fit into the new aesthetic the band has created for themselves. Yeah, you want this.Aksumite The Gleam of Wetted LipsAlioth Channeling Unclean SpiritsAlluring AlluringAnagnorisis PeripeteiaHaven't listened to these guys since Overton Trees, but on a first listen this is really great. The melodic parts are especially impressive and a bit unexpected as times, which for a black metal album is rare these days. I expect my rating to go up in time. Ancestors (Black Metal) IIAncestors (Black Metal) IAncestors (Black Metal) In DeathAncestors (Black Metal) IIIAnchor RecoveryAngelcorpse ExterminateAntediluvian Revelations in ExcrementAntediluvian λÏγοÏAntediluvian Primeval Cyclical CatastrophismAnthrax State of EuphoriaAnthrax Spreading the DiseaseAnthrax Among the LivingAntichrist (Canada) Sacrament of BloodAnubi Kai pilnaties akis uzmerks MirtisApocalypse Command Abyss Fiend of DarknessApostate (FIN) Flight of the HalyconAppalachian Terror Unit Armageddon Won't Be Brought By Gods...Arch Enemy Anthems of RebellionArchgoat The Light-Devouring DarknessOn a first listen this is good if not standard blackened death. As per usual the faster moments are a bit monotonous but the slower sections are groovy and great.Ares Kingdom Return to DustDeath/thrash from former members of legendary blackened death band Order From Chaos - as expected it's not as good as the fellows past endeavors but it's still pretty good.Arktika SymmetryArktika's second full-length is hit or miss - while some melodies really break through, there are times where this becomes a bit stale and lifeless. However, it is definitely more good than bad and the second half is inarguably solid.Arms Like Yours .Architect.Army Of The Pharaohs Ritual Of BattleArtifex Pereo PassengersAshdautas Shadow Plays of Grief and PainAspbergers/1984 SplitAssault Assault DemoAn amazing gem from the Japanese hardcore scene. Crossover influenced hardcore with an extra metal edge, Assault skillfully cross speedy hardcore with breakneck thrash influenced guitars and traditional Japanese style hardcore vocals. While this already makes for a great album, Assault don't stop there; adding elements of emo to the formula, the Assault demo carries a certain sense of melody and dynamics that is sure to captivate all who listen.Atreyu A Death-Grip on YesterdayAttack Attack! (US) Attack Attack! (Deluxe Reissue)Attack Attack! (US) Someday Came SuddenlyAUM Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi HumAuspicium Here Is No HeavenAutopsy The Headless RitualIn tribute to Sodom, the original OSDM band. Avenged Sevenfold City of EvilAvulsed Eminence in PutresenceAvzhia The Key of ThroneAxeman ArriveAxis Of Light / Death Fortress SplitBael Deathly PaleBanished Deliver Me Unto PainThe more I listen to this the more it grows on me - great old school styled death metal with flourishes of the classic New York slamming. Definitely a great and overlooked album and definitely something that grows on you.Baptists BaptistsBaptists BushcraftBastard Priest Merciless Insane DeathBatilda January 2014Before Their Eyes Before Their EyesAlthough not an overtly distinctive band, Before Their Eyes' first album is nonetheless a very enjoyable modern post-hardcore release; the vocals may be a bit iffy at times (mostly the screams) but overall the band can write a good hook and does have some pretty interesting guitar-work. Nothing too spectacular, Before Their Eyes is a fun listen and easily the band's best work.Birkabein Land der ewigen NachtThe sole demo from members of Old Pagan and Grausamkeit, Land Der Ewigen Nacht is a low-fi atmospheric black metal gem. Packed with raw and hateful guitars mixed with majestic keyboard embellishments this demo will make you wish the project stayed together.Black Beasts IIBlack Earth Diagrams of a Hidden OrderBlasphemy Fallen Angel of DoomBleachers Strange DesireBlink-182 Cheshire CatBlink-182 BuddhaBlue Hummingbird On The Left BloodflowerOne of the Black Twilight Circle's newest acquisitions, Blue Hummingbird onn the Left forsakes the often atmospheric playing of their fellow inductees, playing a rawer form of black metal with crust and thrash influences. With lyrical themes centered upon Mexican Nationalism and Huitzilopochtli War Culture, Blue Hummingbird on the Left is certainly a fun, quick listen to energetic raw black metal. Oh and did I mention the flute playing?Body Void RuinsBolt Thrower Realm of ChaosBook Of Sand Occult Anarchist PropagandaBorknagar EpicBreaking Benjamin Dear AgonyBreaking Benjamin So ColdBring Me The Horizon This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made ForBring Me The Horizon Count Your BlessingsBuckethead Inbred MountainBuckethead BucketheadlandBuckethead Day of the RobotBuckethead Monsters & RobotsBuckethead Funnel WeaverBuckethead Bermuda TriangleBuckethead KaleidoscalpBuckethead Crime Slunk SceneBuckethead Albino SlugBuckethead A Real Diamond In The RoughBuilt on Secrets ReflectionsBurden of a Day OneOneThousandBurn in Silence Angel MakerBurzum UmskiptarThis album is actually really good, I don't know what you are being faggots about. Varg still shows he has plenty of spark left and compared to other modern black metal, this album actually stands out quite a bit. A return to grace for black metal's most controversial figure.Cadaver Dog Cadaver DogCannibal Corpse Eaten Back to LifeCapital Lights Rhythm N MovesCara Neir Part I / Part IICarcass Surgical SteelOkay so this sucks. Carved Cross Demo IICarved Cross Futile Reflections of a Failed ExistenceExceedingly raw black metal from Australia. Brings the kvlt. Celeste Animale(s)Cemetary An Evil Shade of GreyCerekloth Pandemonium PrayersCerekloth In the Midst of Life We Are In DeathChildren of Bodom Trashed, Lost & StrungoutChildren of Bodom Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm KnockoutChildren of Bodom Hate Crew DeathrollChildren of Bodom Halo of BloodChrome Waves Chrome WavesCHVRCHES The Bones of What You BelieveCircle of Ouroborus/Crooked Necks Ruins of ResurrectionCircle Takes the Square As the Roots UndoCirrhus 2008 DemoCirrhus Promo 2012Clair Cassis Clair Cassis IIClikatat Ikatowi Orchestrated and Conducted ByCogs and Sprockets The Black Friday EPEleven songs, four minutes, DO THE FUCKING MATH. Grinds your face in harder than I grind your mom every night of the week.Coldworld AutumnOverall this album is great, but it has the nasty tendency to drag. The more repetitive parts are an obvious weakness, and more plodding sections are tedious to sit through. However, when it all comes together (which is quite frequently) Autumn can be truly magnificent. Colors PalindromesConducting from the Grave When Legends Become DustConqueror War Cult SupremacyConsolation StahlplaatCornigr Relics of Inner WarCradle of Filth From the Cradle to EnslaveCradle of Filth Bitter Suites to SuccubiCradle of Filth Live Bait for the DeadCradle of Filth NymphetamineCraft Total Soul RapeCraven Idol Ethereal AltarsCrebain