Album of the Midyear?

So far....

KXM
Hirax
Tesla

exact33 wrote:

Before the new brother firetribe and HEAT get to me its a 3 way race between:

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Ian Anderson Homo Erraticus

What are your feelings on the Anderson? My jury's still out. It's definitely a grower.

And since my Monster Magnet was actually a LAST year record, how about the new Peter Murphy? The guy finally went in kind of an electronic/industrial direction, which actually surprised me since his last one was a pretty straightforward hard rock record.

glassprison wrote:

3. Confess--Jail

This album is so much fun. Addictive as hell.

Also, I think the only new release I've purchased this year so far is Springsteen's High Hopes, as well as his RSD EP, in MP3 format, American Beauty.

The Battle Ruins LP will likely make the list, once I receive it and listen to it.

I'm sure Ace's record will rule.

Oh, and I haven't bought it yet, but I've listened to Neil Young's A Letter Home several times on Spotify, and it is really good too (of course).

Looks like I need to figure out a new marketing surge :p

These are my favorites thus far this year:

311 - Stereolithic
Casualties Of Cool - Casualties Of Cool
Charlotte Martin - Water Breaks Stone
Ginger Wildheart - Albion
Iced Earth - Plagues Of Babylon

If I had to choose one, I'd probably go with Iced Earth. Although I have been spinning Casualties of Cool a hell of a lot sing getting it recently. Such a brilliant piece of work.

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glassprison wrote:

3. Confess--Jail

This album is so much fun. Addictive as hell.

Cool to see you're enjoying it as well! It's definitely the best sleaze release of the year thus far. I wasn't sure about the cover of "What's Love Got To Do With It" at first but I even like that now.

Orion Crystal Ice wrote:

Looks like I need to figure out a new marketing surge :p

Send me one and I will vote for ya 

Fake Idols - S/t (just cant stop listening)
Primal fear - Delivering the Black
Brainstorm - Firesoul
Steel Panther - All You Can Eat
Dead by April - Let The World Know
The Pretty Wreckless - Going to Hell


I have a feeling the second half of the year is going to be much better!

So far its The Ralph - Delimitier, Skull Fist - Chasing the Dream and Ambush - Firestorm.
For sure new Voyager, Skyliner and Skyharbor will take honorable place in my top. When I finally listen to them that is.

MetalRob331 wrote:

Fake Idols - S/t (just cant stop listening) 

This one probably also. Meant to get it, since last Raintime was great. Just being lazy.

The new First Aid Kit will likely be high on my list too. Loved their last record.

1- iron savior: rise of the hero
2- iced earth:plagues of babylon
3- primal fear: delivering the black

BearOnUnicycle wrote:

So far its The Ralph - Delimitier, Skull Fist - Chasing the Dream and Ambush - Firestorm.
For sure new Voyager, Skyliner and Skyharbor will take honorable place in my top. When I finally listen to them that is.

MetalRob331 wrote:

Fake Idols - S/t (just cant stop listening) 

This one probably also. Meant to get it, since last Raintime was great. Just being lazy.

You wont be disappointed. More melodic and fun!

Like the new SKULL FIST, and new HIRAX a lot. I still have to buy many new released but now money is hard to get for me lol.

stormspell wrote:

EDGUY - Space Police: Defenders of the Crown
EQUILIBRIUM - Erdentempel
BATTLEROAR - Blood of Legends
METAL INQUISITOR - Ultima Ratio Regis
BROTHER FIRETRIBE - Diamond in the Firepit
FALCONER - Black Moon Rising
STORMWARRIOR - Thunder & Steele
NOCTURNAL - Storming Evil
SLOUGH FEG - Digital Resistance
BELOW - Across the Dark River
PORTRAIT - Crossroads
GAMMA RAY - Empire of the Undead
WINGER - Better Days Comin'

Impatiently waiting to receive DARKEST ERA - Severance

I am looking forward to getting the new Falconer.

Runicen wrote:

exact33 wrote:

Before the new brother firetribe and HEAT get to me its a 3 way race between:

...
Ian Anderson Homo Erraticus

What are your feelings on the Anderson?  My jury's still out.  It's definitely a grower.

And since my Monster Magnet was actually a LAST year record, how about the new Peter Murphy?  The guy finally went in kind of an electronic/industrial direction, which actually surprised me since his last one was a pretty straightforward hard rock record.

its a grower but I have really enjoyed it.

ZombieHavoc wrote:

glassprison wrote:

3. Confess--Jail

This album is so much fun. Addictive as hell.

Also, I think the only new release I've purchased this year so far is Springsteen's High Hopes, as well as his RSD EP, in MP3 format, American Beauty.

The Battle Ruins LP will likely make the list, once I receive it and listen to it.

I'm sure Ace's record will rule.

Oh, and I haven't bought it yet, but I've listened to Neil Young's A Letter Home several times on Spotify, and it is really good too (of course).

I didnt know Confess had a new one out. I enjoyed Gin Act so i will have to get this.

How is Gin Act? The new one is my first exposure to the band. I had never heard of them until a month ago.

ZombieHavoc wrote:

The new First Aid Kit will likely be high on my list too. Loved their last record.

Looking forward to picking this one up. I passed on it today for others, but I'll buy it soon. Love those gals.

DakotaRogers wrote:

Nothing has really blown me away so far, unless we're counting reissues.

Then it would be:

Manilla Road- Mystification
Wrathchild America- 3-D
Sadus- Chemical Exposure

Guess I'll go with "Dawn of the New Centurion" by Hatriot.

Who reissued the Wrathchild America album/where would I be able to buy it?

My favourite so far this year:

1. Edguy - Space Police
2. Skull Fist - Chasing The Dream
3. Monument - Renegades
4. Gamma Ray - Empire of the Undead
5. Insomnium - Shadows of the Dying Sun
6. Primal Fear - Delivering The Black
7. Avalon Steel - Ascension
8. Sabbatory - Endless Asphyxiating Gloom
9. Ancient Empire - Ancient Empire
10. Midnight Malice - Proving Grounds

Still haven't had a chance to pick up the new Sabaton. Patiently awaiting new albums from HammerFall, Dragonforce, Crimson Shadows, Borealis, Mindmaze, and plenty others.

My Top 3 so far...

1. Magnum - Escape from the Shadow Garden
2. Pretty Maids - Empire of the Undead
3. Primal Fear - Delivering the Black

Still waiting to get new Tesla, Uriah Heep, Winger, Nazareth plus many additional release coming soon.

Well, I guess power metal is alive and well.

UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS wrote:

Well, I guess power metal is alive and well.

I'm blaming it on the popularity of "Game of Thrones".

I will add hirax and gamma ray   

Gotta add Tombs - "Savage Gold" to my list.

glassprison wrote:

How is Gin Act? The new one is my first exposure to the band. I had never heard of them until a month ago.

it is really good but waaaay too short.