Well it seems to be the popular thing to do (creating a 2011 faves list) so why shouldn't I jump on the bandwagon too...

Alphabetically of course...although if I was going to put one at the top it would be Archspire (it's unfortunate I haven't seen it on many lists)...

1.Abysmal Dawn - Leveling The Plane Of Existence

2.After Oblivion - Vultures

3.Archspire - All Shall Align

4.Before The Dawn - Deathstar Rising

5.Beyond Creation - The Aura

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1.Machine Head - The Blackening

2.Overkill - Ironbound

3.Tool - Lateralus

4.Rush - Clockwork Angels

5.Rush - Snakes & Arrows

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1.Anthrax - Worship Music

2.All That Remains - The Fall Of Ideals

3.Bullet For My Valentine - Hand Of Blood

4.Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire

5.Kittie - In The Black

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1.Riot - Immortal Soul

2.Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy

3.Leprous - Bilateral

4.Symphony X - Iconoclast

5.Nightwish - Imaginaerum

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1.Moonsorrow - Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden Maassa

2.Heavenwood - Abyss Masterpiece

3.Arkona - Slovo

4.Sólstafir - Svartir Sandar

5.Septicflesh - The Great Mass

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1.Opeth - Blackwater Park

2.Lacrimas Profundere - Burning: A Wish

3.Moonspell - Darkness And Hope

4.My Dying Bride - The Dreadful Hours

5.Therion - Secret Of The Runes

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1.Moonspell - Wolfheart

2.Moonspell - Anno Satanæ

3.Moonspell - Irreligious

4.Moonspell - Under Satanæ

5.Moonspell - The Antidote

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1.Myrath - Tales Of The Sands

2.Insomnium - One For Sorrow

3.Nightwish - Imaginaerum

4.Amaranthe - Amaranthe

5.Primordial - Redemption At The Puritan's Hand

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1.Dalriada - Arany-Album

2.Nokturnal Mortum - The Voice of Steel

3.Damned Spirits' Dance - Weird Constellations

4.Ensiferum - From Afar

5.Arkona - Goi, Rode, Goi!

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There really is nobody else like King Diamond in the metal world, and in my observation there also isn't much of a grey area regarding enjoyment of his work. You either love him or you can't stand his voice. Myself, while I understand the criticism, I'm very firmly in that first camp, and aside from Maiden there really isn't any other individual or band that has released as many of my favorite records.

1.King Diamond - Abigail

2.Mercyful Fate - Don't Break The Oath

3.King Diamond - Conspiracy

4.Mercyful Fate - Melissa

5.King Diamond - Them

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1.3 Inches Of Blood - Advance And Vanquish

2.ADX - Suprématie

3.Attacker - The Second Coming

4.Cage - Science Of Annihilation

5.Flotsam & Jetsam - No Place For Disgrace

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I got this idea after alot of lists that made me get deeper into what list talk about.. alot of lists helped me to find another great genres I never listen, to see that there are alot of awesome bands that I didn't give it a try.. umm this is my favorite lists on MS enjoy!

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List of my all-time favourite heavy metal albums to day. Hate it or love it.
Note: I'll put here something new with time, I hope.

1.Metallica - Ride The Lightning

2.Pantera - Vulgar Display Of Power

3.Megadeth - Rust In Peace

4.Slayer - Reign In Blood

5.Iron Maiden - Powerslave

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This year was quite interesting as far as releases go. All-in-all, it was a GREAT year for good albums, but not a GOOD year for great albums. Usually, there are about 40 albums fighting vigorously for a spot in my lists. This year, there were ten clear cut favorites and a bunch of better-than-average arm arm wrestling for the rest of the final spots. Although my duties at metalreview.com prevent me from spending too much time around these parts, I was still a vicious lurker and enjoy being a part of this community (albeit somewhat silent). To anyone with similar tastes that may have had a good album or two fall through the cracks, I hope this list or any of my others will be of good use to you.

1.Blut Aus Nord - 777 - The Desanctification

2.40 Watt Sun - The Inside Room

3.Sorgeldom - ...From Outer Intelligences

4.Lifelover - Sjukdom

5.Mournful Congregation - The Book Of Kings

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