We've been lucky to be included in a few top album lists of 2013. Here are a few below. Metal Obsession put as at number 2 for the top Aussie metal albums - http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/12/08/patrick-emmetts-best-of-2013-lists/ Glenn from Progpower USA put as at number 17 out of his top 50 - http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/912179-top-50-discs-2013-a.html MAF has placed us at 5 for the top 20 Aussie albums - http://metalasfuck.net/zine/articles/2013/metal-fucks-top-20-australian-metal-releases-2013 What's everyone's favourites from the year?
I had the pleasure to do a top 5 list of my fav Aussie and international releases for this year, for Metal Obsession. Check them out. http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/12/12/lord-andy-dowlings-best-albums-of-2013/
Triple M's Distortion put Digital Lies in their top Aussie releases of 2013 - http://sfmedia.com.au/triple-m-distortion-reveals-best-australian-releases-for-2013/
Holly crap, Glenns' list is massive, and I've not heard over 90% of the albums listed. Will take a while to sort my way through that one...
I managed to scrape together 8 metal albums for the year. If you're looking for the power sort of metal, you're asking the wrong guy, although I do enjoy a good LORD shindig. 1. Black Boned Angel - The End 2. Black Sabbath - 13 3. Shallow Grave - Shallow Grave 4. Mosquito Control - Destroyed Beyond Redemption 5. Beastwars - Blood Becomes Fire 6. Ulcerate - Vermis 7. Blood Ceremony - The Eldritch Dark 8. Gorguts - Colored Sands
And here's another mention! Top stuff! http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/12/21/jonathon-besankos-best-albums-of-2013/
Well this year had so much good stuff it was actually really amazing! My list: Alice in Chains: The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here Carcass: Surgical Steel Northlane: Singularity The Dillinger Escape Plan: One of Us is the Killer Dream Theater: Dream Theater Rise of Avernus: L’appel du vide I Exist: From Darkness The Amenta: Flesh is Heir Tracer: El Pistolero Soilwork: The Living Infinite High Tension: Death Beat LORD: Digital Lies Black Sabbath: 13 Portal: Vexovoid Motorhead: Aftershock
^ Woot! Thanks, man! And here's another: http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/12/22/chris-marics-best-albums-of-2013/
And another: http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/12/23/anwar-rizks-best-albums-of-2013/ For an album I hated so much to write and record, I guess it worked out OK in the end!
album of the year for me is Taberah Necromancer other favourites are Metal Proving our Mettle Metreya Machines of War Lord Digital Lies
Thanks guys! This guy has us at number 10 with some great company - http://themetalpigeon.com/2013/12/16/the-metal-pigeons-best-of-2013-part-one-the-songs/
Number 7 on this blog - http://audiosanity.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/7-of-my-top-12-albums-of-2013-digital.html
Riju from the Indian band 'Albatross' has put us at #5 for his top 10 albums of 2013 for Metal Base India - http://metalbase.in/dr-hex-best-of-2013/