I’ve graced you with my favorite albums from 2016 but now I want to show you the songs that continued to make my various playlists because I just couldn’t get enough of them. Be sure to click on the title of each song and check out the video or audio to see what you think. So without further ado here are my 20 favorite songs from 2016:
1. After The Burial - Collapse: The first time I heard this one it was all over. It’s so crushing and powerful with one of my new favorite solos from TrentKill. When it comes on I replay it a good 3 or 4 times before I can move on.
2. Striker - Phoenix Lights: This barn-burning track screams of being played loud while you’re speeding down the highway or raging at a party and slamming beers. This is a very infectious song and just a pure rocker that I find myself cranking up to 11.
3. Allegaeon - Gray Matter Mechanics - Appassionata Ex Machinea: I have to admit that the classical guitar from Greg Burgess is what draws me in the most on this one; that and all the raging riffs throughout. But seriously, just sit back and find yourself entranced by the outro after being crushed by the weight of this one.
4. Death Angel - Father of Lies: There are so many incredible tracks on this album but this one grabbed me by throat and wouldn’t let go. This one needs to make it into the setlist on their next tour!
5. Anthrax - Suzerain: Another monster album full of great songs but to me this one takes the cake. I mean just get a load of the riffs, thunderous drums and Belladonna’s impeccable voice.