Apex, by Unleash the Archers. Or Fuck Yeah, Canada!

This album made 2017 for me. As soon as "Awakening" kicked off I knew I was in for something truly great. A quick research online will show you this is a primarily power metal album, with influences from other subgenres weaved in, the standouts being melodic death and NWOBHM. Even if these genres don't truly do it for you, I'd still check it out. The hooks sink deep with great choruses (try not to headbang on 10K x 1), melodies (on Apex, Call Me Immortal, False Walls, Cleanse and pretty much everywhere else)... and the tone.