Last updated May 12 2013 - added Time Is Up, by Havok (2011).
All the Heavy Metal CDs reviewed on the Ace Black Blog are indexed below, ranked by the overall average CD score. Another index organized by year of release is here. And the index by band name is here.
9.00+
Wages of Sin, by Arch Enemy (2002): 9.45Master Of Reality, by Black Sabbath (1971): 9.33
Swamplord, by Kalmah (2001): 9.25
From Your Grave, by The Absence (2005): 9.13
Machine Head, by Deep Purple (1972): 9.00
8.99 to 8.80
Back In Black, by AC/DC (1980): 8.90
Devoid, by Dark Lunacy (2000): 8.90
Piece Of Mind, by Iron Maiden (1983): 8.89
...And Justice For All, by Metallica (1988): 8.89
Painkiller, by Judas Priest (1990): 8.89
Are You Dead Yet?, by Children of Bodom (2005): 8.89
Powerslave, by Iron Maiden (1984): 8.88
Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath (1970): 8.83
8.79 to 8.60
Hatebreeder, by Children of Bodom (1999): 8.78
Van Halen, by Van Halen (1978): 8.73
This Age Of Silence, by Anterior (2007): 8.71
Pyromania, by Def Leppard (1983): 8.70
Operation: Mindcrime, by Queensryche (1988): 8.70
Iron Maiden, by Iron Maiden (1980): 8.67
Slaughter Of The Soul, by At The Gates (1995): 8.64
Enemy Unbound, by The Absence (2010): 8.64
Dreams Of Endless War, by Norther (2002): 8.63
Thrash Metal, by Blood Tsunami (2007): 8.63
This Age Of Silence, by Anterior (2007): 8.71
Pyromania, by Def Leppard (1983): 8.70
Operation: Mindcrime, by Queensryche (1988): 8.70
Iron Maiden, by Iron Maiden (1980): 8.67
Enemy Unbound, by The Absence (2010): 8.64
Dreams Of Endless War, by Norther (2002): 8.63
Thrash Metal, by Blood Tsunami (2007): 8.63
The Black Waltz, by Kalmah (2006): 8.60
The March, by Unearth (2008): 8.60
8.59 to 8.50
Love At First Sting, by Scorpions (1984): 8.56
Swampsong, by Kalmah (2003): 8.56
Khaos Legions, by Arch Enemy (2011): 8.55
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, by Black Sabbath (1973): 8.50
Rising, by Rainbow (1976): 8.50
Ride The Lightning, by Metallica (1984): 8.50
So Far, So Good...So What!, by Megadeth (1988): 8.50
Appetite For Destruction, by Guns 'N' Roses (1987): 8.50
Above The Weeping World, by Insomnium (2006): 8.11
Victory Songs, by Ensiferum (2007): 8.11
Echoes Of The Fallen, by Anterior (2011): 8.11
A New Disease Is Born, by Nightrage (2007): 7.67
Hell Bent For Leather, by Judas Priest (1978): 7.64
New Jersey, by Bon Jovi (1988): 7.64
Time, by Mercyful Fate (1994): 7.64
Since The Day It All Came Down, by Insomnium (2004): 7.64
Blizzard Of Ozz, by Ozzy Osbourne (1980): 7.63
7.59 to 7.55
Hypnotize, by System Of A Down (2005): 7.58
Who Do We Think We Are, by Deep Purple (1973): 7.57
Iced Earth, by Iced Earth (1991): 7.57
Animal Magnetism, by Scorpions (1980): 7.56
Denim And Leather, by Saxon (1981): 7.56
The Last In Line, by Dio (1984): 7.56
Metal Church, by Metal Church (1984): 7.56
Among The Living, by Anthrax (1987): 7.56
No Rest For The Wicked, by Ozzy Osbourne (1988): 7.56
Electric, by The Cult (1987): 7.55
Bananas, by Deep Purple (2003): 7.55
Wearing A Martyr's Crown, by Nightrage (2009): 7.55
7.54 to 7.50
Wolfmother, by Wolfmother (2005): 7.54
Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1973): 7.50
2112, by Rush (1976): 7.50
Long Live Rock 'N' Roll, by Rainbow (1978): 7.50
Strong Arm Of The Law, by Saxon (1980): 7.50
Somewhere In Time, by Iron Maiden (1986): 7.50
Endgame, by Megadeth (2009): 7.45
7.44 to 7.40
6.59 to 6.40
Promises In Blood, by Paths Of Possession (2005): 6.58
Destroyer, by Kiss (1976): 6.56
Pawnshop Guitars, by Gilby Clarke (1994): 6.55
Ratings Guide:
The scores shown for each CD represent the average of the individual song ratings. The average CD ratings can be interpreted as follows:
9.00 to 10.00: Genius.
