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Hail To The King, Baby

A list by
The Galactician
Created
December 03, 2011
Entries
21
Endorsements
18
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…
1. King Diamond - Abigail
2. Mercyful Fate - Don't Break The Oath
3. King Diamond - Conspiracy
4. Mercyful Fate - Melissa
5. King Diamond - Them
+ 16 more

Top 25 Albums Of 1986

A list by
Dangerboner
Created
March 02, 2010
Entries
25
Endorsements
12
Updated 10/23/18
1. Slayer - Reign In Blood
2. Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
3. Flotsam And Jetsam - Doomsday For The Deceiver
4. Dark Angel - Darkness Descends
5. Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
+ 20 more

Old-school Metal: The Must-haves

A list by
Jagermeister
Created
March 07, 2015
Entries
113
Endorsements
11
The must-have albums of old school heavy metal. Includes genres like Traditional, NWOBHM, U.S.P.M., Speed, Epic, Doom, and prog.
1. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
2. Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
3. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
4. Crimson Glory - Transcendence
5. Angel Witch - Angel Witch
+ 108 more

The "Must Have" And The "Could Have" Metal Albums Of The 80's

A list by
Tzo
Created
August 25, 2013
Entries
211
Endorsements
11
These are the 211 essential hard rock/metal albums of the 80's, as were selected by the Greek Magazine "Metal Hammer" (August 2001 issue).

The albums followed by a star are the "must…
1. Angel Witch - Angel Witch
2. AC/DC - Back In Black
3. Black Sabbath - Heaven And Hell
4. Diamond Head - Lightning To The Nations
5. Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden
+ 206 more

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

Top Favourite Heavy Metal Albums

A list by
blackwreath13
Created
March 06, 2021
Entries
82
Endorsements
4
1. Judas Priest - Painkiller
2. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
3. Iron Maiden - Powerslave
4. Judas Priest - Defenders Of The Faith
5. Motörhead - Inferno
+ 77 more

Top 25 Debut Metal Albums (Ecletic Choices)

A list by
hmnewton
Created
May 06, 2012
Entries
25
Endorsements
3
Just a list of debut albums. From Heavy Metal to Black Metal.
1. HammerFall - Glory To The Brave
2. Dio - Holy Diver
3. Angra - Angels Cry
4. Slayer - Show No Mercy
5. Galneryus - The Flag Of Punishment
+ 20 more

1986 My Top 20 Albums

A list by
geraki63
Created
June 19, 2023
Entries
20
Endorsements
2
1. Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time
2. Metallica - Master Of Puppets
3. Slayer - Reign In Blood
4. King Diamond - Fatal Portrait
5. Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin
+ 15 more

Favorite King Diamond (Solo) Albums

A list by
vermin scourge
Created
August 18, 2018
Entries
12
Endorsements
1
1. King Diamond - Abigail
2. King Diamond - Conspiracy
3. King Diamond - "Them"
4. King Diamond - Fatal Portrait
5. King Diamond - The Eye
+ 7 more

Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time

A list by
Zombie94
Created
November 09, 2017
Entries
56
Endorsements
1
Note: these are only for the traditional style of metal borne out of the period of late 60s - late 80s. Modern bands are permitted but they need to be playing in that style.

Recommendations are welcome.
1. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin
2. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
3. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
4. Deep Purple - In Rock
5. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III
+ 51 more

Mercyful Fate/ King Diamond Albums Ranked

A list by
majormalfunction
Created
December 17, 2023
Entries
22
Endorsements
1
1. Mercyful Fate - Mercyful Fate
2. Mercyful Fate - Don't Break The Oath
3. King Diamond - House Of God
4. King Diamond - Abigail
5. King Diamond - The Eye
+ 17 more

My Top 100 Albums According To Last.fm

A list by
IDieForMetal
Created
January 17, 2023
Entries
100
Endorsements
1
This list is my top 100 played albums ordered by the number of "scrobbles" since 2013 according to last.fm, if you also have a last.fm account, don't hesitate to follow me.
My last.fm user:…
1. Slayer - Reign In Blood
2. W.A.S.P. - W.A.S.P.
3. W.A.S.P. - The Headless Children
4. Kreator - Enemy Of God
5. Iced Earth - The Dark Saga
+ 95 more

My Top Of 1986

A list by
Archie 666
Created
May 03, 2024
Entries
8
Endorsements
1
1. Metallica - Master Of Puppets
2. Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time
3. King Diamond - Fatal Portrait
4. Slayer - Reign In Blood
5. Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
+ 3 more

TOP ALBUMS OF 1986

A list by
achil
Created
November 10, 2014
Entries
20
Endorsements
1
1. Metallica - Master Of Puppets
2. Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time
3. Slayer - Reign In Blood
4. Crimson Glory - Crimson Glory
5. Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
+ 15 more

Dietrich's Top 10 From The 80's

A list by
Dietrich
Created
February 04, 2017
Entries
50
Endorsements
0
1. Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion
2. Death - Scream Bloody Gore
3. Bathory - Under The Sign Of The Black Mark
4. Slayer - Reign In Blood
5. Bathory - Blood Fire Death
+ 45 more