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.