The Top 3 Metal EP's of 2011

Top 3 List

3. Tree of Sores: Tree of Sores

Tree of Sores created something that's full of crusty riffs, dissonance, and no shortage of heavy, as my review noted. It was available for whatever price you wanted when I reviewed it, but apparently it's been successful enough that they've started charging for it. I'd say it's worth it.



2. Cynic: Carbon-Based Anatomy

Cynic have continued their evolution/experimentation, and have created something far more compelling than their previous EP. It's catchy and atmospheric, and wholly worthy of the Cynic moniker even if it's not completely metal.

1. The Ash Eaters - The Cruel Side EP

If you aren't already familiar with this one-man black metal band, you should be. There's really nothing not to like about these hypnotic riffs, and, what's more, it's free.

All 2011 List Week Posts:

- The 5 Worst Metal Albums
- Top 5 Rejected Names for New Korn Album
- Best Metal Album Cover
- The 3 Most Controversial Albums in Metal
- The Top 5 Ways Classic Bands Will Shit on Their Legacies in 2012
- The Top 3 Non-Metal Albums
- The Top 8 Blog Posts on Full Metal Attorney
- The Best Metal Song
- The 2 Biggest News Items in My Personal Life
- Promoter Exchange
- The Top 25 Metal Albums: 25-11
- The Top 10 Metal Albums