{"id":1551,"date":"2022-12-28T21:46:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T04:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/?p=1551"},"modified":"2022-12-29T18:22:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T01:22:12","slug":"erics-top-metal-albums-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/erics-top-metal-albums-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric&#8217;s Top Metal Albums Of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Another year of heavy metal has come and gone. There was a TON of music that came out this year, some were absolute gems and others I wouldn&#8217;t wipe my ass with.<br><br>So many enjoyable albums were released this year that my list went through multiple changes and re-writes, it doesn&#8217;t even resemble what I started with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Here are my picks for the best metal albums of 2022. All opinions are my own and irrefutable. If you disagree, it&#8217;s because you are wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Enchantment &#8211; Cold Soul Embrace<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A true comeback album. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scratches that itch for the old &#8220;Peaceville sound&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Anathema.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enchantment-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1570\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enchantment-2.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enchantment-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enchantment-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/enchantment-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2978009567\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enchantmentuk.bandcamp.com\/album\/cold-soul-embrace\">Cold Soul Embrace by Enchantment<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>The Chasm &#8211; The Scars Of A Lost Reflective Shadow<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For fans of Shub Niggurath, Timeghoul, Nocturnus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The previous album received unnecessary flak for being an instrumental. This album should right that train for all you naysayers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-chasm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-chasm.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-chasm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/the-chasm-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=326558363\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxinframundisproductions.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-scars-of-a-lost-reflective-shadow\">The Scars of a Lost Reflective Shadow by The Chasm<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Moonlight Sorcery &#8211; Piercing Through The Frozen Eternity<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An excellent, icy-offering of melodic black metal to soothe your evil heart. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An EP, but can&#8217;t wait for a full length. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A great follow-up for those who enjoyed last years Stormkeep&#8217;s &#8220;Tales Of Othertime&#8221; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/moonlight-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/moonlight-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/moonlight-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/moonlight-768x759.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/moonlight.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=635401182\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moonlightsorcery.bandcamp.com\/album\/piercing-through-the-frozen-eternity\">Piercing Through the Frozen Eternity by Moonlight Sorcery<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Corpsessed &#8211; Succumb To Rot<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A welcome inclusion for any playlist of cavernous, death metal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haunting, memorable riffs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Father Befouled, Tomb Mold, Krypts, Incantation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/succumb.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1592\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/succumb.jpeg 613w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/succumb-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/succumb-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3590731290\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpsessed.bandcamp.com\/album\/succumb-to-rot\">Succumb to Rot by Corpsessed<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Nite &#8211; Voices Of The Kronian Moon<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A good black &#8216;n&#8217; roll album? You don&#8217;t say?!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Venom, Cloak, Motorhead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nite.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nite.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nite-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nite-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2400185813\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nitemetal.bandcamp.com\/album\/voices-of-the-kronian-moon\">Voices of the Kronian Moon by NITE<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Jade<\/em> <em>&#8211; The Pacification Of Death<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A late addition (released November 25), but hot damn this took me by surprise. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dripping with atmosphere with death\/doom riffage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Hooded Menace, Tchornoborg. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1652\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jade.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jade-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/jade-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1379522530\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emperorjade.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-pacification-of-death\">The Pacification Of Death by JADE<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Sigh &#8211; Shiki<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficult to explain, but it&#8217;s Sigh. As a friend said, this is a &#8220;toned down version of Sigh; more accessible&#8221;. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s weird and otherworldly &#8211; yet familiar at the same time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Celtic Frost, Venom, Sabbat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sigh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1564\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sigh.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sigh-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sigh-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4246037\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peaceville.bandcamp.com\/album\/shiki\">Shiki by Sigh<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Vile Rites &#8211; The Ageless<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical and fast with just enough &#8220;weirdness&#8221; to stand out on their own. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Cynic and Sadus, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1571\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vile.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vile-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1534700168\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vilerites.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-ageless\">The Ageless by Vile Rites<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Ataraxy &#8211; The Last Mirror<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The record is paced very well, exploring all the elements of death\/doom. It can be fast, slow and melodic at the right moments. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Hooded Menace, Temple Of Void. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ataraxy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ataraxy.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ataraxy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ataraxy-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4212838328\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ataraxymuerte.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-last-mirror\">The Last Mirror by Ataraxy<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Mother Of Graves &#8211; Where The Shadows Adorn<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bro.. Put this in your earholes now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For fans of Dan Swano, early era Katatonia, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/graves-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1573\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/graves-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/graves-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/graves-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4078541767\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motherofgraves.bandcamp.com\/album\/where-the-shadows-adorn\">Where the Shadows Adorn by Mother of Graves<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Great, But Not Quite There&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grafvitnir &#8211; &#8220;Tunes Of Sitra Ahra&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hellfrost And Fire &#8211; &#8220;Fire, Frost and Hell&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temple Of Void &#8211; &#8220;Summoning The Slayer&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agathodaimon &#8211; &#8220;The Seven&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloodbath &#8211; &#8220;Survival of the Sickest&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmic Putrefaction &#8211; &#8220;Crepuscular Dirge For The Blessed Ones&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disma &#8211; &#8220;Earthendium&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Altars &#8211; &#8220;Ascetic Reflection&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kampfar &#8211; &#8220;Til Klovers Takt&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ripped To Shreds &#8220;Jubian&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pensees Nocturnes &#8211; &#8220;Douce Fange&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Ward &#8211; &#8220;False Light&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dream Unending &#8211; &#8220;Song Of Salvation&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worm &#8211; &#8220;Bluenothing&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another year of heavy metal has come and gone. There was a TON of music that came out this year, some were absolute gems and others I wouldn&#8217;t wipe my ass with.So many enjoyable albums were released this year that my list went through multiple changes and re-writes, it doesn&#8217;t even resemble what I started&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more navbutton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/erics-top-metal-albums-of-2022\/\">Read More<i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1569,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[76,227,85,99,100,234,81,232,226,229,230,225,233,112,224,228,231],"class_list":["post-1551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music-reviews","tag-76","tag-ataraxy","tag-black-metal","tag-death-metal","tag-doom-metal","tag-enchantment","tag-metal","tag-moonlight-sorcery","tag-mother-of-graves","tag-nechochwen","tag-nite","tag-sigh","tag-the-chasm","tag-thrash-metal","tag-top-ten","tag-vile-rites","tag-white-ward"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Eric&#039;s Top Metal Albums Of 2022 - Metal Swap Meet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are my picks for the best metal albums of 2022. 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