TOP 20 1. Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas – Mariner (Indie Recordings) Innovative Swedish heavyweights Cult of Luna countered the departure of founding guitarist Erik Olofsson with the addition – at least for Mariner, their eighth album – of Brooklyn-based ex-Made Out Of Babies frontwoman Julie Christmas, whose vocals…
Best of 2016: Waspman
Top 20 Albums 1. Sabaton – The Last Stand Sabaton’s historical war metal machine just keeps on grinding forward. Bigger shows, bigger tours, more fans; these guys keep working hard. I know a lot of critics were down on this album but discerning ears will find Sabaton attempting to stretch…
Best of 2016: Infamous Butcher
Top 20 Albums Deranged – Struck By A Murderous Siege Asphyx – Incoming Death Brutality – Sea of Ignorance Megadeth – Dystopia Ruinous – Graves of Ceaseless Death Testament – Brotherhood of the Snake Prong – No Absolutes Crowbar – The Serpent Only Lies Sakrilejist – Malum In Se Vader…
Best of 2016: Marko
THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2016 1. Anthrax: For All Kings – With all respect to the previous Anthrax album WORSHIP MUSIC this one blows it away 100%! FOR ALL KINGS is everything you could ever want from the band. Great song writing, strong melodies and excellent vocals from Joey Belladonna.…
Six Feet Under reveals details for new album, ‘Torment’; launches first single, “Sacrificial Kill”
On February 24th, Six Feet Under returns with their 12th studio album, Torment, and a new leap in intensity. There’s plenty of classic Six Feet Undergroove to be had on Torment, but fans will note a much more aggressive approach, and even more blast beats throughout. This is a cantankerous…
Best of 2016: Robert Williams
Best of 2016 1. Savage Master – With Whips and Chains I knew this was going to be my album of the year after only a few repeated spins. This album instantly sinks its hooks in you. The lyrics are superb, the vocals delivered powerfully and with conviction, the musicianship…