So here is part 1 of my massive 'best of 2012' list. No bullshit, I've listened to probably about 200-300 albums released in 2012 so far and narrowed it down to only 66 for you guys. I know this blog has been bringing the suck pretty much all of this year and I hope that this, and the following 5 posts make up for that dramatically. As this list progresses I will elaborate more on why exactly the album has made such an impression with me this year. As with any year end list there are plenty of albums that I havent yet gotten to and plenty of albums that I didn't find worthy of my top 66, please feel free to comment with your vomitous opinions below.
And oh yea sorry, but there are no download links here folks, in the hopes that most of you have already bought at least a few of these killer records. And if not, c'mon, I'm sure you can find an active link out there somewhere ;)
50. Vimana- The Collapse
Release Date- July 1st 2012
Genre- Technical Death/Grind
From- USA
Label- none
51. Pseudogod- Deathwomb Catechesis
Release Date- April 24th 2012
Genre- Blackened Death Metal
From- Russia
Label- Kvlt/Hells Headbangers
52. Burzum- Umskiptar
Release Date- May 21st 2012
Genre- Ambient Black Metal
From- Norway
Label- Byelobog Productions
53. Candlemass- Psalms For The Dead
Release Date- June 8th 2012
Genre- Epic Doom Metal
From- Sweden
Label- Napalm Records
54. Grave- Endless Procession of Souls
Release Date- Aug 27th 2012
Genre- Death Metal
From- Sweden
Label- Century Media
55. Hammer of Gore- Uglified
Release Date- Unknown, 2012
Genre- Death Metal
From- Germany
Label- none
56. Ysengrin- To Enotaton
Release Date- June 26th 2012
Genre- Experimental Doom/Death/Black/Other
From- France
Label- I, Voidhanger Records
57. Chaos Inception- The Abrogation
Release Date- June 5th 2012
Genre- Death Metal
From- Alabama, USA
Label- Lavadome Productions
58. Incantation- Vanquish in Vengeance
Release Date- Nov 26th 2012
Genre- Death Metal
From- PA, USA
Label- Listenable Records
59. Inanimacy- Transcending Existence
Release Date- Sept 8th 2012
Genre- Tech Death Metal
From- Australia
Label- none
60. Allegaeon- Formshifter
Release Date- May 8th 2012
Genre- Tech Melodic Death
From- CO, USA
Label- Metal Blade
61. Spawn of Possession- Incurso
Release Date- March 13th 2012
Genre- Tech Death Metal
From- Sweden
Label- Relapse Records
62. The Faceless- Autotheism
Release Date- Aug 14th 2012
Genre- Progressive Death Metal
From- CA, USA
Label- Sumerian Records
63. Ophidian I- Solvet Saeclum
Release Date- June 15th 2012
Genre- Tech Death Metal
From- Iceland
Label- Soulflesh Collector Records
64. Deserted Fear- My Empire
Release Date- Sept 28th 2012
Genre- Death Metal
From- Germany
Label- F.D.A Rekotz
65. Fuck I'm Dead- Another Gory Mess
Release Date- Oct 13th 2012
Genre- Death/Grindcore
From- Australia
Label- Unknown
66. King of Asgard- ...To North
Release Date- July 31st 2012
Genre- Melodic Viking/Folk Metal
From- Sweden
Label- Metal Blade
sweet list so far bro, I'm not even going to argue until I see it all unfold!
ReplyDeleteChaos Inception- The Abrogation is definitely in my Top 5.
ReplyDeleteNew Incantation didn't impress me that much that's maybe cause I have never been a die hard fan of them but it is a good album nonetheless.
Deserted Fear-My Empire is a killer debut album from a young band.
The dudes truly have honored the legacy of the ancient D.M. gods.
No new bullshit here.
I regretfully say I havent spent much time with the Chaos Inception album, but a few spins was all it took to secure its spot in my top of the year. I agree with you on Deserted Fear completely, had that album come out earlier in the year it probably would have ranked even higher!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see your list if you decide to throw one together!!