Evil Invaders is the second studio album released by the Canadian thrash metal band Razor. It was the second album released by the band in 1985 and it has a very noticeable 1980s raw buzz saw guitar sound in it.
Left Hand Path is so much more than the 1990 debut album of Swedish death metal band Entombed. It is an album that influenced other death metal bands especially in Sweden.
The Puppet Master is the very well written 2003 album by King Diamond. It features great songs such as The Ritual.
This is the 11th studio album released by longtime American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. As of 2024, this album is a better one than some of us would have previously thought.
Atonement is the 3rd studio album by Japanese melodic death metal band Veiled in Scarlet.
Amerikkkant is the 2018 studio album by American industrial band Ministry. This may be the album the represents the lowest point musically for Ministry.
Mental Vortex is the 1991 studio album by technical thrash metal band Coroner. It is an album that has quite a few musical styles ranging from metal to neo-classical guitar parts and even a cover song.
Psalms of the Crimson King is the 2024 extended play album by Hungarian blackened thrash metal band Militia. The album has influences ranging from Ensiferum, Mercyful Fate and Dimmu Borgir. The album has strong organ play in it which makes it unique in some ways.
World Downfall is the 1989 debut album by the death metal band Terrorizer. The album has a few famous musicians playing on it including the late Jesse Pintado, as well as David Vincent and Pete Sandoval of the band Morbid Angel.
Force of Habit is the 1992 studio album by American thrash metal band Exodus. The album is the last studio album by Exodus before their first hiatus. The album may surprise a lot of the band's fan base due to the slower more groove metal style but the album is much better than you may think.
Abigail is the 1987 solo album released by King Diamond. It is the first fully concept album in the King Diamond solo project era.
Fatal Portrait is the first solo album released by Mercyful Fate vocalist King Diamond. It was released in 1986 and it is a partial concept album. The album features contributions by Michael Denner and the late Timi G. Hansen.
On Tenebrous Wings is the new second studio album by Norwegian blackened thrash metal band Shakma.
Shadow is the 2001 debut album by Japanese melodic death metal band Shadow. It is one of those albums that will be largely forgotten by now but do check out this album if you are a fan of melodic death metal.
The Erosion of Sanity is the 2nd studio album by Canadian death metal band Gorguts released in 1993. This was definitely an album that was released ahead of its time.
Hunting Season is the excellent debut extended play album by Finnish thrash metal band Bullet Trauma. One of the best releases in 2023 for the metal genre is here!
Phantom Antichrist is the very good 2012 studio album by German thrashe metal band Kreator.
The album called IV: Empires Collapse is the excellent 4th studio album by Ventura, California based thrash metal band Warbringer.
We take a look back at a very underappreciated death metal album by the band Sinister. one of the best death metal bands in The Netherlands.
Tooth and Nail is the excellent 1984 hard rock album released by the band Dokken. This could be Dokken's 2nd best album.
The 4th studio album by Spanish death metal band Avulsed has a very bad album title but the music on the album is excellent and very well done. Read on to find out why.
The Third Attack is the very good 2021 studio album by Bavaria Germany based thrash metal band Ravager.
Feed the Extermination is the 4th studio album by German thrash metal band Vendetta released in 2011.
War Without End is the 2008 debut album by Ventura, California based thrash metal band Warbringer.
Afterburner is the excellent 2006 studio album by Dutch death metal band Sinister. It is also the first studio album to feature lead vocals performed by Aad Kloosterwaard, the man who played drums from 1988 through 2003.
Feast Upon the Helpless is the 2017 studio album by Wisconsin thrash metal band Bray Road.
Formation is the 2019 extended play or mini album by Bray Road, a thrash metal band that is from Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Savage or Grace is the 2003 studio album by Dutch death metal band Sinister. It is also the last album to have Rachel Heyzer doing lead vocals.
Here is a very analyzed album review of the album called Violent, the debut album from Japanese thrash metal band Volcano released in 2000.
