Napalm Death's 1992 studio album Utopia Banished is a genre defining album as we revisit this musical work. Features the contributions of the late Jesse Pintado (1969-2006).
Judas Priest's 1990 studio album Painkiller is thought by many to be their best album. An album full of slick speed metal style riffs, Painkiller even almost 35 years later may appeal to you depending upon your musical tastes.
Turbo, the 1986 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest is an album that is much better than many people will give it credit for.
Stained Class, the 1978 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest is a very influential album in their career. Read on to find out why.
Sin After Sin, the 1977 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest is truly one fo those forgotten metal albums. Read on to find out why.
Here is an in depth review and analysis of the album Danzig 5: Blackacidevil by American rock band Danzig released in 1996. It is largely experimental, raw, and industrial metal release that came under much criticism, however if you give this album enough of a chance, you just might enjoy it.
Roorback, the 2003 studio album released by Sepultura is an album where thrash meets groove metal. It is a more simply structured album in terms of the riffs than Arise or Chaos A.D. but if you get used to it is quite a good album.
Sepultura's 2001 studio album called Nation is one of those metal albums that may now be forgotten in favor of many of their other releases. Read this in depth review to find out exactly why Nation is actually a stronger album than many give it credit for.
Danzig is not only the album that basically started Glenn Danzig's solo career but it is also a landmark blues rock type of album that features guest vocals done by James Hetfield of the band Metallica. "Danzig" is an album that really added musical strength to the 1980s.
They Will Return is the excellent 2002 studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Kalmah. This album has the excellent song Principle Hero.
Master of the Rings is the very good 1994 studio album by German power metal band Helloween. This is also the first Helloween studio album to have the contributions of the very unique Andi Deris. He made this band about 10 times better!
Better than Raw is the 1998 studio album released by longtime German power metal band Helloween. The album also has a song that is sung entirely in Latin. This is one of Helloween's better releases.
High Proof Cosmic Milk is the 1998 studio album by Polish metal band Acid Drinkers.
Orchid is the 7 song debut album released by longtime Swedish band Opeth, a band that began their career as a progressive death metal band. This album also set a sort of pattern for Opeth having super long songs in their albums.
Morningrise is the iconic 1996 studio album by Swedish progressive death metal band Opeth.
Danzig 2 - Lucifuge is the very famous 1990 studio album by American heavy metal band Danzig. It is known for songs such as Snakes of Christ and Her Black Wings. It is an album still worthy of high praise and consideration even today.
The World Needs a Hero, the 2001 studio album by Megadeth represents one of the band's stronger albums after the departure of guitarist Marty Friedman. It is one of the best albums of the entire decade of the 2000s.
The System Has Failed the 2004 studio album by Megadeth is a very good comeback album by this longtime American metal band. Read on to find out why.
The album Danzig 4p sometimes also known as Danzig 4 is the 1994 studio album released under Glenn Danzig's solo project. This is the darkest Danzig album of their first four releases. It is also the last Danzig album with the lineup of John Christ, Eerie Von and Chuck Biscuits.
Are You a Rebel? is the 1990 debut album by Acid Drinkers, a heavy metal band that has thrash metal and hardcore influences in their music.
Dirty Money, Dirty Tricks, the 1991 studio album by Poland's famous crossover thrash metal band Acid Drinkers is musically a very different release than what we have usually heard from them before but it is certainly not a terrible album. Read on to find out why.
Danzig 3 - How the Gods Kill is the 1992 studio album by American heavy metal band Danzig. This is the 3rd album of what is essentially a solo project.
Fates Warning's 8th studio album is a unique progressive metal gem or treasure because it is just so pleasant to listen to and for the fact that it is an album that is one track and it is split up into 12 parts.
With their 3rd studio album Insult to Injury, New Jersey based thrash metal band Whiplash changed more than just their vocalist. They experimented with a more progressive style thrash which is not very overwhelming and that results in a very refreshing style of thrash!
Ticket to Mayhem is the very good 1987 studio album by New Jersey thrash metal band Whiplash.
Agent Orange is more than just the third studio album by the legendary German thrash metal band Sodom. It is an album that is musically diverse and it has very socially conscious lyrics.
All Hell Breaks Loose, the 2000 studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction marks the triumphant return of vocalist Marcel Schirmer. This album just about proves why they needed him to return. His return made this band 10 times better!
Infernal Overkill is the album that began the career of German thrash metal band Destruction. This fast, raw thrash metal release is one of the most underrated albums of its kind and should be given more credit than it perhaps is.
Blind Guardian's 1998 studio album Nightfall in Middle Earth is the album that sees this longtime German band fully transition into power metal.
