June 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
Wednesday July 1, 2009
With the weather heating up, the metal releases also heated up in June. There's a lot of experience on this month's top five list, which features artists with a lot of past success. They prove their present output is still high quality. Bands on the list include well-known acts like Dream Theater and Killswitch Engage alongside underrated groups like Slough Feg and Coalesce. Take a look at my list, then post your selections for the best CDs released in June.
June 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
Previous Monthly Best Metal CDs Lists:
- January 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
- February 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
- March 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
- April 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
- May 2009 Best Heavy Metal CDs
(CD cover courtesy Nuclear Blast Records)


The KSE album is something that was a bit unexpected. I like the melodic side of it, but I’m scared that long time fans are going to be crying “selling out”