25 Truly Perfect Metal Albums

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If You Want Blood, You've Got It
1.  If You Want Blood, You've Got It by AC/DC
The list author says:
  "The first live album I ever bought, and still by far the best.  Raw, energetic, AC/DC at their best."
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Denim and Leather [Bonus Tracks]
2.  Denim and Leather [Bonus Tracks] by Saxon
The list author says:
  "The album that introduced me to Saxon.  Razor-sharp riffs, flawless melodies, excellent production, all brought to life by the chrome-larynxed Biff Byford."
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One Night at Budokan
3.  One Night at Budokan by Michael Schenker
The list author says:
  "This amazing live album magnifies the magnificence of MSG's music to a staggering degree.  Schenker's guitar work is tasteful throughout; even when playing enormous riffs, he never sacrifices melody."
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Lovedrive
4.  Lovedrive by Scorpions
The list author says:
  "The Scorpions at their most creative and diverse.  'Holiday' and 'Always Somewhere' are heart-wrenching ballads, while 'Another Piece of Meat' and 'Can't Get Enough' are pedal-to-the-floor rockers."
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Defenders Of The Faith
5.  Defenders Of The Faith by Judas Priest
The list author says:
  "One of the albums that defines heavy metal.  Rob Halford's vocal performance shows that he is deserving of his title: 'The Metal God'.  The twin-guitar assault of Downing and Tipton is breathtaking."
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October Rust
6.  October Rust by Type O Negative
The list author says:
  "The best album by metal's most unique band.  Heavier than Hell yet with melodies straight from Heaven, all brought alive by Pete Steele's deeper-than-deep vocals.  A work of dark genius."
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Beg For It
7.  Beg For It by Hardcore Superstar
The list author says:
  "It's impossible to describe in words the sheer energy contained in this album.  Bouncy, tight, heavy, melodic, perfectly produced.  Emotive vocals.  Artillery drumming.  Catchy choruses.  Big hooks."
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Silent Waters
8.  Silent Waters by Amorphis
The list author says:
  "Quite possibly the greatest metal record ever made.  The song structures have to be heard to be believed.  Lyrics based on Finland's 'Kalevala' weave seamlessly through an impeccable sonic landscape."
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The Division Bell
9.  The Division Bell by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Put to one side the semantics that Floyd aren't metal, as this album features everything that makes metal great: epic melodies, beautiful guitar work, complex structures, profound themes.  Perfect."
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Operation: Mindcrime: Remastered
10.  Operation: Mindcrime: Remastered by Queensrÿche
The list author says:
  "The concept album that dragged metal up by its bootstraps and effectively raised the bar for both musical performance and production quality."
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Ride The Lightning
11.  Ride The Lightning by Metallica
The list author says:
  "Once upon a time, long before the so-called 'Black Album' that made Metallica worldwide superstars, they recorded the album that puts all their others in the shade.  Diverse, raw, honest, heavy."
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Rust in Peace: Remastered & Expanded
12.  Rust in Peace: Remastered & Expanded by Megadeth
The list author says:
  "With Marty Friedman in the fold and a newly drug-free Dave Mustaine at the helm, Megadeth recorded the album that defines speed metal, while flexing their composing skills too.  Breathtaking."
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In This Life
13.  In This Life by Mordred
The list author says:
  "Mordred should have been huge.  Gargantuan, in fact.  They melded thrash metal sensibilities and soaring vocals with vinyl scratching and even some rapping, to stunning effect. A truly classic record."
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The Real Thing
14.  The Real Thing by Faith No More
The list author says:
  "Fusing a variety of musical styles, most notably metal and funk, this record veers off into hitherto-unexplored territory...and defines it.  FNM spawned a million imitators, but none did it this well."
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Above the Weeping World
15.  Above the Weeping World by Insomnium
The list author says:
  "The heaviest album ever recorded, 'Above the Weeping World' sweeps into the mind and forever changes the listener for the better.  Precise, powerful, perfect."
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Decemberunderground
16.  Decemberunderground by A.F.I.
The list author says:
  "Balancing on the knife edge between sorrow and joy, this album brings both flooding out of the listener.  Emotive.  Beautiful.  Delicate yet crushing."
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Metal Heart
17.  Metal Heart by Accept
The list author says:
  "Accept took the twin-guitar-and-stratospheric-vocals approach of Judas Priest and Germanised it, to excellent effect.  More than just an album: an anthemic statement of metallic intent."
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Flying In A Blue Dream
18.  Flying In A Blue Dream by Joe Satriani
The list author says:
  "Joe Satriani's mastery of the guitar is second to none.  This recording showcases that fact more effectively than any other.  A life-changing experience."
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Infestation
19.  Infestation by Ratt
The list author says:
  "Ratt used to be a frustrating band who produced albums containing a couple of classics and eight fillers.  Not so on 'Infestation': fired-up, reborn, recharged and mind-blowing from start to finish."
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Once
20.  Once by Nightwish
The list author says:
  "Symphonic metal is an interesting genre, mixing metal with classical.  This, Nightwish's last album with operatically trained vocalist Tarja Turunen, is the pinnacle of symphonic metal."
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Brave New World
21.  Brave New World by Iron Maiden
The list author says:
  "It's difficult to pick a favourite Iron Maiden album.  Each one has a legitimate claim to be 'the best'.  This one was made after Bruce Dickinson's return to the band, and captures that excitement."
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Wintersun
22.  Wintersun by Wintersun
The list author says:
  "'Wintersun' is a lightspeed melting pot of Viking-themed death metal and Scandinavian folk music.  A spring-clean to the brain."
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As Daylight Dies
23.  As Daylight Dies by Killswitch Engage
The list author says:
  "No band fluctuates as effortlessly between poignant melodies and brutal riffage as well as Killswitch Engage, Howard Jones flipping between angelic singing voice and demonic growl.  Amazing."
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Hey Stoopid
24.  Hey Stoopid by Alice Cooper
The list author says:
  "Alice at his uncompromising best, helped ably by a tight backing band and cameo appearances by Joe Satriani and Slash."
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The Human Equation: +DVD
25.  The Human Equation: +DVD by Ayreon
The list author says:
  "Arjen Lucassen is an artist with a vision.  His concept albums are thematic orchestral metal with myriad layers of vocal and instrumental complexity.  'The Human Equation' is fearless and perfect."
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