Practice What You Preach is the solid 3rd studio album by American thrash metal band Testament released in 1989.
The New Order is thrash metal band Testament's second studio album released in 1988. This is also the album that helped these Bay Area veterans get into the mainstream of thrash metal.
Come in From the Rain is the excellent 1997 solo album by Helloween vocalist Andi Deris.
One Size Fits All is more than just the second studio album by German hard rock band Pink Cream 69 released in 1991. It also features Andi Deris of the band Helloween doing lead vocals.
Theatre of Tragedy's 1998 studio album Aegis is their musical magnum opus. With the powerful soothing vocals of Liv Kristine Espanaes and dark male vocals by Raymond Rohonyi and the great songs, Aegis is still a great album even years later.
Keys to your Ruin is the 2023 studio album by the band Sonic Storm, a thrash metal band from the island country of Malta. Dive into a album that is full of exotic solos, razor sharp riffs and a touch of melody to create a very good example of modern day thrash metal.
End of Eden is the very good power metal album by Amberian Dawn released in 2010.
Insomnium's 2004 studio album Since the Day It All Came Down is filed with musical beauty, creativity, and excellence. Dive deep into the majestic depths of this early to mid 2000s melodic death metal gem!
Dark Tranquillity's 2007 studio album Fiction is so great that it may be their best since 1995. Read on to find out why.
Dark Tranquillity's 2005 studio album Character sees a continuation of the band's standard melodic death metal structure. Is it a better album than their 2002 release Damage Done? You decide.
Damage Done is the very good 2002 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. The album is definitely much better than their 2000 studio album Haven.
Dark Tranquillity's 1995 studio album The Gallery is a genre defining album after almost 30 years after it pleased our ears and senses! This is a review that you will not want to miss! There is a tribute to Fredrik Johansson (1974-2022) former guitarist of this great band.
In Flames' amazing 1999 studio album Colony turns 25 in 2024! This is an example of melodic death metal brilliance!
Siren Charms the 2014 studio album by Swedish metal band In Flames is a sort of transitional album with electronic elements and slower songs but it is still a very good album even for these Swedish guys.
House of Possession is the very good 2018 debut album by Norwegian blackened thrash metal band Shakma. It is an album full of razor sharp riffs and melodic enough to please many fans of this vast sub-genre of thrash metal.
Arch Enemy's 1999 studio album called Burning Bridges is full of melody, musicianship and guitar prowess! Read on to find out why as we revisit this magnificent album over 25 years later.
MTV LIVE Unplugged in New York is the LIVE album by American grunge band Nirvana released in 1994. The album is a LIVE performance in New York City and it features versions of Nirvana songs as well as covers of songs by the Vasolines, Meat Puppets, and David Bowie.
The Legacy is the very famous debut album for Testament, one of the most legendary bands of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal music scene.
Survive is the 1988 studio album by New York City based thrash metal band Nuclear Assault.
Inventor of Evil is the superb 2005 studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction.
Virus is the 2005 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Hypocrisy. This may be their best album since 1994's The Fourth Dimension.
Dookie is one of the most famous albums in the career of Green Day. It is best known for five singles including the song "When I Come Around."
Exuviae is the second studio album by Phrenetix, a thrash metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania.
Fear is the very solid 2015 debut album from the band Phrenetix, a thrash metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania.
M-16 is the 10th studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom and it is a concept album based on the Vietnam War.
'Til Death Do Us Unite is the 1997 studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom. Though it is classified as a crossover thrash metal album it actually is more of a thrash metal album.
Release From Agony is the really good 3rd studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction.
Those Once Loyal is the 2005 studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower. It would end up being their last studio album before their disbandment following the sudden death of their drummer Martin "Kiddie" Kearns in 2015.
Nihility is the brilliant 2002 studio album by Polish technical death metal band Decapitated. Don't let the band's name make you think these guys suck because they are really superb musicians!
Cracked Brain is the 4th studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction released in 1990.
Constrictor is the 1986 studio album by hard rock singer Alice Cooper. The album is famous for songs such as He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) and Teenage Frankenstein.
"Straight Outta Smogtown" is the third studio album by Polish thrash metal band Terrordome.
Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness is the second studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower released in 1989.
In Battle There is No Law! is the 1988 debut album by well-known British death metal band Bolt Thrower.
One by One is the 4th studio album by American alternative rock band Foo Fighters.
There is Nothing Left to Lose is the 3rd studio album by alternative rock band Foo Fighters released in 1999. It is the first album recorded in Studio 606 in the home of guitarist Dave Grohl.
