2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jun 5, 2019 1:10:02 GMT Admin likes this

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Post by alpha128 on Jun 5, 2019 1:10:02 GMT

Here are my favorite albums released in 2019, and I've linked to a sample song from each album.

I look forward to your commentary and your contributions.

P.S. Here are my favorite 2015, 2016-ish, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022 albums.

(In Alphabetical Order)

CRYSTAL EYES - Starbourne Traveler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=okPFpf-9aQU (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDtkwLv0h1eXQMpABQBoabXEezkFuz77i (Full Album Playlist)
Country of origin: Sweden, Formed in: 1992, Genre: Power Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Crystal_Eyes/421

EMERALD - Restless Souls
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbH2YqGJFPY (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nxRLyUSCnOEUE5AzZVmG5prcspxg5t5Ns (Full Album Playlist)
Country of origin: Switzerland, Formed in: 1995, Genre: Heavy Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Emerald/5354

HAUNT - If Icarus Could Fly
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54iSfJmiYD4 (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxx0f5sMk7M (Full Album)
Country of origin: United States, Formed in: 2017, Genre: Heavy Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Haunt/3540429417

POWER THEORY - Force of Will NEW
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyOrjGDfHE (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-PDXLYaA-Y" (Full Album)
Country of origin: United States, Formed in: 2007, Genre: Heavy/Power Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Power_Theory/3540328451

RIOT CITY - Burn the Night
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5smIvUlEqPA (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je_f3dgxq4o (Full Album)
Country of origin: Canada, Formed in: 2011, Genre: Heavy/Speed Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Riot_City/3540386380

SAVAGE MASTER - Myth, Magic and Steel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6btx8W_z1zA (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RReP6pN-mo (Full Album)
Country of origin: United States, Formed in: 2013, Genre: Heavy Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Savage_Master/3540388351

STEEL PROPHET - The God Machine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYwbftmxUzE (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kvQNLFX65xC7kvLeGPmUFbhrnnsqmUAf0 (Full Album Playlist)
Country of origin: United States, Formed in: 1983, Genre: Power Metal
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Steel_Prophet/317

WAR CLOUD - State of Shock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DWbuOvjo-k (Sample Song)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoLyFTGXdk8 (Full Album)
Country of origin: United States, Formed in: 2014, Genre: Heavy/Speed Metal/Psychedelic Rock
For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/War_Cloud/3540458646

EDIT 08/16/2019: Added RIOT CITY to the list.
EDIT 12/29/2019: Added STEEL PROPHET to the list.
EDIT 02/04/2020: Added HAUNT to the list.
EDIT 03/05/2020: Added CRYSTAL EYES to the list.
EDIT 05/11/2020: Added SAVAGE MASTER to the list.
EDIT 05/24/2020: Added WAR CLOUD to the list.
EDIT 07/18/2020: Added POWER THEORY to the list.
EDIT 04/15/2021: Fixed a broken YouTube link.
EDIT 02/13/2022: Fixed a broken YouTube link.

Last Edit: Feb 25, 2023 20:40:00 GMT by alpha128: Fixed a broken YouTube link.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jun 10, 2019 16:32:17 GMT

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Post by sjg on Jun 10, 2019 16:32:17 GMT

I've not come across Emerald but i do like that sample track so I've added them to my "to listen to" list.

I've not added any favourite tracks in 2019 so far but i've been bogged down in some older stuff, commercial music and some obscure stuff. My focus is shifting back to rock and metal since i got my new portable player these last couple of weeks but nothing has jumped out and smacked me in the face yet. I think the last album that did was Amaranthe - Helix from last year.

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Every title that has been in the IMDB Top 250:
www.imdb.com/list/ls064235603/

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jun 10, 2019 22:36:21 GMT OldSamVimes likes this

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Jun 10, 2019 16:32:17 GMT sjg said:

I've not come across Emerald but i do like that sample track so I've added them to my "to listen to" list.

Thanks for the update.

Emerald is a band I discovered fairly recently. I purchased their last two albums: "Reckoning Day" (2017)
and "Restless Souls" (2019). Those are their only two albums to date that have the same line-up, and the consistency is paying off. So, if you like "Restless Souls", be sure to check out "Reckoning Day".

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Aug 16, 2019 15:36:07 GMT

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My latest purchase is by RIOT CITY, who released their debut album, "Burn the Night", on May 25th, 2019.

The Metal Archives gave the album a 79/100 rating and wrote:

Not every single song on here is a killer but Riot City offers high-quality traditional heavy metal inspired by Accept, Judas Priest and Mercyful Fate. Especially the high-pitched lead vocals and the more atmospheric passages are very convincing. Among numerous heavy metal revival bands, Riot City manages to stand out positively and genre fans should give them a chance and keep an eye on them.

www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Riot_City/Burn_the_Night/767762/

I've linked to a sample RIOT CITY song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Oct 3, 2019 23:22:00 GMT

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Post by alpha128 on Oct 3, 2019 23:22:00 GMT

As a follow-up to the discussion of Emerald's "Restless Souls", I present this video about the songs on the album, which was posted about a month ago.

