GLORIA

Although it is not progressive metal but more some kind of industrial music, "Gloria" stands as one of the most impressive metal albums this year, a strange conceptual record that will grab you from the start with its powerful guitar riffs and weird industrial feeling. I wouldn't be surprised to see most of Disillusion fans disappointed. "Back To The Times Of Slendor" was a lot more power/thrash metal oriented in its complexity. "Gloria" is, in my opinion, more accessible and very different, plus, the singer doesn't even sing on most of the tracks, he talks and his voice gets compressed. I personally loved the album, my favorite metal album this year, definitely worth listening, but I doubt anyone will be satisfied.