Go backstage with The Music and receive FREE:

  • Exclusive members-only editorial, charts
  • Our subscriber-only newsletter
  • Members only competitions to win tickets, experiences and more
  • Access to our street press archives
  • First access to our exclusive limited edition vinyl variants

Thank you for being a part of our community! Enter your email address as verification and you'll be taken backstage right away.

Please ensure that you provide a valid email address.

The Music Writers' Poll 2013: Simon Holland

Simon Holland

Omnium Gatherum's 'Beyond' tops Simon Holland's list in 2013.

Top Ten Albums
1.  Omnium Gatherum  -  Beyond
2.  Eternal Tears Of Sorrow  -  Saivon Lapsi
3.  Hypocrisy  -  End Of Disclosure
4.  Rotting Christ  -  Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy
5.  Amorphis  -  Circle
6.  Thyrfing  -  De Odeslosa
7.  Soilwork  -  The Living Infinite
8.  Fintroll  -  Blodsvept
9.  Shade Empire  -  Omega Arcane
10.  Leprous  -  Coal

Top Three Miscellaneous Albums
1.  Blind Guardian  -  A Traveler's Guide To Space And Time
2.  Apocalyptica  -  Wagner Reloaded (Live)
3.  Megadeth  -  Countdown To Extinction (Live)