The new album "Restless Souls" has been available for a few months. It's high time to send "Headbanger's Balls" presenter Lea to thoroughly check on the band and ask them about the songs. Since the episode is spoken in Swiss German, German and English subtitles are available if required.

Press the CC button for English subtitles.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Dec 29, 2019 20:47:41 GMT

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Post by alpha128 on Dec 29, 2019 20:47:41 GMT

My latest 2019 purchase is "The God Machine" by STEEL PROPHET. I've streamed some of their earlier songs, but "The God Machine" is the first STEEL PROPHET album to make me open my wallet.

This is another album on Rock of Angels Records, the same label behind EMERALD above.

The reviewer at The Metal Crypt gave it 4/5 and wrote:

The God Machine is the ninth studio album from L.A.'s Steel Prophet, a band I've reviewed a couple of times in the past, and what we get this time around is a return to the band's ass-kicking roots. From the opening riff of the title track Steel Prophet bombard you with fat, crunchy guitars, bellowing bottom end and pounding drum work, tied together by the classic metal delivery of R. D. Liapakis who replaces original vocalist Rick Mythiasin. Stepping into the shoes of a well-known predecessor is never easy but Liapakis brings plenty of experience (he's also in Mystic Prophecy) and bends the vocal lines to his indominable will and owns every one. The songwriting is consistently excellent led by the title track, "Crucify" and "Fight, Kill" which stick around like they were coated with super glue. The God Machine is not breaking any boundaries but does crunchy power metal right. If metal in the vein of Mystic Prophecy and Black Majesty, with a touch more European heft to it, lights the lamp for you, do not pass on The God Machine.

www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=11370

I've linked to a sample STEEL PROPHET song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jan 7, 2020 4:20:02 GMT

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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Jan 7, 2020 4:20:02 GMT

Jan 1, 2020 12:29:53 GMT OldSamVimes said:

Thanks.

I'm going to check out that band Emerald.

Last couple metal bands I got into were 'Allegaeon' and 'Fleshgod Apocalypse'.

But if you listen to angry metal music it means you're spiritually unconscious, Sam. Didn't you know that?

Everything I've seen needs rearranging
And for anyone who thinks it's strange
Then you should be the first to want to make this change
And for everyone who thinks that life is just a game
Do you like the part you're playing?
-- Love (Arthur Lee) - "You Set the Scene"

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jan 7, 2020 6:40:17 GMT

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Jan 7, 2020 4:20:02 GMT Eva Yojimbo said:

Jan 1, 2020 12:29:53 GMT OldSamVimes said:

Thanks.

I'm going to check out that band Emerald.

Last couple metal bands I got into were 'Allegaeon' and 'Fleshgod Apocalypse'.

But if you listen to angry metal music it means you're spiritually unconscious, Sam. Didn't you know that?

I didn't read through that list.

I posted it to trigger you.

Thanks for letting me know it worked.

Last Edit: Jan 7, 2020 6:43:10 GMT by OldSamVimes

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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Jan 7, 2020 7:24:51 GMT

Jan 7, 2020 6:40:17 GMT OldSamVimes said:

Jan 7, 2020 4:20:02 GMT Eva Yojimbo said:

But if you listen to angry metal music it means you're spiritually unconscious, Sam. Didn't you know that?

I didn't read through that list.

I posted it to trigger you.

Thanks for letting me know it worked.

LOL So you're admitting to being a troll; that's much better!

Everything I've seen needs rearranging
And for anyone who thinks it's strange
Then you should be the first to want to make this change
And for everyone who thinks that life is just a game
Do you like the part you're playing?
-- Love (Arthur Lee) - "You Set the Scene"

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jan 7, 2020 11:21:28 GMT

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Jan 7, 2020 7:24:51 GMT Eva Yojimbo said:

Jan 7, 2020 6:40:17 GMT OldSamVimes said:

I didn't read through that list.

I posted it to trigger you.

Thanks for letting me know it worked.

LOL So you're admitting to being a troll; that's much better!

I'm a total troll.

I realize some people still use that as an insult, but I'll take it as a complement.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Feb 5, 2020 1:41:35 GMT

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HAUNT's full-length debut was one of my favorite 2018 albums, and my latest 2019 purchase is their second LP "If Icarus Could Fly".

The sticker on the CD shrink-wrap reads:

HAUNT is mystical heavy metal band from Fresno, CA. This is their sophomore album, fronted by Trevor William Church (son of Bill "The Electric" Church, bass player for Sammy Hagar and Montrose). An essential must have for fans of old 80's heavy metal and 70's rock and roll!

