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   Great job!I've been a fan of the all-girl Japanese metal (and rock) scene for a decade now...it was a lonely ride for a while, but I'm glad it's been gaining traction out in the West recently, with Lovebites in particular plugging away in Europe.
Mary's Blood is my long time current fav of the power metal types (I love Saki's guitarwork...and her), but the gorgeous tag team of Miyako and Midori from Lovebites has that crossover appeal that can't be denied.
The sizable all-girl scene spreads out into thrash, grind, melodeath  and other genres as well. For all intents and purposes, Yellow Machinegun were one of the only thrash band in the late 90's that didn't stink.

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Prog Sothoth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 03 2011 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 1940	Post Options Post Reply Quote Prog Sothoth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: MetalMusicArchives Best Metal of 2018 Needs You! Posted: February 02 2019 at 07:01
	Great job! I've been a fan of the all-girl Japanese metal (and rock) scene for a decade now...it was a lonely ride for a while, but I'm glad it's been gaining traction out in the West recently, with Lovebites in particular plugging away in Europe. Mary's Blood is my long time current fav of the power metal types (I love Saki's guitarwork...and her), but the gorgeous tag team of Miyako and Midori from Lovebites has that crossover appeal that can't be denied. The sizable all-girl scene spreads out into thrash, grind, melodeath and other genres as well. For all intents and purposes, Yellow Machinegun were one of the only thrash band in the late 90's that didn't stink.

siLLy puPPy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator PSIKE, JRF/Canterbury, P Metal, Eclectic Joined: October 05 2013 Location: SFcaUsA Status: Online Points: 15247	Post Options Post Reply Quote siLLy puPPy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 01 2019 at 11:59
	Great job!
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 01 2019 at 10:47
	And here is the list of the best metal albums of 2018 according to the voters on MMA. http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16088&PID=197004&title=mma-best-of-year-2018-results#197004


rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 31 2019 at 09:28
	Thanks to everyone who has posted a list. Today is the last day to post a list if you are interested in participating. http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15043&title=mma-best-of-year-2018-voting-thread


Vompatti Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: October 22 2005 Location: elsewhere Status: Offline Points: 67407	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vompatti Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 28 2019 at 04:58
	Done.

Cristi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover / Prog Metal Teams Joined: July 27 2006 Location: wonderland Status: Offline Points: 43679	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cristi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 21 2019 at 10:27
	got 30 in the end, sure, all prog metal from my PA list went there, too.

Prog Sothoth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 03 2011 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 1940	Post Options Post Reply Quote Prog Sothoth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 15 2019 at 11:35
	I've heard more than 30, but whether those in the 28-30 range actually belong on a "best" list...I mean, we're nearing "Edith Bunker sings Christmas carols" levels at that point. I can probably list 20 good ones though. Edited by Prog Sothoth - January 15 2019 at 11:35

Tapfret Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 12 2007 Location: Bryant, Wa Status: Offline Points: 8581	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tapfret Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 15 2019 at 06:57
	I probably listened to 5 albums they would have listed there this year. 2 I would consider voting for. Ok, 3 I guess. Edited by Tapfret - January 15 2019 at 06:59
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 14 2019 at 10:31
	...and that one album should probably be Fire Power from Judas Priest.


rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 13 2019 at 10:21
	30 is just the maximum. If you just want to do a list of 1 metal album that is probably fine too...but can one item really be a list???


Vompatti Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: October 22 2005 Location: elsewhere Status: Offline Points: 67407	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vompatti Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 13 2019 at 03:48
	It seems the real challenge is going to be to find 30 albums/bands that are on MMA. I guess it would be too late to request additions now? Weirdly enough I don't remember having the same problem at all last year.

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	I can't make 30 prog albums, let alone metal, in 2018
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Cristi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover / Prog Metal Teams Joined: July 27 2006 Location: wonderland Status: Offline Points: 43679	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cristi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 12 2019 at 16:16
	I can't make a 30 albums list. I can do half of that for sure.

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Post Options Post Reply Quote Man With Hat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 12 2019 at 16:10
	I think I've only listened to 2 metal albums this whole year. No way I can contribute 30.
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 12 2019 at 15:35
	PA's sister site MetalMusicArchives is looking for a few good men and women to list out their favorite metal albums of 2018. Click here now http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15043&PID=195291&title=mma-best-of-year-2018-voting-thread#195291 to see the lists as they arrive and to add your two cents or better yet 30 favorite metal albums of 2018.