The Arrival is the brilliant 2004 melodic death metal album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy. The Arrival is also the last Hypocrisy album to have original drummer Lars Szoke.
Moment is the 2020 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. Moment is the first studio album without longtime member Niklas Sundin and former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott takes his place.
Shine is the 2004 studio album by Austrian power metal band Edenbridge.
Holodox is the 3rd studio album released by Swiss thrash metal band Comaniac, having been released on September 4, 2020.
Da Capo is the 2002 studio album by Swedish pop and techno band Ace of Base. It is the last album to have the original lineup of members and was one of the band's lowest selling albums but the album is still very good.
Atoma is the 2016 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity and it is also the last album to feature founding guitarist Niklas Sundin who is also a graphic artist.
We Are the Void is the 2010 studio album by great Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity.
Catch 22 is the 8th studio album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy released in 2002 and this one sees the band go into a more melodic death metal direction.
Into the Abyss is the 2000 studio album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy and this one represents a sort of style change as the band has incorporated electronic elements into their sound.
I, the Mask is the 2019 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames.
Concrete Jungle is the debut album for the band Fusion Bomb from the small country of Luxembourg.
Instruction for Destruction is the brilliant 2017 studio album by Swiss thrash metal band Comaniac.
Return to the Wasteland is the very good debut album by Switzerland's thrash metal band Comaniac.
Redefined Mayhem is the 2014 studio album by famous German thrash metal band Holy Moses.
If Then Else is the 2000 studio album by Dutch metal band The Gathering.
Hypocrisy is the 1999 studio album by the Swedish band of the same name. In spite of the fact that it is considered an atmospheric metal album, it may be the band's most cohesive and mature musical effort that I have heard.
The Final Chapter is the 1997 studio album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy released in 1997. Though it was originally planned to be the band's final album they continued to play and tour due to fan responses and pressure.
Abducted is the very good 1996 studio album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy. The album is the beginning of the shift into melodic death metal.
Osculum Obscenum is the 1993 studio album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy.
Penetralia is the 1992 debut album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy featuring the vocals of Masse Broberg for most of the album.
How to Measure a Planet? is the 5th studio album by Dutch atmospheric rock/metal band The Gathering.
Summoning the Malicious is the 2017 studio album by Dutch thrash metal band formerly known as Distillator and it is an absolute masterpiece!
Out of the Cradle is the brilliant 1992 solo album by American musician Lindsey Buckingham, best known for his time spent with rock group Fleetwood Mac.
Incesticide is the 1992 studio album by alternative rock band Nirvana and it is a series of B-sides, outtakes and other songs recorded in different sessions.
The album Purple is the very good second studio album by alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots. It is known for the classic hit song called Interstate Love Song and several other tracks.
La Masquerade Infernale is the second studio album by Norwegian Avant Gard metal band Arcturus released in 1997. The album marks a drastic departure from their early black metal style.
Aspera Hiems Symfonia is the debut album by Norwegian atmospheric black metal band Arcturus released in 1996.
Natural Born Chaos is the brilliant 2002 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork.
Republic is the brilliant 1993 studio album by British pop/rock techno band New Order.The album contains amazing songs such as Regret and Young Offender. It may even save your life and turn it in a much better direction! Read on to find out why.
Finished With the Dogs is the 1987 studio album by German thrash metal band Holy Moses and some fans say it is their best album. Features the debut of drummer Uli Kusch.
Razorbliss is the awesome 2004 studio album by German heavy rock band Flowing Tears. the article takes a look at the album 20 years after its release. Has it stood the test of time?
Exit Wounds is the very heavy 2014 studio album by Swedish thrash & death metal album The Haunted.
Mimesis is the 2008 studio album by Finnish Gothic Metal Band End of You.
Queen of Siam is the very solid debut album by German thrash metal band Holy Moses released in 1986. Although it is not as thrash based as later albums it is an album that all heavy metal fans should listen to. Sabina Classen's vocals and the guitar work are two reasons to give this album a chance.
Power and Pain is the very good album by New Jersey thrash metal band Whiplash released in 1986.
The awesome hard rock album called "Trash" released in 1989 by hard rock singer Alice Cooper is one of the best hard rock albums ever!
The Swedish groovy thrash and death metal band The Haunted gets to their best musical level with their 2006 album The Dead Eye.
Arcana is the 2nd studio album by Austrian symphonic metal band Edenbridge released in 2001.
Stigmata is the very good second studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy released in 1998.
Battles is the 2016 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. Despite the amount of criticism the album has received, it is a much better album than you think,
This article is a review of the very good debut album Black Earth by Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy released in 1996. This band was formed by former Carcass guitarist Michael Amott and his brother Christopher.