The reviewer at the Metal Temple gives "If Icarus Could Fly" an 8/10 rating and wrote:

For fans of the traditional Heavy Metal sound with an emphasis on melodics and harmony, it’s hard to get better these days. While Church has a remarkable ability to emulate his heroes, he also shows a deep understanding of all the moving pieces that made those classic songs resonate, which is why HAUNT, to me, is in a different class. “If Icarus Could Fly” shows an incremental, but still noteworthy evolution of the band’s sound, signaling that there’s even greater things in store for those who follow along.

www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/h_2/haunt-if-icarus-could.htm

I've linked to a sample HAUNT song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Mar 6, 2020 2:08:03 GMT

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My latest 2019 release is "Starbourne Traveler", the eighth full-length album by CRYSTAL EYES. I had previously purchased their seventh LP, "Killer" (2014).

The reviewer at Dangerdog Music Reviews gives it a 4.0/5.0 rating and wrote:

It's been five years since a studio album, perhaps a short refresher on Crystal Eyes metal music is in order. Essentially, Crystal Eyes plays a hybrid of classic melodic, heavy, and power metal, very guitar forward, and wrapped in some fine hard rock groove. While a teen, Dahl was inspired by the likes of Twisted Sister and Motley Crue, but you'll also hear vintage metal derived from Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Accept, and Helloween.

All in all, even with a five year wait, Starbourne Traveler was worth it. Crystal Eyes delivers another solid album of their guitar driven and melodic, power metal rock. Recommended.

www.dangerdog.com/2019-music-reviews/crystal-eyes-starbourne-traveler.php

I've linked to a sample CRYSTAL EYES song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases May 12, 2020 1:17:41 GMT

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My latest 2019 purchase is "Myth, Magic and Steel" by SAVAGE MASTER. I streamed their 2014 debut album a few years ago, but wasn't sufficiently impressed to buy it. However, "Myth, Magic and Steel" made me open my wallet.

The reviewer at the Metal Temple gives the album an 8/10 rating and writes:

SAVAGE MASTER plays Heavy Metal. True neon nights of magical ecstasy. It is epic. The band started out just six years ago and are now releasing their third full-length. What is evident from just listening to a few of their songs is just how Metal this band is. Everyone from the classic DIO stuff to MOTORHEAD to IRON MAIDEN is summoned into the mix. Having a female vocalist is actually an advantage because Stacey Peak is the real deal. Her song is enticing, enthralling, and an all-around most Metal experience...

This is one of the most solid traditional Metal albums I’ve heard this year. As it spins round, one feels transported to an arcade from 1986 – or a DIO show. More bands should be this fun! The final track, the aptly-titled “Warrior vs Dragon,” is a Full-on Metal anthem successfully sending off a precisely momentous album.

www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/s_2/savage-master-myth.htm

I've linked to a sample SAVAGE MASTER song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases May 24, 2020 21:01:18 GMT

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My latest 2019 purchase is "State of Shock" by WAR CLOUD.

Nick Girvin at the Metal Archives gives the album a 100% rating and writes:

War Cloud have definitely made something that will crack my top five of the year. All of this is crammed into a relatively short, eight-song record that doesn’t have a moment of disappointment. Seeing that the heavier songs are on the bookends, the album plays like a nice swoop of riffs to licks. Any fan of anything hard rock or heavy metal, in general, need to give this a spin because it’s what I view as a perfect record.

www.metal-archives.com/reviews/War_Cloud/State_of_Shock/802562/Sweetie/348473

I've linked to a sample WAR CLOUD song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

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2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases Jul 19, 2020 0:53:28 GMT

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My latest 2019 purchase is "Force of Will" by POWER THEORY. This is the band's fourth full-length album, and the first one I've bought.

Michel Renaud at The Metal Crypt gives the album a 4.5/5 rating and writes:

This album has been kicking my ass for a few weeks now. Fast, crunchy and powerful heavy metal with a pinch of power metal is what Force of Will is filled with. New vocalist Jim Rutherford is a major highlight here, his style and vocal melodies just begging for you to sing along. The crunchy guitars deliver some really cool and memorable riffs and the whole thing has a grandiose, epic vibe to it that just sweeps the listener away. Iron Savior's Piet Sielck is a guest vocalist on "Spitting Fire", which came as a pleasant surprise and the song itself is more on the power metal side, musically, and definitely has an Iron Savior vibe to it. It's hard to pick a favourite from this album as it's pretty diverse with some really fast and upbeat numbers (a little Hammerfall in there), some more ballad-ish and some a little more on the dark side of things but, hey, I'm going to do it anyway: "Albion" is right up there with that epic Atlantean Kodex vibe – very similar musically and in vocal delivery, a very powerful song that I could play on repeat for hours. Nearly one hour of diverse, honest-to-goodness heavy metal with lots of influences put to good use. If I made a yearly "best of" list, Force of Will would most likely be in it.

www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=11531

I've linked to a sample POWER THEORY song, and also their entire 2019 album, in the first post of this thread.

2019 Rock/Metal Album Releases

Post by alpha128 on Jun 5, 2019 1:10:02 GMT

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