8.50 to 8.99: Brilliant.
8.00 to 8.49: Excellent.
7.50 to 7.99: Good.
7.00 to 7.49: Fair to Middling.
6.50 to 6.99: Irritating.
6.49 and below: Terrible.
The March, by Unearth (2008): 8.60
8.59 to 8.50
Love At First Sting, by Scorpions (1984): 8.56
Swampsong, by Kalmah (2003): 8.56
Khaos Legions, by Arch Enemy (2011): 8.55
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, by Black Sabbath (1973): 8.50
Rising, by Rainbow (1976): 8.50
Ride The Lightning, by Metallica (1984): 8.50
So Far, So Good...So What!, by Megadeth (1988): 8.50
Appetite For Destruction, by Guns 'N' Roses (1987): 8.50
Ember To Inferno, by Trivium (2003): 8.50
8.49 to 8.40
City Of Evil, by Avenged Sevenfold (2005): 8.45
Led Zeppelin II, by Led Zeppelin (1969): 8.44
8.49 to 8.40
City Of Evil, by Avenged Sevenfold (2005): 8.45
Led Zeppelin II, by Led Zeppelin (1969): 8.44
They Will Return, by Kalmah (2002): 8.44
Hate Crew Deathroll, by Children of Bodom (2003): 8.44
Blind, by Corrosion Of Conformity (1991): 8.42
Hate Crew Deathroll, by Children of Bodom (2003): 8.44
Blind, by Corrosion Of Conformity (1991): 8.42
South Of Heaven, by Slayer (1988): 8.40
Iron, by Ensiferum (2004): 8.40
Twilight of the Thunder God, by Amon Amarth (2008): 8.40
8.39 to 8.30
Led Zeppelin IV, by Led Zeppelin (1971): 8.38
Burning Bridges, by Arch Enemy (1999): 8.38
Iron, by Ensiferum (2004): 8.40
Twilight of the Thunder God, by Amon Amarth (2008): 8.40
8.39 to 8.30
Led Zeppelin IV, by Led Zeppelin (1971): 8.38
Burning Bridges, by Arch Enemy (1999): 8.38
Toxicity, by System Of A Down (2001): 8.36
Sacrament, by Lamb of God (2006): 8.36
Stained Class, by Judas Priest (1978): 8.33
Sacrament, by Lamb of God (2006): 8.36
Stained Class, by Judas Priest (1978): 8.33
Perfect Strangers, by Deep Purple (1984): 8.33
Nevermind, by Nirvana (1991): 8.33
Storm Of The Light's Bane, by Dissection (1995): 8.33
Revelations by Audioslave (2006): 8.33
Nevermind, by Nirvana (1991): 8.33
Storm Of The Light's Bane, by Dissection (1995): 8.33
Revelations by Audioslave (2006): 8.33
High 'N' Dry, by Def Leppard (1981): 8.30
Anthems Of Rebellion, by Arch Enemy (2003): 8.30
Doomsday Machine, by Arch Enemy (2005): 8.30
8.29 to 8.20
Grand Feast For Vultures, by Blood Tsunami (2009): 8.29
Vulgar Display Of Power, by Pantera (1992): 8.27
Deliverance, by Corrosion Of Conformity (1994): 8.27
Sin After Sin by Judas Priest (1977): 8.25
Anthems Of Rebellion, by Arch Enemy (2003): 8.30
Doomsday Machine, by Arch Enemy (2005): 8.30
8.29 to 8.20
Grand Feast For Vultures, by Blood Tsunami (2009): 8.29
Vulgar Display Of Power, by Pantera (1992): 8.27
Deliverance, by Corrosion Of Conformity (1994): 8.27
Sin After Sin by Judas Priest (1977): 8.25
Lovedrive, by Scorpions (1979): 8.25
Master Of Puppets, by Metallica (1986): 8.25
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, by Iron Maiden (1988): 8.25
