The MetalSucks Podcast

#567 - Top 15 Best Albums of 2024 - Part 1 (#15 to #8)

Dec 2, 2024
This week features Gabriel Franco from Unto Others, known for their gothic influences, Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, and Aaron Stainthorpe from My Dying Bride, a staple of gothic doom metal, alongside Thomas Erickson from black metal band Mork. They delve into the top metal albums of 2024, discussing the creative processes behind standout records. Highlights include massive shifts in the genre, the emotional weight of new releases, and the significance of album artwork in the community. It’s an insightful celebration of music that blends passion, expertise, and personal anecdotes.
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ANECDOTE

Demo Disease

  • Unto Others' Gabriel Franco wrote 40+ demos over three years for "Never Neverland".
  • The final tracklist reflects the lyrics he finished first, not a pre-planned sequence.
INSIGHT

Unto Others' sound

  • Unto Others' diverse sound flows well, despite the variety of styles.
  • This makes the album vibrant and engaging for listeners.
ANECDOTE

High Parasite Origins

  • Aaron Stainthorpe joined High Parasite organically, initially contributing death metal vocals for a friend.
  • The project evolved into a band, with Aaron becoming a dual vocalist.
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