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The Most Majestic Releases Of All Time

A list by
Roxana.M
Created
June 10, 2015
Entries
170
Endorsements
39
This list contains most beautiful, majestic and soul-touching releases I've ever experienced.
My most favorite genres are Black Metal, Post Metal, Shoegaze, Doom Metal, Ambient and Neo-Classical…
1. Anathema - The Silent Enigma
2. Blut Aus Nord - Ultima Thulée
3. Deinonychus - The Silence Of December
4. Blut Aus Nord - Memoria Vetusta I - Fathers Of The Icy Age
5. Burzum - Filosofem
+ 165 more

Metal Storm Stats

A list by
Roman Doez
Created
November 08, 2020
Entries
77
Endorsements
28
In this list, I calculate the average rating of the top 20 albums of each year since 1968. If you like stats, this list is for you. Keep in mind that the years before 1980 don’t even have 20 eligible albums…
1. 1960s. Average score: 7.897/10. The 60s did not see the birth of metal, but some releases of the decade did influence and inspire the genre a lot, which I guess is why they do appear on the website.
2. -----------------------------
3. Deep Purple - Shades Of Deep Purple
4. King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
5. -----------------------------
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You Know It's Technically 2011-2020, Right?

A list by
RaduP
Created
December 31, 2019
Entries
100
Endorsements
22
To explain the title, there is no year 0, regardless of what Ghost may tell you. Thus, the first decade was years 1-10, instead of 0-9. So then it would be 11-20, and so on. But I know that would imply…
1. Abyssal - Antikatastaseis
2. Agalloch - The Serpent & The Sphere
3. Akhlys - The Dreaming I
4. Alcest - Écailles De Lune
5. Altar Of Plagues - Teethed Glory & Injury
+ 95 more

Ms Meta(L) List Of The 2010'S - Top 200

A list by
Starvynth
Created
May 24, 2020
Entries
200
Endorsements
21
Input:
10 years
20 decade lists
749 bands
973 albums

Output:
200 top albums from 2010-2019


FAQ

How are the points calculated?
Simple math.

Ranked top lists:
1st place = 150 pts.
2nd…
1. Enslaved - Axioma Ethica Odini
2. Esoteric - Paragon Of Dissonance
3. Emptiness - Nothing But The Whole
4. Esoteric - A Pyrrhic Existence
5. Tribulation - The Formulas Of Death
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2015 Back to the Front with Tauros and Korah

A list by
Korah
Created
January 14, 2015
Entries
79
Endorsements
17
----Updated every weeks----

I'm looking for all genres without exceptions, with currently little preferencies for Progressive, Death and Black metal! Listenning to every albums 2 or 3 times at…
1. Intronaut - The Direction Of Last Things
2. Between The Buried And Me - Coma Ecliptic
3. Periphery - Juggernaut: Alpha & Omega
4. Thy Catafalque - Sgùrr
5. Deafheaven - New Bermuda
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Metal Rasputin's Absolute Favorite Albums Of All Time

A list by
Metal Fromage
Created
February 15, 2020
Entries
325
Endorsements
12
Updated 14.4.2024

My rather personal and improvised take on the subject matter. The list is pretty wage, I'll be updating it a lot and the order might vary a little depending on some things, but…
1. Marillion - Marbles
2. Anathema - Weather Systems
3. Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time
4. Moonsorrow - Voimasta Ja Kunniasta
5. Moonsorrow - Kivenkantaja
+ 320 more

The 5.98/10 List - Readable Reviews Re-Revisited

A list by
Starvynth
Created
December 31, 2019
Entries
46
Endorsements
12
Let's celebrate the most

amusing
interesting
moving
innovative*
controversial
enthusiastic
courageous
extraordinary
hilarious

reviews in the history of Metal Storm!

