Hi guys!

Well, with 2011 coming to a close it's time to take a look back on the music of the year. So here we go!

Best Alternative Rock Album:Foo Fighters-Wasting Light
Yeah, the Foo Fighters have won the alt. rock album of the year. But how couldn't they have? Their album was head and shoulders above the rest, the only competition was from Bush, and they blew them out of the water. So the Foo take the award with ease.

Best Debut Album: Ghost-Opus Eponymous
Oh man was this one easy. There were some good debuts to come out this year, but this was obviously the gold standard, and easily won this award despite its early release.

Best Death Metal Album:Septicflesh-The Great Mass
This album is amazing. From the very first time I heard this thing I knew it would make something on my awards, and it didn't disappoint. You may be seeing this one at Album of the Year.

Best Progressive album:Steven Wilson-Grace for Drowning
This album is absolutely amazing. It's sheer beauty and melody make it a must listen.

Best progressive metal album:Dream Theatre-A Dramatic Turn of Events
This album is great. The band actually sounds very focused on this album, and it's certainly a great release.

Best Doom metal album:Nothing
(sighs) No good doom metal this year...

Most Disappointing album:Morbid Angel-Illud Divinum Insanus
They had it all. They had David Vincent back. They had Tim Yeung on drums. They were making a return. They had it all, and found a way to screw it up. By far the most disappointing release of the year. But there is one album that's worse....

Worst Album of the Year:Metallica and Lou Reed-Lulu
God this album is awful....I mean, really, it may be the worst album I've ever had the displeasure of listening to. It is horrible in every way imaginable. Stay far away

Worst Song of the Year:Design the Skyline-Surrounded by Silence
Dubbed as the worst song ever, Surrounded by Silence is easily the choice for this award. If you don't believe me, go check it out for yourself.

And now, the main attraction....album of the year!
Album of the Year:Mastodon-The Hunter
Man I love this album. It is the perfect mix of sludge and aggression. It ain't anything pretty, but it's groovy and excellently crafted. Certainly a worthy choice for AOTY.

So I guess that's it. Tell me what you guys think in the comments!

Take it easy guys, and Happy Holidays!
JZilla \m/