A short list displaying my top 5 albums of last year. These albums are truly great and deserve attention not only by the fans of the bands, but all metal fans in general.

1.Moonsorrow - Jumalten Aika

2.Dark Tranquillity - Atoma

3.Be'lakor - Vessels

4.Witherscape - The Northern Sanctuary

5.Allegaeon - Proponent For Sentience

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Folk metal is becoming one of my favorite subgenres within metal. It can fit whether you are dancing around a fire with a fine alcoholic beverage or just cleaning up around your house. I am making this list to provide some of my current favorite pieces of hammer-wielding/booze-chugging/kilt-sporting anthems.

1.Moonsorrow - Voimasta Ja Kunniasta

2.Finntroll - Nattfödd

3.Windir - 1184

4.Ensiferum - Iron

5.Forefather - Steadfast

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Ranking some of the albums I got this year. I will return to edit accordingly with my favorites. Thumbs up if you concur.

1.Mastodon - Once More 'Round The Sun

2.Allegaeon - Elements Of The Infinite

3.Ne Obliviscaris - Citadel

4.Mors Principium Est - Dawn Of The 5th Era

5.Scar Symmetry - The Singularity (Phase I - Neohumanity)

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