I don't think there are too many major releases on the horizon through the end of the year.
May as well start your top 10.
Here is mine in alphabetical particular order:
Black Sabbath 13
Almost forgot this came out!
This was a damn fine release that I discover something new with upon each repeated listening. Many wouldn't give it the time of day due to Ward's absence. This was a great album and great tour!
Blazon Stone Return to Port Royal
I simply can't get enough of this. I just picked this up at Alehorn, but probably have listened to it a dozen times already. FUN FUN FUN!!!
A must for any Running Wild fan.
Borrowed Time Borrowed Time
Finally a full length from JP and the boys! Unfortunately, the "boys" keep changing but JP carries on with a VERY daring release. This is very unlike most BT material previously heard. Took a while to sink in for me. Very brave release which I think will stand the test of time well.
Helloween Straight Out Of Hell
While not their best album in recent years, it is still solid, and being a top 10 all time band for me, any release of theirs will automatically hold a spot in my top 10. Still many great tunes. For some reason, when listening to this straight through it kind of goes on forever. Ha!
High Spirits 2013 Demo
Yes!!! As much as a love the happy - feely High Spirits as much as the next guy, musically Chris dug a lot deeper on this. I hear some hints of UFO on this release. Really makes me look forward to future releases. Unlike others, I was not extremely as blown away by "Another Night" as I was their demo material.
Manilla Road Mysterium
There is no stopping the Road!!! As most of us saw a week ago, this is a recharged band and they are on fire. This is probably their best lineup in a very long time. This album illustrates that they have been performing more regularly. So many epic gems!!!
Motorhead Aftershock
As I have stated before, I really like that Lemmy and the boys brought some Woogie back to their Boogie on various tracks. Beginning to end, this is my fav release of theirs since Inferno.
Running Wild Resilient
Yes, as we all heard on Shadowmaker, Rolf lost some of the speed and energy we love from him. Still though, as I listen to this more, this really comes off as a solid steady rocker that is an easy listen.
Trouble The Distortion Field
You all have read my praises for this when it first came out. They all still hold true today. This thing is such a solid hard rocker it isn't even funny. Sure, some of the naysayers cry it isn't metal enough for them. No issues here. If you were expecting Psalm 9 or the Skull, well, ummmm....go see the Skull!!!! And I mean that literally, go see the SKull. They do a great job. I you like 90's Trouble, then you should NOT pass this up!
Warlord The Holy Empire
Ok, so this is a bit of a departure from the classic Warlord sound, which turned off a lot of people. I fully admit to not being extremely familiar with all their classic material. Maybe that is why I listen to this with different ears? Anyhow, this is an amazing epic metal gem to me. The song "Glory" is one of my favorites of 2013.
May as well start your top 10.
Here is mine in alphabetical particular order:
Black Sabbath 13
Almost forgot this came out!
This was a damn fine release that I discover something new with upon each repeated listening. Many wouldn't give it the time of day due to Ward's absence. This was a great album and great tour!
Blazon Stone Return to Port Royal
I simply can't get enough of this. I just picked this up at Alehorn, but probably have listened to it a dozen times already. FUN FUN FUN!!!
A must for any Running Wild fan.
Borrowed Time Borrowed Time
Finally a full length from JP and the boys! Unfortunately, the "boys" keep changing but JP carries on with a VERY daring release. This is very unlike most BT material previously heard. Took a while to sink in for me. Very brave release which I think will stand the test of time well.
Helloween Straight Out Of Hell
While not their best album in recent years, it is still solid, and being a top 10 all time band for me, any release of theirs will automatically hold a spot in my top 10. Still many great tunes. For some reason, when listening to this straight through it kind of goes on forever. Ha!
High Spirits 2013 Demo
Yes!!! As much as a love the happy - feely High Spirits as much as the next guy, musically Chris dug a lot deeper on this. I hear some hints of UFO on this release. Really makes me look forward to future releases. Unlike others, I was not extremely as blown away by "Another Night" as I was their demo material.
Manilla Road Mysterium
There is no stopping the Road!!! As most of us saw a week ago, this is a recharged band and they are on fire. This is probably their best lineup in a very long time. This album illustrates that they have been performing more regularly. So many epic gems!!!
Motorhead Aftershock
As I have stated before, I really like that Lemmy and the boys brought some Woogie back to their Boogie on various tracks. Beginning to end, this is my fav release of theirs since Inferno.
Running Wild Resilient
Yes, as we all heard on Shadowmaker, Rolf lost some of the speed and energy we love from him. Still though, as I listen to this more, this really comes off as a solid steady rocker that is an easy listen.
Trouble The Distortion Field
You all have read my praises for this when it first came out. They all still hold true today. This thing is such a solid hard rocker it isn't even funny. Sure, some of the naysayers cry it isn't metal enough for them. No issues here. If you were expecting Psalm 9 or the Skull, well, ummmm....go see the Skull!!!! And I mean that literally, go see the SKull. They do a great job. I you like 90's Trouble, then you should NOT pass this up!
Warlord The Holy Empire
Ok, so this is a bit of a departure from the classic Warlord sound, which turned off a lot of people. I fully admit to not being extremely familiar with all their classic material. Maybe that is why I listen to this with different ears? Anyhow, this is an amazing epic metal gem to me. The song "Glory" is one of my favorites of 2013.
