Top 15 Albums Of 2012!

Well 2012 came and went, and I must say that with the impressive year that was 2011, 2012 was equally if not more so better for metal. I found myself constantly saying this has been a hell of a year for 'insert genre here'. Metal bands must have been trying to write their best albums to accompany the Mayan end of the world. whatever the reason, 2012 was fantastic. Which only made this list harder to pick through. There were plenty of excellent albums I wish I could put on here, but nobody really wants to read a top 30 to 50 albums list anyhow unless it's representing a decade.

(Oh and before I get started, I did a top 5 EP's list if you care to read that first.)

So without further ado, here is what this writer personally believes were the best albums 2012 had to offer:

Derelict's Jordan Perry Is Awesome.

Jordan Perry is a hell of  a drummer. If you've heard Derelict's latest album Perpetuation you would know that by now, but in case you didn't, or if you're like me and love playthrough videos then you're in luck!

Watch Jordan Perry Make Drumming Look Easy.

If you haven't listened to Derelict's latest album Perpetuation you're missing out on one of the best tech death albums this year. Anyhow, the band have posted two new videos one of which is a drum play through and the second is an interview with drummer Jordan Perry. Jordan's a talented guy and makes this stuff look easy.

Buy Derelict's Perpetuation Now!

Montreal based technical death metal Derelict have decided to bump their new album Perpetuation out early online! The physical release is still set for April 20th, but you can head over to iTunes or Bandcamp and pick up a digital copy of the album now! It's well worth your money trust me! Check out my review here: http://blastbeatsandsilverscreens.blogspot.com/2012/03/derelict-perpetuations-formal-review.html It's one of my favorite albums so far this year!

Derelict - Perpetuation

2011 was a fantastic year for metal and upon writing my year end list I found myself thinking that 2012 has some really big shoes to fill. However this year has already dropped some mammoth sized albums on us and is proving itself to be just as good as last year.

Vying for my top 15 list this year is Montreal based Tech Death  band Derelict’s latest album Perpetuation, and by vying I mean slaying it’s competition so far. This is the first album I’ve listened to this year that I immediately felt would make my top albums list. The year is early, but I have a good feeling about this one.

Anyhow let’s get on with the album. 

Derelict Posted 'Perpetuation'!

Derelict posted the title track for their upcoming album Perpetuation a few days ago! I'm a bit late on this, as I just noticed it after stumbling across through their facebook, but the new is exciting none the less! Check out the song, it's pretty awesome:

Starting Off The End Of The World Right!

2011 was a pretty damn impressive year for music. As you can see from my top albums list, which covered a majority of the best albums, but is far from containing all the albums you should have already listened too. Anyhow, I think it goes without saying that 2012 has some pretty big shoes to fill.

Bandcamp Plunder Of The Week! Derelict - Unspoken Words

This weeks entry, Derelict, should be more popular. They play proggy technical death metal, and unfortunately they are relative unknowns at the moment, but they are gaining popularity. They are currently signed to Relapse Records and have Toured with the likes of Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy, The Last Felony, Ion Dissonance, and many others.