Diabolical Summoning is the 2nd studio album by Dutch death metal band Sinister released in 1993.
Cross the Styx is the 1992 debut album by Dutch death metal band Sinister.
Suomi Finland Devil is the 1994 black metal album released by Finnish band Impaled Nazarene.
Bathory is the self-titled debut album of the Swedish black and thrash metal band of the same name released in 1984.
Go and Live ... Stay and Die is the very good and underrated debut album by Vendetta, a German thrash metal band.
Last One On Earth is the 1992 studio album by Dutch death metal band Asphyx and it is the last studio album to feature Martin Van Drunen on lead vocals before he was kicked out of the band.
Night Eternal is the excellent 2008 studio album by Portuguese Gothic and death metal band Moonspell.
Grind Bastard is the excellent 1998 studio album by British death metal band Benediction. The album has cover performances of songs by Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, and Anti-Nowhere League.
Eaten Back to Life is the famous 1990 debut album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse.
The Great Paradise of Tomorrow is the brilliant album by a band simply known by the name of SHSH. This is because the full band name is very difficult for most of us to pronounce but do not let the band's name discourage you from listening to the music because this is a perfect album!
This is the 5th studio album by Sinister, a very heavy Dutch death metal band. The album was released in 2001 and the vocals are done by Rachel Heyzer (formerly known by the name Rachel Kloosterwaard).
Impact is imminent is the 1990 studio album by American thrash metal band Exodus. As of 2023, the album is an underrated release in the band's career. Read on to find out why.
The Great Southern Trendkill is the 1996 studio album by Texas groove metal band Pantera and this is an album that has the potential to have you appreciate it after many listens.
Far Beyond Driven is the 1994 studio album by Texas groove metal band Pantera. It feels like a very mixed effort musically even though it is heavier in some ways than its predecessor.
Blood Fire Death is the 4th studio album by Swedish black metal band Bathory released in 1988. This is a look back at one of the most influential black metal albums.
What, Us Worry? is the humorous second studio album by Louisville Kentucky crossover thrash metal band Belushi Speed Ball. There are two versions of this album, the shorter version without any skits and the longer version with the skits. This review and analysis focuses on the longer version.
Sad Wings of Destiny is the excellent 1976 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is a much better album than listeners may think.
God Cries is the 4th studio album by Dutch doom and death metal band Asphyx released in 1996. Theo Loomans provides the lead vocals on this album.
The Ten Commandments is the debut album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation.
This is a more analyzed album review of the 15th studio album of the American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. Read on to find out why this album is so great in spite of its title.
Bloodthirst is the 1999 studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse.
This is a more detailed review of the 6th studio album released by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It is such a well written album in spite of its controversial album title.
Shotgun Justice is the 1990 studio album released by Canadian thrash metal band Razor. It is also the first album to feature Bob Reid doing the lead vocals. This is one of the most heavy and musically intense albums in the history of thrash metal.
The Cenosillicaphobic Sessions is the second studio album from Sublind, a thrash metal band from Luxembourg.
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.
Hellfire Club is the 2004 studio album by German power metal band Edguy.
The Act of Retaliation released in 2017 is the very good 2nd album by Costa Rica thrash metal band Chemicide.
Eminence in Putrescence is the 1996 debut album released by Spanish death metal band Avulsed.
Psalm 69 as this album is most commonly known by is the most famous and best album by American Industrial metal band Ministry released in 1992.
Awaken Terror is the very good debut album from a thrash metal band called Carpet Bomb that is from Phoenix Arizona. If you give this album a chance, you might just really enjoy it even though it is just 24 minutes long.
The New Order is the second studio album released by famous American thrash metal band Testament in 1988.
I Hear Black is the 1993 studio album by American thrash metal band Over Kill. This album represents a style change for the band as they use more groove metal elements and blues influence in this album.
Turbo is the 1986 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is one of their albums that you will either love or hate depending upon your musical tastes, but an open minded rock and metal fan should eventually like this one.
