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Ah, 2012. New year and new albums to enjoy. And what's not to enjoy, when you can buy good music dirt cheap these days?

Most listened artist was Irina with her compilation album Yhdeksän hyvää ja kymmenen kaunista 2002-2010. I got the special edition of this album, featuring two CD's and a DVD. The first disc contains all her (or, rather the band's) singles, the second one loads of rarities (and a 35min set from Tavastia) and the DVD all the music videos. Pretty much a must have for any fan, or someone who is just getting into her music. 5/5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr4XXYKUUJQ

Other major albums this month:
- Velvet Chain - Warm (1997). A typical debut album, just a bit too random collection of songs, meaning it lacks a uniform style through the whole thing. 3/5.
- Tito & Tarantula - Back Into The Darkness (2008). Their latest LP, returns the band more to the sound of their first album. 3/5
- Charlotte Sometimes - Charlotte Sometimes (EP, 2008). Nothing new here, just nice to have it in my collection.
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I've decided to listen to all 644 albums in my digital library, in alphabetical order, start to finish (ok, i've skipped a few tracks, i didn't think i needed to hear Sexy Boy again, but, i'm trying not to skip. I'm on day 3, currently on Alice In Chains, half way through Jar Of Flies. This could take a while, but it'll be worth it a reakon.
Who knows how many quality songs/bands i've downloaded and not given the time of day. Here's to hoping!

A list of some of the most anticipated Metal and Rock albums coming out in 2012


Alice In Chains - Last one was an awesome return album, can't wait!
Arsis - Last couple haven't been that great but I still will check it out.
Arcturus - This is new to me, anyone know about it?
Augury - Not the biggest fan, but people like them.
Black Sabbath - This is huge, hopefully Everyone is healthy!
Lamb of God - Resolution(Already leaked, only listened once) Not Terrible.
Born of Osiris - TBA
Control Denied - When Man And Machine Collide(hopefully)
Mors Principium Est -TBA
Cryptopsy - TBA (last album was disgusting)
Cynic - Follow up to the last E.p should be good.
Dark Funeral - TBA
Demons and Wizards - TBA (Finally)

Devin Townsend - Has 4 diff albums coming out, Haven't liked anything he has done since Synchestra though.
Down - Down IV ( Don't like them at all but figured it's a big release)
DragonForce - TBA
Ensiferum - TBA! ( With every new album they keep getting better)
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1. How did you get into 29? Borknagar
It was a couple of years ago, when I first got into black/viking metal, and still it remains one of my favorites of this genre.

2. What was the first song you ever heard by 22? Epica
"Cry for the Moon", my actual favorite by them.

3. How many albums by 13 do you own? Nirvana
I have been a long-time fan... "Nevermind" was the first CD I bought with my own money, and the box-set "With the Lights Out" my 15th birthday-present I gave to me.

4. What is your favorite song by 15? Wintersun
"Sadness and Hate", definitely. It makes me nearly cry everytime I listen to it...

5. What is your favorite song by 5? Rhapsody of Fire
DAWN OF VICTORY!

6. Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy? Megadeth
"Symphony of Destruction", although it brings me now a lot of memories and a sense of loss for these past times.

7. What is your favorite song by 10? Death
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1. Metallica 1,063
2. Machine Head 1,009
3. Slayer 797
4. Iron Maiden 771
5. Trivium 576
6. Megadeth 561
7. Papa Roach 361
8. Queen 325
9. DevilDriver 310
10. Coma 288
11. Pearl Jam 278
12. Vader 240
13. Pendragon 234
14. Michael Jackson 221
15. Frontside 201
16. Aerosmith 189
17. Ektomorf 186
18. Behemoth 173
18. Kings of Leon 173
20. Pantera 171
21. Anthrax 166
22. Marilyn Manson 163
23. Blindead 145
24. Fear Factory 136
24. Killswitch Engage 136
24. Riverside 136
27. Creed 134
28. Muse 122
28. ADELE 122
30. Foo Fighters 121
31. Ocean 105
32. Ozzy Osbourne 103
33. Alice In Chains 85
34. Limp Bizkit 73
35. Sepultura 67
35. Judas Priest 67
37. U2 66
38. Decapitated 64
38. Tides From Nebula 64
40. Żywioły 61
40. Jasta 61
42. Dream Theater 60
43. Testament 59
43. Soilwork 59
43. Crossfade 59
46. Devin Townsend Project 55
47. Overkill 54
48. Nirvana 53
49. Rammstein 52
49. Pain of Salvation 52
49. Scar Symmetry 52

Całkiem subiektywna lista płytowa:

1. Long Distance Calling - Long Distance Calling

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/s3176848.jpg

Solidne instrumentalne, metalowe granie... Może nie tak zaskakujące jak debiut, ale na solidnym wysokim poziomie.

2. Airbag - All Rights Removed

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/s3584878.jpg

Płyta dorównuje debiutowi i rozwija brzmienie zespołu. Nadal słychać echa floydów, a szczególnie Gilmoura, ale to świetne niepowtarzalne piosenki o bogatej harmonii...

3. Anathema - Falling Deeper

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/s3543122.jpg

Stare utwory w nowych aranżacjach... Można było dodać trochę więcej rozmachu (tak jak w finale)....

4. Joe Bonamassa - Dust Bowl
5. Radio Moscow - The Great Escape of Leslie Magnafuzz
6. ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead - Tao of the Dead
7. Iroha - Iroha
8. Jelonek - Revenge
9. Believe - World is Round
10. John Mayall - Howlin' At The Moon

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