Suggestions for…
1. Opeth - Blackwater Park
2. Fear Factory - Archetype
3. Hypocrisy - The Arrival
4. Stovokor - Metal Of Honor
5. Visions Of Atlantis - Cast Away
+ 41 more

That Cold Black Magic, By Glenn Killer And His Thorchestra

A list by
ScreamingSteelUS
Created
March 31, 2015
Entries
612
Endorsements
10
As is the case with my other lists, this is for my own organizational purposes and is designed purely to help me keep track of all the many black metal bands and albums that I enjoy, since I can't…
1. Sigh - Imaginary Sonicscape
2. Sigh - Graveward
3. Dissection - Storm Of The Light's Bane
4. Sigh - Heir To Despair
5. The Meads Of Asphodel - The Murder Of Jesus The Jew
+ 607 more

2015 - My Best To Worst

A list by
Sword_Chant
Created
February 08, 2015
Entries
101
Endorsements
9
Here's another list based on the albums i've enjoyed listening to most in 2015. Consider it a best to worst based on all the albums i've checked out. This list does not reflect the views…
1. Galneryus - Under The Force Of Courage
2. Wilderun - Sleep At The Edge Of The Earth
3. Orden Ogan - Ravenhead
4. Amorphis - Under The Red Cloud
5. Sunless Rise - Unrevealed
+ 96 more

Artists With Only 8+ Albums

A list by
Liafev
Created
May 21, 2025
Entries
229
Endorsements
9
Only bands with at least 3 albums, and all albums rated over 8 (with at least 50 votes).
1. Allegaeon - USA / 7 albums / Formed in: 2005 / Genres: Melodic death metal, Technical death metal
2. Allegaeon - Fragments Of Form And Function
3. Allegaeon - Formshifter
4. Allegaeon - Elements Of The Infinite
5. Allegaeon - Proponent For Sentience
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I Like Big Hits And I Can Not Lie (Part II: 21st Century)

A list by
Starvynth
Created
May 19, 2019
Entries
284
Endorsements
9
Stuff that got me hooked in the course of the years, from my very first blurred memories as a toddler to the present day.
Lots of catchy tunes, some cheese, very few flowers.
Songs that had a big impact…
1. Agathodaimon - Chapter III
2. Alastis - Unity
3. Antimatter - Saviour
4. Diablerie - Seraphyde
5. Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
+ 279 more

Making My Way Through The MS Top 200

A list by
Roman Doez
Created
April 13, 2023
Entries
200
Endorsements
9
The Metal Storm top 200 is supposed to represent the absolute peak of metal music, the timeless classics. Join me as I try to listen to every single album featured on it.
Each album has a symbol telling…
1. Judas Priest - Painkiller
2. Death - Symbolic
3. Megadeth - Rust In Peace
4. Metallica - Master Of Puppets
5. Metallica - Ride The Lightning
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Top 400 Metal Albums Ranked Mathematically (2026 Update)

A list by
gckator
Created
July 12, 2025
Entries
400
Endorsements
9
RESTRICTIONS
Each album had to meet all the following conditions in order to be eligible:
1) 10+ years old
2) Metalstorm: 200+ votes, average user score 8.0+
3) Rateyourmusic: 1000+ ratings, average…
1. Death - Symbolic
2. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
3. Megadeth - Rust In Peace
4. Judas Priest - Painkiller
5. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
+ 395 more

1001 Metal Albums to Hear Before You Die

A list by
metalriff
Created
February 05, 2021
Entries
355
Endorsements
8
An ongoing list for personal use as well as for reference for beginners (& veterans alike). This is solely my personal opinion and taste (Death & Prog mostly but do give every genre a try). Basically…
1. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin
2. King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
3. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III
4. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
5. Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself
+ 350 more

The Top Albums Of Ch'ti

A list by
Ch'ti
Created
February 06, 2024
Entries
369
Endorsements
8
This is my top albums (only with those where I gave 8 or more). I will update the list now and then.
Keep in mind that I've only been seriously listening to metal for a few years, and that it's…
1. Moonsorrow - Kivenkantaja
2. Megadeth - Rust In Peace
3. Opeth - Ghost Reveries
4. Sepultura - Beneath The Remains
5. Bolt Thrower - Those Once Loyal
+ 364 more