The Satanist

aoty

pitchfork

Behemoth's tenth album, The Satanist, is not only the first album by the Polish firebrands in five years, but also their first since frontman Nergal was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010. The collection's vividly rendered, with bright moments that shine outward from the prevailing doom and themes that wind into dense knots and unravel into electrifying leads.

fantano

Polish metal outfit Behemoth releases one of its best albums in years with the Satanist. It's powerful, immense, and twisted. Oh, and sorta catchy, too.