Master Of Puppets, by Metallica (1986): 8.25
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, by Iron Maiden (1988): 8.25
Powerage, by AC/DC (1978): 8.22
A Virgin And A Whore, by Eternal Tears Of Sorrow (2001): 8.22
12 Gauge, by Kalmah (2010): 8.22
Van Halen II, by Van Halen (1979): 8.20
A Virgin And A Whore, by Eternal Tears Of Sorrow (2001): 8.22
12 Gauge, by Kalmah (2010): 8.22
Van Halen II, by Van Halen (1979): 8.20
Marching Out, by Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force (1985): 8.20
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, by Van Halen (1991): 8.20
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, by Van Halen (1991): 8.20
Jugulator, by Judas Priest (1997): 8.20
Forget Me Not, by Dark Lunacy (2003): 8.20
Dead Harvest, by This Ending (2009): 8.20
8.19 to 8.10
Rise of the Tyrant, by Arch Enemy (2007): 8.18
Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols, by Sex Pistols (1977): 8.17
Burn, by Deep Purple (1974): 8.13
Sad Wings Of Destiny, by Judas Priest (1976): 8.13
Forget Me Not, by Dark Lunacy (2003): 8.20
Dead Harvest, by This Ending (2009): 8.20
8.19 to 8.10
Rise of the Tyrant, by Arch Enemy (2007): 8.18
Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols, by Sex Pistols (1977): 8.17
Burn, by Deep Purple (1974): 8.13
Sad Wings Of Destiny, by Judas Priest (1976): 8.13
Mob Rules, by Black Sabbath (1981): 8.13
The Number of the Beast, by Iron Maiden (1982): 8.13
1984, by Van Halen (1984): 8.13
Difficult To Cure, by Rainbow (1981): 8.11
The Number of the Beast, by Iron Maiden (1982): 8.13
1984, by Van Halen (1984): 8.13
Difficult To Cure, by Rainbow (1981): 8.11
Space In Your Face, by Galactic Cowboys (1993): 8.11
Chaotic Beauty, by Eternal Tears Of Sorrow (2000): 8.11
End Of The Weakness, by Archeon (2005): 8.11
With Oden On Our Side, by Amon Amarth (2006): 8.11
Chaotic Beauty, by Eternal Tears Of Sorrow (2000): 8.11
End Of The Weakness, by Archeon (2005): 8.11
With Oden On Our Side, by Amon Amarth (2006): 8.11
Victory Songs, by Ensiferum (2007): 8.11
Echoes Of The Fallen, by Anterior (2011): 8.11
II-Pornograffitti, by Extreme (1990): 8.08
Renegades, by Rage Against The Machine (2000): 8.08
Shogun, by Trivium (2008): 8.07
Renegades, by Rage Against The Machine (2000): 8.08
Shogun, by Trivium (2008): 8.07
Let There Be Rock, by AC/DC (1977): 8.00
Killers, by Iron Maiden (1981): 8.00
Blackout, by Scorpions (1982): 8.00
Kill'Em All, by Metallica (1983): 8.00
Killers, by Iron Maiden (1981): 8.00
Blackout, by Scorpions (1982): 8.00
Kill'Em All, by Metallica (1983): 8.00
Walls Of Jericho, by Helloween (1985): 8.00
Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!, by Megadeth (1985): 8.00
Trilogy, by Yngwie J. Malmsteen (1986): 8.00
Rust In Peace, by Megadeth (1990): 8.00
Balls To Picasso, by Bruce Dickinson (1994): 8.00
Stained, by Imperanon (2004): 8.00
Ascendancy, by Trivium (2005): 8.00
