Doom Charts
"If you don’t worry about the future, sooner or later it’s the past. And if they say the thrill is gone, then it’s time to take it back!" ~ Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday)
As we begin to embark upon another calendar years’ worth of new album releases, we rest assured that we are INDEED The Keepers Of The Flame! Without question, we indentured denizens of the D.C. universe take our charge most seriously as we endeavor and ever-labor to make you, the mass appreciators of the non-mainstream musical realm, well informed and oft times, saturated in distortion… deluged in down tuning, or afloat upon feedback. Of course, the naysayers (lookin’ at you, Mr. Simmons) and the naive know-nothings will live up to their namesakes and thus, have no clue when it comes to what is good music and what it can do. Simple and to the point, “change lives” makes every other point moot. It’s our way, our path, and it beckons to us, forcing us to ignore the sonic ruts and moronic butts… to rise above and fully embrace that which we love. Label it whatever genre one must and be not misguided, for we be the DOOM CHARTS in which thou may trust.
We are here to inform you, sometimes forewarn you, and we have a collective support and are happy to engage in a Rock ‘N Roll-based rapport (with you all). It is there we know our kind, we have bonds, and possess a camaraderie that is hard to define. Call us shaman or spirit guides, we holy men and women that prophesy as we decry… the best of the newest records out and available for you to buy and remember……..
“EVERYTHING LOUDER THAN EVERYTHING ELSE!!!”
(Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker — The Ripple Effect)
Another year, and the list resets! Everyone seems to be ready for a fresh start and we start off 2022 with 30 new albums without a single repeat from last year, out of just over 200 albums voted for! In the last few months, a handful of new faces have joined up, with a few familiar faces stepping away to refocus. There’s already a long list of albums to look forward to, with many strong releases in January alone! Let’s keep our enthusiasm up for a great year in music and live shows, and a healthy and happy year to everyone!
“…And the magic music makes your morning mood”
(Remi VL)
As you know, we were on work/holiday, so Remi VL took over on the Doom Charts to get the January list out to you all in proper fashion and on time! And what a marvelous job he did! Gonna have to go away more often now! Ho ho ho! We sent our list before we left and are glad to see a few of our choices ended up on the January 2022 edition of the Doom Charts! The ones that made it are: Fostermother, Mamvth, Mud Spencer, Cormano, Frozen Planet … 1969, Yo No Se, Earthless, Blue Rumble, Tigers On Opium, Sunczar & Hazemaze … But our personal Number 1: Volcanova and their Cosmic Bullshit album did not! What happened there? Well, there’s always next month! And yes; of course, we shall be listening to the entire January Doom Charts in a row, starting tomorrow…
Welcome to Doom Charts, representing some of the finest bloggers, journalists, radio, podcasters and reviewers from the heavy underground around the globe. Each month, our critics submit their picks for the best new doom, sludge, metal, stoner, psychedelic and heavy rock albums. The results are compiled and tabulated into the chart below. This is a one-stop shop for the best new albums in the world…
