Al’s Top 10 Albums of 2023
Al’s Top 10 Albums of 2023
By Alun Jones
Absolutely ridiculous, that’s what it’s been like trying to pick just 10 albums to make my “Best of the Year” list. There’s been a ton of great music in 2023. Here’s my attempt to pick out my favourites:
10. The Sound of Origin – Man in the Arena
Sludgy, Grungy, Stoner Metal from Huddersfield, this album features Trouble’s Kyle Thomas on a couple of tracks adding even more class to a solid record.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSoundofOrigin/
9. Church of Misery – Born Under a Mad Sign
Gruesome Doom from the Japanese masters of Sabbathian serial murderer Metal. Killer!
https://www.facebook.com/churchofmiserydoom/
8. Torso – A Crash Course in Terror
John Carpenter synths meet chainsaw guitars in this brutal, 80’s horror inspired monster of an album from Torso. Short but evil.
7. The Lords of Altamont – To Hell with Tomorrow, The Lords are now!
Psyche Biker Rock with skronky keyboards and attitude, The Lords of Altamont deliver a slab of Garage Punk’n’Roll to keep the party going. YEAH!!!
https://www.facebook.com/LordsOfAltamont/
6. Tankzilla – Tankzilla
Debut album from this dynamic duo, a righteous cacophony of pounding, groovy riffs that’ll make your body move like a serpent.
https://www.facebook.com/tankzillamusic/
5. King Kraken – MCLXXX
These guys blew me away when I saw them live back in February. Their album is also a work of Groove Metal wonder.
https://www.facebook.com/kingkrakenuk/
4. Kvelertak – Endling
Norwegian Punk Metal with a Classic Rock sheen? Yes please! More joyous tunes from Kvelertak is nothing short of a true gift.
https://www.facebook.com/Kvelertak/
3. Blood Ceremony – The Old Ways Remain
Folk Metal, flute infused Occult Rock that sounds both ancient and modern at the same time, we waited a long time but this album will cast a spell on you.
https://www.facebook.com/bloodceremonyrock/?locale=en_GB
2. Green Lung – This Heathen Land
I was one of many waiting anxiously for the third Green Lung album, and it didn’t disappoint. Exquisite Occult Rock that’s doomy and hook filled, Green Lung have exploded with this record.
https://www.facebook.com/greenlungband
And number one is…
1. Desert Storm – Death Rattle
Three years ago, Desert Storm were number 2 in my 2020 Top 10, after a little band called AC/DC. This year they deservedly take the top spot, with a massive album that I’m still enjoying months later, up against some stiff competition.
https://www.facebook.com/desertstormuk
Plus some honourable mentions:
Baroness, who’s latest album “Stone” probably would’ve made the top 10 if I’d listened to it sooner.
The Damned – their “Darkedelic” album may not be for all of Ever Metal’s audience, but it’s bloody great all the same.
Metallica – that “72 Seasons” thing was good but too long. Nice try.
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