NachtkriegNachtkrieg is a great release. Some cool riffs, great ideas and decent musicianship all guarantee that. Bearing that in mind why is it only great? It seems that sole member Ancalagon The Black (lol) cannot exactly decide which form of black metal to be. DSBM one song, old school the next, there is certain inconsistency that bogs down the quality of this demo. Oh and the vocals suck.Creepmime ShadowsIs it just me or does a lot of quality death metal come out of the Netherlands? Creepmime is yet another great Dutch act that on their first full-length, Shadows, combines murky old school death metal with lurching doom metal also throwing in some classic metal inspired melodies and some uber technical moments.Dads American Radass (This Is Important)Damezumari No Hugging, No LearningDammerfarben Im AbendrotDammerfarben do the whole melodic/folk black metal thing right for the most part -- they never get overly cheesy with folk melodies and overall I'm a big fan of the clean interludes on this album. That being said the songs often feel as they never end and theRE is a lot of similarity between the songs "heavier" sections.Darklord Symphony SatanikkaComing from the Australian underground Darklord combines brutal and intense death metal with symphonic black metal, an unlikely mixture and proves to be quite successful thanks to the great execution of the band. Aside from the heavy use of symphonic elements (which actually doesn't come across as TOO cheesy) the also makes frequent use of neoclassical elements within their songs, especially in the guitar solos. Overall a good record if you don't mind lots of keyboards.Darkthrone Soulside JourneyDarkthrone Total DeathDarkthrone Ravishing GrimnessDarkthrone Hate ThemDarkthrone Sardonic WrathDarkthrone Circle the WagonsDawn Treader Post MortemDeafheaven Roads to JudahDeafheaven New Bermudanew ber mudaDeath Angel Killing SeasonDeathspell Omega The Synarchy of Molten BonesDecapitated The NegationDecapitated Organic HallucinosisDemented Ted Promises ImpureDemonic Sacrifice Enter the Realm of Pure DarknessDemonical Death InfernalThis is pretty great stuff. These guys and Entrails seem to be doing a decent job at reviving the swedish soundDepartures When Losing Everything Is Everything You WantedDestruktor NailedDevil's Dung Devil's DungAnother one of Mark McCoy's one-off black metal projects (this time featuring Dominick Fernow of Ash Pool, Em Dath Rir, Vegas Martyrs, etc..), Devil's Dung play a mean brand of raw black metal that is poorly produced and sloppy but enjoyable and genuine nonetheless. Black metal was never meant to be perfect and this "mess" of an album perfectly demonstrates how mistake filled black metal can still make the above average cut.DevilDriver DevilDriverDevilDriver The Last Kind WordsDevilDriver Pray for VillainsDevouring Ghost Devouring GhostThe latest project of Mark McCoy explores the realm of stripped down raw black metal and chilling minimal ambient works. It's certainly nothing ground-breaking, and hearkens back to the Norse black metal of yore, but it is enjoyable all the same. Dimmu Borgir Spiritual Black DimensionsDimmu Borgir Puritanical Euphoric MisanthropiaDiocletian War of All Against AllDisgrace Debts of GodDisma Towards the MegalithDisthory Perfidia y ObitoWhat happens when you mix Discharge with Bathory... DISTHORY Disturbed Ten Thousand FistsDolorvotre DolorvotreDomains Sinister CeremoniesDommedagssalme TerraDoom Formation Definition of EvilDoth Datura WrightiiDragonForce Maximum OverloadDross I & IIDrowning the Light Catacombs of BloodDrowning the Light Through The Noose of ExistenceDrowning the Light An Alignment of Dead StarsDrowning the Light A Pact With MadnessDrowning the Light Of Celtic Blood & Satanic PrideDrowning the Light A World Long DeadDrowning the Light To The End Of TimeDrowning the Light 06/06/06 It Begins Here...Eidola DegeneraterraWell fuck me, this rules. Eighteen Visions ObsessionEighteen Visions VanityEmbers ShadowsEnd Times DescensionEnslaved RuunEnslaved BlodhemnEntrails (SWE) The Tomb AwaitsI probably like this more than I should but there is something about Entrails no-deviation Swedish death metal sound that inspires me; everything here is run of mill, but who says that's such a bad thing?Epheles Les Anges de la derniere SceneEroded (JPN) INEternity Forever FantasyDefinitely not bad, but "Fantasy" and "Letting Go" were the highlights off this and I've already played them to the
point of exhaustion. Hopefully an LP yields some more consistent fare.Exeloume Fairytale of PerversionEye of Solitude Canto IIIEye of Solitude Sui CaedereFailures Decline And FallFaith No More The Real ThingFall Out Boy Infinity on HighFalling in Reverse The Drug in Me Is YouFalling in Reverse Fashionably LateFamous Last Words Pick Your PoisonThese guys may be doing that whole dancey metalcore stuff but hey, it's catchy. We can't be looking for serious music all the time, and during those off times when you need a little brevity, this is a fun little EP that is pretty easily enjoyable.Fatal FE TransfornationWhat the hell? A trance influenced post-hardcore band that actually doesn't completely suck, in fact actually rules quite a bit. Fail Emotions display a much higher level of technicality than some of their contemporaries that they manage to perfectly weave in and out in-between swathes of frisky, danceable electronica fun. The vocals are heavily autotuned but the band still pulls them off in style, juxtaposing the extremely commercial production technique against harsh screams and screeches.Father Befouled Morbid Destitution of CovenantThere is a lot of Incantation worship that goes on these days, and these guys plain and simple do it without much deviance. Good thing Incantation rules or these guys would be in trouble.Father Befouled Desolate GodsAt this point, Father Befouled do Incantation better than Incantation. Femacoffin Demo 2013FKJ French Kiwi JuiceFour Year Strong Enemy of the Worldfun. Aim and IgniteFuneral Chic Hatred SwarmFunereum Re VelatioI'm usually not a fan of melodic death/doom, but Re-Velatio is pretty great. They are bit heavy-handed on the atmospherics, but overall the incorporation of synthesizers is pretty well done, and the addition of clean, female vocals is a nice fit. Nothing groud-breaking, but well done nonetheless. Furdidurke NativeGarden of Silence Demo 92Ghost (POL) The Lost of MercyOld school death/doom that fucking slays. RIFFS RIFFS RIFFS.Gorephilia Ascend to ChaosGrafvolludr Promo 2014Grandmother GrandmotherGrave Miasma Odori SepulcrorumGrinning Death's Head DemoAlthough it's not quite as developed as their later releases, Grinning Death's Head premier release is one of the most fun black metal/punk hybrids I've heard. Despite the fact that it's essentially total Bone Awl worship, Grinning Death's Head generally do it better than the blackened punk forefathers. Listen to "Prey" and try not to bob your head... You can't, right?Gyibaaw