I guess it's time for an update on my preliminary AOTY list. I also added my notes.

Wildhunt still holding on to the top spot. I saw them live and they played really good 🤘
 https://wildhunthrash.bandcamp.com/album/aletheia

Zepter is a new one and oh boy that is some old school heavy metal that is totally up my alley.
 https://zepter.bandcamp.com/album/zepter

Ritual Arcania also deserve a shoutout, that's some spooky stuff.
 https://heavypsychsoundsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ritual-arcana-ritual-arcana

What's your AOTY so far?

#TomsAOTY2026 #AOTY2026

@derthomas impressive that you’re on the AOTY trail already. I’ve barely listened to any new releases; I’ve been somewhat intentionally mostly listing to the back catalogue of artists who recently put out albums I loved.

I think the only clear AOTY contender for me so far is Converge.

@brh that's what I did last year. This year I am all aboard the new releases train 🚂