Jack's Top 15 Albums of 2013

Hey, remember when the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup this year? Yeah, that was pretty cool. Also of importance, particularly in relation to things this publication actually cares about as a collective, there were a staggering amount of fantastic albums in heavy music this year. I toiled with what to include in my Top 15 for quite awhile, but while there's plenty of excellent releases I've left off, this is the group of records I not only felt the most strongly about in a positive sense, but also that I feel deserve the most cred. On to the goods, children.

Oh, and it's good to be back.

Ghost Announces New EP: If You Have Ghost

Ghost has announced a new EP that will be released next month.

Kuma's Corner Features New Burger Named After Ghost: Controversy Ensues

I’m sure from the picture above, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise to anyone that Sweden’s own Ghost has offended devoutly religious types a time or two before. Now thanks to Chicago’s staple metal burger place, Kuma’s Corner, they can add another offensive item to the list.

We'll Do It Live Fridays: Chillin At Coachella

Fridays here at Brutalitopia mean only one thing.....We'll Do It Live!  For the uninitiated, We'll Do It Live Fridays (or WDILF for short) is a celebration of live performances.  It's one thing if a band sounds good in the studio but the true test is whether or not they can deliver the goods live.  WDILF tries to bring to light specific bands and/or specific performances that truly shine through in the live setting.

See who made the cut this week after the break.