Ancestral War HymnsGyibaaw is a pretty vicious little number from Canada who like their contemporaries Mitochondrion, Portal and Antediluvian delve deep into blackened death metal. Unbashedly chaotic, Ancestral War Hynms often times feels like it's exploding into seven different directions at once, but at close inspection you can really have nothing but respect for these Canadian metallers. Overall the songwriting is much more intricate than one can tell at first glace. This is superb debut and I expect great things from this blackened death crew.Hail the Sun WakeHands Like Houses Ground DwellerHardware HardwareGenerally I would stick far away from industrial death metal (because most of it just plain sucks) however when it comes to Mexico's Hardware, I'll make an exception. Calling their keyboard infected brand of extremity "cyber death metal", Hardware ridiculously titled self-created genre actually does take on a life of its own in the hands of these Mexican banditos. Like most demos the production values for this release are pretty abysmal but the band kills it, blasting away squeaky tremolo picked lines and double bass rhythms while being backed by the unique keyboard atmospherics that create some pretty melancholic tones. It's not perfect and sometimes the band does seem a little less inspired as compared to other times, but overall this is an interesting release from the Mexican and 90's death metal scenes for sure.HellHammer Satanic RitesHellkvlt Mexica Males AntiguosWell, this was a pleasant surprise. Hailing from Mexico (duh), Hellkvlt Mexica eschew the usual war metal delivery of their country for a more unique black/death metal approach. Consisting of sinister free-flowing instrumentation, the music here is disjointed, but in a good way? I don't know, it's actually pretty hard to describe, but it's fucking good, so listen to it. Hexis/As We Draw/Euglena SplitA great release by three up and coming post-hardcore bands, the Hexis/As We Draw/Euglena split very much offers a look into the darker side of the aforementioned genre. While As We Draw and Euglena sprinkle in elements of post-metal to make their songs extra epic, Hexis's contributions dabble in the realm of black metal giving the album a nice sense of diversity. Although there are still some things that could be worked on, these three bands hint here that they just may have some pretty bright futures ahead of them.Hierophant (IT) Great Mother: Holy MonsterHIM Razorblade RomanceHIM Dark LightHopelorn Golden Fields Black WingsHorrid Cross Demo IIIHuata Atavist of MannIgnivomous ContragenesisIllapa Deshonestos Y HechicerosIllapa Lascivo Culto SolarImmolation Unholy CultImmolation Harnessing RuinImmolation Majesty and Decaymy cat has a bruise on it's right eye. because i kicked it. oh and yeah the album rules.Immortal Blizzard BeastsImpetuous Ritual Blight Upon Martyred SentienceIn Flames ClaymanIn Flames The Jester RaceIn Tormentata Quiete In Tormentata QuieteInarborat Wisdom Sans WordsIncarpathia LostI'm not a deathcore fan by any standards; even the mere mention of the genre sickens me basically. That being said, I love this album. Taking minimal doses of deathcore and combining it with melodic death metal, this US based quintet has released one of the best deathcore EPs there is; and nobody knows about it.Inferno Requiem Gloomy Night StoriesIron Maiden PowerslaveIron Maiden Seventh Son of a Seventh SonIron Maiden Fear of the DarkIron Maiden The X FactorIron Maiden Brave New WorldIron Maiden A Matter of Life and DeathIssues IssuesThis nigga did not just call this "radio-core", did he?Istapp BlekingeIves Burial of the Modernized SoullessJackman Bad IntentionsJellyroll Rockheads Wake Up, MusicJohn Frum A Stirring In The NoosJordablod Upon My Cremation PyreKatharsis KruzifixxionKatharsis Fourth ReichKillswitch Engage Killswitch EngageKillswitch Engage The End of HeartacheKillswitch Engage Disarm the Descent"Why do you guys keep rating an album WITHOUT listening to it in it's entirety? It hasn't came out yet, it hasn't leaked, so who already rated this as "Classic", "Superb" or anything else is a moron." Yeah, okay, THEY are the morons...Krieg The IsolationistAlthough they aren't really apparent until a few listens in, there are some very fine moments on this album. One of the more underrated black metal albums of the past few years.Krisiun AssasiNationAlthough this is a bit repetitive , Krisiun make it work Krypts KryptsKyte Dead WavesL.A. Guns Cocked & LoadedLa Luna Always AlreadyLamb of God SacramentLaster Ons Vrije FatumLeichengott CyrografLeichengott OstrzaLeper Embarrassed to Be HumanLes Discrets Septembre Et Ses Dernières PenséesLinkin Park Hybrid TheoryLizards Have Personalities Snows of KilimanjaroLizards Have Personalities/Book Of Caverns SplitLorna Shore Flesh CoffinLoss of Self DemoLotus Thief Gramaryelovechild In Heaven, Everything is FineLuciation Infernalistic Flames of LuciftiasMachine Head The Burning RedMan's Gin Rebellion HymnsMasachist Death March FuryMastication 1991 DemoMata Mata Mata MataMayhem De Mysteriis Dom SathanasMayhem Grand Declaration of WarMayhem Ordo ad ChaoMayhem DeathcrushMegadeth Countdown to ExtinctionMesarthim .- -â.â.â. .â.â. . -. -â.â-â. .Very keyboard-saturated atmospheric black metal. That being said, the synth work never feels overdone. This was created with the express purpose to have that element be the most prominent. It creates a beautiful, celestial, and wonder-filled album. It gets a bit repetitive at times, but overall it's very enjoyable. Metallica S&MMetallica ...And Justice for AllMetallica Master of PuppetsMetallica The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-RevisitedMgla With Hearts Toward NoneMilumet Myth Is The Womb Which Fact Must PassMilumet Blood SongsMisfits Famous MonstersMitochondrion ParasignosisIs it just me or does this album get a little longer each listen?Morbosidad Muerte de Cristo en GolgotaMotley Crue Girls, Girls, GirlsMotley Crue Generation SwineMotley Crue Saints of Los AngelesMourning Forest Au Coeur de l'OmbreMuknal CN-22One of the weaker bands to come from Crepsculo Negro but these guys are still pretty goodMunn SelbstmordwaldMuse ShowbizMuse Origin of SymmetryMuse Black Holes & RevelationsMystifier The World Is So Good That Who Made It Doesn't LiveNader Sadek In the FleshNails Abandon All LifeNapalm Death ScumNarrows PaintedNatural Law SlumpModern hardcore that still recalls the genres classic elements, Natural Law are loud, fast, dirty and they don't even give a fuck.Necros Christos Doom of the OccultNekros Manteia Deus OtiosusNight Verses Into the Vanishing LightNine Inch Nails Hesitation MarksNocturnal Blood Nocturnal CruxifictionsNocturnal Blood Invocation of SpiritsNOFX Wolves in Wolves' ClothingNotches High Speed CrimesReally endearing pop-punk with an emphasis on PUNK. It's fuzzed out, sloppy, catchy, energetic, and loads of fun. Obituary The End CompleteObolus LamentOf Mice and