As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share with you what I believe to be the top 10 metal albums of 2017! In my opinion, these are all records that belong in your metal collection. Please let me know if you agree or disagree in the comments below!
# 10: Cradle of Filth - Cryptoriana - The beautiful seduction of decay. Released 9/22/17, this is Cradle's twelfth studio album. This is an album mixed with Victorian gothic horror is the classic sound of old school Cradle. The exquisite blend that they have created here leaves a beautiful haunting melody that lasts from start to finish. For first time listeners I suggest "Heartbreak & Séance" or "Achingly Beautiful". "Achingly Beautiful" absolutely thrives in the old school Cradle of Filth sound.# 9: Kreator - Gods of Violence - Released on 1/27/17, is their fourteenth studio album. This album is the first that they have released in the last five years. Making it the longest gap between releases in their career. This album comes as a duel release featuring a set of live tracks from their performance in Wacken Germany, 2014. This album definitely carries the groove for an old school heavy metal head bang. For first timers, I would recommend "Lion with Eagle Wings" and the live track "Endless Pain". In all honesty, it's 25 tracks of pure bang-your-fucking-head goodness.# 8: Goatwhore - Vengeful Ascension. Released 6/23/17 as Goatwhore's seventh studio album. This album shows their more versatile side rather than their hard hitting, in your face, none-stop, pulse pounding albums. There is a special edition of this album called "Spellbook", which contains lyrics, and photos related to the album. The limited edition "Spellbook" was made with only 3000 copies. It also comes with a bonus cd which features live tracks along with several cover songs such as "Don't Need Religion" by Motorhead, and "Into the Crypt of Rays" by Celtic Frost. I'd recommend the tracks "Decayed Omen Reborn" and "Under the Flesh, Into the Soul".# 7: Dying Fetus - Wrong One to Fuck With - Released on 6/23/17, as their eighth studio album -- The follow up record to Reign Supreme. I personally thought this album wouldn't hold as true to their sound, but I was most wrong. The song structures they have on this album are by far their best work to date. I'd recommend "Reveling the Abyss" and the bonus track "Induce Terror".
# 6: Mastodon - Emperor of Sand - Released 3/31/17, this is Mastodon's seventh studio album. This album from start to finish shows progressive concepts and unique instrumentation, which was exactly what I expected from these guys. My recommendations for this album are "Show Yourself" And "Steambreather". I thoroughly enjoyed the whole album but these two also come with some fun facts: "Show Yourself" and "Steambreather" both peaked on the mainstream rock chart at #4 and #18 respectively.
# 5: Marilyn Manson - Heaven Upside Down - Released 10/6/17, this is Manson's eighteenth studio album. The album has more of a pop vibe, but if anyone can execute this and execute it well it's Manson. This album carries some of the 90's sound such as "Mechanical Animals" and "Portrait of an American Family" in the serrated industrial tone as well as exquisite guitar riffs. I recommend tracks "Say10" and "Je$u$ Cri$i$". "Say10" features Johnny Depp, who is also Manson's best friend.
# 4: Body Count - Blood Lust - Released on 3/31/17, this is their seventh studio album. On this album there is an interlude that Ice-T breaks down how Body Count came to be, that soon smashes into a great Slayer cover! This album talks a lot about political views in todays society, such as police brutality and inequality amongst the different races in the United States. In my opinion, this album holds a powerful gut punch of truth. I'd recommend "All Love is Lost" and "This is Why We Ride".
# :. In This Moment - Ritual - Released 7/21/17, this is ITM's sixth studio album. This album is what I believe to be an occult themed album. Perhaps...Lady Gaga meets Rob Zombie. There is a part in the album that has the same opening as Rob Zombie's "Living Dead Girl". The album also covers Phil Collin's song "In The Air Tonight". It also features Rob Halford in the track "Black Wedding". I would recommend "Joan of Arc" and "Roots".
# 2: The Black Dahila Murder - Nightbringers - Released on 10/6/17, this is their eighth studio album. I'd say this album is a mix between "Nocturnal" and "Deflorate". The album is 33 minutes of heart pounding metal and of course the typical BD style wouldn't be complete without... yes you guessed it, necrophilia! My recommendations are "As good As Dead" and " Matriarch".
Finally ghouls the number one spot and my personal fav!
Coming in at #1!
RINGS OF SATURN - ULTU ULLA - Released on 7/28/17, as their fourth studio album and their first now being signed to Nuclear Blast, this album boasts 42 minutes of sci-fi melodies and cosmic love of space aliens. The most intergalactic album ROS has made by far! For first time listeners I'd strongly suggest "Parallel Shift" and "Margidda". Actually, I suggest listing to the whole damn album! You WON'T be disappointed ghouls!
That wraps up the list! Go out and pick up these albums or for you younger ghouls go update your playlists! Let us know what you think should have made the list, if you agree or not, or what you would like my next top 10 to be! Keep it loud everybody!
-Lady Munster 🖤💋
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