TOP 10 METAL/HARD ROCK E.P.s OF 2018
The end of 2018 is nigh, so it's time for end-of-year lists.
Our first is a list of the top 10 E.P.s of the year. For clarification, our definition of 'E.P." here is any release that isn't a full length album ... meaning that we include singles, maxi-singles, mini-albums, demos and E.P.s up for consideration. Additionally, links to reviews of the selected releases in question can be found under each title for ease of access.
It was a great year for non-full length releases this year, especially in the extreme metal genres. So let's get on with celebrating the year 2018!
1. CHEVALIER - Chapitre-II (Bandcamp)
OTT speed metal
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/07/27/CHEVALIER---Chapitre-II
2. SATAN'S ACOLYTES - The Horns (Bandcamp)
Black/speed infected hardcore punk
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/07/28/SATANS-ACOLYTES---The-Horns
3. TERRORHAMMER - In The Name Of Hell (Bandcamp)
Speed infatuated black thrash
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/07/28/TERRORHAMMER---In-The-Name-Of-Hell
4. SATAN MY MASTER - The King Of Hell Arrives (Hellprod)
Filthy black metal with D-Beat accents
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/06/05/SATAN-MY-MASTER---The-King-Of-Hell-Arrives
5. AIHOS - Ikuisuuden Suojaan (Blood Harvest)
Melodic black metal
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/10/15/AIHOS---Ikuisuuden-Suojaan
6. CANDLEMASS - House Of Doom (Napalm)
Traditional doom metal
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/06/04/CANDLEMASS---House-Of-Doom
7. GRAVE SPIRIT - The Beast Unburdened By Truth (Iron Bonehead)
Black thrash
http://bravewords.com/reviews/nachtjagd-any-last-words
8. THUNDERDOME - The Man Of Rolling Thunder (Bandcamp)
Kick ass heavy metal/hard rock
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/11/06/THUNDERDOME---The-Man-Of-Rolling-Thunder
9. ENDLESS DISEASE - Hail The Coming End
Spite-filled black metal
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/08/14/ENDLESS-DISEASE---Hail-The-Coming-End
10. RADUX - Disaster Imminent (Svart)
Crossover thrash
https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2018/09/10/RADUX---Disaster-Imminent
Honorable mentions:
OFERWINTRAN - Demo (Darker than Black)
NACHTJAGD - ... any last words? (Independent)