I'm the Man
Artist: Anthrax
Community Score: 6.55

Genius. Pure genius. Way before Rage Against the Machine, before Run-D.M.C.'s collaboration with Aerosmith, and before their infamous collaboration with Public Enemy, Anthrax take the credit -- or blame -- for being the pioneers of merging rap and metal. Released in 1987, their now-classic I'm the Man is a funny tribute/parody/attempt at hip-hop... Read More

Garage, Inc.
Artist: Metallica
Community Score: 7.93

For many years, Metallica's 1987 EP Garage Days Re-Revisited was the most sought-after item in their catalog; it was constantly bootlegged in the '90s, and often supplemented by a host of covers Metallica had released on singles and compilations throughout the years. By 1998, the band had understandably grown frustrated with this situation and... Read More

Sound of Perseverance
Artist: Death
Community Score: 8.67

Words cannot do this album enough justice. This is a truly glorious metal release, certainly Death's finest hour, and easily one of the top metal albums of all time. The sheer ferocity and emotion that channels through each of the intricate, progressive guitar melodies shatters every low opinion of the American metal scene. When you combine... Read More

The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight
Artist: Judas Priest
Community Score: 8.50

While the '80s may have been littered with many second-rate pop-metal knockoffs of little musical merit, Judas Priest, decked out in leather and studs, always stood tall above the pretenders as the genuine article of metal greatness. Along with Iron Maiden, they helped lead the way of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and are certainly one of... Read More

Pro-Pain - FIERCE
Artist: Pro-Pain
Community Score: 9.50

Pro-Pain finds Pro-Pain at the top of their game, turning out a record filled with fierce, brutal riffs and impassioned songwriting. The band's ability to weave bleak soundscapes has increased significantly, as has the group's songwriting ability. The topics remain familiar -- violence, love, hate, lust -- but they're said better than ever. ~... Read More

The Hollowing
Artist: Crisis
Community Score: 10.00

The previous Crisis, Deathshed Extermination, did not register on radar. But, The Hollowing phosphoresces brightly. The distorted rock guitar and vocal rhythms probably would equate to some bland and punchy by any one else, but Karyn Crisis' reckless vocals make the material captivating. She leaps the steep cliffs, going from a breathy seduction... Read More

To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth
Artist: Entombed
Community Score: 3.75

Following the towering Wolverine Blues, Entombed left Earache to sign with EastWest, where they recorded one album. It was never released and the band was unceremoniously dropped, leaving them to move to the indie Music for Nations, where they released To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth. The band may be battered and scarred, but they're... Read More

Theli
Artist: Therion
Community Score: 8.18
Predator
Artist: Accept
Community Score: 9.00
Caravan Beyond Redemption
Artist: Cathedral

Caravan Beyond Redemption is a captivating album for all of its 70-plus-minute running time. Starting from their usual brand of doom metal, heavily influenced by Black Sabbath, but boasting an original, individual style at the same time, Cathedral throw in various surprises this time to make things interesting. While the "stoner" rock style... Read More