This article is a review of the album called The New Machine of Liechtenstein by German thrash metal band Holy Moses.
Circus Black is the 4th studio album by Finnish power metal band Amberian Dawn and the last one to have Heidi Parviainen on vocals.
This article is a review of the 2001 album called Dragontown by famous hard rock singer Alice Cooper.
This article is a review of the 1990 studio album called World Chaos by German thrash metal band Holy Moses.
This article is a review of the 2004 album called Revolver by very heavy Swedish thrash metal band called The Haunted.
This article is a review of the album called Sounds of a Playground Fading by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames.
This article is a review of the 1982 album Blackout by German hard rock band Scorpions. It has the famous title track and the great love song called No One Like You.
This article is a review of the album The Clouds of Northland Thunder by Finnish symphonic power metal band Amberian Dawn featuring the powerful vocals of Heidi Parviainen.
This article is a review of the 2006 studio album Unreal by Finnish Gothic rock band End of You. The album has a very philosophical approach to life and is recommended for Gothic rock fans.
This article is a review of the album Come Clarity by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames released in 2006.
This article is a review of the album called The Fourth Dimension by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy.
This article is a review of the 1999 album called Medieval Rites by French death and thrash metal band Agressor.
This article is a review of the album called Imaginations From the Other Side by German power and speed metal band Blind Guardian.
This article is a review of the album called Dark Roots of Earth by American thrash metal band Testament.
This article is a review of the 1991 album called Gish the debut album from Chicago are alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.
This article is about the reasons why the album called Clay man may be the best album by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames.
This article is a review of the 2008 album River of Tuoni by Finnish neoclassical power metal band Amberian Dawn. Recommended for fans of Nightwish.
This article is a review of the album called The Savage Poetry a re-mastered version of the 1995 album Savage Poetry by German power metal band Edguy.
This article is a review of the 1997 album called The Colour and the Shape by the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. It has the famous song called Everlong.
This article is a review of the 1995 album The Bridge by famous pop music group Ace of Base. It is their finest album and should be listened to by pop music fans all over the world!
This article is a review of the album called The Haunted by Swedish thrash and death metal band The Haunted . It is one of the heaviest thrash metal albums that you will ever hear!
This article is a review of the album Made Me Do It by Swedish groovy thrash and death metal band The Haunted.
This article is a review of the 2004 album Soundtrack to Your Escape by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames.
This article is a review of the album called The Karelian Isthmus by Finnish metal band Amorphis featuring the vocals of guitarist Tomi Koivusaari.
Megadeth's 1999 studio album called Risk is one of those albums that was really disliked for a long time. But is it their worst album? You decide.
The album War Eternal may be Arch Enemy's best album! It has the great vocals of Canadian born Alissa White-Gluz!
The album Deviation from the Flow is the 2005 album by Finnish progressive metal band Malpractice and it is very melodic!
This article is a tribute to Angela Gossow, former lead vocalist for the band Arch Enemy and one of the best singers in heavy metal period! She replaced Johan Liiva and was with Arch Enemy until 2014.
Fireworks is the 3rd album by Brazilian power metal band Angra and it is the last one to feature the vocals of Andre Matos. Recommended for all fans of the genre!
Tuonela is the 4th studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis released in 1999. It sees the band make the shift to a more progressive style of music and is their weakest album but still good!
This article is an analysis of six ways that the United States can be a better place for Americans to live. There are many factors influencing Americans' lives that could be improved. In order for that to happen, voters must elect a government that is willing to make those positive changes.
What makes President Barack Obama as great as Abraham Lincoln? Let's take a look at some of his most notable accomplishments.
This article covers many of the reasons why American singer Lady Gaga is so important to American pop culture. She is more than just a musical artist and she is one of the best!
Suspiria is the 2000 album by Austrian doom and gothic metal band Darkwell. It is one of those great albums that has been forgotten. Listen to it and you will see why.
"Iron" is a solid 2004 album by Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. It features a strong return of Jari Maenpaa and the whole band!
Meet the talented Sabina Classen of the German thrash metal band Holy Moses. Learn why she should be loved by heavy metal fans worldwide.
"Thy Kingdom Gone" was a solid 2008 album by German Gothic rock band Flowing Tears. Helen Vogt's voice has more power and it's more melodic than their previous albums, but it still cannot match 2004's "Razorbliss."
Disorder of the Order is the 2002 album by German thrash metal band Holy Moses. A good comeback album that may be forgotten by fans of the genre. Hopefully this review helps fans to remember.
