Jack's Top 10 Albums of 2010

Oh, Maiden memories. You are the best.

 The passing of a legend, one Ronnie James Dio, will forever serve as the headline of 2010 in metal. Ronnie was a godfather, a unifying point for metalheads, something that happens to be a paradox these days in the underworld of heaviness. Which is why it’s completely fucking ironic that during a year when the death of icon brought us all together, probably the most divisive sub-genre in all of heavy music experienced a banner year.

Mick's Top 10 Albums Of 2010

Yeah, thats about how metal it got for Jack and I this year.

Don't worry everybody.  The picture above is no indication of how metal the year was.  I just wanted to throw this picture up for the hell of it.  Quite to the contrary, this year saw the release of numerous albums that were receiving consideration from me to make this list.  And because of that, it was extremely difficult to finalize this list.  There were some I didn't get a chance to listen to as much as I would've liked but hey, that's just the nature of the game.  Overall, 2010 was a fine year for metal.  More specifically, it was a big showing for black metal and older well established bands still proving they got what it takes.  So enough chatter, here's my list.

'Tis The Season To Rank 'Em: Brutalitopia's Best of 2010 Lists Coming Soon

It goes without saying that every 21st century hessian recognizes the end of any year as a time to name their favorite albums of the year. Bickering, bitching, complaining, hating and the occasional positive remark inevitably follow, and that's what makes it fun.  And since this system clearly ain't broken, we here at Brutalitopia don't plan on fixing it. Various blogs have already released their lists, with the MetalSucks and Reign In Blonde staffs joining the fray today, and Decibel were prompt in getting their Top 40 out in this month's issue. Per my personal modus operandi, Mick and I are gonna be fashionably late to the party. Look out for our lists shortly before Jesus' B-day next week, and go ahead and speculate in the comments. I'd be remiss if I didn't give a spoiler and say Maiden will end up on my list, but that's about as obvious as giving away that the cute but stupid blonde girl in the shitty flavor-of-the-month horror movie dies first.

- Jack