MY TOP 30 HARD ROCK/METAL/GOTH/PUNK/ALT ALBUMS OF 2017

It's that time again, where I reflect over the albums I've listened to over the year, and pick my top 30.

Some of my choices, and even omissions, may come as a bit of a surprise. I've picked albums based on their strength as a complete piece of work, as opposed to them having one or two amazing tracks, despite a few fillers. Even so, it's still been a tough job whittling so many great albums down to just 30.

I've linked each choice to my review, so you can read in detail exactly what makes them special enough in my eyes (or rather, ears) to have made my top 30.

Make sure you check out my Top 30 Singles of 2017 too.

Anyway, here are the records that rocked my year:

30. PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES - That Shallot

29. VINCE RIPPER AND THE RODENT SHOW - Planet Shockorama

28. ADRENALINE RUSH -Soul Survivor

27. FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES - Modern Ruin

26. COUNTERFEIT - Together We Are Stronger

25. CJ WILDHEART - Blood

24. ACCEPT - The Rise Of Chaos

23. ARCH ENEMY - Will To Power

22. SALTIMBANKYA - Masquerade: A Circus Drama

21. BITERS - The Future Ain't What It Used To Be