Extreme Metal Masterpieces

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Prometheus: the Discipline of Fire and Demise
1.  Prometheus: the Discipline of Fire and Demise by Emperor
The list author says:
  "This is quite possibly the greatest album ever made - Progressive Black Metal Classical Fusion EPIC"
£7.49   Used & New from: £2.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

IX Equilibrium
2.  IX Equilibrium by Emperor
The list author says:
  "Emperor's move towards a more overtly progressive approach. Fantastic album"
£10.76   Used & New from: £4.99

Monumension
3.  Monumension by Enslaved
The list author says:
  "Progressive Metal Masterpiece - this shows that progressive metal can be both introspective and nasty - it doesnt all have to be about horrible cheesy synth solos and disgusting bombastic guitar work!"
£15.70   Used & New from: £6.80
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Below the Lights
4.  Below the Lights by Enslaved
The list author says:
  "Another wonderful classic from Enslaved - Never staying still Enslaved turn it up a notch again with Below the Lights."
£10.99   Used & New from: £5.99
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Nouveau Gloaming
5.  Nouveau Gloaming by Code
The list author says:
  "A shining example of contemporary black metal - set in an absynthe drenched vision of victorian london."
£15.17   Used & New from: £11.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Fas - Ite Maledicti in Ignem Aeternum
6.  Fas - Ite Maledicti in Ignem Aeternum by Deathspell Omega
The list author says:
  "Avant Garde Black Metal Masterpiece - Again, a candidate for the "Greatest album of all time" - sintilating, ambient and horrifically brutal!"
£12.06   Used & New from: £10.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Work Which Transforms God
7.  The Work Which Transforms God by Blut Aus Nord
The list author says:
  "Another Avant Garde Black Metal Classic - Guitars bark like dogs and howl like an angered god"
£8.60   Used & New from: £6.21
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Catch 33
8.  Catch 33 by Meshuggah
The list author says:
  "Meshuggah's finest - These guys really are their own genre. Extreme to the limit with it also!"
£9.07   Used & New from: £5.07
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Dopethrone
9.  Dopethrone by Electric Wizard
The list author says:
  "You simply NEED this album. FIN"
£7.99   Used & New from: £6.60
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Two Hunters
10.  Two Hunters by Wolves in the Throne Room
The list author says:
  "A dazzling shining gem in modern black metal - the US really are getting off their asses with the BM these days!"
£15.28   Used & New from: £7.73
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Deleted Scenes from the Transition Hospital
11.  Deleted Scenes from the Transition Hospital by Axis Of Perdition
The list author says:
  "Dark ambient and black metal never sounded so EVIL!! This is truly one of the most horrible sounding albums I have ever heard! Again, one for the MUST HAVE list of yours!"
£13.36   Used & New from: £9.97
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Perdition City
12.  Perdition City by Ulver
The list author says:
  "Okay - this is not even a little bit metal - But anyone who knows their extreme music knows that Ulver deserve to be here! This is a fantastic example of bleak and sinister triphop!"
£15.74   Used & New from: £13.62
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Hvis Lyset Tar Oss [VINYL]
13.  Hvis Lyset Tar Oss [VINYL] by Burzum
The list author says:
  "Burzum's finest - this is bleak beyond bleak. Also check out filosifem for one of the best burzum tracks "Jesus Tod""
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Ghost Reveries
14.  Ghost Reveries by Opeth
The list author says:
  "Opeth do progressive metal with such flair and class it is hard to match them in the progressive death field."
£8.50   Used & New from: £3.24
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Blood Mountain (U.S. Version)
15.  Blood Mountain (U.S. Version) by Mastodon
The list author says:
  "Excellent post-neurosis beast from the states. This album has such a great feel and remains extreme but with some wonderful melodic moments."
£5.52   Used & New from: £3.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Ire Works
16.  Ire Works by The Dillinger Escape Plan
The list author says:
  "What an album! From these math-metal wizards. Fantastic stuff - if a little short!"
£6.32   Used & New from: £2.10
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Om
17.  Om by Negura Bunget
The list author says:
  "If this is the way melodic black metal infused with a touch of folk is going then I am VERY pleased!"
£12.89   Used & New from: £7.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

N Crugu Bradului
18.  N Crugu Bradului by Negura Bunget
The list author says:
  "I was trying not to put too many albums from the same band on here - but this SIMPLY needed to be recommended also - again a fantastic album from Negura Bunget."
£8.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Blood in Our Wells
19.  Blood in Our Wells by Drudkh
The list author says:
  "Excellent excellent excellent - folk influenced black metal never sounded this good!"
Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Eschaton
20.  Eschaton by Anaal Nathrakh
The list author says:
  "Christ this band are brutal! This is their finest work IMHO - infused with more clean vocals than before but they work to such great effect !"
£8.39   Used & New from: £5.45
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Ordo Ad Chao
21.  Ordo Ad Chao by Mayhem
The list author says:
  "Chaotic metal sourcery from these norwegion Black Metal legends."
£13.10   Used & New from: £6.95
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Antichrist
22.  Antichrist by Akercocke
The list author says:
  "I did not realise just how dark this album is until I'd heard it a few times. Progressive technical and very very evil! Excellent!"
£5.49   Used & New from: £1.91
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Death Of A Dead Day
23.  Death Of A Dead Day by Sikth
The list author says:
  "British progressive metal with some post-hardcore leanings - excellent album."
£13.00   Used & New from: £3.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

A Sign of Things to Come
24.  A Sign of Things to Come by Centurions Ghost
The list author says:
  "Annoying that there is no album cover for this - I dont quite know what genre this fits into - doom/death/black ??? I dont know - BUT I LIKE IT !!!!"
Used & New from: £1.28

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California
25.  California by Mr. Bungle
The list author says:
  "Again not really metal - but extreme in its own right - Avant Garde music has rarely reached this level of musicianship and with nothing short of a breathtaking performance from Mike Patton."
£9.69   Used & New from: £3.48
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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