Originally Posted by Trollheart

Thanks man. That really means a lot.
As I said, when I conceived the idea originally --- was supposed to be just a week but then I extended it, realising there was so much more I could do in a month --- it was a little all over the place. Album reviews mostly, in no real order and just with an eye to trying to satisfy most/all tastes and break away from my usual metal boundaries, and also to try to forestall any protests that I had "just done the metal I like" from a certain person connected with flying mice...

This year I wanted to put more structure on it, and though it still was a little loose I think it worked better. Certainly, those who had read the first Metal Month seemed interested and there was a good deal of debate. The recommended albums and the top tens were great for me, as they really exposed me to music I would otherwise not have heard or even considered listening to. Some I liked, some I did not, but I listened to all. So that's a result.

My only disappointment was that not enough people got involved on the writing side. I had really hoped more members would put pen to paper and either do a guest review or write for "What Metal means to me", but I only had the one submission, that from Briks. Still, it did spur Janszoon to try NWOBHM-style metal, so that was good.

Here's hoping for a really amazing Metal Month III.
Thanks again!