Men The FloodComing off an average debut album, the departure (and subsequent rejoining) of the ever controversial Austin Carlile, Of Mice & Men have still managed to overcome all their trials and tribulations to craft a modern post-hardcore album that is actually worth giving a damn over; more creative song-writing, better instrumentals and with Shayley Bourget's soaring vocals taking more precedence than seen before, Of Mice & Men are a band that is well on their way to some well-deserved success. Old Witch Come Mourning ComeOpeth Blackwater ParkOrder From Chaos Dawn BringerPalisades I'm Not Dying TodayPanic! at the Disco Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!years later and i still cant get over the fact they passed on the name panic! at the discotecaPanopticon/Lake of Blood SplitPantheist PantheistParagon Impure To GaiusThis shit is fucking intense. Raw as fuck, dissonant as anything, there is literally nothing accessible about this album. And I love it.Parkway Drive Killing with a SmilePathology The Time of Great PurificationI am generally not a fan of brutal death metal at all but fuck this is really good. I think the main reason I enjoy it so much is because everything from the riffs to the vocals are extremely reminiscent of Abominable PutridityPaysage d'Hiver/Lunar Aurora SplitPensees Nocturnes Ceci est de la musiqueThis could very well be my black metal album of the year; retaining the strong yet tasteful use of symphonic and theatrical elements, Pensees Nocturnes 2011 release sees sole member Vaerohn not only mustering truly impressive atmospheric backdrops but also adding much more bite to the bands brand of avant-garde black metal. And while Vaerohn easily proves himself to be a truly awe-inspiring multi-instrumentalist he also conjures one hell of a hoarse wail, the perfect type of vocals to accompany an album that is just drench in melancholy. Fucking recommended.Pierce the Veil Selfish MachinesPortal VexovoidPretty Little Flower Ultimate Whirlwind of IncinerationFuck bitches and listen to P.L.F. Prison Suicide 2016 DemoFive minute long hardcore demo from Colloquial Sound Recordings. Nothing fancy, just an absolutely ripping release that's tons of fun. Proclamation Nether Tombs of AbaddonProfanatica Disgusting Blasphemies Against GodProfanatica is all about the blasphemy; decrying religion at almost every chance they get, if any devout Catholic heard a minute of their 2010 opus Disgusting Blasphemies Against God (or even just heard the title) they would probably declare some sort of Armageddon warning. Musically, the band plays a pretty raw form of black metal, yet nothing really new. Definintely more enjoyable when in a certain mood, yet for the most part this is just another average black metal release with above average lyrics of blasphemy. Profanatica The Curling Flame of BlasphemyWell, it's definitely a Profanatica record Prosanctus Inferi Red Streams of FleshPseudogod Deathwomb CatechesisPsychic Blood Autumn CursesPsycroptic The Scepter of the AncientsPuce Mary Rubber TherapyPulczesar PulczesarPush Over DemoRahu Caput DraconisRatt Out of the CellarRavachol Great Moments in the VoidRaw Nerve Nervous HabitsA great tape by another great Youth Attack! hardcore band. I wonder how long until it's too trendy to like any YA! bands and we are all forced to ignore their consistent brilliance.Reel Big Fish Everything SucksRites of Thy Degringolade Totalitys CommadRoman Cross Make Graves the Home of MenRuminations Rehersal DemoRx Bandits MandalaSael The Sixth ExtinctionSallow II: Corpses and RuinsSallow play of a very modern form of classic black metal; it's cold, unforgiving, aggressive, and evocative of an assailing winter tempest. Every once in a while they will have a brilliant moment -each track has at least one or two - but as whole, this is standard black metal brought to you by a band that has yet to unlock their true potential. Salvaticus Hidden MannaSalvation Of Unforgiving WindUber aggressive buzzed out hardcore from Pennsylvania. Salvation House of the Beating HellA part of the Youth Attack! music conglomerate, Philadelphia's Salvation have been releasing great and seriously moody hardcore since 2009 with the release of their debut album, Of Unforgiving Wind. Seemingly at odds with the sheer violence of their first album (and sophomore effort, Mortality Interactions) Salvation's latest EP shows the band paying more attention to detail, crafting a set of songs that may lack their previous aggression but more than makes up for it with their obviously more thoughtful compositions. House of the Beating Hell is still very much a Salvation release, but it is easily their most mature to date.Sargeist/Drowning the Light Crimson Wine/As the Blood Flows On...Scar Symmetry Pitch Black ProgressScar Symmetry Symmetric in DesignScar Symmetry Holographic UniverseSeagraves Weight of the WorldSecret Creation Holding My CarrotSecret Creation Bye Bye BunnySectioned ElmeInfusing elements of old school death metal with elements of thrash and even black metal, Sectioned's Elme is a competent excursion into realms of (slightly) experimental black metal. Fast riffs, excellent vocals and some pretty cool song-writing this album doesn't come highly recommended, but recommended nonetheless.Seether DisclaimerSejr DemoSenses Fail Life Is Not a Waiting RoomSerpentine Dominion Serpentine DominionSexdrome SexdromeShaolin Finger Jabb Santa Maria PowerviolenceNo holds barred, female fronted powerviolence that absolutely rips. Also the song titles are actually pretty funny.Shark Bait/Adaje SplitShining (SWE) III - Angst, Självdestruktivitetens EmissarieShizune ShizuneShyy/... The Path Toward ForgetfulnessA release between two bands that are arguably some of the better groups from the shoegazing black metal pool, The Path Towards Forgetfulness has some pretty glaring errors but overall is an extremely enjoyable listen. Although they have received much more attention, Shyy is easily the weaker band here, creating two decent songs that have more in common with straightforward indie but definitely get their vocal style from shoegaze. ... on the other hand (yes, the name of the band is "...") create three completely entrancing pieces which if honestly had been by themselves would have made for an excellent demo/EP. The songs transition beautifully from more depressive black metal sections (which are actually wonderfully done) to clean vocal driven shoegaze dreamfests. Definitely a band to look for, if these songs are any indication, this band will do great things on future releases.Sigh Ghastly Funeral TheatreSigh Infidel ArtSigh Gallows GallerySilent Civilian Rebirth of the TempleSinat Hinam Sinat HinamBlack metal influenced crust punk from Israel. Thick murky guitars that swap between simpler crust punk lines, tremolo picked guitar and classic metal inspired passages Sinat Hinam is heavy, pounding and passionate crust that doesn't hold anything