Blood Incantation

• Blood Incantation received a lot of votes and attention, with one user mentioning, "Blood Incantation setting up a new high score record on our vote."
• Users discussed how the timing of the release may have impacted its ranking, with one user stating, "I am curious if the new Blood Incantation had come out in the middle or earlier part of the year if it would still be number one."

Tomb Mold

• Tomb Mold was also highly praised, with users noting that without Blood Incantation, Tomb Mold could have been even more popular.
• The longevity of Tomb Mold's album was questioned, with comparisons to their previous release, "Starspawn."

Funereal Presence

• Funereal Presence was a surprise entry in the top 10, with one user exclaiming, "Funereal Presence IN THE TOP 10! Goddamn I love that album."

Cult of Luna

• Users expressed surprise at Cult of Luna making the top 10, with one user stating, "Except for Cult of Luna. What?!? Not judging, haven't even heard the album, just completely surprised."

Other Mentions

• Misþyrming's album was ranked at #3, with one user mentioning, "Misþyrming - Algleymi being #3 is so sick."
• Wilderun and Devourment received mentions, with one user expressing their surprise at Wilderun not ranking higher.
• Several users were glad that the new Tool album did not rank highly, with comments like, "Also, I'm glad to see the new Tool album was nowhere near the top of this list."

Overall Impressions

• Users were generally pleased with the list, with one user mentioning, "What a fantastic year for Metal!" and another user stating, "Great list, and I have to admit...I'm still high on that new Tomb Mold album."
• Some users mentioned surprise at certain bands not making the list, like Sinmara and Haunt.
• The impact of release timing on rankings and the diversity of metal genres represented were also discussed among users.