TOP 20 E.P.s OF 2019

The end of 2019 is nigh, so it's time for end-of-year lists.

Our first is a list of the top 20 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 2019!

1. HORRID APPARITION - Evil Reigns

Black thrash

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/09/10/HORRID-APPARITION---Evil-Reigns

2. FLAMEKEEPER - We Who Light The Fire

Trad/Black/Folk

3. LUCIFER'S FALL - Split EP w/Cardinal's Folly

Doom

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/02/21/CARDINALS-FOLLY-LUCIFERS-FALL---Split-EP

4. TEMPTRESS - Temptress

Metal Up Yer Ass!!

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/06/17/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Temptress-and-The-Night-Eternal

5. MEGATON SWORD - Niralet

Epic metal

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/09/10/MEGATON-SWORD---Niralet

6. SODOM - Out of the Frontline Trench

Thrash

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/12/10/SODOM---Out-of-the-Frontline-Trench

7. NIHILSECT - Verge of Collapse (Bandcamp)

Black Crust

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/04/18/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Nihilsect-and-Tempered

8. INTRCPTR - II

Doom (instrumental)

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/02/25/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Intrcptr-and-Eggs-Of-Gomorrh

9. PASSEISME - Austerity Parade

Melodic black metal

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/04/09/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Passeisme-and-Path-To-War

10. HATE MANIFESTO - Herald of Triumph

Black / Death

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/05/20/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Hate-Manifesto-and-xxxx

11. EVIL - Split w/Seige Column

Black Thrash

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/08/04/EVIL-SIEGE-COLUMN---Split-EP

12. MISANTHROPIST THERAPY - Battle of the North Instrumentals

Black (Instrumental)

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/02/26/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Misanthropist-Therapy-Saginaw-and-Woodland-Tomb

13. ULFARR - Hate & Terror - The Rise of Pure Evil

Black metal

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/11/12/ULFARR---Hate-Terror---The-Rise-of-Pure-Evil

14. MAL DU SIECLE - Lost Relics from the Ancient Satanic Cult

Primitive black metal

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/02/08/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Mal-Du-Siecle-Musket-Hawk-and-Death-Worship

15. THE SOLOS - To The Moon

Atmospheric / Soundtrack

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/04/12/THE-SOLOS---To-The-Moon

16. RIPPER - Speed & Violence

Speed metal

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/01/29/RIPPER---Speed-and-Violence

17. BEASTMAKER - Eye of the Storm

Melodic doom

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/07/12/Beastmaker---Eye-Of-The-Storm

18. THE GAVEL - Rotten Remains

Thrash/Hardcore

https://www.themightydecibel.com/search-results-page/the%2520gavel

19. DESTRUCTO - Untitled

Thrash

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/03/12/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Destructo-and-Fleshwolf

20.T TRUCHLO STRZYGI - Nad Ktormi Nie Czuwa Zaden Stroz

Black/Punk

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/03/13/DEMOEP-ROUNDUP---Thuringwethil-and-Truchlo-Strzygy

20.T CRUEL BOMB - Manhattan Mischief

Thrash / Crossover

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/06/06/CRUEL-BOMB---Manhattan-Mischief

20.T SANITY CONTROL - Demo 2019

Thrash / Speed

https://www.themightydecibel.com/single-post/2019/02/08/DEMOEP-Roundup---Sanity-Control-Vile-Spirit-and-Sordid-Dogs

Note: Flamekeeper and Sodom were received/reviewed later in the year after our 'Top 10 EPs of 2019' podcast was recorded.