backSista Sekunden Aldras Med StilSixx:A.M. This Is Gonna HurtMainstream rock that isn't embarrassing to listen to. We all knew Sixx:A.M. would make this album, an album that further propels their burgeoning mainstream sound but it's so damn catchy who cares if there's little to no substance to be found here? Great vocals, catchy melodies and surprisingly solid instrumentation This is Gonna Hurt continues Sixx:A.M.'s hot-streak of writing awesome modern rock records.Skid Row Subhuman RaceSky Eats Airplane Everything Perfect on the Wrong DaySlaegt IldsvangerSleeping Village FragmentsSlipknot 9.0: LiveSonne Adam TransformationStatic-X Start a WarStone Sour Stone SourSugartown Cabaret The First Time I Lost The Road MapSugartown Cabaret Beyond FoamSuicide Nation Suicide NationSummoning Minas MorgulSummoning Dol GuldurSummoning Oath BoundSump DemoSymptom Opulent AtrocitySystem of a Down ToxicitySystem of a Down System of a DownTennis Cape DoryTerrorizer World DownfallTestament The Formation of DamnationThe Atlas Moth The Old BelieverThe Color Morale Know HopeThe Color Morale Desolate DivineLeading up to the release of this album I was kind of worried; the past two albums have seen the band
deteriorating at an alarming rate, and based on the pre-release singles, it seemed they like so many others in the
current crop of post-hardcore, had abandoned their "heavier" roots. Fortunately, Desolate Divine proved my
expectations wrong. The ratio of singing to screaming is certainly tipped in the favor of the former, but as usual,
Garrett's soulful croon is a joy to experience. The heavier parts are a bit dialed in, but their sparsity and
placement make them effective, and Mike Honson taking over harsh vocals was an excellent decision. His voice
is nasty and guttural without going too far, a great compliment to the -core aspects. Surprisingly solid. The Great Old Ones Al AzifThe Offspring IgnitionThe Offspring Conspiracy of OneThe Offspring BaghdadThe Offspring Club MeThe Offspring A Piece of AmericanaThe Speed of Sound in Seawater First ContactThe Strokes Comedown MachineThe Tidal Sleep Four Song EPThe Weeknd StarboyYou don't have to runnnnnnn I know what you can dooooooThe Word Alive Deceiverband was much better with mabbitt and you're just kidding yourselfs if you think otherwise
Don't listen to Comatorium., he's putting Bring Me The Horizon on the end of his year listThis Gift Is A Curse This Gift Is A CurseThis Station of Life AntitheticThrenodist The Vomitous DemoTilian Pearson Future FriendsTitan (CAN) BurnTodos Caeran After DarkTorture Chain Across Great Landscapes to a Legacy of BloodTotal Control Henge BeatTrivium Ember to InfernoTruppensturm Salute to the Iron EmperorsTuman Transylvanian DreamsUfesas UfesasUlcerate VermisUndercroft Twisted SoulsUnderoath Act of DepressionUnderoath They're Only Chasing SafetyUnderoath DisambiguationUnholy Vampyric Slaughter Sect Canticle Bound In Spirit-Faith In Vampyric BloodVacuus DemoVacuus IIVanhelgd Temple of PhobosThe production is absolutely fantastic, but the songwriting is whatever. The songs just don't move at all.
Edit: okay Willie, I see you
Double edit: Okay, this is better than I initially gave it credit for. Venus Star Nigredo Expulsionvhmnt / blsphm vhmnt / blsphmViggo Mortensen Intelligence FailureVigrid Throne of ForestAwesome folk influences black metal with some classic metal influencesVilkacis The Fever of WarVolahn / Blue Hummingbird On The Left Debajo del Simbolo del SolVolahn/Kallathon Disequilibrium of the Ecliptic PlaneWet Petals s/t IIWhen Bitter Spring Sleeps/Panopticon SplitWhite Wolves Kommando Dark Ages ReturnWith the End in Mind ThresholderWoe, Is Me Number[s]Wolves in the Throne Room Black CascadeWoods of Desolation Torn Beyond ReasonWotanorden The Hands of FaithWrath of the Weak SolaceWrath of the Weak AlogonWrath of the Weak Wrath of the WeakWreodan Heahl LaecigSymphonic black metal has a certain negative connotation amongst the genre's more "elite" listeners (whatever
that means), but there are still some great acts of that variety out there: Wreodan Heahl is one of them. It's
medieval symphonic black metal in the vein of early Dimmu Borgir, and it absolutely slays. The orchestrations are
perfectly done, and the black metal segments are nice and cold, just like they should be.Wvnder PrecipiceXII Boar Beyond the Valley of The TriclopsFucking raucous as fuck rock'n'roll. Heavy-hitting groove riffs, sludgy bass, and throat-shredding vocals for days. Great shit. Yellow Eyes Silence Threads the Evening's ClothYellow Swans Being ThereYersinia Pestis (US) Finis Gloriae MundiReminiscent of Sweden's burgeoning melodic death/black metal scene of the early 90's, Yersinia Pestis is six tracks of fairly solid extreme metal with enough aggression, melody, and buzzsaw guitar tone to satisfy both newcomers and older fans of the genre alike. You Plus Me Rose Ave.YOUWRETCH YOUWRETCHHeavy as shit hardcore that also has some awesome melodic flourishes YOUWRETCH Sympathy Of WolvesZella Day Kicker3.0 goodA Skylit Drive Wires...and the Concept of BreathingAbandon All Ships GeevingAbhomine Larvae Offal SwineAbsurd Existence AnglewingsPlaying melodic death/doom with a ton of gothic metal influences, Absurd Existence just comes off as a bit boring; sure, they can strike the occasional somber melody at times and are they the worst at what they do? Definitely not, but that still doesn't save Angelwings from being the first-class snooze of an album it is, devoid of anything worth note and full of things that have been done before and done better.Adversarial / Antediluvian Initiated in Impiety as MysteriesAgalloch Ashes Against the GrainAhulabrum The Transitivity of StrangenessThe Transitivity of Strangeness isn't really an album you get on the first listen; a dark, murky production mixed with fast tremolo picked chords and strange (even for black metal) vocals, the first experience with this album may be enough for some. However, upon repeated listens one begins to strangely appreciate the how intense and fucked up the album really is. Musically nothing revolutionary, but an entertaining listen for those who truly enjoy raw black metal.Aksumite Self InterferenceAlcest Ãcailles de LuneThis is a low 3.5. Seriously Ecailles De Lune (Pt.1) is mostly the only song I ever listen too. And generally when I do, I'm only doing it for the last two minutes of the song. But holy fuck, it's pretty epic. But yeah, expecting rating drop to 2.5 in (near) future.Alcest Les Voyages de l'ÃmeAlda AldaAll That Remains OvercomeAlle Totmachen! Demo 2Alle Totmachen! Demo IAnaal Nathrakh In the Constellation of the Black WidowAnthrax Return of the Killer A'sAnthrax Sound of White NoiseApocalypse Command Damnation Scythes of Invincible AbominationAnother project spawning from the infamous Angelcorpse legacy, Apocalypse Command is certainly a competent project but does little to expand upon or even improve upon their now slightly worn black/death