Those nice people at Alchemy 1977 asked me to compile a review of the best metal albums of the past year. Anyone curious to see which unholy cacophonies rocked my boat in 2012 can check out my top twenty here. In the mean time, I hope everybody has a cool Yule, sinful Saturnalia, or enjoys whatever unspeakable, heathen rites or ceremonies you undertake to mark the passing of the year!