Best so far
Primordial - The band I should have discovered long ago, all hail the pagan masters
Moonsorrow - Still growing on me, haven't listened enough
Nokturnal Mortum - Some stunning parts, too many interludes
Judas Priest - Their best album ever?
Dark Tranquillity - Still struggling with truly appreciating it
Kreator - We didn't really need a violent revolution part 2, the initial enthusiasm has kind of worn off
Drudkh - Still undecided, need to listen more, but it's great stuff no doubt
Soilwork - They know how to write songs with hooks, better than most melodeath
Looking forward to:
Summoning - If it's anything like the last album and ep, this is teh win
Negura Bunget - should be interesting
Dissection - The release I am most curious about
Candlemass - Reports are saying its a true return to the old glorious days
Dawn - I doubt it will be out this year, but this should be awesome
Opeth - Bordering on black metal..should be great as usual
Bruce Dickinson - Can't be anything but a 10/10
Nevermore - Andy Sneap producing, Jeef Loomis composing = 10/10
Demons & Wizards - Will get repeated spins no doubt
Taake - If it's nearly as good as the other albums, this is top 10 stuff