My top 25 metal albums of alltime

[Northman]

1. Summoning- Stronghold
2. Veneficum- Enigma Prognosis
3. Aborted- The Archaic Abattoir
4. Fall of Serafim- Nex Iehovae
5. Devin Townsend- Terria
6. Savatage- Hall of the Mountain King
7. Judas Priest- Painkiller
8. Metallica- Master of Puppets
9. Esqarial- Discoveries
10. Dimmu Borgir- Enthroned, Darkness, Triumphant
11. Mastodon- Blood Mountain
12. Dies Irae- Sculpture of Stone
13. Kataxu- Hunger of Elements
14. Entombed- Left Hand Path
15. Book of Black Earth- The Feast
16. Laaz Rockit- Annihilation Principle
17. Death- Spiritual Healing
18. Type O Negative- October Rust
19. Vader- Litany
20. Testament- The New Order
21. King Diamond- Them
22. Overkill- The Years of Decay
23. Sphere- Damned Souls Rituals
24. Megadeth- Rust in Peace
25. Slayer- Seasons in the Abyss

[alkemical]

Does anyone watch metalacalypse?

[Northman]

I actually caught a couple of episodes the other night. Pretty hilarious.

[alkemical]

dude, i laughed my ass off once i got it.

[Northman]

Yea, the singer Nathan the Explosion actually makes an appearance on the latest Zimmer's Hole album when they cover the Dethklok tune "The Vowel Song". Never laughed so hard in my life.

A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes
Y are you wasting my air?
Why are you still here?
Why must I tolerate, no debate, eliminate!!!
A, E, I, O, U... SUCK... SUCK!!!

[alkemical]

1. Summoning- Stronghold
2. Veneficum- Enigma Prognosis
3. Aborted- The Archaic Abattoir
4. Fall of Serafim- Nex Iehovae
5. Devin Townsend- Terria
6. Savatage- Hall of the Mountain King
7. Judas Priest- Painkiller
8. Metallica- Master of Puppets
9. Esqarial- Discoveries
10. Dimmu Borgir- Enthroned, Darkness, Triumphant
11. Mastodon- Blood Mountain
12. Dies Irae- Sculpture of Stone
13. Kataxu- Hunger of Elements
14. Entombed- Left Hand Path
15. Book of Black Earth- The Feast
16. Laaz Rockit- Annihilation Principle
17. Death- Spiritual Healing
18. Type O Negative- October Rust
19. Vader- Litany
20. Testament- The New Order
21. King Diamond- Them
22. Overkill- The Years of Decay
23. Sphere- Damned Souls Rituals
24. Megadeth- Rust in Peace
25. Slayer- Seasons in the Abyss

Some of these i haven't heard of, but good list....

what...no dethklok?

[LordHelmchen]

1. Summoning- Stronghold
2. Veneficum- Enigma Prognosis
3. Aborted- The Archaic Abattoir
4. Fall of Serafim- Nex Iehovae
5. Devin Townsend- Terria
6. Savatage- Hall of the Mountain King
7. Judas Priest- Painkiller
8. Metallica- Master of Puppets
9. Esqarial- Discoveries
10. Dimmu Borgir- Enthroned, Darkness, Triumphant
11. Mastodon- Blood Mountain
12. Dies Irae- Sculpture of Stone
13. Kataxu- Hunger of Elements
14. Entombed- Left Hand Path
15. Book of Black Earth- The Feast
16. Laaz Rockit- Annihilation Principle
17. Death- Spiritual Healing
18. Type O Negative- October Rust
19. Vader- Litany
20. Testament- The New Order
21. King Diamond- Them
22. Overkill- The Years of Decay
23. Sphere- Damned Souls Rituals
24. Megadeth- Rust in Peace
25. Slayer- Seasons in the Abyss

Nice, I'm also one of the few who rate Seasons higher than Reign in Blood... many will scream blasphemy :sunshine:

I wouldn't rate any Megadeth album, I liked Anthrax better.
Judas Priest - Painkiller is easily among my top 5.

