ToddStar’s 2012 Top 25 Releases of 2012

After wading through all of the CDs I bought, CDs that were sent to me, and downloads that I had to listen to, I started ranking and kept moving my target throughout the year.  My list, as varied as it is, is my Top 25 for 2012.  A lot of these may draw comments regarding how rock or metal they are… maybe some are too metal… and maybe even some of them are very obscure.  That is the point – hopefully you will see something on this list that helps broaden your horizons and musical taste.

1. My Darkest Days – Sick & Twisted Affair

The following quote came from My Darkest Days: Hey to all our fans, we are busy working on a new album for you now and will be touring again next year. Can’t wait to see you all again then and thanks for checking us out at 100% Rock!

REVIEW

PHOTOS – April 14, 2012

2. Sister Sin – Now & Forever

Lead singer Liv Jagrell had this to say about reaching #2 on the Top 25 List: “Wow! Very cool! Its a great honor to reach this high with so much awesome music being released this year. Who said 2nd sucks??! LOL. Cheers!”

REVIEW

3. Kiss – Monster

REVIEW

PHOTOS – September 6, 2012

4. Jeff Scott Soto – Damage Control

REVIEW

5. Shinedown – Amaryllis

REVIEW

6. Slash – Apocalyptic Love

REVIEW

7. Huntress – Spell Eater

Jill Janus, lead vocalist has this to say – “Thanks to 100% Rock for having our album SPELL EATER on your Top 25 List of 2012! Huntress claims lucky # 7!  We will always stay true to the roots of Heavy Metal. Thanks again for your support!” – Huntress

REVIEW

PHOTOS – April 4, 2012

8. Halestorm – The Strange Case Of…

REVIEW

9. Delain – We Are The Others

REVIEW

10. Hess – Living In Yesterday

REVIEW

11. Hardline – Danger Zone

REVIEW

12. Pink – The Truth About Love

“Pink is unavailable for the remainder of 2012, but she appreciates all support.” stated her record label

REVIEW

13. Eye Empire – Impact

Donald Carpenter, lead vocalist expressed: “What an Honor! Thank you so Much for your Support!  We Worked Really Hard to Create an Album that we felt we could Build Upon.  To know that it has Been Received Well Means A lot.  It helps to Justify all the Hard Work you Put into.”

REVIEW

14. Sugar Red Drive – A Story Of Signs

“We’re so honored to be placed in the Top 25  for 2012. There was so much awesome music that came out this year, I’m happy to hear we were able to stand out. Everyone keep coming to 100% Rock, where they clearly have great taste in music!” – Archit, lead singer of Sugar Red Drive

REVIEW

15. Emilie Autumn – Fight Like A Girl

REVIEW

16. Jack Blades – Rock N Roll Ride

REVIEW

17. Doro – Under My Skin

REVIEW

INTERVIEW

18. Emma – Saro’ Libera

REVIEW

19. Foxy Shazam – The Church Of Rock N Roll

REVIEW

20. Mark Tremonti – All I Was

REVIEW

INTERVIEW

LIVE REVIEW

PHOTOS – September 20, 2012

21. A Perfect Day – A Perfect Day

REVIEW

22. Mob Rules – Cannibal Nation

REVIEW

23. Helstar – 30 Years Of Hell

REVIEW

INTERVIEW

24. In This Moment – Blood

Lead guitarist and band co-founder Chris Howorth had this to say: “We are honored to have our album make your list, and we are so grateful for the reaction from our fans, Blood is the album that is taking our band to the next level and we couldn’t be happier.”

REVIEW

INTERVIEW

PHOTOS: August 11, 2012 

25. Thousand Foot Krutch – The End Is Where We Begin

Thousand Foot Krutch’s frontman Trevor
McNevan responds to hitting the Top 25: 100% Rock RAWKS!! Thanks so much for the love! The End is Where We Begin has marked a step in a whole new direction for us.  We finished our 10-year record deal with Tooth and Nail/EMI and chose to make and release our music independently and with the people who support this band.  It’s been an amazing year! We feel very blessed and excited to move into 2013 with such incredible momentum. Big thx to everyone in the TFK ARMY and to everyone at 100% Rock! Love you guys and hope to see you all soon! — Trevor McNevan -TFK

REVIEW

Category: Featured Articles