true widow getting snubbed for releasing a better album than their last, which was adored, and fucking russian circles getting ignored is some trash water metal won't get recognized unless deafheaven or yob release something that calendar year
for real there was soooo much good metal out this year and the pubs that ignore it because a lack of major names are showing their ignorance
Realistically though, what would you expect to be on these lists that has a lot of crossover appeal? Neurosis? Khemmis? Astronoid? I agree with you. This was a hella rad year for metal releases, but there hasn't been a Deafheaven or Pallbearer type release that's crossed over for these mainstream pubs to really cover.
The Body Inter Arma Bossk Helms Alee Sumac Red Fang True Widow all bands outside of the ones you mentioned that have crossover/mainstream appeal or are reputable and hyped enough to be included
Not gonna disagree with you on any of those being end-of-the-year list worthy. Inter Arma and The Body are both in my top 25 or 30. None of those got the hype that Deafheaven got with Sunbather and New Bermuda so I think that explains their absence. It's all just a matter of perception I guess. But then again, my top metal album of the new is probably Blood Incantation, and I'd shit myself if it was included on one of these lists.
It has been a great year for metal. Blood Incantation - Starspawn is my favorite. Will probably be in my top 10
I just don't often end up hearing of the metal that isn't widely hyped because it's not a genre I spend a lot of time listening to, so I'll have to check out some of those recs
Love seeing Kornel Kovacs ranked so highly, one of the best electronic records of the year for sure. First mention of Andy Shauf that I've seen which is cool too. Lots I love there and more than a few I'll be checking out.
putting that burial single in the top ten albums of the year is weird both taxonomically and quality-wise
Heard (and love) most of that top 10, but haven't heard a single record outside the top 20 lol whoops
Cass McCombs, Ariana Grande, White Denim, CRJ, Postiljonen, Danny Brown, Andy Shauf, Kendrick, Beyonce, Frank Ocean, Radiohead, Kaytranada and Tribe 13/60 Ouch.