Top 5 UK Metal Records
The UK is wonderful and diverse place and the music that comes from this island reflects that. The UK has an incredible amount of talent on its shore and this little list is just a small taste of what came out in 2016. For clarity - full lengths only and it's alphabetical because order is lovely.
- Cheryl
40 Watt Sun
Wider Than The Sky
OK, look, we know 40 Watt Sun aren't technically a metal band, but Wider Than The Sky is so despairingly heavy in its output that it's hard to believe it isn't doom at it's most pure.
Anaal Nathrakh
The Whole of the Law
Anaal Nathrakh are furioius and The Whole of the Law is terrifying. The duo haven't let time dull their blade and instead use the absolute shitshow that is the modern world as a major influence. Plus, they cover Iron Maiden's "Powerslave" and it's great.
Palehorse
Looking Wet in Public
Palehorse are sadly no more, but Looking Wet in Public is an incredible swamsong. Packed with the rumbling weight of their two basses and the sludged out rhythms that they became known for, the album is possibly the best of their catalogue.
Venom Prison
Animus
Venom Prison turn death metal tropes entirely on their head with their debut, Animus. In Larissa they have a vocalist who is not afraid to speak their mind on subjects that affect and damage - look at "Perpetrator Emasculation" for an idea as to what this young band are using their music to say and if that's not enough, the cover should help.
Winterfylleth
The Dark Hereafter
The Dark Hereafter continues Winterfylleth's climb to the top of the UK's black metal scene. Their sound is deeply atmopsheric and epic and in their fifth full length they have a record that will only propel them further out into the world.