The Onslaught, by Lazarus A.D. (2007): 8.00
Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!, by Megadeth (1985): 8.00
Trilogy, by Yngwie J. Malmsteen (1986): 8.00
Rust In Peace, by Megadeth (1990): 8.00
Balls To Picasso, by Bruce Dickinson (1994): 8.00
Stained, by Imperanon (2004): 8.00
Ascendancy, by Trivium (2005): 8.00
The Onslaught, by Lazarus A.D. (2007): 8.00
The Blackening, by Machine Head (2007): 8.00
7.99 to 7.90
Metallica, by Metallica (1991): 7.92
The Time Of The Oath, by Helloween (1996): 7.92
Cryptic Writings, by Megadeth (1997): 7.92
Reload, by Metallica (1997): 7.92
Out Of Exile, by Audioslave (2005): 7.92
Sound Of White Noise, by Anthrax (1993): 7.91
Dead Heart In A Dead World, by Nevermore (2000): 7.91
Highway to Hell, by AC/DC (1979): 7.90
7.99 to 7.90
Metallica, by Metallica (1991): 7.92The Time Of The Oath, by Helloween (1996): 7.92
Cryptic Writings, by Megadeth (1997): 7.92
Reload, by Metallica (1997): 7.92
Out Of Exile, by Audioslave (2005): 7.92
Sound Of White Noise, by Anthrax (1993): 7.91
Dead Heart In A Dead World, by Nevermore (2000): 7.91
Highway to Hell, by AC/DC (1979): 7.90
Reign In Blood, by Slayer (1986): 7.90
Pump, by Aerosmith (1989): 7.90
Rage Against The Machine, by Rage Against The Machine (1992):7.90
In The Halls Of Awaiting, by Isomnium (2002): 7.90
Mezmerize, by System Of A Down (2005): 7.90
Pump, by Aerosmith (1989): 7.90
Rage Against The Machine, by Rage Against The Machine (1992):7.90
In The Halls Of Awaiting, by Isomnium (2002): 7.90
Mezmerize, by System Of A Down (2005): 7.90
Here Waits Thy Doom, by 3 Inches of Blood (2009): 7.90
7.89 to 7.85
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, by AC/DC (1976): 7.89
Never Say Die!, by Black Sabbath (1978): 7.89
State Of Euphoria, by Anthrax (1988): 7.89
The Politics Of Ecstasy, by Nevermore (1996): 7.89
The Sound Of Perseverance, by Death (1998): 7.89
7.89 to 7.85
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, by AC/DC (1976): 7.89
Never Say Die!, by Black Sabbath (1978): 7.89
State Of Euphoria, by Anthrax (1988): 7.89
The Politics Of Ecstasy, by Nevermore (1996): 7.89
The Sound Of Perseverance, by Death (1998): 7.89
Heaven And Hell, by Black Sabbath (1980): 7.88
Battle Hymns, by Manowar (1982): 7.88
Fate Of Norns, by Amon Amarth (2004): 7.88
Fate Of Norns, by Amon Amarth (2004): 7.88
Wintersun, by Wintersun (2004): 7.88
In Rock, by Deep Purple (1970): 7.86
Physical Graffiti, by Led Zeppelin (1975): 7.86
Sabotage, by Black Sabbath (1975): 7.86
III Sides To Every Story, by Extreme (1992): 7.86
In Rock, by Deep Purple (1970): 7.86
Physical Graffiti, by Led Zeppelin (1975): 7.86
Sabotage, by Black Sabbath (1975): 7.86
III Sides To Every Story, by Extreme (1992): 7.86
Audioslave, by Audioslave (2002): 7.86
Ten Thousand Fists, by Disturbed (2005): 7.86
Use Your Illusion II, by Guns N' Roses (1991): 7.85
