If you're looking for crushing death/doom metal with an exotic touch, look no further than the latest album from the Spaniards HEX. It's just phenomenal and haunting in more ways than one.
Italians ESOGENESI have concocted some of the best death/doom metal you'll hear. It's perfectly balanced and paced, and it's something that will go down as one of the best albums this year.
WARCRAB from UK play some of the most devastating death/doom/sludge you'll hear. The mix is hypnotic and will have you keep coming back for more. A definite highlight of the year in the style.