Soen -
Tellurian (2014)
I swear this band exists for no reason other than to goad Tool into releasing a new album. Still, they're mostly harmless and out of all the Tool knock-offs they're probably the best.
Ne Obliviscaris -
Citadel (2014)
I remember their debut album being somewhat of an indie darling, but honestly I can't remember much about it and I haven't gone back and listened to it since. This one seems to be along the same trajectory, but still, if I slogged my way through Agalloch's new album I suppose I can do the same for this.
Bloodbath -
Grand Morbid Funeral (2014)
Easily the album from the bunch I'm most excited for. I'm very interested in how the musical aspect is going to adapt to Nick Holmes' singing style, or if he's going to try and do the death metal guttural voice. Either way I'm going to save this one for last.