style, ultimately making DSoIA an enjoyable but predictable listen.Arch Enemy Black EarthArch Enemy Wages of SinARTS Thousand Wounds Of WarAs I Lay Dying Shadows Are SecurityAsking Alexandria The BlackAsmodee AequilanxAsphyx The RackAsphyx DeathhammerAspyhx's Deathhammer is a good album but it's also a slight disappointment considering the high caliber work of the bands past.Atreyu Suicide Notes and Butterfly KissesAtreyu Lead Sails Paper AnchorAttack Attack! (US) Attack Attack!Attack Attack! (US) This Means WarAutomobile, Swift Enemy, EnemyAvenged Sevenfold Diamonds in the RoughAvenged Sevenfold Avenged SevenfoldAzriel A Will Of FireBane (Srb) Chaos, Darkness & EmptinessBelial Never AgainBelial 3Blessthefall His Last WalkBring Me The Horizon Suicide SeasonBuckethead Forensic FolliesBuckethead Somewhere Over the SlaughterhouseBuckethead Enter the ChickenBuckethead Cyborg SlunksBuckethead Slaughterhouse on the PrairieBuckethead Enter The Chicken (Reissue)Buckethead Kevin's Noodle HouseBullet For My Valentine The PoisonBullet For My Valentine Hand of BloodBurzum FilosofemByzantine To Release Is to ResolveCarved Cross Demo ICentinex Reborn Through FlamesCombining the old school brutality of their previous efforts with a newfound sense of melody, Centinex's Reborn Through Flames is not your best or most original slab of Swedish death metal, but it certainly remains to be an enjoyable listen for all those who enjoy melodeath with some added bite.Cinsera CoryphéeCoffinworm IV.I.VIIICorpsessed CorpsessedCradle of Filth Total Fucking DarknessCradle of Filth Damnation and a DayCsejthe La Mort du Prince NoirDark New Day Twelve Year SilenceDarkest Hour Godless Prophets and The Migrant FloraEven though the heaviness is a contrived effort after the mainstream inclinations of their last album, the new Darkest Hour is okay, even if it does sound like everything else Kurt Ballou produces. The melodic death metal influence is sorely missing though.Darkthrone PlaguewielderDarkthrone F.O.A.D.Darkthrone Dark Thrones and Black FlagsDeep Mountains Deep MountainsWell, this certainly was a huge disappointment. While it has some pretty cool moments this is overall nothing really that special.Demoniac StormbladeDer Weg Einer Freiheit Der Weg Einer FreiheitDimmu Borgir For All TidDimmu Borgir StormblastDimmu Borgir Stormblast (Re-Recording)Disinter DesecratedDeath metal with little substance, Desecrated is a good album for a listen if you are in the mood for death metal that isn't trying to be overtly technical; angry, brutal but perhaps most importantly simple, Disinter craft some pretty cool moments but overall Desecrated won't be an album you'll be telling all your friends about.Disturbed IndestructibleDrowning the Light The Weeping MoonDrowning the Light The Masters CallEdguy Rocket RideEighteen Visions Eighteen VisionsElysian Blaze Cold Walls And ApparitionsEnslaved IsaEnter Shikari Take to the SkiesEthicist IIEye of Solitude The DeceitFire From The Gods NarrativeFlourishing The Sum of All FossilsFoxes (UK) All I NeedFoxes (UK) GloriousHands Like Houses UnimagineHe Is Legend It Hates YouHeresiarch Death OrdinanceBlasphemy styled war metal with little to no surprises, but still solid enough to be enjoyable overall.Horrendous AnaretaHypomanie A City In MonoHypomanie follow up their great She Couldn't Find a Flower, But There Was Snow with an album that isn't bad, but only leaves you wanting to explore the more developed pastures of Hypomanie's contemporaries. Musically more shoegaze with black metal influences, Hypomanie's purely instrumental sophomore effort has moments of body-shuddering beauty (a saving grace, no doubt) but ultimately those moments sparsity coupled with album's overall derivative nature that create what is a mostly dull listening experience, jam packed full of songs that bleed onto the next.I Am King OnehundredI See Stars 3DI See Stars The End of the World PartyIced Earth Something Wicked This Way ComesImmolation Shadows in the LightImmolation AtonementImmortal Sons of Northern DarknessIn Thoth In ThothIncantation Profane NexusInfant Annihilator The Elysian Grandeval GalèriarchIron Maiden No Prayer for the DyingIron Maiden Dance of DeathIssues Black DiamondsJackman Demo 2010Judecca Awakened By The Stench of the DeadRaw, old-school death metal from Florida; crushing, fast, and of course mentioning Satan at almost every available chance possible, Judecca didn't quite posses the technical skill on their second demo to match most of their peers, but the primal intensity of "Awakened By The Stench of the Dead" is worth commending nonetheless.Killswitch Engage Killswitch Engage IIKolga DemoA huge disappointment considering it's an Austin Lundr project. It's like a stripped down version of Panopticon's material on their second split with Wheels Within Wheels, and even though I loved that album, this is just a shadow of former glories.Les Discrets Virée NocturneThough I don't enjoy all of it, I have to acknowledge and commend Fursy for his ambition. It doesn't always work; "Capricorni.Virginis.Corvi" is a mess of jumbled percussion, glide guitar, and ethereal vocals with little in the way of cohesion. In his efforts of trying to break from his post-rock/shoegaze roots, he at times overdoes the experimentation. That being said, there are still a few inspired and well-executed moments stemming from that same ambition. Opener "Virée Nocturne" marries Massive Attack-esque trip-hop atmosphere and shoegaze melodies splendidly, creating a gray-colored soundscape filled with melancholy. At the very least, this EP will generate enough curiosity for the upcoming full-length. Liar Liar Cross On Fire Exposed, Barren and Often WindsweptLight This City StormchaserLight This City Facing The ThousandLiturgy AesthethicaLove American Love AmericanMachine Head The More Things Change...Mahria Mahriaoverrated female fronted screamo say whatttttttttt -- seriously if a guy was doing the vocals chances are nobody would really give two hoots about this. the vocals aren't even that great anywayMaylene and the Sons of Disaster IIIMegadeth YouthanasiaMegadeth Cryptic WritingsMetallica LoadMoonknight SenmortaMorbid Angel Abominations of DesolationMotley Crue Carnival Of Sins LiveNokturnal Mortum The Voice of SteelNuit Noire Black FormOphiolatry Anti-Evangelistic ProcessParkway Drive Deep BlueParkway Drive's latest offering may not be the most original piece of metalcore to date, but it still retains a certain sense of enjoyability thanks to some key riffs and melodies. Also, vocalist is a beastPhobocosm Bringer Of Droughtnot bad, but definitely not great either Pure Disgust Pure Disgust LPRed End of SilenceReel Big Fish Cheer Up!Reel Big Fish We're Not Happy 'Till You're Not HappyRemmirath Polis RougeRhizome (USA) DemoPissed-off female fronted hardcore from San Fransisco. Some genuinely catchy moments dispersed throughout the usually vicious hardcore fare. Rivendell Farewell - The