WHY WAS 2009 SUCH AN AMAZING YEAR IN MUSIC?
Its fitting that the oldest track of the 2000’s, released in December 2009, is Impetuous Ritual’s Elegy. A more somber, crushing and apocalyptic track could not be summoned to embody the claim that 2009 could well be the most diverse, experimental and meaningful for extreme metal (in my collection) since about 1995. Why was 2009 such a great year in music – and in extreme music, probably the best ever for a loooong time? – In my book, and my collection, this is a standout year for a few reasons. I have a theory… read more.