This list is strictly black/blackened, so if you’d like recommendations for other genres hit me up – for example my top death metal album was Ulcerate, of course, followed by Atræ Bilis. If any of the album titles are highlighted, clicking that will take you to our coverage of the album (reviews, premieres, interviews and all that good stuff). There are records that I fell asleep to almost every night since they were released (number 3 ), thrilling new discoveries ( 95 ), old masters making a triumphant return ( 6 )… and in the case of number ONE, records that unleashed their black irradiant glories extremely late in the year yet annihilated everything else that had come before. There were things of beauty ( 58, 24 ) and ugliness ( 49, 38 ).
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There are records that immediately blew my mind (number 92, number 2, number 8 ), records that crept up over time to become firm favourites (number 31 ), expected hypebeasts (number 4 ) and records that deserve FAR more attention ( 59, 63 ). The original shortlist was over 200 albums long and I’ve (excruciatingly) whittled it down to a hundred of the finest – there is no “near misses” section, because in a year in which we were absolutely spoiled for good music as most had much else better to do in quarantine, there are simply too many that would have very deservedly made the cut. These are just the records that tickled my own personal blasphemy glands juuuust right. I’m not the grand arbiter of taste or final word on anything. So remember: this is in no way a definitive list. Of those, I probably only checked out around a thousand, tops. At a cursory glance, Metal Archives has 3146 full-length black metal albums logged as being released last year.
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After a marathon stretch we’re finally here, hammering the last rusty nail into our 2020 LISTCRUSH series – the full-length albums that resonated most with me throughout 2020. It’s quite awkward and tight otherwise.Greetings, infernal warbröethers and all that. The other slight annoyance is the size of the opening into the thigh pocket, which is only big enough fit a hand through if you’re coming in at a right angle. The outer fabric creates a swishing sound as you walk – a minor qualm and the kind of thing you won’t really notice once you get into your stride anyway. It’s hard to pick fault with the Venturelite Pant, but let’s give it a go.
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Another plus is that the zippered pockets are easy to open, even with winter gloves on, thanks to their sizeable pull tabs.
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Of course, this is standard for these kind of hiking trousers, so not a criticism. In really wet conditions, I still supplemented them with my waterproof overtrousers, as the Venturelites aren’t designed to fend off consistent heavy rain. Nevertheless, they’re fast drying and shed water well thanks to their DWR coating. The pants are suitable for year-round wear, though for Baltic winter conditions a fleece-lined option will suit mountaineers better. Regardless of whether I was walking, scrambling or running, at no point did I feel hindered in the slightest. The 4-way stretch, articulated knees and tapered fit all add up to make trousers that are supremely comfortable and move with the wearer. The aspect that the Venturelites excel in most of all is the freedom of movement they allow. The main 4-way stretch fabric gives pure freedom of movement (Image credit: inov-8) On the trails inov-8 employ a recycled, PFC-free DWR finish to ensure water-resistance – crucial in the British hills – while the outer fabric is also highly breathable for those punishing ascents. Created with a laser focus on the needs of hikers, they’re designed with protection and warmth top of mind, combined with breathability and comfort. Primed for a spot in the upper echelons of the best hiking pants are the Venturlite Pants. Head of clothing and equipment, Helen Stuart, said a key consideration is that the clothing should “include everything you need and nothing you don’t.” Unsurprisingly – considering inov-8’s historic running focus – Venturelite kit is designed for fast and light adventures. Compatibility: Hiking, backpacking, scrambling, climbing.
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