2016 has been a blur. There have been some seriously great records, some records that fell a little short of expectations, and records that are still being announced for the second half of the year that have absolutely mammoth potential.
That being said, we're just about halfway through the year, meaning everyone's had a full six months to digest what they've heard thus far and prioritize what's getting spun more than the others. So let's take a look at who digs what, and why!
Update: Now that 2016 is over, view the final Top Metal Albums of 2016 here.
The lists start on the next page…