Don't Break the Oath, the second studio album by Demark's Mercyful Fate is their most influential and best album. Read on to find out why.
Back for the Attack is the very famous 1987 studio album released by American hard rock band Dokken.
Up From the Ashes is the really good 1990 solo album by Don Dokken. Features the contributions of famous musicians such as John Norum and Mikkey Dee.
The Killing Kind is the very good 8th studio album by Over Kill released in 1996.
From the Underground and Below is the 1997 studio album by US thrash and groove metal band Over Kill.
W.F.O. is the 7th studio album by American thrash metal band Over Kill released in 1994.
Horrorscope is the really good 1991 studio album by American thrash metal band Over Kill. It is the first studio album released without Bobby Gustafson.
A Matter of Life and Death is the very good yet underrated studio album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden released in 2006.
The Years of Decay is the 1989 studio album by American thrash metal band Over Kill.
Taking Over is the very good 1987 studio album by the thrash metal band Over Kill.
Under the Influence is the most musically mature early studio album by the thrash metal band Over Kill. Read on to find out why.
Fear of the Dark is the 1992 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It would be the last album to have Bruce Dickinson doing lead vocals until 1999.
Feel the Fire is the 1985 debut album by New York State thrash metal band Over Kill, also sometimes known by their other name of Overkill.
Demolition is the underrated 2001 album released by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is a far better album than most people would give it credit for.
Ram It Down is the 1988 studio album released by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It would also be the last studio album to feature the contributions of the late Dave Holland on drums.
British Steel is the 1980 studio album released by British heavy metal band Judas Priest.
Rocka Rolla is an underrated debut album released by Judas Priest and it deserves more credit than it gets. Read on to find out why.
Resurrection is the first solo album released by current Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford.
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is the excellent 1988 studio album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
The Number of the Beast is the 1982 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It also marks the debut of the one and only Bruce Dickinson on lead vocals.
Killers is the 1981 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden and it is very much a forgotten album in the band's history. Read on to find out why.
Iron Maiden is the very famous debut album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released in 1980 and it is the only Iron Maiden studio album to have Dennis Stratton as a member.
No Prayer for the Dying is the 1990 studio album released by Iron Maiden. it is the first studio album not to have Adrian Smith playing as a member but it is one of those albums that should be given a chance.
Somewhere in Time is the brilliant 1986 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
Jugulator is the 1997 studio album released by Judas Priest and it is the first one to feature the vocals of Tim "Ripper" Owens. Give this one a chance for it is very underrated.
Piece of Mind is the brilliant 1983 studio album composed by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
Powerslave is the excellent 1984 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
Painkiller is the 1990 studio album released by Judas Priest. This is the first album to have the contributions of Scott Travis. Is this Judas Priest's best album? It is hard to say but it is still a very good musical work in their career.
Defenders of the Faith is the 1984 studio album released by Judas Priest. It is known for songs such as Freewheel Burning, Jawbreaker, and Love Bites.
Screaming for Vengeance is the 1982 studio album released by Judas Priest. It is considered the album that helped them break through from a commercial sense. It is known for songs such as Electric Eye, the title track and You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Point of Entry is the 1981 studio album released by British heavy metal band Judas Priest.
Stained Class is the very famous 1978 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is known for songs such as Exciter and Beyond the Realms of Death. It is a better album than many might give it credit for.
The 1977 studio album Sin After Sin by British heavy metal band Judas Priest is a very much underrated release in their discography. Read on to find out why.
Father of Serpents is the second studio album from Los Angeles thrash metal band Diabology. Recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Born of Osiris, Hexen, and Testament.
Tyrannicide is the very good debut album by Brisbane Australia thrash metal band Asylum.
Yearning for the Grotesque is the very good 2003 studio album by Spanish death metal band Avulsed.
