Editor’s note: Well folks, 2009 is coming to an end, and we’re finally getting around to choosing our top metal albums of the year. Just had to make sure nothing really really good came out in the last couple weeks.
 
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Anyways… we made a valiant attempt to get Chris to give us his [...]

Editor’s note: We’re bringing back our good friend Ed this week, because no one else here argues prog like these two nerds:
 
Mark’s Review:
 
If you read my bio, you’ll find that I’m that metal guy that’s into prog. If it’s technical, complex and musically advanced, I’m a fan, and although I’m quite immersed with the [...]

Chris’ Review:
 
Not many bands can say they’ve kept as high a standard as Converge for four albums over eight years. The kind of hype and worship that followed 2001’s Jane Doe threatened to doom any attempt at a follow up, but 2004’s You Fail Me revealed a band with an incredibly clear vision and ability [...]