The year 2022 was once more packed with high-quality releases. That’s why the Soundmagnet editors present their personal favorites to you. In this article you will find our editor’s five highlights of the year Sascha.
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I Know I Don’t Know – New Sun
Genre: Dark Rock / Post Metal / Doom
Sascha says: “New Sun von I know I don’t know shows an extremely talented band at the zenith of their creativity. An addictive masterpiece of dark rock music, this album should captivate anyone willing to embark on an otherworldly journey into the dark.” See the full review here HERE.
Rating: 10 / 10
Play tip: Siren
Blind Guardian – The God Machine
Genre: Bombast Metal / Heavy Metal
Sascha says: “Blind Guardian is it on The God Machine managed to find the perfect balance between aggression, speed, just the right dose of bombast and epic and their trademark melodies. Here, the old strengths of their classic albums from the 90s are used, but without sounding cramped old-school. Rather, the Krefelders have managed to record a powerful, catchy album that boasts old heaviness, which combines the strengths of all phases of their development, but will certainly also bring some old fans back on board!” Check out the full review HERE.
Rating: 9/10
Play tip: Architects of Doom
Ruby The Hatchet – Fear Is A Cruel Master
Genre: Heavy Rock / Doom Rock / Psych Rock
Sascha says: “Fear Is A Cruel Master impressively joins the series of high-class releases by Ruby the Hatchet a band that hasn’t disappointed with an album so far, consisting of musicians who put their hearts and souls into their work.” Check out the full review HERE.
Rating: 8.5 / 10
Play tip: Thruster
Falls of Rauros – Key To A Vanishing Future
Genre: Black Metal / Folk Black Metal / Post Rock
Sascha says: “Falls of Rauros have with Key To A Vanishing Future a true masterpiece of American folk-rock Black Metal that is bursting with fantastic melodies, variety and catchy complexity! A flawless purchase recommendation!” Check out the full review HERE.
Rating: 9/10
Play tip: Poverty Hymn
Arthur Brown – Long Long Road
Genre: Psychedelic Blues Rock
Sascha says: “Was Arthur Brown with Long Long Road Delivers here can hardly be described in words: an all-round successful, varied and highly emotional blues rock album that simply proves that a love of music keeps you young forever and that music is simply the only true form of magic in this world.” Check out the full review HERE.
Rating: 9/10
Play tip: Long Long Road
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