Isengard- "Hostmorke"
The brilliant folk metal side project from the mighty Fenriz with the assistance of Satyr from Satyricon, Isengard is the soundtrack of BATTLE!!! Forests, woods, orks, swords, they are all packed into this colossal album. Hails of the most infernal.
Dismember- "Dismember"
I've said it before and I'll say it forever, Dismember has ZERO bad albums. The perfect death metal band. This is their self titled last album chalk full of Autopsy, Iron Maiden, Repulsion, and Discharge worship. If you don't like this band honestly blow your head off.
Judas Iscariot- "To Embrace the Corpses Bleeding"
Akenhaten's last middle finger to the world before burying the legendary Judas Iscariot, this is without a doubt his most misanthropic, violent, and harshest offering. For my money, the greatest USBM release from its best practitioner. Pure hatred.
Excruciate- "Passage of Life"
Slept on Stockholm death metal with a unique American twist. Heavy, some groove, punishing all the way through. Essential for fans of Wombaath, Epitaph, and Carnage. Zero frills here.
- Joe