Staff Top 10 Lists
J. A. Burt
2008
2009
Deathstalker
2009
Chris
2009
Dinah
2009
Phil A.
2009
Matt
2008
2009
Ilmarinen
2008
The Stream
2009
Lynora
2009
Rottenbucher
2008
2009
M. J.
2008
2009
Peter
2008
2009
Kesh
2009
Jesse
2008
2009
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I might get knocked for putting this album on my list, but I feel Chimaira have outdone themselves with this album, evolving their sound while becoming a heavier and tighter animal, something I’ve hoped for since they dropped off of Roadrunner.
Chimaira - The Infection
10
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MYSPACE
Devildriver - Pray For Villains
9
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
Devildriver continues to pump out some great releases, continuing to evolve more into their own sound, especially on this album. All things considered, I think they’ve come rather far since their first release, and look forward to more from them.
Eluveitie - Evocation I - The Arcane Dominion
8
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
Eluveitie continue to put out great material, and this acoustic album is no exception. Really looking forward to their next album (not acoustic), out in 2010.
Hypocrisy - A Taste of Extreme Divinity
7
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
Another band I am new to, but damned if this isn’t the heaviest release on my list and deserves the recognition! I’ll certainly be checking out Hypocrisy’s other albums in the near future.  I find it hard to believe I’d be disappointed as A Taste of Extreme Divinity is brutally solid.
Be’lakor - Stone’s Reach
6
MYSPACE
I can’t give this album any more of a recommendation than I did in my review. You should absolutely be giving this album a listen.
Susperia - Attitude
5
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
I have to admit that I am new to Susperia, but what a great album! This put a lot of this year’s releases to shame and certainly earned its spot on this list!
Megadeth - Endgame
2
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
Megadeth is at the top of their game despite the album title stating otherwise.  I expected nothing less, and the album delivered so much more. I personally can’t wait to catch these guys on tour in February 2010.
Heaven & Hell - The Devil You Know
4
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
While I don’t believe that Heaven & Hell brought anything new to the table as far as this album is concerned, I enjoyed it thoroughly and hope they will continue to put out more releases.
Slayer - World Painted Blood
3
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
Slayer’s most diverse and varied release in quite a while is also one of their recent best, breaking Slayer’s trademark sound for something more layered and focused. Not too much to knock on this release.
Candlemass - Death Magic Doom
1
MYSPACE
BAND'S WEBSITE
Although I had a hard time hunting down this album and finally found only one copy in stock (being one of 800 fans to buy the record, according to the Nielsen SoundScan, on its U.S. release week), Rob Lowe’s second Candlemass record (with songs built more around his vocal style) is a solid release no doom metal fan should miss out on.
2009
Chris
Reviewer
Please check out Jesse's full review by clicking on the album artwork to the left.
Please check out Rottenbucher's full review by clicking on the album artwork to the left.
2009
2009
Please check out Ilmarinen's full review by clicking on the album artwork to the left.
Please check out Rottenbucher's full review by clicking on the album artwork to the left.
Please check out my full review by clicking on the album artwork to the left.
Please check out Kesh's full review by clicking on the album artwork to the left.
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