Awesome metal albums - the definitive list

A Listmania! list by Chris McGuirk
 
Heartwork
1.  Heartwork by Carcass
The list author says:
  "Might as well start with a masterpiece - definitely Carcass' best."
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Powerslave
2.  Powerslave by Iron Maiden
The list author says:
  "Opener to end all openers - I think this is one of Maiden's best, if only for 'Aces high'."
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The X-Factor
3.  The X-Factor by Iron Maiden
The list author says:
  "I know it's controversial as everyone slags off Blaze, but I think this is Maiden's most impressive."
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Purity
4.  Purity by Hate Forest
The list author says:
  "The Ukraine's most exciting black metal act, with their most exciting album."
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Transilvanian Hunger
5.  Transilvanian Hunger by Darkthrone
The list author says:
  "Darkthrone's best - atmospheric production and awesome musicianship."
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Filosofem
6.  Filosofem by Burzum
The list author says:
  "Varg has probably never heard the final form of this LP, but it is truly amazing."
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Battle Hymns
7.  Battle Hymns by Manowar
The list author says:
  "In my oh-so-eloquent fashion, f***ing epic."
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My Arms Your Hearse
8.  My Arms Your Hearse by Opeth
The list author says:
  "The most majestic doom metal record ever recorded. Very frightening, yet so beautiful at the same time"
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Diabolical Full Moon Mysticism
9.  Diabolical Full Moon Mysticism by Immortal
The list author says:
  "Uncompromising, raw black-metal excellence. The debut really epitomises Immortal's fantastic sound."
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Pure Holocaust
10.  Pure Holocaust by Immortal
The list author says:
  "Equally brilliant, the follow-up is regarded as a seminal work."
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Exhuming the Grave of Yeshua
11.  Exhuming the Grave of Yeshua by Meads Of Asphodel
The list author says:
  "I defy you to have heard anything like this. One of the few truly mind-blowing records of modern times."
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Imaginary Soniscape
12.  Imaginary Soniscape by Sighs
The list author says:
  "Japan are probably one of the best countries around for metal, and this is a good example."
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Cruelty and the Beast
13.  Cruelty and the Beast by Cradle Of Filth
The list author says:
  "Love them or loathe them - this is relentless."
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Scars Of The Crucifi
14.  Scars Of The Crucifi by Deicide
The list author says:
  "The change of label did them good. Their most creative album in years."
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Rabbit Don't Come Easy
15.  Rabbit Don't Come Easy by Helloween
The list author says:
  "Germany's finest, deliver quality speed"
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Turn Loose the Swans
16.  Turn Loose the Swans by My Dying Bride
The list author says:
  "Heavy as f***, crushing doom classic."
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Songs of Darkness, Words of Light
17.  Songs of Darkness, Words of Light by My Dying Bride
The list author says:
  "The new one's pretty damn hot too."
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The Light at the End of the World
18.  The Light at the End of the World by My Dying Bride
The list author says:
  "As is another personal treasure of mine"
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The Silent Enigma
19.  The Silent Enigma by Anathema
The list author says:
  "Pre-commercial phase, excellent doom from Liverpool's heroes."
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The Smell of Rain
20.  The Smell of Rain by Mortiis
The list author says:
  "I hate him, but I adore this album."
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Hatebreeder
21.  Hatebreeder by Children of Bodom
The list author says:
  "The fins don't really specialise in Black metal, but this is fantastic."
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Loss Angeles
22.  Loss Angeles by Throne of Chaos
The list author says:
  "New, exciting, so great words cannot fully express it."
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Epic
23.  Epic by Borknagar
The list author says:
  "This year has given rise to wonderful, inventive, original metal. Ironically, once derivative Borknagar are at the forefront of the revolution."
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Mabool - the Story of the Three Sons of Seven [Ltd Edition]
24.  Mabool - the Story of the Three Sons of Seven [Ltd Edition] by Orphaned Land
The list author says:
  "Israeli, poly-lingual, sensational death-metal with an awesome concept behind it."
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De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
25.  De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas by Mayhem
The list author says:
  "The ultimate Norwegian black album."
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