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WHAT WERE MY FAVORITE ALBUMS OF 2019?

1) DEVIN TOWNSEND: Empath
Devin is just the most crazy musician, he makes another epic masterpiece of heaviness, catchiness and complexity.
2) HOUR OF PENANCE: Misotheism
Wasn't expecting much from this release, but they managed to make it all gel and created probably the best album the band has ever produced.
3) CREEPING DEATH: Wretched Illusions
My love of old Obituary brings this album to the forefront of the list, great retro style album.
4) DEVOURMENT: Obscene Majesty
Just the most bludgeoning album I may have ever heard, your ears will bleed, and your head will save in.
5) VISCERAL DISGORGE: Slithering Evisceration
While nothing terribly new, this is just really, really well made technical death metal Solid release.
6) VOYAGER: Colours In The Sun
The masters of combining metal and pop, really catchy songs and excellent musicianship.
7) DESPISED ICON: Pugatory
The second release from the band after their hiatus, the songs on this one are all top notch, and shows they still have tons to offer.
8) KADINJA: Super 90'
Not as strong as their last album, but the last instrumental song is still my most played song of 2019 in itunes.
9) INFANT ANNIHILATOR: The Battle Of Yaldabaoth
Absolutely ridiculous speed, this album is just brutal fun, it'll keep your head shaking from disbelief.
10) NILE: Vile Nilotic Rites
Rounding out the top 10 is the new Nile, I didn't find the songs on this one to be as catchy, but even a decent Nile album is still far better than most everything out there.

Honorable Mention:

CATTLE DECAPITATION: Death Atlas
A late entry in the year, this is a really solid release from the band and its epic nature and strong songs brings it just shy of the top 10.
HIDEOUS DIVINITY: Simulacrum
Certainly brutal and fast, but not as instantly catchy as their last album, this is still worth a look, but I hope their next one has a few more memorable riffs.