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Top 2010

1.Rotting Christ - Aealo
2.Sabaton - Coat Of Arms
3.Parkway Drive - Deep Blue
4.Equilibrium - Rekreatur
5.Sabaton - The Art Of War

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Created by Liafev on 17.01.2024



2003 (An Exploration)

1.Moonsorrow - Kivenkantaja
2.Kalmah - Swampsong
3.Static-X - Shadow Zone
4.Children Of Bodom - Hate Crew Deathroll
5.DragonForce - Valley Of The Damned

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Created by Artorix Carlsson on 04.12.2022



My Top 150 Albums Of All Time

This list shows only my preferences in metal. These albums are not necessarily the best of the bands written by, but I return to them again and again. In my opinion, all this masterpieces confirm the variety and greatness of metal music.
Rules:
1. One album per band.
2. Ordered from highest position (top) to lowest (bottom).
3. No heavy, power, doom, gothic, sludge/stoner albums.

1.Children Of Bodom - Follow The Reaper
2.Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
3.In Flames - Clayman
4.Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
5.Gojira - From Mars To Sirius

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Created by nikita_ducati on 16.10.2022



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1001 Metal Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

Welcome to what I consider the "1001 Metal Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" or in other words, a list of records of various genres in the arrays of Metal and Hard Rock that I deem essential or at least very recommended to listeners of hard and heavy music. This may be a very overwhelming list but I essentially try to collect all albums in the History of Metal that strike me as worthwhile. May this be a guideline for people that seek for an entrance to a particular genre or certain bands. In no means I am saying, that this list is indisputable by any means. I consider these my personal picks for albums that should be listened to by die-hard metal fans at least once. Hopefully you can discover some new music or relate with my picks. If I missed something that you would include in such a list, please tell me in the form of a comment. Enjoy! \,,/

1.High Tide - Sea Shanties
2.Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
3.Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin
4.Sir Lord Baltimore - Kingdom Come
5.Josefus - Dead Man

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Created by pandrstudios on 31.05.2022



Ultimate Collection Of Metal

The albums below is my definition of extreme metal music, regardless of their genre. Entire list is based only on my personal preferences in metal.
Rules:
1. One album per band
2. 305 groups/305 albums

1.In Flames - Clayman
2.Metallica - ...And Justice For All
3.Chimaira - Chimaira
4.Death - Symbolic
5.Testament - The New Order

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Created by nikita_ducati on 18.10.2021



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So I Heard You Like Wintersun...

This list aims to be the Wintersun equivalent of LeKiwi's fantastic So I Heard You Like Opeth... list (go and check that one out if you're a fan).

A lot of us around these parts are/were big fans of Wintersun. While Jari may take his sweet time writing, recording, (and let's not forget) producing albums, there are many bands that have a similar sound we can enjoy listening to while we wait for the next Wintersun release, praying that it doesn't disappoint!

This list is a collection of the best albums by those bands.

In alphabetical order and featuring 1 album per band. I will add to this list over time as I discover more.

Enjoy!

My other lists:
Top 500 Albums (ordered & rated)
Top 25 EPs (also ordered & rated)
Top 200 Overlooked Albums (with genres)
Top 200 Overrated Albums (trigger warning)

1.Æther Realm - Tarot
2.Aephanemer - Prokopton
3.Atavistia - One Within The Sun
4.Blind Stare - Symphony Of Delusions
5.Children Of Bodom - Hatebreeder

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Created by nonZero on 16.07.2021



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The Best Metal Albums* From A To # (N)

This list is meant to be an extensive, but by no means exhaustive, collection of the greatest (modern) metal albums and eps. Running the gamut from avant-garde to trve norweigan black metal. *As someone who is young in age, my tastes tend to revolve around the period of the 80s to the present.* Although certain metal albums from before will certainly be featured, the period of the 60s-70s will be under-represented. I refer you to this excellent list to gain a better appreciation for some of the best metal from that period: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/freis/martin_popoffs_the_top_500_heavy_metal_albums_of_all_time/

1.N.K.V.D. - Vlast
2.Naamah - Resensement
3.Nachtig - Nachtig
4.Nachtmystium - Assassins: Black Meddle, Part 1
5.Nader Sadek - In The Flesh

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Created by Uxküll on 17.01.2021



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Empowering Albums For Powerless Losers

This is a list of all the power metal albums I have listened to that are worth remembering. Like my other genre lists, this is not meant to be a definitive guide to power metal or a binding judgment on what power metal is or is not. The list exists purely for my own organizational purposes and may contain bands or albums that are not strictly True Knights of the Eternal Thundersword.

The first cluster includes my favorite albums in the genre (and a significant number of my all-time favorites); beyond that, they are listed by rating from 9/10 down to 6/10 and alphabetically within each bracket.

Last updated November 27, 2021.

1.Blind Guardian - Nightfall In Middle-Earth
2.Blind Guardian - Imaginations From The Other Side
3.Blind Guardian - Somewhere Far Beyond
4.Jag Panzer - Thane To The Throne
5.X Japan - Art Of Life

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Created by ScreamingSteelUS on 19.09.2019



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Albums Of My Life

No particular order

1.Graveworm - As The Angels Reach The Beauty
2.Graveworm - Scourge Of Malice
3.Dimmu Borgir - For All Tid
4.Dimmu Borgir - Stormblåst
5.Dimmu Borgir - Enthrone Darkness Triumphant

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Created by bundasmanu on 05.08.2019



365 Albums

1.AC/DC - Back In Black
2.AC/DC - High Voltage
3.AC/DC - Highway To Hell
4.Accept - Blood Of The Nations
5.Allen/Lande - The Showdown

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Created by The Norseman on 30.01.2016



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Albums That Made Me What I Am

This is not a list over my favourite albums, although some of them on the list of course are. These are albums that formed me, had a huge impact on me and defined my musical taste. Without some of these releases I probably wouldn't even be the person that I am today.

1.Metallica - Master Of Puppets
2.Iron Maiden - Rock In Rio
3.Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death
4.Iron Maiden - Killers
5.Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time

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Created by Warman on 09.08.2015



Top 20 Heavy Metal Albums Of 2003

1.Grave Digger - Rheingold
2.Paragon - The Dark Legacy
3.Rage - Soundchaser
4.Astral Doors - Of The Son And The Father
5.Children Of Bodom - Hate Crew Deathroll

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Created by Mrtvozornik on 27.02.2015



Workout List

1.Kobra And The Lotus - Kobra And The Lotus
2.Sinner - Danger Zone
3.Danzig - Danzig
4.Iced Earth - Dystopia
5.Pretty Maids - Pandemonium

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Created by The Norseman on 01.09.2013



Top Favorite Songs Of All Time

1.Wintersun - Wintersun
2.Norther - Mirror Of Madness
3.Amaranthe - Massive Addictive
4.Be'lakor - Of Breath And Bone
5.In Flames - Colony

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Created by The Norseman on 05.10.2012



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My Favorite Albums

1.Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Children Of The Dark Waters
2.Catamenia - Location:COLD
3.Kalmah - For The Revolution
4.Insomnium - Across The Dark
5.Sólstafir - Köld

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Created by Orvokki on 09.12.2011