READERS’ CHOICE: Best album of 2020

2020 is coming to an end. Many bands have released brand new album during this year and we asked you which ones were your favorite. Listed here are the choices, including a list of what reviews were most popular on our website in 2020. We hope to see you next year for more news, reviews, interviews, and much more!

Top 10

10. Avatar – Hunter Gatherer
9. Ayreon – Transitus
8. Marko Hietala – Pyre of the Black Heart
7. Wilderun – Veil of Imagination
6. Apocalyptica – Cell-0
5. Amaranthe – Manifest
4. Ensiferum – Thalassic
3. Unleash The Archers – Abyss
2. Haken – Virus
1. Nightwish – Human. .||. Nature.

International top 10

10. Draconian – Under a Godless Veil
9. Caligula’s Horse – Rise Radiant
8. Delain – Apocalypse & Chill
7. Dynazty – Dark Delight
6. Avatar – Hunter Gatherer
5. Ayreon – Transitus
4. Wilderun – Veil of Imagination
3. Amaranthe – Manifest
2. Unleash The Archers – Abyss
1. Haken – Virus

Finnish top 10

10. Turmion Kätilöt – Global Warning
9. … And Oceans – Cosmic World Mother
8. Lost Society – No Absolution
7. Lordi – Killection
6. Wolfheart – Wolves of Karelia
5. Finntroll – Vredesvävd
4. Marko Hietala – Pyre of the Black Heart
3. Apocalyptica – Cell-0
2. Ensiferum – Thalassic
1. Nightwish – Human. .II. Nature.

Most popular reviews

10. Paradise Lost – Obsidian
9. Brother Firetribe – Feel the Burn
8. Wishbone Ash – Coat of Arms
7. Finntroll – Vredesvävd
6. Dark Tranquility – Moment
5. Ayreon – Transitus
4. Haken – Virus
3. Lost Society – No Absolution
2. Deep Purple – Whoosh!
1. Nightwish – Human. .II. Nature.

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