Cycle of Contempt is the new album by Canadian thrash metal band Razor, having been released more than 25 years after their last album called Decibels in 1997. This new album has bad production for 2022 standards but the songs are still good.
Impression of Chaos is the debut album of the band Anvilhammer, a one man thrash metal project from Auckland, New Zealand.
Game Over is the 1986 debut album for New York City based thrash metal band Nuclear Assault.
Hidden Treasures is an extended play album by American heavy metal band Megadeth released in 1995. It features a few songs from movie soundtracks and covers of songs by Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath.
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.
To Find Deliverance is the 2022 debut album by Polish progressive thrash metal band Species.
Systematic Annihilation is the 2018 debut album by thrash metal band Stormthrash, a band from Caracas, Venezuela.
Survive is the 1988 studio album by New York City based thrash metal band Nuclear Assault.
Handle With Care is the very good 1989 studio album by American thrash metal band Nuclear Assault It is considered to be their best-selling album to date.
Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious is the 1991 studio album by British and Swedish death metal band Carcass.
4 of a Kind is the 1988 studio album by American crossover thrash metal band D.R.I. also known by the name of Dirty Rotten Imbeciles.
Now, Diabolical is the 6th studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon released in 2006.
Rebel Extravaganza is the 1999 studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon.
The Bleeding is the excellent 1994 studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It is also the last studio album to have the vocal contributions of Chris Barnes who would depart in 1995.
A Crimson Cosmos is the 3rd full length album by Swedish gothic metal band Lake of Tears released in 1997.
Forever Autumn is the 1999 studio album released by Swedish Gothic metal and rock band Lake of Tears. It is their last studio album before their brief breakup in 2000 and they would reunite in 2002.
Volcano is the 2002 studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon released in 2002.
Extinction is the 2017 studio album by Australian thrash metal band Harlott.
Electrified Brain is the brand new 2022 studio album by hardcore crossover thrash metal band Municipal Waste. Features a guest vocal performance by Napalm Death vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway.
Dark Medieval Times is the 1993 debut album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon.
Resurgence is the brilliant new studio album by Greek thrash metal band Flames. You won't want to listen to Judas Priest after you hear this!!
Summon the Dead is the 1988 studio album by Greek black and thrash metal band Flames. While the music and melodies are very good, the vocals just aren't quite right.
Fistful of Metal is the 1984 debut album by American thrash metal band Anthrax. It is one of their albums that is really underrated and it may be forgotten by some fans. Give this album a chance and you may just as well really enjoy it.
Reign of Light is the good lyrically thought provoking album by Swiss electronic and industrial metal band Samael released in 2004.
Origin is the 2013 debut album by Australian thrash metal band Harlott. It is not an overly innovative thrash metal album but it is still pretty good.
Survive or Die is the 2019 debut album by American death and thrash metal band Rising Regime. The band used to be fronted by one person, Darrell Ritsick. Stylistically influences such as Ensiferum and or Kreator are present.
Spreading the Disease is the 1985 studio album by American thrash metal band Anthrax.
State of Euphoria is the 1988 studio album by American thrash metal band Anthrax. In spite of the album having received a lukewarm kind of reception, it is actually a better album than it is given credit for.
Eternal is the 1999 studio album by Swiss metal band Samael. The album is electronic sounding and is similar to German band Rammstein.
This is an in-depth review of the 1999 studio album by Spanish death metal band Avulsed known as Stabwound Orgasm.
Organic Hallucinosis is the 2006 studio album by Polish death metal band Decapitated. It is the last album to feature "Vitek" playing the drums as he would die in a bus accident in November 2007.
Recollections of the Insane is the 2022 debut album by Belgian death and thrash metal band Schizophrenia.
Winds of Creation is the 2000 debut album released by technical death metal band Decapitated.
Never Say Die! is the last Black Sabbath studio album to feature the band's original lineup. It is also the last album to have Ozzy Osbourne doing lead vocals until 2013.