Last DawnRuined Families Blank LanguageSeether Finding Beauty In Negative SpacesSen Deni Secret of the SeaSenses Fail Pull the Thorns from Your HeartI still need to listen to this 10-15 more times before I can rate this accurately, but as far as first listens go, this sounds like choppier version of Renacer. Sure, it's simultaneously their most technical and most ethereal, but it's also their most disjointed. Really hoping this grows on me. Serpent Column Ornuthi ThalassaSexdrome On What DrawShadows Fall Fallout From The WarSheidim Shrines of the VoidShining (SWE) VII: Fodd ForlorareSigh Scenario IV: Dread DreamsSigh Hail Horror HailSlaves Through Art We Are All EqualsSlayer Show No MercySlayer South of HeavenSlipknot All Hope Is GoneSpawn of Possession IncursoSrodek ForfallAnother band to incorporate a hefty does of alternative influences into their black metal sound, Srodek occasionally falls flat on their face thanks to ultra repetitive song structures and less than inspired melodies but overall deliver an enjoyable does of post-black metal fun.Stalingrad StalingradI have no qualms in saying that part of me likes this only because it's a project of YakNips, who overall, is a very cool dude. The other part of of me legitimately enjoys the rawness and the primitive bashing of the album's slower moments. However, this release as a whole is ruined by the production, which makes the guitar during the faster parts completely undecipherable. Still Remains The SerpentSuhnopfer Nos Sombres ChapellesSummoning LugburzSun Kil Moon BenjiTanpopo Crisis Everything FlowsThe Black Heart Rebellion Har NevoThe Color Morale Hold On Pain EndsThe Devil Wears Prada With Roots Above and Branches BelowThe Dillinger Escape Plan DissociationThe Offspring SplinterThe Speed of Sound in Seawater AcousticsThe Sword Age of WintersThe Wonder Years The Greatest GenerationThe Word Alive EmpireThe Word Alive Dark MatterIf The Word Alive and Breaking Benjamin had an illegitimate love-child who listened to djent and then formed a band, it would sound like this. Todos Caeran Todos CaeránTraveler (MO) Something Bluegood, genuine pop-punk. kinda sloppy in an endearing way. Trivium The CrusadeUnearth III: In the Eyes of FireVim Patior Magni Nominis UmbraViolent Hammer Demo 2014 - More VictimsViolet Cold Magic NightVukari DivinationThe definition of middle-of-the-road; the black metal parts are fairly inoffensive and the shoegaze/post-rock parts aren't as gorgeous as one would hope. It's still not bad, but overall this release is just kind of ... there. White Lies FriendsWhite Wolves Kommando White Wolves PowerWold Screech OwlGood idea Bulldog go right from listening to Gucci Mane to Wold and have some expectations of possibly liking itXavlegbmaofffassssit.... Gore2.5 average1349 Liberation1349 Beyond the ApocalypseAbandon All Ships Abandon All Ships!Much like contemporaries Attack Attack! and This Romantic Tragedy, Abandon All Ships! often fall victim to the pitfalls that oft make their fellow bands near unlistenable; repetitive breakdowns, a lack of originality and a sever lack of musicianship among many other things. Although this short EP does feature a few bright moments, most of your time spent listening to this will make you wish you weren't.Abigail Williams In the Absence of LightAll That Remains This Darkened HeartAll That Remains A War You Cannot WinAlter Bridge FortressAncalagon First Age : Entering LegendaAnimal Collective Merriweather Post PavilionAnimal Collective FeelsIronically, feels is about the only thing this album doesn't give me. Aosoth III - Violence & VariationArch Enemy Rise of the TyrantAtreyu The CurseAtreyu The Congregation of the DamnedAtreyu VisionsAvenged Sevenfold Sounding the Seventh TrumpetBasilisk A Joyless March Through The Cold-LandsBuckethead Island of Lost MindsBuckethead Captain Eo's VoyageCapitis Damnare Black StigmatizedChildish Gambino Because the InternetCKY An Answer Can Be FoundCradle of Filth Godspeed on the Devil's ThunderCradle of Filth The Manticore and Other HorrorsDecubitus Codex SinaiticusDemoniac The Fire And The WindDimmu Borgir In Sorte DiaboliDisturbed The SicknessDisturbed BelieveDjevel DodssangerHailing from Norway, Djevel's allegiance to playing "trve" black metal is understood even if it is horribly generic; sure there are some cool twists every now and then, and vocalist Erlend Hjelvikbut (also of the ever popular Kvelertak) sounds pretty good, but overall Dodssanger is an average, second rate representation of everything glorious about 90's black metalEpitaph Seeming SalvationWhile Seeming Salvation is certainly not a horrible album when it really comes down to it their brand of Swedish death metal lacks a personality. Without the fair that led so many of their fellow countrymen to fame in the extreme metal underground, Epitaph's stagnant combination of thrash and death metal shows potential but just never quite gets a hold of utilizing it correctlyFavorite Weapon Sixty SaragossaFour Year Strong Go Down In HistoryMakes me not want to take history class anymore. And I LOVED history class.fun. Some NightsFurze UTDGorguts Colored SandsImmortal Damned In BlackImperium Dekadenz Dis ManibvsIn Flames Come ClarityInsomnium In the Halls of AwaitingIron Maiden Virtual XIKvelertak KvelertakLight This City The Hero CycleLord Mantis Death MaskMachine Head SuperchargerMetallica Death MagneticMetallica MetallicaMetro Station Metro Station"Control" is such a fucking jammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mortualia Blood Of The HermitUpon reading other reviews comments on Mortualia's second full-length, i couldn't help but get excited; tales of great melodies and excellent atmospheres were abundant yet sadly, overexaggerated. Despite first song "Becoming Meaningless" because a great track of depressive black metal, the rest of the album suffers from too much repetition. Shautrag definitely has some great ideas, yet plays them out for too long, effectively killing the potential of the album.Obscura AkróasisOmnium Gatherum Grey HeavensAs far as melodic death metal in 2016, this isn't bad. You've heard this album before by a few different bands, but these guys do it with admirable enthusiasm and a surprise every now and then. The clean vocals seem thrown in a bit haphazardly, and only seem to work on the album's best track "Majesty and Silence", but they aren't too detrimental to the album's overall quality. Recommended for people who started listening to melodic death metal yesterday and Insomnium fans. Opeth WatershedOskoreien Oskoreienholy overrated black metal album batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Parkway Drive HorizonsReka IIIScar Symmetry Dark Matter DimensionsShadows Fall Threads of LifeSimply Death CrucificationThe best part of this demo are the vocals, which are reminiscent of Altars of Madness-era David Vincent. Otherwise Simply Death are simply put, not worth your time. Slayer Reign in BloodSvart