Top 10 Traditional Black Metal albums of 2012

Here we present what we at Infernal Masquerade think have been the most soul crushing more or less traditional Black Metal albums of 2012.

10. God Seed – I Begin (2012)

Mixing traditional elements with some fresh ideas, God Seed delivers a very solid debut full-lenght release

 

 

 

 

 

9. Kommandant – The Draconian Archetype (2012)

Very unique USBM release from this crazy outfit

 

 

 

 

 

8. Vorkreist - Sigil Whore Christ (2012)

Brutality and craziness make this release one of the best of the year!

 

 

 

 

 

7. Ave Maria – Chapter I (2012)

Very unique BM duo from Germany, also worth mentioning that it comes in a killer digi-pack

 

 

 

 

 

6. Arcanum Inferi – Ars Hermetica (2012)

Killer traditional sounding Black Metal guitar that will take you back a few years into the genre's development

 

 

 

 

 

5. Enthroned – Obsidium (2012)

Firm and commanding release from Belgium's Black Metal horde

 

 

 

 

 

4. Nidingr – Greatest of Deceivers (2012)

Highly refined, super star Black Metal from Norway!

 

 

 

 

 

3. Abazagorath – Abazagorath (EP) (2012)

USBM legends triumphant return!!!

 

 

 

 

 

2. Nox Illunis – Metempsychosis (2012)

Bordering in melodic territory, this BM release is relentless and soul crushing

 

 

 

 

 

1. Ragnarok – Malediction (2012)

The more we listen to this release, the more we are blown away by its sheer brutality. A must have for any fan of the genre!!!

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