Okay here is John Slaymaker's Top 15 album. Highlighted names take you to review of these albums on the blog and links to bands etc. John has been a great contributor this year and is part of the awesome band Caravan Of Whores. So enjoy and thanks again to John.
14). Seamount - Earth Mother

13). The Witches Drum - Future Kings Of An Empty Throne

12). Stinking Lizaveta- 7th Direction

11). Colour Haze- She Said

10). Undersmile - Narwhal

9). Elder - Spires Burn / Release

8). Greenleaf - Nest of Vipers

7). Sea bastard - Seabastard

6). Lord Of The Grave - The Green Vapour

5). Serpentine Path - Serpentine Path

4). Hangman's Chair - Hope/Dope//Rope

3). White Hills - Frying On This Rock

2). Orange Goblin - Eulogy For The Damned

13). The Witches Drum - Future Kings Of An Empty Throne
12). Stinking Lizaveta- 7th Direction
11). Colour Haze- She Said
10). Undersmile - Narwhal
9). Elder - Spires Burn / Release
8). Greenleaf - Nest of Vipers
7). Sea bastard - Seabastard
6). Lord Of The Grave - The Green Vapour
5). Serpentine Path - Serpentine Path
4). Hangman's Chair - Hope/Dope//Rope
3). White Hills - Frying On This Rock
2). Orange Goblin - Eulogy For The Damned