98. Keep of Kalessin - "Katharsis"

Long-standing proponents of Norwegian Melodic Death metal, they hail from Trondheim, deep in the frozen North. This is very much the accessible face of black metal and the melodies and hum along choruses are plentiful. It is a buoyant album that bounces along with an enthusiastic level of vim and vigour. If you have never listened to a black metal album before, this is a good place to start.