2010 thus far...

I think the only new release I've gotten is Overkill - Ironbound. So there ya go.

I forgot Scorpions "Sting In The Tail" on my list.

That album surpassed my expectations a gazillion percent. I play the title track constantly.

Heathen - The Evolution of Chaos
Dew Scented - Invocation
Exodus - Exhibit B
Sigh - Scenes From Hell

heathen- evolution of chaos
overkill- ironbound

tohostudios wrote:

I forgot Scorpions "Sting In The Tail" on my list.

That album surpassed my expectations a gazillion percent. I play the title track constantly.

thats a funny song thats reminds me at parts of SLADE, SWEET and GARY GLITTER, very glam rock at the chorus.

krokus wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

I forgot Scorpions "Sting In The Tail" on my list.

That album surpassed my expectations a gazillion percent. I play the title track constantly.

thats a funny song thats reminds me at parts of SLADE, SWEET and GARY GLITTER, very glam rock at the chorus.

That probably explains why I love it!

Love both the Ratt and Raven releases.

One I'm loving the most is Exodus - Exhibit B.

Heathen - 'Evolution Of Chaos'
Masterplan - 'Time To Be King
Pretty Maids - 'Pandemonium'
Avantasia - 'The Wicked Symphony' & 'Angel Of Babylon'
Jon Oliva's Pain - 'Festival'
In Vain - 'Mantra'
Dream Evil - 'In The Night'
Wig Wam - 'Non Stop Rock 'n' Roll'
Gamma Ray - 'To The Metal'
Rhapsody Of Fire - 'The Frozen Tears Of Angels'
The Sacrificed - '2012'
Ozzy Osbourne - 'Scream'
Mass - 'Sea Of Black'
Nevermore - 'The Obsidian Conspiracy'
Annihilator - 'Annihilator'

I am missing a lot though, like the new Ratt and Overkill albums. And I'm guessing the new Triosphere album will rank high.

Quote :

Ozzy Osbourne - 'Scream'

Did you really like this one, Kmorg or are you just listing it as a 2010 release you've purchased? I already saw a used copy sitting at the local FYE, but I just can't bring myself to buy it.

I'm really enjoying:

Overkill- Ironbound
Exodus- Exhibit B: the Human Condition

I'm looking foward to:

Iron Maiden - Final Frontier
Death Angel - Relentless Retribution
Malevolent Creation - Invidious Dominion

... and Testament's new one in the pipeline - 2010 or 11?

I am looking forward to the new Circus Maximus. I loved Isolate so I am anxious to get the new one.

Yeah, some great stuff to look forward to.

Ratt - Infestation
Saint - Hell Blade
Scorpions - Sting In The Tail
Wig Wam - Non Stop Rock N Roll
Vince Neil - Tattoos & Tequila
Fozzy - Chasing The Grail
Armored Saint - La Raza
Dream Evil - Into The Night
High On Fire - Snakes For The Divine
Triptykon - Eparistera Daimones

These are the only 2010 releases I've bought so far this year. Ratt's new one is definitely my favorite along with Saint's Hell Blade, and Vince Neil's covers album was a pleasant surprize.

This years releases that I've really liked:

Scorpions - Sting In The Tail
Ratt - Infestation
Y&T - Facemelter
Peter Frampton - Thank You Mr. Churchill
Grand Illusion - Brand New World

Overkill - Ironbound
Enforcer - Diamonds
Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here
White Wizzard - Over The Top
Nevermore - The Obsidian Conspiracy
Orphaned Land - The Neverending Way Of Orwarrior

I'm looking forward to:
Iron Maiden
Death Angel
Accept
The Sword
Enslaved
Melechesh
Holy Grail

I still need to pick up the Triptykon and Ratt cds.

I've only bought Sting In the Tail so far, but i'd like to get Over the Top and Diamonds, eventually.

Practically the entire Rush catalog. Been out of the loop for over 20 years. Catching up in a biiiig way.

War of Ages. Can't get enough of these dudes. Sent by Ravens ain't half-bad either.

2010 favorites:

Scorpions - Sting in the Tail
Ratt - Infested
Krokus - Hoodoo
Danko Jones - Below the Belt
Y&T - Facemelter
Sister Sin - True Sound of the Underground
Vince Neil - Tattoos & Tequila
Slash - s/t
Dream Evil - Into the Night
Stone Temple Pilots - s/t
WASP - Babylon
Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony

I fully expect Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold and Buckcherry to be added to this list in the next few weeks.

After that, I've heard tons of other albums I would consider "good" (Raven, Overkill, Black Robot, Blackwood Creek, Fallen Angel, Gallows End, Hansel, etc) but they don't really stand out compared to these other albums or have gotten much play from me.

I forgot:

The Sacrificed - 2012

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Quote :

Ozzy Osbourne - 'Scream'

Did you really like this one, Kmorg or are you just listing it as a 2010 release you've purchased? I already saw a used copy sitting at the local FYE, but I just can't bring myself to buy it.

I like the fact that he still can produce some worthwile songs. I like the catchyness of it. Sure, it's a long way from his best work, but it still sounds good enough for this fan.

I totally forgot Dream Evil. First new release I bought this year and I really like it. Must be age.

Excellent ones so far that will be sure-fire keepers:

Overkill - I can't wait to hear the album that will knock this out of my #1 spot

Avantasia - "They" just keep getting better.

Heavenly - Really good. Power-Queen.

Excalion - Nice follow up

Airbourne - These are the new masters

Ancient Bards - Female powermetal

Sinbreed - Real good

Steel Assassin - The best at what they do

Van Canto - Yeah, I said it.

Acrassicauda - Man, this EP has been so much better than I expected

High on Fire - Brutally good

Sabaton - Always strong

Whats everyones favorites for the year so far? Some that come to mind for me:

Heathen-Evolution of Chaos
Early Man-Death Potion
The Sword-Warp Riders
The Sacrificed-2012
White Wizzard-Over the Top
Iron Maiden-The Final Frontier

Ratt - Infestation
Raven - Walk Through Fire
Pretty Maids - Pandemonium
Y&T - Facemelter
Heart - Red Velvet Car

Not too many albums have peaked my interest this year, it's harder and harder for me to find metal albums that i really enjoy.

favorite metal albums so far:

The Sword - Warp Riders
Triptykon
High On Fire - Snakes For The Divine
Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier
Grand Magus - Hammer Of The North


biggest disappointments:

Solace - A.D. - a few killer tracks, but overall a schizophrenic and unfocused effort.
Spiritual Beggars - Return To Zero - starts off pretty good, but then wallows in cliches until boredom forces me to turn it off.