Top 1 would be Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime.. no contest.
I prefer Clandestine over Left Hand Path and Human over Spritual Healing.

And you put neither Pantera nor Sepultura in your top 25 ? Now that is real blasphemy Ha!
Vulgar Display of Power and Arise are in my top 5. Mastodon and Vader are excellent choices, and I'd add Bolt Thrower - War Master.
I would kick out Dimmu, even though that is a very nice record. BM just doesn't work for me.

Too lazy to compile my own list for now

[alkemical]

actually my fav. pantera album is far beyond driven

[Master___Pain]

I agree on the no Pantera. Honestly, I've not heard of a lot of the groups in the OP.

Where does Tool fit in to this?

[Northman]

Nice, I'm also one of the few who rate Seasons higher than Reign in Blood... many will scream blasphemy :sunshine:

I wouldn't rate any Megadeth album, I liked Anthrax better.
Judas Priest - Painkiller is easily among my top 5.

Top 1 would be Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime.. no contest.
I prefer Clandestine over Left Hand Path and Human over Spritual Healing.

And you put neither Pantera nor Sepultura in your top 25 ? Now that is real blasphemy Ha!
Vulgar Display of Power and Arise are in my top 5. Mastodon and Vader are excellent choices, and I'd add Bolt Thrower - War Master.
I would kick out Dimmu, even though that is a very nice record. BM just doesn't work for me.

Too lazy to compile my own list for now


Ya, i used to love Sep when i was younger. Still love the older releases but ive just come to love these albums so much more. There is just so much great music out there its always hard to nail it down. ;D

[Northman]

I agree on the no Pantera. Honestly, I've not heard of a lot of the groups in the OP.

Where does Tool fit in to this?


Tool is more of a progressive rock band (they are good) but they wouldnt fit on this kind of list. I had a top 25 rock albums from myself ill have to try and hunt it down. Pantera would probably make my metal list but it would be more of a top 100 or something. Thats just too much work. :rofl:

[Los Broncos]

actually my fav. pantera album is far beyond driven

Planet Caravan is a cool redo.

[Los Broncos]

Ya, i used to love Sep when i was younger. Still love the older releases but ive just come to love these albums so much more. There is just so much great music out there its always hard to nail it down. ;D

Death's Symbolic album was much better than Spiritual Healing, don't you agree?

[Northman]

Death's Symbolic album was much better than Spiritual Healing, don't you agree?

Emmmm, no. Technically speaking yes. I mean, personally i love all of his records but with Murphy playing on SH it was just that much more crushing for me. But albums like Symbolic, Human, and Individual Thought Patterns showcase a lot of great technical expertise. ^5

[Los Broncos]

Emmmm, no. Technically speaking yes. I mean, personally i love all of his records but with Murphy playing on SH it was just that much more crushing for me. But albums like Symbolic, Human, and Individual Thought Patterns showcase a lot of great technical expertise. ^5

I'm the biggest Chuck homer around.

Sound of perseverance was an excellent album as well.

[Northman]

I'm the biggest Chuck homer around.

Sound of perseverance was an excellent album as well.


Definitely good, love the Painkiller cover but his voice wasnt as deep on that record and it just annoys me a bit. But not enough to truly dislike the album.

[Los Broncos]

Definitely good, love the Painkiller cover but his voice wasnt as deep on that record and it just annoys me a bit. But not enough to truly dislike the album.

Spirit crusher was a great song, but I see what you mean.

[LordHelmchen]

Emmmm, no. Technically speaking yes. I mean, personally i love all of his records but with Murphy playing on SH it was just that much more crushing for me. But albums like Symbolic, Human, and Individual Thought Patterns showcase a lot of great technical expertise. ^5

crushing wise.. Leprosy is still the best for me. But Sean's drumming on Human, and seeing it live… that made it the best Death album for me.

[ak1971]

I think I would have to rate Slayer and Testament higher..way above Metallica and Judas Priest...oh and add Deicide...oh and Slayer and Machinehead doing 'Witching Hour' is one of my all time favorites..

