Top 10 albums of 2011

Here we present what we at Infernal Masquerade think have been the best albums of 2011.

10.Obscura – Omnivium (2011)

Obscura just keeps on pummeling our ears with technical brilliance!

 

9.Leprous – Bilateral (2011)

Progressive wizardry from Norway at its best

 

8.Arkona – Slovo (2011)

The new kings of Pagan Metal have arrived with this excellent release

 

7.Falloch – Where Distant Spirits Remain (2011)

Beautifully crafted melodies that are nicely contrasted by aggressive sections, a very interesting and multi-layered release

 

6.Stratovarius – Elysium (2011)

The ex-guitarist Timmo who?, with this album the band finally and fully leaves his shadow and delivers their best album to date

 

5.Alghazanth – Vinum Intus (2011)

Bruality and rawness never sounded so good until Alghazanth started making albums!

 

4.Insomnium – One for Sorrow (2011)

One of the most emotionally charged releases of 2011

 

3.Hell – Human Remains (2011)

Refreshingly authentic old-school Metal vibe from Andy Sneap and company!

 

2.Amorphis – The Beginning of Times (2011)

Barely edged out for the top honors this year, Amorphis delivers an even more mature release than before without losing track of the aggressive side of things

 

1.The Devil’s Blood – The Thousandfold Epicentre (2011)

No release has received as much play time as "The Thousandfold Epicentre" this 2011, and we got the album in November!!!. Truly incredible musical compositions, excellent vibe, and very carefully crafted occult meaning behind almost everything!

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