best of 2022

Kelley Simms gives us his favorite albums from the year – lots of longstanding champions and new blood to be found here (many of which Kelley interviewed this year, too).

The best metalcore and metallic hardcore albums of the year, from Dr. Acula to Inclination to Foreign Hands to Ithaca to Mindforce, and more…

Luke Jackson’s list offers up a smattering of underground experimental metal (and more!).

Rhys Williams’ favorite albums for 2022 ought to hold some surprises for even the most devout release trackers out there.

The Cheap Thrills columnist offers up his list of 2022 favorites, including some unexpected listens!

Alexandre rounds up some inventive black metal and more for his top albums of 2022.

Tom Morgan gives us his favorite albums of 2022, and it’s a truckload of noise and weirdness worth your while.

Jeff Treppel lays out his favorite metal records of 2022

Tom Campagna gives us his favorite records of 2022, spanning metal, crossover, and more.

We kick off 2022’s list season here at Invisible Oranges with Steve’s wide-ranging picks.