The Best Metal Albums of 2008

By Adrien Begrand

It was a stellar year for metal, and an eclectic year, too: Norwegian prog-metal, goth-infused death metal, Swedish thrash, black metal, and stoner rock all make the list. [10 December 2008]

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Caïna: Temporary Antennae

By Adrien Begrand

The mastermind behind one of the most surprising metal albums of 2007 gives us a followup that's even better. [21 November 2008]

Caïna: Mourner

By Adrien Begrand

Even Satanists have soul. Mourner is a spellbinding, highly eclectic 67 minutes of music that never wears out its welcome. [24 July 2007]