78. Volbeat - "Gods Of Angels Trust"

One of the most original bands out there. The bastard offspring of Metallica and Johnny Cash, this is bluegrass metal in all its glory. Album number nine is a darker, rawer affair. Recorded live in the studio in just (fittingly) 13 days it feels less contrived and produced than previous efforts. It still brings the boogie big time and is eminently danceable, but the catchy melodies have more of a crunch to them this time around. A driving, vital record that does deviate from the Volbeat sound but does give it a degree of urgency.