Band Of The Week: Miseration

Miseration is one of a few bands fronted by vocalist Christian Älvestam, who's probably most famous for his time with Scar Symmetry (on their first three albums, which includes arguably their most famous LP Holographic Universe). Älvestam has also been a part of Solution .45, Solar Dawn, Torchbearer, and more as well as his own solo works. The point is the guy is incredibly busy and clearly loves this genre of music. Miseration is a personal favorite of mine, and their three albums are all great listens.

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:

Miseration Have A Stepping Stone Agenda

Miseration have posted the first track from the upcoming album Tragedy Has Spoken, and it is hands down one of their most brutal tracks. This album may be the most aggressive sounding thing they've produced.

New Miseration Coming!

I found Miseration about a month or two ago and became a bit obesessed. The band is pretty much a heavier version of Scar Symmetry with Scar Symmetry's best ex-vocalist at the helm. I should have been on top of this one because I sort of knew it was coming but Msieration recently announced their upcoming album Tragedy Has Spoken, which will follow The Mirroring Shadow. I'm pretty excited for it. They also just announced tha the first single from said album will be posted online May 9th, so stayed tuned for that!

Miseration Recording A New Album!

I just started listening to this band Miseration last night, which is a collaboration between members of other bands which I've never heard of, but the vocalist has been in Scar Symmetry, Solar Dawn and Torchbearer. Anyhow, the band has two solid albums out already and is now working on a third release, which is interestingly enough being recorded in multiple places all thanks to the magic of the internet!