3.ORPHANED LAND – The Never Ending Way Of OrWarrior

Is this actually being released somewhere in 2009?

No idea - probably not until January. Still, I got it this year, so I posted it now.

10.OBSCURA – Cosmogenesis

I do not like it as much as you do, and I hear mostly Necrophagist and Death, but I agree it is a keeper.

Right, but I never got into Necrophagist, so I don't have that point of reference.

11.PERSEFONE – Shin-Ken

As you know, I like their first two albums. My second listen to this one went better. One more listen should tell the tale.

I think it's better than the first two ...

16.X-JAPAN – Jade

Ha ha! One song that is not even recorded yet. You truly are a fanboy.

Absolutely!!!

20.TENET – Sovereign

Aggressive THRASH metal featuring Steve Zetro Souza (ex-Exodus) on vocals!!! This is like the ultimate mixture of Dark Angel, Slayer, Testament, Exodus, Forbidden and hints of death metal here and there. It’s BRUTAL!!!

Really? Maybe I did not listen to this. I thought I did and just heard average modern thrash mixed with Fear Factory stylings. Maybe that was a different disc. Will listen again.

Yeah, I've seen people mention FF but I don't hear that. It's just really good aggressive thrash metal to my ears.

Great list, Claus!

Thanks