There are 3 major reasons why Unleashed Memories is the best album by Italian Gothic Metal band Lacuna Coil. It is the vocals, songwriting, and production that make it a classic album!
The Ritual is the awesome 5th studio album by American thrash metal band Testament released in 1992. A must listen for all fans of this Northern California metal band!
Low is the 6th album by the thrash metal band Testament. It is one of the most influential albums of 1994 and it can be useful to listen to even today in 2024. Read on to find out why.
xGODx is the brilliant 2nd album by Japanese melodic death metal band Serpent and it is one of the best in the entire genre! You will be amazed!
Slayer's 3rd studio album Reign In Blood is still an outstanding release even more than 30 years later. It has lots of speed and aggression but all the songs fit in nicely to create a great short album!
Tears Laid In Earth is the beautiful doom metal album by The 3rd and the Mortal featuring the powerful yet soothing vocals of Kari Rueslatten!
Elegy is the 3rd studio album by Finnish metal band Amorphis released in 1996. Features the debut of vocalist Pasi Koskinen and it shows that the band has matured even with a slight style change.
Somewhere Far Beyond is the 4th album by German band Blind Guardian and it shows us why the band had matured by this point in their career. Should be in the CD collection of every heavy metal fan!
"Tales From the Thousand Lakes" is an excellent 1994 album by Finnish metal band Amorphis. It has really influenced the doom and death metal genre and is totally worth having in your collection.
The Sham Mirrors is the very good 2002 album by Norwegian Avant Garde metal band Arcturus. It features the great vocal performance of Kristoffer Rygg.
The West Pole is the very good 2009 album by Dutch band The Gathering. Anneke Van Giersbergen would be very proud of this effort!
Foo Fighters is the self-titled 1995 alternative rock album by the band of the same name. It features the vocals of Dave Grohl (ex-Nirvana drummer). This is a good debut album to listen to even years later.
Siamese Dream is the famous 1993 album by Chicago area alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins sometimes known as The Smashing Pumpkins.
Nevermind is the 2nd studio album by American alternative rock band Nirvana. This is the album that put them on the path to commercial success. It is a great album even more than 30 years later.
In Utero is what would turn out to be the last album by American grunge rock band Nirvana. It is not as good as Bleach or Nevermind, but the production is better. In Utero is actually the last official Nirvana studio album before the death of Kurt Cobain.
This article is a biography and a tribute to Cary Grant, one of the finest movie stars of all time! He is also known for his marriage to Dyan Cannon.
The Sign by Swedish pop music group Ace of Base is the album that put them on the road to major success and stardom. More than 30 years after its release, it is still a great one to listen to!
Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian born Canadian TV and movie actress. She is best known for her role in the TV series The Vampire Diaries with Candice Accola.
Projector is the 4th studio album by the band Dark Tranquillity. There is a bigger emphasis on clean vocals but the result is still very good.
Reroute to Remain is the 2002 album by Swedish metal band In Flames. It represents a change in style for the band but it did very well in Germany.
Lunar Strain is the very good debut album by Swedish band In Flames. It has Mikael Stanne of the band Dark Tranquillity doing the vocals.
Holy Land is the 2nd studio album by Brazilian power metal band Angra released in 1996.
The Mind's I is the excellent third album by the band Dark Tranquillity. This is truly a great album that can be considered a masterpiece!
Angels Cry is the solid power metal album by Brazilian band Angra. It is the band's debut album released in 1993.
Sunrise in Eden is the debut album by Austrian symphonic metal band Edenbridge. It has the powerful operatic style vocals of Sabine Edelsbacher.
Bleach is the first studio album by American grunge rock band Nirvana. Even though the production is not as polished as the album Nevermind, Bleach is an album full of raw, gritty and even catchy songs, especially Swap Meet.
Winternight Tragedies is the excellent 2005 melodic black metal album by Finnish band Catamenia. It was released in 2005 and is one of the band's finest works.
Tales From the Twilight World is the 3rd album by German speed metal band Blind Guardian. Although there is a change in style the results are still very good.
Follow the Blind is the excellent 2nd album by German metal band Blind Guardian. It is another one of the band's best works and features Kai Hansen of Gamma Ray on guest vocals.
The album Strength Power Will Passion released in 2005 sees the band Holy Moses reach new heights in terms of its musical heaviness. The result is an outstanding album!
The Japanese melodic death metal band Serpent is one of the best bands to listen to if you want to listen to good Japanese heavy metal. Read on to find out why.
The album called Am Universum by Finnish band Amorphis represents a good transition by the band into the style of progressive rock. Read on to find out why.
Battalions of Fear is the excellent debut album by German band Blind Guardian. Read on to find out why this band is better than some others.