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speaking of which..I need to make a list..I forgot how much I like Venom.

[Los Broncos]

Love this one from Death....

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[LordHelmchen]

I think I would have to rate Slayer and Testament higher..way above Metallica and Judas Priest...oh and add Deicide...oh and Slayer and Machinehead doing 'Witching Hour' is one of my all time favorites..



Oh absolutely love Machine Head.. but IMO they don't have an album that belongs in a top 25 list. Now, if The Blackening would include Imperium and Davidian.. that would be a top 5 album.

Also, as it's a album list, not group list: I just don't see Testament having a single record that could touch Painkiller in any way.

Deicide? no way in hell ;)

[Northman]

Also, as it's a album list, not group list: I just don't see Testament having a single record that could touch Painkiller in any way.

Deicide? no way in hell ;)


Yea, The New Order is probably the most solid record that Testament ever had (some may think its The Legacy) but Painkiller is just too strong of an album for Testament to even be considered ranked higher in my opinion. And Deicide's best record "Legion" wouldnt even make my top 50 and i love that record.

[ak1971]

Yea, The New Order is probably the most solid record that Testament ever had (some may think its The Legacy) but Painkiller is just too strong of an album for Testament to even be considered ranked higher in my opinion. And Deicide's best record "Legion" wouldnt even make my top 50 and i love that record.

Thanks for these lists...Im digging metal again..much to my wifes chagrin :approve:

[alkemical]

http://www.dizzler.com/music/Dethklok/Duncan_Hills_Coffee_Jingle

[BroncoFanatic]

1. Summoning- Stronghold
2. Veneficum- Enigma Prognosis
3. Aborted- The Archaic Abattoir
4. Fall of Serafim- Nex Iehovae
5. Devin Townsend- Terria
6. Savatage- Hall of the Mountain King
7. Judas Priest- Painkiller
8. Metallica- Master of Puppets
9. Esqarial- Discoveries
10. Dimmu Borgir- Enthroned, Darkness, Triumphant
11. Mastodon- Blood Mountain
12. Dies Irae- Sculpture of Stone
13. Kataxu- Hunger of Elements
14. Entombed- Left Hand Path
15. Book of Black Earth- The Feast
16. Laaz Rockit- Annihilation Principle
17. Death- Spiritual Healing
18. Type O Negative- October Rust
19. Vader- Litany
20. Testament- The New Order
21. King Diamond- Them
22. Overkill- The Years of Decay
23. Sphere- Damned Souls Rituals
24. Megadeth- Rust in Peace
25. Slayer- Seasons in the Abyss

I don't know a lot of these either, but I can throw a few up (some of which may be laughed at ;D ):

1) Metallica - Ride the Lightning
2) Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King
3) Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance
4) Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime


Others that would make the list somewhere

Metal Church - The Dark
Leatherwolf (Debut)
Tesla - Mechanical Resonance
Metallica- Kill Em All
Savatage - Handful of Rain
Skid Row - Slave to the Grind

It's too hard to really rank most, a lot depends on what mood I'm in :militia:

[LordHelmchen]

Operation Mindcrime is so frigging fabulous.
And I'm going to see Queensrÿche this Friday.
Finally, after I missed them every time in the 90s.
They are performing a three hour set … the complete Operation Mindcrime set plus more.. well, to be honest, I care only for the first Operation Mindcrime, but it's going to be fantastic, seeing them live for the first time…

[BroncoFanatic]

Operation Mindcrime is so frigging fabulous.
And I'm going to see Queensrÿche this Friday.
Finally, after I missed them every time in the 90s.
They are performing a three hour set … the complete Operation Mindcrime set plus more.. well, to be honest, I care only for the first Operation Mindcrime, but it's going to be fantastic, seeing them live for the first time…

I saw Queensryche open for Metallica in San Diego, 1989-ish. Queensryche was light years better than Metallica live, at least at that show.

I'm jealous!

