The Best of Epic Metal 2010-2018 (Part 2)

In the second part, we are counting down the BEST ten albums out of...

THE TOP 21 Epic Metal Albums of 2010-18

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10. Arryan Path- Terra Incognita (Pitch Black Records - 2010)

In number ten of the most epic albums from 2010 onward, we have the excellent 2010 release from Arryan Path, who have since changed their name to Arrayan Path and gone on to release another 4 great albums (you can find the review to their 2016 release here). However, the 2010 album was probably their greatest output to date, featuring anthems like "Molon Lave" and "Minas Tirith" as well as emotional poweful songs along the lines of "Elegy" and "Ishtar". This is truly a stellar epic metal album from the Cypriot band and worthy of being in the collection of every metalhead that enjoys epic anthems with a sprinkle of oriental themes.



93.5/100

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9.  Ensiferum - Unsung Heroes (Spinefarm - 2012)

Ensiferum have been described as "Viking Folk Metal", but that did not stop them from releasing an epic and very emotional album with "Unsung Heroes". You can find the full review here








94/100

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8. Mausoleum Gate - Into a Dark Divinity (Cruz del Sur - 2017)

This is the second album from finnish heavy metal band Mausoleum Gate that while more on the heavy metal side has enough epic moments to warrant inclusion in this list. You can read a more detailed review here

95/100

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7. Doomsword - The Eternal Battle (Dragonheart - 2011)

Italian Epic Metal giants Doomsword released their latest album in 2011 and after a hiatus, their recent appearance in Up the Hammers 2018 and subsequent interviews leaves hope for a new record soon-ish. In the meantime, you can find a review of "The Eternal Battle" here.




95/100

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6. Sorcerer - The Crowning of the Fire King (Metal Blade - 2017)

Sorcerer's second album featuring more epic elements than their more doom-oriented debut gets picked as number 6 on this list. You can find the full review here.








95.3/100

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5. Eternal Champion - Armor of Ire (No Remorse - 2016)

This Moorcockian/Howard hybrid debut took everyone by surprise 2 years ago and remains a great epic metal choice. Read more here.

96/100

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4. Battleroar - Blood of Legends (Cruz Del Sur - 2014)

Having established themselves among the leaders of their scene in Greece, Battlroar returned with their 4th full-length release featuring new vocalist  Gerrit Mutz (Sacred Steel). You can find out more about the album here.

96/100

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3. Sons of Crom - The Black Tower (Nordvis - 2017)

This is a truly epic second album from the Bathoresque  metallers Sons of Crom, rightfully being selected among the top three EPIC albums of the (near) decade. Read more here






97/100

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2. Visigoth - The Revenant King (Metal Blade - 2015)

Rising from Salt Lake City, the Iron Brotherhood of Visigoth forged a perfect debut album in 2015 with an equally amazing follow-up ("Conqueror's Oath") released earlier this year. Read the review for "The Revenant King" here.






98/100

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AND AT NUMBER ONE ....

1. Grand Magus - Hammer of the North (Roadrunner Records- 2010)

Having released 4 albums in this decade, it was difficult to decide which one would be a better fit for this spot. Ultimately, the latest 2 releases ("Triumph and Power", "Sword Songs") were great, but more heavy and less epic, so "Hammer of the North" ultimately triumphed over the equally epic "The Hunt", purely on the number of memorable anthems in it. At least 4 songs from the album are still mainstays in the band's touring setlist while the rest of the album still features great moments. Overall, the album is not just "epic", it is the epitome of modern epic metal music.

100/100