Most Anticipated Albums of 2012 (Part 1 of 2)

It's hard to believe we are already three months in to 2012, but already we have seen some great releases this year. I'm going to run down my most anticipated albums of 2012 as well as point you in the direction of some of the releases you may have missed already.

CANNIBAL CORPSE-"Torture"

CANNIBAL CORPSE's latest release already sounds like a more than worthy addition to their collection of genre-defining death metal. Songs like "Demented Aggression" and the newest sample "Encased in Concrete" show the bands at breakneck speed while "Scourge of Iron" is a stomping number that just might be one of my favorite Cannibal Corpse songs ever. You can pick up "Torture" on March 13 from Metal Blade Records.

SPAWN OF POSSESION-"Incurso"

Also dropping on March 13 is "Incurso" from death metallers Spawn of Possession. While you are picking up "Torture" don't forget to pick up this sure to be gem. Some of the finest Tech death around imho. Need proof? Feast your ears!

http://youtu.be/av3MdFvJDKg

NAGLFAR-"Teras"

Having carved out it's fan base in the melodic black metal scene with consistently solid releases(Think dimmu Borgir before the fall in quality),Naglfar hopes to further ascend the metal ranks with their releasing of "Teras" March 27th.

MESHUGGAH-"Koloss"

Following up on their modern classic "Obzen," Meshuggah return with "Koloss." Anticipation runs high for this one, Here's to hoping that Meshuggah can impress the metal world all over again. There is no reason to think they won't. March 27th is when you can pick this one up.

JOB FOR A COWBOY-"Demonocracy"

I was not initially blown away by Job For a Cowboy, and I still don't really like "Genesis," but "Ruination" and the follow up EP "Gloom" has made a believer out of me. April 10 sees the release of JFAC's 3rd full length album "Demonocracy" on Metal Blade Records. I can't wait to pick this one up and hear the new songs on Summer Slaughter!


And if those releases are not enough for you, fear not! that was only part one of my list of the most anticipated albums of 2012. If you are itching for more new metal than check out some of these releases hat you may have missed

Wood of Yrpes: "Woods 5:Grey Skies and Electric Light"

Abigail Williams-"Becoming"

Lamb of God-"Resolution"

Goatwhore-"Blood for the Master"