2017 was a great year for all old school breathers like me. Every week there was at least one release coming out. At the end of 2016 it was already pretty clear 2017 would be an awesome year for death and extreme metal, so I was smart enough to keep a list during the year. I still struggle with numbering them, but I tried based on which releases surprised me most and which ones I listened to frequently. I’m glad so many great records came out, since that also means many of these bands will be touring Europe this year. It was a year of discussions, like if a band could still release a self-titled album after existing for more than 30 years or not, but also about Old School Death Metal (OSDM) bands using modern artwork etc. It seemed like only one thing didn’t need to be argued on, it was a very exciting year. I’d like to count down to my review of the number one record of the year.

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Favorite reissues: Celtic Frost & Pestilence

Favorite upcoming band: Silvertomb (members of Type O Negative, Danzig and Agnostic Front)

2018 Releases I’m looking forward to: Judas Priest, King Diamond, At The Gates, Gruesome, Pestilence, Possessed, Cryptic Shift, Skeletal Remains and many more!