Top 5 Symphonic/Melodic Black Metal Albums of 2017

Being huge fans of this style of BM, we got lucky with some amazing releases coming from known and up-and-coming bands that you should keep an ear out for.

Honorable Mention: Dimmu Borgir - Forces of the Northern Night (2017)

This is definitely one of the most impressive live-releases ever produced. The band's orchestra shows are a thing of beauty and they are perfectly captured in this release.

5. Anguis Dei – Ad Portas Serpentium (2017)

Majestic old-school Symphonic/Melodic Black Metal from Japan that brings back memories of Emperor and Old Man's Child.

4. Imperious: Tales of Woe – The Journey of Odysseus Part I and Part II (2017)

Highly ambitious and extremely epic, the journey of Odysseus is told by Impreious in this double release.

3. Saille - Gnosis (2017)

Further improving their sound, Saille unleashed in 2017 their best album to date. Be sure to keep an eye out for them in the future.

2. Cradle of Filth – Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay (2017)

Dani Filth and company keep their momentum going with yet another brilliant release that reminds us of their earlier days.

1. Au Champ des Morts – Dans La Joie (2017)

When the first song of the album came up, we instantly thought we had put an old Anorexia Nervosa album. Luckily, this is just how good and impressive "Dans La Joie" is. If you want something lush and brutal, this is the release for you.

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