So I still haven't finished my session on Top 5 albums for 2011. Truth is, I cannot decide on the final one.
Recently I purchased KoЯn's 'The Path of Totality' which is an album made by KoЯn alongside big Dubstep artists. To be honest I know nothing of the Dubstep world, I have occasionally listened to a track and have always enjoyed the grimy bass lines. On recent listens to Your Demise I was surprised to hear a number of Dubstep breakdowns.
Jonathan and his crew have always pushed the boundaries of metal IMHO. They have mixed so well the funk of Rap/R n'B with metal. They have some of the biggest tunes which never cease to create a pit. 'Are You Ready?' starts something particularly metal, I defy anyone not to enjoy this epic tune.
http://youtu.be/cK8YSsjIaDs
Last week I made an impulse buy of the new Malefice album, 'Awaken The Tides'. I love it! Simples.
It combines elements of my favourite genres, songs sound like everything from Devildriver to Death. There is a brutality to it and yet some calming elements. The guitar solos hit the mark and some songs have some real surprises. British Metal at it's best.
http://youtu.be/QscyQuHWV_w
So basically I can't choose a final album for 2011, I would need to revisit the Black Tide album ' Post Mortem' a brilliant follow up album to their debut. Then there would be Children of Bodom's 'Relentless, Reckless, Forever', maybe for me not quite as strong as 'Blooddrunk' but still hits to hard in the solar-plexus.
http://youtu.be/jxw6pnPfDc4
http://youtu.be/B3Oc9FVWNmk
It has been an awesome year for Metal in 2011. I hope 2012 will bring it just as strong, the Download Festival Lineup 2012 says that it will! Black Sabbath anyone \m/
More importantly we're having a baby in 2012 and it can't get more awesome than that : FACT.
So wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a brilliant New Year. Thanks for reading :-)
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