As the year comes to an end, it’s time to look back and take note of my top album releases. It has been a tremendous feat where new albums have been concerned, so here are nine of my favourites in no particular order (and yes, it is indeed nine & not ten as I couldn’t decide on a tenth album!)

LETLIVE
FAKE HISTORY (re-issue)
Top 3 Tracks: Muther, Casino Columbus, Enimigos/Enemies

MASTODON
THE HUNTER
Top 3 Tracks: Curl of the Burl, Black Tongue, All The Heavy Lifting

SUICIDE SILENCE
THE BLACK CROWN
Top 3 Tracks: Slaves to Substance, Witness The Addiction, You Only Live Once

THE AMITY AFFLICTION
YOUNGBLOODS
Top 3 Tracks: I Hate Hartley, RIP Foghorn,
Fire or Knife

SYLOSIS
EDGE OF THE EARTH
Top 3 Tracks: Empyreal, A Serpent’s Tongue, Awakening

TESSERACT
ONE
Top 3 Tracks: Nascent, The Impossible, Deception

MACHINE HEAD
UNTO THE LOCUST
Top 3 Tracks:  Darkness Within, This Is The End, Pearls Before The Swine

EMMURE
SPEAKER OF THE DEAD
Top 3 Tracks: Solar Flare Homicide, Demons With Ryu, Dogs Get Put Down

FOO FIGHTERS
WASTING LIGHT
Top 3 Tracks: White Limo, I Should Have Known, Arlandria

What have been your favourite releases from this year? Share your choices in the comments below!