Best Of 2003 Rock/Metal (No Order)

A Listmania! list by Aiden O'Brien
 
YEAR OF THE SPIDER- EXPLICIT
1.  YEAR OF THE SPIDER- EXPLICIT by Cold
The list author says:
  "This, their third album, is softer and more radio friendly than their previous two albums, but Scooter pours his heart and soul into this album as you can see by the lyrics and emotion in his voice."
£11.97   Used & New from: £1.78
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Through the Ashes of Empires
2.  Through the Ashes of Empires by Machine Head
The list author says:
  "Machine Head returned last year with a mission to show the world that Burn My Eyes was no fluke."
£12.89   Used & New from: £1.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Elements Vol.2
3.  Elements Vol.2 by Stratovarius
The list author says:
  "Part two of two in the Elements series, this is one of the best power metal albums released last year."
£12.40   Used & New from: £3.73
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Sing The Sorrow
4.  Sing The Sorrow by A.F.I.
The list author says:
  "AFI's major record label release is filled to the brim with quality punk/rock tracks, and is selling as many copies as it deserves."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

Mother Earth
5.  Mother Earth by Within Temptation
The list author says:
  "Beautiful gothic metal album with amazing female vocals along with a choir and orchestra. Evanescence is more popular than this band.... WHY!?"
£13.00   Used & New from: £1.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Take a Look in the Mirror: +DVD
6.  Take a Look in the Mirror: +DVD by Korn
The list author says:
  "After the failure of Untouchables in 02, KoRn desperately needing something aggressive in order to stake their crown as leaders of the nu-metal genre. This was it."
Used & New from: £1.74
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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stellastarr*
7.  stellastarr* by Stellastarr*
The list author says:
  "I saw this band live supporting Jane's Addiction and was impressed. I went and bought their CD and was amazed. They deserve to be well known."
£11.30   Used & New from: £0.40
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Group Therapy
8.  Group Therapy by Dope
The list author says:
  "At long last amazon have finally put this album up on their site. Third album from the Dope boys, it may just be their best."
£16.00   Used & New from: £5.83
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Leave a Whisper (Enhanced)
9.  Leave a Whisper (Enhanced) by Shinedown
The list author says:
  "A nu-grunge band with a vocalist reminiscent of Chris Cornell. Catchy radio material rock songs with intelligent lyrics and great singing, can do nothing but make a good album."
Used & New from: £10.22
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Rabbit Don't Come Easy
10.  Rabbit Don't Come Easy by Helloween
The list author says:
  "Helloween have been around for nearly 20 years, spreading their infectious power metal around the globe. This is one of their best releases."
Used & New from: £5.61
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Elements Pt.1
11.  Elements Pt.1 by Stratovarius
The list author says:
  "Part one of the Elements saga. Not as strong as 2, but all the same a great album."
£8.34   Used & New from: £2.58
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Self Destructive Pattern
12.  Self Destructive Pattern by Spineshank
The list author says:
  "The third album from Spineshank and last to feature vocalist Johnny Santos is a album where I'm not compelled at all to press the skip button."
Used & New from: £1.53
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Dance of Death
13.  Dance of Death by Iron Maiden
The list author says:
  "The second release from the Maiden boys after Bruce rejoined the flock improves on Brave New World greatly."
£5.27   Used & New from: £1.93
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

We've Come for You All
14.  We've Come for You All by Anthrax
The list author says:
  "The 80's Anthrax is back and taking no prisoners. They have indeed come for us all."
£7.69   Used & New from: £2.99
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Dead Letters
15.  Dead Letters by Rasmus
The list author says:
  "Insanely catchy release from the pop/rock Finns. In a ideal world they would be more popular than HIM."
£3.50   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Strays
16.  Strays by Jane's Addiction
The list author says:
  "We are grateful to have them back. Very much so as they are on such fine form you'd think they never left."
£7.49   Used & New from: £0.16
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

ANTHEMS OF REBELLION
17.  ANTHEMS OF REBELLION by Arch Enemy
The list author says:
  "Criticized for going more thrash over melodic metal, and also due to their female singer, let me say that this album is hard, heavy and she sounds more demon than human."
Used & New from: £7.28
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Motograter
18.  Motograter by Motograter
The list author says:
  "Unfair comparisons to Slipknot and Mushroomhead have been made, but Motograter is a different beast. Also the singer can sing and scream with the best of them."
Used & New from: £14.95
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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One Lie Fits All
19.  One Lie Fits All by One Minute Silence
The list author says:
  "Looks like this is going to be OMS' last release. A fine album to bow out on then."
£11.12   Used & New from: £3.83
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Seasons
20.  Seasons by Sevendust
The list author says:
  "A really strong album, no filler what so ever. Sevendust have a unique sound - owed to their vocalist - and deserve to be big outside the US."
Used & New from: £1.84
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Love Metal
21.  Love Metal by HIM
The list author says:
  "More poetry than lyrics, Ville Valo is a superstar in Europe and his presence is seeping over here."
£5.57   Used & New from: £0.22
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

finger eleven
22.  finger eleven by Finger Eleven
The list author says:
  "Will probably never be big outside of the US but if you are lucky enough to by chance hear one of their songs, you would probably like it."
£9.67   Used & New from: £1.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Voivod
23.  Voivod by Voivod
The list author says:
  "I bought this in large part due to Jason Newsted's involvement, but after several spins this album impressed me."
£5.99   Used & New from: £1.99
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Shadow Zone / X-Posed
24.  Shadow Zone / X-Posed by Static-X
The list author says:
  "They deserve a mention for doing what no one expected them to do. Tone down the electronics and write poppy songs."
£22.93   Used & New from: £0.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

St. Anger [Bonus DVD Digipak]
25.  St. Anger [Bonus DVD Digipak] by Metallica
The list author says:
  "Metallica are yet to do a bad album in my opinion. I totally get the fury of the album, but can understand why it wouldn't appeal to some."
Used & New from: £0.89
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (415 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Pleasure to Burn
26.  Pleasure to Burn by Systematic
The list author says:
  "One of if not THE best hard rock album of 2003."
£13.44   Used & New from: £4.48
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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