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1. Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
April 24, 2012
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91
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2. Gojira - L'Enfant Sauvage

Gojira - L'Enfant Sauvage
June 26, 2012
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91
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3. Lamb of God - Resolution

Lamb of God - Resolution
January 24, 2012
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83
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4. Loincloth - Iron Balls of Steel

Loincloth - Iron Balls of Steel
January 17, 2012
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83
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5. Converge - All We Love We Leave Behind

Converge - All We Love We Leave Behind
October 9, 2012
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83
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6. High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis

High on Fire - De Vermis Mysteriis
April 3, 2012
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83
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7. Meshuggah - Koloss

Meshuggah - Koloss
March 23, 2012
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83
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8. Neurosis - Honor Found in Decay

Neurosis - Honor Found in Decay
October 30, 2012
Score
67
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9. Whitechapel - Whitechapel

Whitechapel - Whitechapel
June 18, 2012
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67
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10. Baroness - Yellow & Green

Baroness - Yellow & Green
July 17, 2012
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67
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11. Every Time I Die - Ex Lives

Every Time I Die - Ex Lives
March 6, 2012
Score
67
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NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings awarded albums throughout 2012.
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