Best Albums Of The Decade(2000-2009): #56-55

56.God Forbid-Earthsblood(2009)

God Forbid in my eyes is one of the working class hero metal acts. They been around for 14 years and put out 5 album and 2 EP's and are still not that popular. It's truly a shame. Their 5th record Earthsblood is their best to date. Earthsblood has a bit more of a melodic death metal feel than past God Forbid records, and that is something that really works well for them. Byron Davis's vocals are as good as ever and Doc Coyle has stepped up his guitarwork ever further(the solo on "Walk Alone" is probably the best solo I have heard Doc play). Earthsblood is the most mature and strongest God Forbid record, and with the impressive resume full of great records that God Forbid has that is saying something.

Standout Tracks 1.Walk Alone 2.The Rain 3.Bat The Angels

55.High On Fire-Death Is This Communion(2007)

High On Fire is another one of my favorite bands around right now. Matt Pike is one of the best riff writers of all time. Death Is This Communion is no expection to the rule. "Fury Whip" in particular, has a furious riff that will stick with you. The whole record is heavy as hell and full of amazing riffs. Death Is This Communion as a whole just flat out slays.
Standout Tracks 1.Fury Whip 2.Rumors Of War 3.Waste Of Tiamat