Malicious Intent is the 1986 studio album by Canadian speed/thrash metal band Razor. The album has a raw, primitive sound and poor production though it does have a few redeemable moments. The album has not aged very well though.
Ceremony of Opposites is the 1994 studio album by Swiss black metal band Samael. Although it is described as an industrial metal album, it is actually more musically diverse than that.
Passage is the 1996 studio album by Swiss Industrial and black metal band Samael. This is the album that shows the transition of Samael into a more industrial metal kind of sound even though the black metal vocals are still present.
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.
Nemesis Divina is the 1996 studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon. It may be the best early studio album from this band.
Greater Art is the 1994 debut album by Swedish doom and death metal band Lake of Tears.
The Shadowthrone is the second studio album released by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon. It came out in 1994 and it is considered to be one of the most influential releases in the black metal genre.
Unlocked is the second solo album released by actress, fashion model. and singer Meisa Kuroki. The album was released on February 15, 2012. It is an album that both hits and misses the mark musically. Read on to find out why.
The Great Acceleration is the 2021 debut album by Danish Death and thrash metal band Terminalist, a good young band to come out of Denmark.
Metal Discharge is the 2003 studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction. It is a more experimental kind of album with the snare drum sound but it is still a good album overall.
The Antichrist is the 7th studio album released by German thrash metal band Destruction in 2001.
Common Sense is the 4th studio album released by Costa Rican thrash metal band Chemicide.
The Great Mass is the sensational 2011 studio album by Greek symphonic death metal band Septicflesh.
All Hell Breaks Loose is the 6th studio album by German Thrash Metal band Destruction. It marks the triumphant return of original bassist and vocalist Marcel Schirmer.
Voices from the Void is the very good second album from Paris France based death and thrash metal band Blackened released in February 2022.
Terror Squad is the 1987 studio album by Danish thrash metal band Artillery.
Serpent Smiles and Killer Eyes is the 2007 studio album by Danish desth and thrash metal band Hatesphere.
The Sickness Within is the 2005 studio album by Danish death and thrash metal band Hatesphere.
By Inheritance is the 1990 studio album by Danish thrash metal band Artillery. It is one of the best metal releases in 1990 ever and is recommended for any thrash metal fan!
The Art of a Maniac is the very well written third studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Tymo from Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
Convulsive Perseverance is the debut album by the death and thrash metal metal band Seizure, coming from Central Luzon in the Philippines. Recommended for fans of early Sepultura and Morbid Angel.
Fear of Tomorrow is the 1985 debut album by Danish thrash metal band Artillery. The album has a very raw and dark feel to it but it is still one of those albums in the thrash metal genre that still deserves praise.
Chainsaw Crucifixion is the 2021 studio album by German and Swedish death metal band Cryptobiosis. Influences range from Cannibal Corpse to Hypocrisy as well as the band In Flames.
When Sanity Becomes Insanity is the 2021 debut album of Chilean death metal band Suffering Sights.
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."
The Wolves Are Getting Hungry is the 2015 studio album by Italian thrash metal band Hyades.
The Negation is the 3rd studio album by technical Polish death metal band Decapitated released in 2004.
Feast at the Forbidden Tree is the 2021 studio album by Boston Massachusetts thrash metal band Black Mass. It is very much an album that sounds like it could have been made back in 1985. Recommended for fans of Paul Baloff era Exodus and Marcyful Fate.
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! is the debut album by American metal band Megadeth released in 1985. It is their most sorrowful and darkest release.
Observing Madness is the 2022 debut album by the band Rake-Off, a thrash metal band from Rome and Lazio Italy.
Memorial is the 2006 studio album by Portuguese metal band Moonspell and it is their most musically diverse album up to this point in their career.
The Antidote is the 6th studio album by Portuguese Gothic Metal band Moonspell and it has Niclas Etelavuori playing bass guitars as a guest.
Sin / Pecado is the 3rd studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell released in 1998.
Darkness and Hope is the 2001 studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell released in 2001.
