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Never published in 2017, we found one of the most killer 'Best of..' lists hiding in the dark depths of our laptop. The year 2017 was a great one for Black Metal and here are our picks of the best of the best.
Honorable Mention: Patria – Magna Adversia (2017)
Featuring Asgeir Mickelson on session drums, this crafty release is quite engaging and powerful. |
Honorable Mention: Abazagorath – Disciples of Sacrilege (2017)
Featuring tracks from all their studio albums, this collector's item is a USBM gem. |
Honorable Mention: Æra – Of Forsworn Vows (2017)
90's Black Metal with killer Pagan Metal influeces.... enough said! |
10. Svartsyn – In Death (2017)
Hellish one-man Swedish outfit delivers an intense release that any fan of the genre won't want to miss. |
9. Blaze of Perdition – Conscious Darkness (2017)
Extremely crushing and yet refined Polish Black Metal release filled with demoralizing riffs. |
8. Nemesis Sopor – MMXL (2017)
Expertly crafted Black Metal from Germany, featuring long and painful songs that will erode your soul away. |
7. One Master – Lycanthropic Burrowing (2017)
Raw and uncompromising USBM from one of the best bands in the genre in this continent. |
6. Over the Voids – Over the Voids (2017)
Polish Black Metal continues to unleash brilliant bands like Over the Voids. Enter only if you like punishing Black Metal. |
5. L'Infinito Abisso Dell'anima – In Viva Morte Morta Vita Vivo (2017)
Truly demoralizing Black Metal experience, so be sure to check it out. |
4. Narbeleth – Indomitvs (2017)
This Cuban one-man outfit has managed to unleash one of the most savage and raw release of 2017, be sure to add it to your collection. |
3. Entartung – Baptised into the Faith of Lust (2017)
Like a bag of bricks directly to the face, this release is one of the finest and most punishing examples of Black Metal. |
2. The Ruins of Beverast – Exuvia (2017)
Filled with bone-chilling atmospheric elements and crushing riffs, this is definitely one album you can't miss. |
1. Nargaroth – Era of Threnody (2017)
Punishing highly melancholic and agressive Black Metal release that pushes the boundaries of the genre will staying razor sharp and incisive. |