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Post by alpha128 on May 23, 2023 0:21:20 GMT
Here are my favorite albums released in 2023, and I've linked to a sample song from each album. P.S. Here are my favorite 2015, 2016-ish, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 albums. I look forward to your commentary and your contributions. (In Alphabetical Order) KK'S PRIEST - The Sinner Rides Againwww.youtube.com/watch?v=Sypj3SPBKKU (Sample Song) www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWtWbrR2kigdFiLIyrVlvdcbplFkd5nUQ (Full Album Playlist) Country of origin: United Kingdom/United States, Formed in: 2019, Genre: Heavy Metal For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/KK%27s_Priest/3540495587 MYSTIC PROPHECY - Hellriotwww.youtube.com/watch?v=LHJZOr2NcHw (Sample Song) www.youtube.com/watch?v=38LD3ArqHwM (Full Album) Country of origin: Germany, Formed in: 2000, Genre: Heavy/Power/Speed/Thrash Metal For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Mystic_Prophecy/3123 NIGHTWOLF - The Cult of the Wolf NEWwww.youtube.com/watch?v=Dubb9eM18WE (Sample Song) www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kCBDQdHAyiqs_5gX0hsUQMBBa4k3pirlw (Full Album Playlist) Country of origin: Brazil, Formed in: 2017, Genre: Heavy Metal For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Nightw%C3%B6lf/3540463911 SAVAGE BLOOD - Wheel of Time NEWwww.youtube.com/watch?v=tCG1HpeTOnY (Sample Song) www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyafSZB5K0E (Full Album) Country of origin: Germany, Formed in: 2016, Genre: Heavy Metal For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Savage_Blood/3540418920 WARDRESS - Metal 'til the Endwww.youtube.com/watch?v=WSKiD4-BeEE (Sample Song) www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB7BaIH9nSE (Full Album) Country of origin: Germany, Formed in: 1984, Genre: Heavy Metal For more information: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Wardress/3540452145 EDIT 07/01/2023: Added MYSTIC PROPHECY to the list.EDIT 11/11/2023: Added KK'S PRIEST to the list.EDIT 02/20/2024: Added NIGHTWOLF and SAVAGE BLOOD to the list.
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Post by Roberto on May 24, 2023 1:10:57 GMT
Here are the ones I've heard so far:
Phantom Elite - Blue Blood 9/10 Another great album from them. Very unique and original sounding with a mix of different genres. Super catchy and another great performance by one of the best vocalists.
Delain - Dark Waters 8/10 The best album they've done in over a decade. The new vocalist is amazing. I kind of feel bad that the first album I've loved in a while is the one without Charlotte. Potential to take 1st place after a relisten.
BABYMETAL - THE OTHER ONE 7/10 Another solid album from these guys. I don't tend to listen to music with foreign vocals but they are always a joy to listen to and the music is always fresh and exciting.
The Amity Affliction - Not Without My Ghosts 4/10 Pretty decent with a few good songs and moments but ultimately rather forgettable.
Xandria - The Wonders Still Awaiting 3/10 Has some good moments but for the most part is incredibly generic and forgettable.
Beyond the Black - Beyond the Black 2/10 Was very disappointed with this one as I've enjoyed some of their previous stuff, and enjoyed the single "Dancing in the Dark", but sadly that was the only good song and the rest of the album was forgettable nonsense.
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Post by alpha128 on May 24, 2023 1:30:37 GMT
Here are the ones I've heard so far: Thanks for the capsule reviews!
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Post by alpha128 on Jul 1, 2023 22:23:32 GMT
My latest 2023 purchase is "Hellriot" by MYSTIC PROPHECY. This is the band's twelfth full-length album, and the fifth one I've bought. Their previous albums of original material, "War Brigade" and "Metal Division", were among my favorite 2016 and 2020 releases respectively. Reviewer Larry Best at The Metal Observer gives the album 8.5/10 and wrote: I've linked to a sample MYSTIC PROPHECY song, and also their entire 2023 album, in the first post of this thread.
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Post by alpha128 on Nov 11, 2023 18:37:55 GMT
KK'S PRIEST's debut was one of my favorite 2021 albums, and my latest 2023 purchase is their sophomore effort "The Sinner Rides Again". The album was released on September 29th, 2023, but I did not get a chance to listen to it until recently. Reviewer Pete Pardo at Sea of Tranquility gives "The Sinner Rides Again" a 4/5 rating and wrote: I've linked to a sample KK'S PRIEST song, and also their entire 2023 album, in the first post of this thread.
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Post by alpha128 on Feb 21, 2024 2:46:40 GMT
And now, a special two-for-one posting. My latest 2023 purchases are "The Cult of the Wolf" by NIGHTWOLF and "Wheel of Time" by SAVAGE BLOOD. There are a lot of similiarities here. Both bands were founded in the mid-to-late 2010s, and released their latest albums in the fall of 2023. In both cases, the previous entries in their respective discographies were released independently - making those hard to come by. But both their 2023 albums are on established labels, and the MP3 versions are easily found on Amazon.com. Finding the albums in the CD format was more difficult, but I was able to purchase them on eBay and received both in the mail today! Reviewer Neil Arnold at Metal Forces Magazine gave "The Cult of the Wolf" an 8.5/10 rating and wrote: Reviewer Edmund Sackbauer at The Metal Archives gave "Wheel of Time" a 95/100 rating and wrote: I've linked to sample songs, and also their entire 2023 albums, in the first post of this thread.
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