Lotty's Top Ten Albums Of 2015 // By Lotty Whittingham
December 19, 2015
No. 10
Band: Magic Kingdom
Album: Savage Requiem
General Info:
Year of Formation: 1998
Label: AFM Records
To the masses Magic Kingdom can often be associated with all things cute, girly and Disney; in this case this isn't true at all. In fact MAGIC KINGDOM are a Power/Speed Metal quartet with members from Belgium and the UK; their latest album "Savage Requiem" will take you on an epic quest with its powerful melodies such as "Dragon Princess", "Full Moon Sacrifice" and "Ship Of Ghosts". This is a quest you won't want to leave.
No. 9
Band: Hell Puppets
Album: Theatre Of Sin
General Info:
Year of Formation: 2011
Label: Independent
Released around Halloween was the perfect time for this lethal record to make an appearance. This malevolent group of miscreants better known as HELL PUPPETS will do more than bring fourth your inner doppelganger; they will also burn it alive and eat it for breakfast. If the sounds of this destructive weapon "Theatre Of Sin" doesn't prove this who knows what will. It contains a brutal collection of songs from "Morbid Mirror" to "!From Hell" it is very clear this album is not for the faint hearted.
No. 8
Band: Rotting Christ
Album: Lucifer Over Athens
General Info
Label: Season Of Mist
Year Of Formation: 1987
They have been a band for twenty seven years and this is their first ever live album; it is a spellbinding masterpiece that will leave your heart racing days after experiencing this exhilarating thrill ride of beautifully dark music and a high quality tight sound. This album not only provides diehard fans to hear some favourites from the beginning such as "Archon" from "Triarchy Of The Lost Lovers" it also gives new listeners a glimpse of their dark beauty. A must have for any metal heads collection.
No. 7
Band: Battle Beast
Album: Unholy Saviour
General Info
Label: Nuclear Blast
Year Of Formation: 2005
This album contains strength, dominance and some great quality Heavy Metal. Finnish quintet BATTLE BEAST have been one of the most talked about amongst the metal community this year and judging from the incredible music on their latest release "Unholy Saviour" it is easy to see why. The album contains some killer tracks whether it's the empowering single "Madness" or the beautiful stripped down ballad "Angel Cry" this album has something for everyone.
No. 6
Band: Eden's Curse
Album: Live With The Curse
General Info
Label: AFM Records
Year Of Formation: 2006
This is the first live album from the multi-national melodic metal quintet and it's a high recommendation for those wanting to experience the best songs from the band with the current line up. This album not only showcases masterpieces from across their discography such as "Black Widow", "No Holy Man" and "Evil And Divine" it also shows us flawless talent these individuals have. From the impeccable vocal work to the pounding drums this album has a solid package, a must have for a fan of the more melodic side of the metal spectrum.
No. 5
Band: H.E.A.T
Album: Live In London
General Info
Label: Ear Music
Year Of Formation: 2007
H.E.A.T are Sweden's answer to BON JOVI and this year they have brought forth a live album that was recorded in London. H.E.A.T are a band that every Melodic Metalhead and Rocker need to see live; their boundless energy and tight sound say it all. Their songs fill the listener with absolute joy as their music is completely empowering from the uplifting "Tearing Down The Walls" to the hip shaking "Late Night Lady" H.E.A.T show us the full package of what a varied discography should look like.
No. 4
Band: Disturbed
Album: Immotalized
General Info
Label: Warner Bros Records
Year Of Formation: 1994
DISTURBED are very well known for the hard hitting musical arrangements that cleverly disguise some memorable melodies about some the darkest themes. After a four year hiatus, their latest album "Immortalized" is no exception when it comes to showcasing this band's talent; this album contains a couple of surprises which include Pop induced "You're Mine" with the heaviness and a stripped version of "Sound Of Silence" that will have you blown away. This will bring out a dark side in you.
No. 3
Band: Ghost
Album: Meliora
General Info
Label: Lorna Vista Recordings
Year Of Formation: 2008
Sweden's most mysterious metal band GHOST are an iconic presence on the rock and metal scene; if their latest album "Meliora" doesn't secure their solid place who knows what will. This inexplicably haunting masterpiece will do more than send shivers down your spine; it will have you frozen to the spot. There is a stunning selection of mesmerizingly dark melodies such as "Absoulution", "He Is" and "Mummy Dust" that prove this is a striking record that will stop you in your tracks.
No. 2
Band: The Jokers
Album: Hurricane
General Info
Label: SPV/Steamhammer Records
Year Of Formation: 2006
Like music filled with harmonious and expressive melodies that leave you deeply immersed away from reality? Then THE JOKERS third studio album "Hurricane" is highly recommended for you; it's a Hard Rock masterpiece with a beautiful and varied selection of tracks from the upbeat "Silver City" to the completely stripped acoustic "Summer Time". This is the album that should be in every rockers collection; you will listen to this from start to finish without skipping and growing bored.
No. 1
Band: Clutch
Album: Psychic Warfare
General Info
Label: Weathermaker Music
Year Of Formation: 1991
CLUTCH have made a great impact on the Rock and Metal scene with their dirty, raw edgy sound that contains a sweet melody. Everyone appreciates a diamond in the rough and their latest album "Psychic Warfare" is no exception. It gets off to a remarkable start with the tracks "The Affidavit" and "X-Ray Visions" then from that point on the album just gets better as it progresses; particularly with the sounds of the flowing "Our Lady Of Electric Light", funky uplifting "A Quick Death In Texas" and the solid concluding "Son Of Virginia". An absolute must for any music lover.
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