GUEST POST: Brian Platter of The Last Reign – Top Albums of the Year 2020


Ghost Cult continues our “End of Year Guest Post Extravaganza” with a slew of posts from bands, industry, PR pros, and more! We’ll be sharing lists, memories, and other shenanigans from our favorite bands, partners, music industry peers, and other folks we respect across the globe. In this edition, Brian Platter of melodic Death Metal band The Last Reign shares his Top Albums List for 2020. The Last Regin just shared their new holiday-themed video for their song “Terminal Threshold” from their current album Evolution.

Sylosis – Cycle of Suffering

“Despite Josh Middleton taking a few years off to join Architects, he hasn’t skipped a beat and continues to showcase why Sylosis is one of the best metal bands today”
Aborted – La Grande Mascarade

“Aborted needs no description.”
Unleash the Archers – Abyss

“This band has always been on my radar, but nothing every really stuck with me. Unleash the Archers really stepped it up and blew me away with this record.”
The Ocean – Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic

“The Ocean continues to impress with each and every album. Creating ever-evolving sonic landscapes over multiple genres.
Katatonia – City Burials

“This album is great simply for the song Behind the Blood, possibly the best song they’ve put out in years.”