One of the most fiercely technical albums from the progressive masters makes our 2015 list, and it’s one that’s hard to argue from any metalhead as being a masterpiece!

Symphony X – Underworld

Despite the band going a tad minimalistic on their album art this time around, the band has create yet another riveting album that demonstrates just how good each member of Symphony X are good at their instruments.

Each bar of music is chuck full of notes, while managing to maintain such fluid songwriting that ‘Underworld‘ makes for a great metal listen for everyone.

The mash and meld of pristine musicianship, flawless execution and interesting lyrical concepts make for a very fine album, and yet another masterpiece to add to Symphony X’s already mesmerising repertoire.