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Metal Band Names Inspired By Books

A list by
Plattner
Created
October 28, 2023
Entries
294
Endorsements
22
This alphabetical list presents bands that took the inspiration for their name from literature (novels, poems, plays, comics). The list shows the debut album cover along with the information of the corresponding…
1. A Dream Of Poe - The Mirror Of Deliverance
2. Abhoth - Abhoth
3. Abigail Williams - In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns
4. Abramelin - Abramelin
5. Acrostichon - Engraved In Black
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Like Women In Your Metal? Zmaj's Choice Of 20 Female Fronted Albums

A list by
Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk
Created
March 05, 2010
Entries
20
Endorsements
14
1. After Forever - Decipher
2. Battlelore - The Last Alliance
3. Beautiful Sin - The Unexpected
4. Blackmore's Night - Shadow Of The Moon
5. Crimfall - As The Path Unfolds...
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The Awesomest Duets

A list by
Enissa
Created
February 09, 2012
Entries
61
Endorsements
12
The most beautiful and awesome vocal duets (within bands or guest appearances) I ever heard in my life...
Any Suggestions are welcomed!
1. Kamelot - The Black Halo
2. Anathema - A Natural Disaster
3. Theatre Of Tragedy - Velvet Darkness They Fear
4. Within Temptation - Black Symphony
5. Ayreon - The Universal Migrator Part I: The Dream Sequencer
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Favoritest Favorites - My Top 100 Albums

A list by
M C Vice
Created
October 06, 2012
Entries
100
Endorsements
11
My favorite albums. Includes EPs and 1 compilation. Anything ouside the top 20 or so could be up or down several places. Constantly subject to change.
1. Saviour Machine - Saviour Machine II
2. Within Temptation - The Unforgiving
3. Ayreon - The Human Equation
4. Stolen Babies - There Be Squabbles Ahead
5. Billy Idol - Cyberpunk
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The Ultimate Symphonic Metal Albums

A list by
CyberSymphony
Created
March 06, 2010
Entries
66
Endorsements
11
A collection of metal albums that heavily use the likes of classical instrumentation, orchestral, opera or/and symphonic keyboard synths. Suggestions/Recommendations are welcome.
1. Adagio - Underworld
2. Aesma Daeva - Dawn Of The New Athens
3. After Forever - Decipher
4. Almôra - Kalihora's Song
5. Ancient Bards - The Alliance Of The Kings
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Top Symphonic/Atmospheric Albums

A list by
Enissa
Created
July 28, 2011
Entries
50
Endorsements
10
My Top Symphonic/Atmospheric/Female Fronted(whatever you wanna call it...) Albums of all time with its subgenres: gothic, power, folk, prog...
Still, The order may change from time to time....!!
1. Within Temptation - The Silent Force
2. Nightwish - Century Child
3. Epica - Consign To Oblivion
4. Therion - Vovin
5. Within Temptation - The Heart Of Everything
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My Metal Evolution In 50 albums

A list by
Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk
Created
June 11, 2010
Entries
50
Endorsements
8
1. Metallica - Master Of Puppets
2. Metallica - Metallica
3. HammerFall - Legacy Of Kings
4. HammerFall - Crimson Thunder
5. Blind Guardian - Nightfall In Middle-Earth
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Great Debuts In Symphonic/Gothic/Folk Metal

A list by
hellsmiles
Created
July 16, 2011
Entries
14
Endorsements
5
Great debut albums from some of my favorite bands
1. After Forever - Prison Of Desire
2. Delain - Lucidity
3. Sirenia - At Sixes And Sevens
4. Draconian - Where Lovers Mourn
5. Eluveitie - Spirit
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TOP 15 ALBUMS FEMALE VOCALS

A list by
buber
Created
September 13, 2011
Entries
15
Endorsements
5
1. The Gathering - Mandylion
2. Within Temptation - Mother Earth
3. Epica - The Divine Conspiracy
4. Nightwish - Once
5. Angtoria - God Has A Plan For Us All
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Mr. Cheeky's Favourite Debut Albums Throughout The Years

A list by
Grind Magus
Created
March 11, 2014
Entries
37
Endorsements
3
This is a list of my favourite debut albums.
I'm sure there are some years that will have multiple great debut albums but I'm limiting to only putting one band per year.
The ones that I put…
1. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
2. AC/DC - T.N.T.
3. Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden
4. Venom - Welcome To Hell
5. Witchfinder General - Death Penalty
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Symphonic Gothic Doom Death Albums Top 100 (my Favorites)

A list by
Alexbridger
Created
January 16, 2013
Entries
120
Endorsements
3
1. Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses
2. Within Temptation - The Silent Force
3. Haggard - And Thou Shalt Trust... The Seer
4. Anathema - Serenades
5. My Dying Bride - Turn Loose The Swans
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My Symphonic/Atmospheric Metal Albums List

A list by
InfinityZ780
Created
July 03, 2022
Entries
50
Endorsements
2
Here's my list of symphonic metal albums from the bands that I know of, this list is defined by the terms of "atmospheric/bombastic sounding". This is my first time of making list on this…
1. Nightwish - Dark Passion Play
2. Within Temptation - The Silent Force
3. Epica - The Divine Conspiracy
4. Xandria - Neverworld's End
5. Nightwish - Once
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Vonpire's 2006 Best

A list by
Vonpire
Created
January 19, 2011
Entries
56
Endorsements
2
1. Moonspell - Memorial
2. Draconian - The Burning Halo
3. The Gathering - Home
4. Melechesh - Emissaries
5. Amon Amarth - With Oden On Our Side
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Great Debuts!

A list by
unsunmemoira
Created
June 05, 2012
Entries
10
Endorsements
1
Here are some great debut albums by some great bands.
1. Memoira - Memoira
2. Bare Infinity - Always Forever
3. UnSun - The End Of Life
4. Nightwish - Angels Fall First
5. Nemesea - Mana
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My Top 10 Albums - 2006

A list by
Dark Blood
Created
July 30, 2010
Entries
10
Endorsements
1
Here's my 2006 list of top albums.
1. Amon Amarth - With Oden On Our Side
2. Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
3. Draconian - The Burning Halo
4. Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death
5. Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Before The Bleeding Sun
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