Bite of the Underdog is the 2020 studio album by 1980s German thrash metal band Mortal Terror.
Semper Pessimus is the 2021 studio album by Acid Age, a thrash and death metal band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The album is a ten song concept album about the Roman Emperor Nero.
Kill or Die is the 2021 debut album from Medellin, Colombia based thrash metal band Tyrants. Recommended for fans of Kreator, Holy Moses, and Iron Maiden.
Injection of Self is the 2021 debut album by San Diego thrash metal band Manic. Recommended for fans of Megadeth.
Serpent Chariot is the 2021 debut album by the one man metal music project called Golden Blood. The album features a guest drumming contribution by Fabio Alessandrini of the band Annihilator.
Brain Drill Poetry is the 2021 studio album by Finnish thrash metal band Home Style Surgery.
The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A sometimes written as The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A is the 2007 studio album by Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus.
Face of Despair is the excellent 1989 studio album by Australia's Mortal Sin and other than the last song Robbie Soles, everything else is well done!
Intruder of Reality is the debut album by Insecurity, a Chilean thrash metal and crossover band that is influenced by D.R.I., Metallica, Hirax, Testament, and Acid Reign. The album will be released on January 1, 2022.
The Delusional Mystery of the Self Part 1 is the second studio album by Chilean thrash metal band Mental Devastation. The album is their first one released in 8 years and is said to be part 1 of a 2 part conceptual album or opus.
The Lurking Evil is the 2021 debut album from the band Nattmaran, a thrash metal project featuring members from Indonesia, Sweden, and Japan.
Mechanize is the 2010 studio album by American Industrial thrash metal band Fear Factory. Performing the drum work on this album is the famous Gene Hoglan.
Bury Your Idols is the 2016 studio album by Mexican thrash metal band Agggressor. The album has parody cover versions of songs by The Beatles and Chuck Berry thus making this album a very enjoyable listen in spite of its length.
Excess is the 2021 studio album by German melodic death metal band Apophis. It is their first studio album in over 16 years but it was well worth the wait for fans of the genre of melodic death metal.
Transmigration is the 1993 debut album by the German band Crematory. The album is different compared to what would be released later in the band's career.
Awake is the 1997 studio album by German death and Gothic metal band Crematory.
Illusions is the 3rd studio album by German Gothic metal band Crematory released in 1995.
Terminal Spirit Disease is the 1994 studio album released by Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates.
I Am Your Blindness is the 2005 studio album by German melodic death metal band Apophis. It would be the band's last studio album until 2021.
The Butterfly Effect is the 1999 studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell and the album is a stylistic shift from their first three albums. While it is not a bad album, it may be the weakest of their first four albums.
Irreligious is the 1996 studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell. The album has a dominant Gothic metal feel to it showing a bit of a musical departure from their debut album Wolfheart.
Exuviae is the second studio album by Phrenetix, a thrash metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania.
Wolfheart is the good 1995 debut album by Portuguese Gothic and death metal band Moonspell.
Freeze, Obey is the debut album by the thrash metal band Deviance which has a really good modern style of thrash metal having influences from Megadeth to modern Metallica.
Abyss of Lost Souls is the second studio album released by Brazilian thrash metal band Cerberus Attack.
Demonic Possession is the 2021 debut album by Dutch blackened thrash metal band Destructo.
Nymphetamine is the 2004 studio album by British extreme metal band Cradle of Filth released in 2004. Features a guest vocal performance by former Theatre of Tragedy vocalist Live Kristine.
Drunk Beyond the Grave is the second studio album by Liver Killer, a thrash metal and or crossover band from Barcelona, Spain.
Breathing Necropolis is a very good five song mini album from American progressive thrash metal band Anarchy.
Technical Ecstasy is the 7th studio album by British hard rock and heavy metal band Black Sabbath released in 1976. The album was received with mixed responses and marked a dramatic musical shift from their earlier darker, more moody albums.