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Metal Reflections 2011

Another year is over. Now it's one of my favourite times of the year as I reflect on what happened in metal during the last 12 months. As always I will always start with what I consider the best albums of 2011.

Top 10 Albums

Children Of Bodom Relentless Reckless Forever
Pagan's Mind Heavenly Ecstasy
Devin Townsend Deconstruction
Sepultura Kairos
Anthrax Worship Music
Leaves Eyes Meredead
UDO Rev Raptor
Divine Ascension As The Truth Appears
Saxon Call To Arms
Megadeth Th1rt3en

I bought more albums than previous years making it more enjoyable and difficult than previous years. Children Of Bodom just beat Pagan's Mind who both delivered flawless albums. I was extremely impressed with Devin Townsend's Deconstruction, wish I could say the same thing about his other effort Ghost. Anthrax returned with a release that I played flat out for months. Locally Divine Ascension put out a debut album anyone would be proud of. Finally Saxon and Megadeth again proved you can't go wrong with them.

Best Live Performances

Iron Maiden
Motorhead
Voyager
Anarion
Crimsonfire
Divine Ascension
Alice Cooper
Heart
Choirboys

The moment I heard the opening of Dance Of Death I knew Iron Maiden would be the best band I would see in 2011. They also played Running Free on a night that was a dream come true. Motorhead most years would have topped the list, Lemmy showed no signs of slowing down. I am pleased to say local gigs dominated. Voyager amazed me once again they blow away pretty much every Australian band when it comes to playing live. After some time away Anarion and Crimsonfire reminded me why I rate them so highly. And for sentimental reasons it was awesome to see the Choirboys for the first time.

Best Nights

Def Leppard/Heart/Choirboys
Metal Central Crimsonfire and Divine Ascension
Metal Central Black Majesty and Anarion
Metal Central Voyager and Hemina
Metal Central Eyefear and Taberah
Iron Maiden/Rise To Remain

I could not go past Def Leppard, Heart and Choirboys. 3 quality bands, a lot of fun and numerous stories that I will remember for the rest of my life made it the best night of the year. Metal Central was a blessing. Great music, plenty of humour and I was amongst friends. They never disappointed and will be missed.

Most Disappointing Live Act

Def Leppard

I love Def Leppard but they basically played the same set as last time. They should have been better.

Top Discoveries

Circadian Pulse
Taberah
Heart
Cell

As usual I discovered new and old bands. Circadian Pulse were the best new band while Heart had me wondering why I don't own any of their albums.

Local gigs and strong international albums made 2011. Let's hope 2012 continues with this with hopefully more international bands heading our way.
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