50 Most Underrated Albums of the 2000's (So Far): #29

 29.God Forbid-Earthsblood (2009)

God Forbid broke up in August 2013 after being the single most unheralded act in metalcore for almost 20 years. In a discography that is loaded with overlooked gems, their 2009 release Earthsblood stands out the most. Earthsblood saw God Forbid entering a more traditional melodic death metal territory than their previous four releases. Dallas Coyle was given more times to shine with his unique clean vocals, the riffs are consistently catchy and immense, and above all, the compositions are a lot more complex and memorable than anything they had done in the past. Earthsblood is the work of a veteran band that had a strong command over their sound and successful expanded it without ignoring their roots. I can only hope at some point in  the near or distant future that this record and God Forbid on the whole will get the recognition they deserve. These guys are way too good to stay a relatively well-kept secret forever.

 

Standout Tracks

1.Walk Alone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svFk_szvslE
2.Bat the Angels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGNsZbd0dY

3.The Rain (w/The Discovery intro) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MfqtMbMdc

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