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    Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 11:44am
It's been a month already, so I think it's high time to see what people think already.  There aren't a whole lot of releases yet, but it'd be nice to have this thread now.

So far, Swallow the Sun's Emerald Forest and the Black Bird has my most immediate attention:

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I've only heard four 2012 albums so far. Out of those Pharaoh's latest would be the best. 



People should start checking them out, their singer is Tim Aymer of Control Denied. 
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The only two 2012 releases I�ve heard yet are:
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Both are great albums. Especially the latter.


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I think I've heard one (maybe 2) new metal albums so far this year.  I'll stay tuned to this thread to keep tabs on things, and if I need to play catch-up later on. 
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I've listened to my promo of that Hail Spirit Noir album once so far, sounded pretty cool. 
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I think it grows even more upon repeated listens.
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Kayo Dot's release is, of course, boners.
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So far . . .

This single :guitarbang2: . . .


I keep playing it over and over! Big smile

I HOPE that they actually release a new album, the time is ripe for POWERMAD.





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New Cannibal Corpse sounds pretty promising:
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Earth's new album dropped on Valentine's day.  Not quite as strong as Angels of Darkness Demons of Light I, but all's well that ends well I guess.
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Wodensthrone are releasing a new album in April.  Looks like a predicted contender for album of the year.
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Finally got around to Lunar Aurora's newest:


Rawer than Andacht and overall weaker, this one does benefit from having a more consistent atmosphere.




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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote MAVIIIVAM Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 11:46pm
Love the Cover and Logo on the new one Big smile . . .

Interesting atmospheric parts on both, need a real Winter here to thoroughly enjoy them Wink.

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The album art fits the atmosphere perfectly: you are an owl soaring over a forest on the night of a full moon.
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Originally posted by Wilytank Wilytank wrote:

Wodensthrone are releasing a new album in April.  Looks like a predicted contender for album of the year.


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So far I think Ea's self titled album: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ea--ea.aspx
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I'm kinda scared about this album.  People who got promos are saying that this album is going to get an Illud Divinum Insanus type backlash.
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Sigh's newest album is terrific! Possibly their best to date.
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^ I like that one quite a bit too
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diogenes Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 3:41pm
Has this year been totally awesome or am I just giving away too many high ratings?  I thought 2011 was the best year for metal in a while, but 2012 might be even better.

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