36. Fleshgod Apocalypse – “Veleno”

I love the way that these Italian’s combine Classical and Death Metal. This is not Symphonic Metal in the way they are combined, this is an actual shunt job of authentic classic passages welded on to the face of melting Death Metal. They have been at this twelve years and in “Veleno” have produced by far their best piece of work. It is big, bold, heavy and full of lush orchestral breakdowns. What makes it so exciting is the way that the classical element is as important as the Death Metal. It is not there just to provide additional ambience, it is an integral part of their side. Brilliant and highly invigorating album.