[Northman]

I don't know a lot of these either, but I can throw a few up (some of which may be laughed at ;D ):

1) Metallica - Ride the Lightning
2) Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King
3) Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance
4) Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime


Others that would make the list somewhere

Metal Church - The Dark
Leatherwolf (Debut)
Tesla - Mechanical Resonance
Metallica- Kill Em All
Savatage - Handful of Rain
Skid Row - Slave to the Grind

It's too hard to really rank most, a lot depends on what mood I'm in :militia:

You have some pretty solid albums there although i consider Tesla and Skid Row rock. But i do love the Metal Church love. ^5 :strong:

[BroncoBuff]

Operation Mindcrime is so frigging fabulous.
And I'm going to see Queensrÿche this Friday.
At Balingen, right? I gotta listen to that Operation Mindcrime album, they're raviong about it all over the net.

BTW, Queensryche? Another great Seattle band ;D

[Los Broncos]

I doubt anyone has heard of this band, but Control Denied is one I like.

Chucks other band with Tim Aymar on Vocals.

Love his voice, the album was nicely put together.

[Los Broncos]

For Anubis, a stamp that was made for Death and Chuck.

[LordHelmchen]

I saw Queensryche open for Metallica in San Diego, 1989-ish. Queensryche was light years better than Metallica live, at least at that show.

I'm jealous!

Nice gig you've been to.
Saw Metallica live only once so far, 1992. Was a great show as well.

I'm so happy to see Queensrÿche :afro:

[LordHelmchen]

At Balingen, right? I gotta listen to that Operation Mindcrime album, they're raviong about it all over the net.

BTW, Queensryche? Another great Seattle band ;D

It's a master piece. I listen to that album regularly, and I have it since almost 20 years now.

Yes, at Balingen, got to see Judas Priest as well on Saturday :D

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

BTW, Queensryche? Another great Seattle band ;D

In the 80s I dated a girl who thought Geoff Tate was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Me? I thought his singing style sounded like the noise you hear outside of a proctologist's office.

This guy has your annoying falsetto in spades, Hogan. ;)

[Hogan11]

In the 80s I dated a girl who thought Geoff Tate was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Me? I thought his singing style sounded like the noise you hear outside of a proctologist's office.

This guy has your annoying falsetto in spades, Hogan. ;)

I'll admit it everytime, I cannot stand castrated, falsetto vocals. I think, looking back on it, it was one of the reasons why I kinda left metal behind for hardcore around '80-'81.

[Northman]

For Anubis, a stamp that was made for Death and Chuck.

That is ****ing sweet!!!!! ^5

[Northman]

It's a master piece. I listen to that album regularly, and I have it since almost 20 years now.

Yes, at Balingen, got to see Judas Priest as well on Saturday :D


Mindcrime was great, but i love Rage for Order more. Dunno why, probably because of the darker vibe. :~ohyah!:

[BroncoFanatic]

Mindcrime was great, but i love Rage for Order more. Dunno why, probably because of the darker vibe. :~ohyah!:

That was a great disc too, but double you tee eff was that goofy look they had going then ?? ROFL!

[Northman]

That was a great disc too, but double you tee eff was that goofy look they had going then ?? ROFL!

Yea, i never understood the look. Some sort of Vampiric crap they were trying to pull off. :D

[BroncoFanatic]

Yea, i never understood the look. Some sort of Vampiric crap they were trying to pull off. :D

They made Twisted Sister look downright masculine during that time :~ohyah!:

[Northman]

They made Twisted Sister look downright masculine during that time :~ohyah!:

Hilarious! LOL

[BroncoBuff]

It's a master piece. I listen to that album regularly, and I have it since almost 20 years now.
Okay, there's TWO Operation Mindcrime albums ...

[Northman]

Okay, there's TWO Operation Mindcrime albums ...

Yea, but the second one doesnt even close to the original.

[BroncoBuff]

Okay, thanks ...

[LordHelmchen]

Yea, but the second one doesnt even close to the original.

yup… listened to it like 5-6 times, but not a chance.. not a single song that would get me hooked.