Top Albums of 08

Yeah, there's technically still almost a whole month before the year is over, but unless something really unexpected and amazing comes out in that time, this is pretty much set. So, here's my favorites from this year.

1. Torche - Meanderthal

This album has been on insanely heavy rotation for me since it came out, and it hasn't gotten the least bit old. These guys can do no wrong.

2. Meshuggah - obZen

Absolutely crushing tech metal. Every song oozes heaviness.

3. Trap Them - Seizures in Barren Praise

I posted the link for this a while ago, but here it is again. Pissed off hardcore that simply shreds.

4. Cult of Luna - Eternal Kingdom

Yet another excellent album from these Swedish doom masters.

5. Harvey Milk - Life... The Best Game In Town

HEAVY blues rock.

6. Misery Index - Traitors

Another one that got posted earlier. Grindy death metal that I've pretty much fallen in love with.

7. As Eden Burns - The Great Celestial Delusion

Melodic death/black metal. Yay riffs!

8. Rotten Sound - Cycles

Fuck yeah grindcore.

9. Spite Extreme Wing - Vltra

Italian "avant-garde" black metal. Whatever, this sounds really cool.

10. Grayceon - This Grand Show

They make their violins chug.