With 2014 underway and much exciting new music in the pipeline, let’s look at the iconic albums of 2013. It was a year that saw predictably brilliant albums released, but there were some huge surprises too. Read on, fellow rocker, for an overview of the sounds that made my 2013 a scorcher. In true metal style, here are my eleven favourite albums of the year, starting with number one.

1. Joe Satriani – Unstoppable Momentum

A true virtuoso, Joe Satriani invents new sounds, new dimensions of guita...