Crown Witnessing The FallI don't see why everyone is fapping about this album it's pretty boringSvartsot Mulmets ViserOne of those cheesy metal bands that blend folk, black and death metal; still boring, still monotonous and still really gay.Tawny Peaks Harris Harris Harris EPThe Devil Wears Prada Dead ThroneUnderoath Lost in the Sound of SeparationVastum Carnal LawWatain Sworn to The DarkWolves in the Throne Room CelestiteNow that we know WIITR has a pair of celestits, maybe they can grow a pair of celesticals for their next album?2.0 poorAbbath AbbathAblaze My Sorrow If Emotions Still BurnAgalloch The Serpent and the SphereAgnostic Front Victim in PainAll That Remains Behind Silence and SolitudeAltar of Plagues MammalArch Enemy Doomsday MachineArch Enemy The Root of All EvilAs I Lay Dying Frail Words CollapseAs I Lay Dying AwakenedAtriarch Forever the Endthis ish is zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzAugust Burns Red ConstellationsAugust Burns Red LevelerAuspicium Death Will Claim Us AllBe'lakor Of Breath and BoneBefore Their Eyes The Dawn of My DeathBetween the Buried and Me The Great MisdirectBlack Malachite Torn SoulLike the phoenix from the ashes of mediocrity, here comes another Black Malachite release. Black Tide Light From AboveUnless you're Helloween and you've just released Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1, playing the bastard child of power metal and thrash, speed metal has never really been the "cool" thing to do. Kind of makes you wonder what the teenage comprised Black Tide were (or weren't) thinking when they recorded Light From Above, a below par, mainstream marketed, speed metal album with tons of hair metal influence to boot. "Warrior of Time" slays and quartet shows technical promise, (especially singer/guitarist Gabriel Garcia pre-puberty) but when it come to songwriting, it's obvious these Miami natives still have a lot of growing up to do.Born of Osiris The DiscoveryLike a bad Meshuggah album with b-side Children of Bodom keyboard sections. Buckethead Needle In A Slunk StackBullet For My Valentine FeverBullet For My Valentine Scream, Aim, FireCrossfade CrossfadeDarkthrone GoatlordDecapitated Carnival Is ForeverDimmu Borgir AbrahadabraEndlosung / Morbus Mundi Endlosung / Morbus MundiA dual NSBM split masterminded by Boreas Meru, Endlosung / Morbus Mundi is a complete mess of a record. Endlosung's side manages to suffer from disgusting repetition (despite the fact the songs barely reach over a minute and half in length) and Morbus Mundi's side is 1) barely audible while still suffering from the same problems as Endlosung. Awful.Hemlock (USA) Funeral MaskWhen listening to first song on Funeral Mask "Frozen Tears" it seems that if anything Hemlock play a competent if slightly generic version of atmospheric black metal. However once second track "Way of the Wolf" begins it is increasingly apparent that Hemlock is nothing but a poor man's second wave of black metal rip-off. No originality, shitty musicianship and man, does that lead vocalist have a fucking annoying voice.Heretoir HeretoirYeah uhhhhh so this pretty much sucks and your soundoff is too shortHorrenda Neronian TimesImmolation Kingdom of ConspiracyThis is going to be uncompromising .... ly average. Immortal All Shall FallIn Flames A Sense of PurposeInsomnium Above the Weeping WorldKillswitch Engage IncarnateLantlos Melting SunLight This City The Hero Cycle (Re-Issue)Light This City Remains Of The GodsMachine Head Through the Ashes of EmpiresMegadeth DystopiaMeshuggah obZenMeshuggah KolossThis album chug chug chug chug chug chug chug chug chug chugs a lot of dickMetallica ReloadMetallica St. AngerMoonsorrow Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden MaassaGoddamnit DarkNoctus, can you stop horribly overrated every piece of mediocre black metal garbageMotley Crue 20th Century MastersMotley Crue Greatest Hits (1998)Mt. Meridian EmeritusMuse The ResistanceNecromass Mysteria Mystica ZothyrianaAfter reading nothing but praise for Mysteria Mystica Zothyiana (a name that probably should have hinted me off) I can't but feel pretty disappointing after finally listening to the album. Sure, Necromass aren't horrible but they aren't so great either, creating an album full of worthless atmospherics, generic vocals and uninspired melodies.Reel Big Fish Monkeys for Nothin' and The Chimps...Reel Big Fish Fame, Fortune and FornicationRishloo FeathergunRotting Christ RitualsRuined Families Ruined FamiliesThe first song on this kicks ass, as a nice combination of hardcore and black metal, after that however everything is just grating.Senses Fail Still SearchingSlayer World Painted BloodSnowing Fuck Your Emotional BullshitSnowing has potential; displaying an energetic performance, competent musicianship and a weird sense of honesty about them by all means they could go on to be great...once they dump their singer whose vocals literally make this near unlistenable.System of a Down Steal This Album!System of a Down MezmerizeTaetre The ArtTaproot Plead the FifthTrivium In WavesTrivium Silence in the SnowUnearth Alive From The ApocalypseWatain Casus LuciferiWatain Lawless Darknessseriously guys, this shit sucks more dick than special3ff3cts. and that's a lottttttttta dicksWintersun WintersunWrathprayer In Utter DarknessFilth covered blackened death metal with a surprisingly strong amount of ambience. Of course this one thing does not make up for the rest of the album, which is actually pretty dull.xSPONGEXCOREx How Tough Are Yah? Young and in the Way When Life Comes to Death1.5 very poorAn Autumn For Crippled Children EverythingAvenged Sevenfold NightmareBook Of Sand The Face Of The DeepBurzum FallenChildren of Bodom BlooddrunkCradle of Filth Darkly, Darkly, Venus AversaInsomnium Across the DarkInsomnium Since the Day It All Came DownPestilence DoctrineRIP Pestilence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rSystem of a Down HypnotizeVranorod VranorodAwful combination of black metal with post rock and shoegaze influences. I repeat: AWFULWatain The Wild HuntWinds of Plague The Great Stone WarWitchcraft (Hun) MortuusA really disappointing release from what once a good band. Everything from the riffs to the vocals seem really contrived and overall this just doesn't hold the raw majesty of the bands first demos. Young and in the Way I Am Not What I AmThis is so ridiculously boring 1.0 awfulAgalloch Marrow of the SpiritBefore Their Eyes UntouchableFormorket Mane Absolute Fucking Darkness [Demo]Iwrestledabearonce Ruining It for Everybodyr"to balance out the idiots giving this a 1."rYes because giving this a 5 is PURE GENIUSLinkin Park Live In TexasMorbid Angel Illud Divinum Insanus - The RemixesOv HELL The Underworld RegimeScars on Broadway Scars on BroadwaySix Feet Under Graveyard Classics IV: The Number Of The PriestUnexpect In a Flesh AquariumWe Came As Romans To Plant a Seed
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