The Best Metal Albums of 2023
Every 2023 record the editors have reviewed, from the highest score down.
5 reviews
9.5
Cattle Decapitation
Terrasite
In the realm of extreme music, few bands can match the sheer audacity and uncompromising brutality of Cattle Decapitatio...
Gareth Llewellyn
May 19, 2023
9.0
Overkill
Scorched
Who would have guessed that New Jersey's thrash legends Overkill would still be unleashing their ferocious sound in 2023...
Saint Sylveszter
Dec 9, 2023
8.5
Kalmah
Kalmah
Despite its low profile on mainstream end-of-year lists, Kalmah's self-titled album is a remarkable addition to their di...
Julien Vasseur
Sep 14, 2023
8.0
Enforcer
Nostalgia
Enforcer, one of the most influential bands in the Swedish heavy metal scene, has once again demonstrated their musical...
Saint Sylveszter
Oct 14, 2023
7.5
Sirenia
1977
SIRENIA is embarking on an intriguing musical journey that has the potential to attract or lose fans, depending on their...
Ilse Brandt
Jun 23, 2023