7.84 to 7.80
Youthanasia, by Megadeth (1994): 7.83
The Battle Of Los Angeles, by Rage Against The Machine (1999): 7.83
Does This Look Infected?, by Sum 41 (2002): 7.83
Ten Thousand Fists, by Disturbed (2005): 7.86
Use Your Illusion II, by Guns N' Roses (1991): 7.85
7.84 to 7.80
Youthanasia, by Megadeth (1994): 7.83
The Battle Of Los Angeles, by Rage Against The Machine (1999): 7.83
Does This Look Infected?, by Sum 41 (2002): 7.83
Fire Up The Blades, by 3 Inches Of Blood (2007): 7.82
Lullabies For The Dormant Mind, by The Agonist (2009): 7.82
Skeletons In The Closet, by Children Of Bodom (2009): 7.82
Burn, by Havok (2009):7.82
Slippery When Wet, by Bon Jovi (1986): 7.80
Seasons In The Abyss, by Slayer (1990): 7.80
Brave New World, by Iron Maiden (2000): 7.80
Lullabies For The Dormant Mind, by The Agonist (2009): 7.82
Skeletons In The Closet, by Children Of Bodom (2009): 7.82
Burn, by Havok (2009):7.82
Slippery When Wet, by Bon Jovi (1986): 7.80
Seasons In The Abyss, by Slayer (1990): 7.80
Brave New World, by Iron Maiden (2000): 7.80
Unknown Soldier, by Warmen (2000): 7.80
This Godless Endeavor, by Nevermore (2005): 7.80
7.79 to 7.75
Jailbreak, by Thin Lizzy (1976): 7.78
Bark At The Moon, by Ozzy Osbourne (1983): 7.78
7.79 to 7.75
Jailbreak, by Thin Lizzy (1976): 7.78
Bark At The Moon, by Ozzy Osbourne (1983): 7.78
Spreading The Disease, by Anthrax (1985): 7.78
Paranoid, by Black Sabbath (1970): 7.75
Montrose, by Montrose (1973): 7.75
Women And Children First, by Van Halen (1980): 7.75
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?, by Megadeth (1986): 7.75
The Somberlain, by Dissection (1993): 7.75
Stigmata, by Arch Enemy (1998): 7.75
Paranoid, by Black Sabbath (1970): 7.75
Montrose, by Montrose (1973): 7.75
Women And Children First, by Van Halen (1980): 7.75
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?, by Megadeth (1986): 7.75
The Somberlain, by Dissection (1993): 7.75
Stigmata, by Arch Enemy (1998): 7.75
Believe, by Disturbed (2002): 7.75
Across The Dark, by Insomnium (2009): 7.75
Long Live Heavy Metal, by 3 Inches Of Blood (2012): 7.75
7.74 to 7.70
Across The Dark, by Insomnium (2009): 7.75
Long Live Heavy Metal, by 3 Inches Of Blood (2012): 7.75
7.74 to 7.70
Silver, by Moist (1994): 7.73
The Gallery, by Dark Tranquillity (1995): 7.73
The X Factor, by Iron Maiden (1995): 7.73
Dance Of Death, by Iron Maiden (2003): 7.73
The Gallery, by Dark Tranquillity (1995): 7.73
Dance Of Death, by Iron Maiden (2003): 7.73
Ashes Of The Wake, by Lamb of God (2004): 7.73
Riders Of The Plague, by The Absence (2007): 7.73
Restless And Wild, by Accept (1982): 7.70
The Battle Rages On, by Deep Purple (1993): 7.70
Riders Of The Plague, by The Absence (2007): 7.73
Restless And Wild, by Accept (1982): 7.70
The Battle Rages On, by Deep Purple (1993): 7.70
Heal, by Sacred Reich (1996): 7.70
A Matter Of Life And Death, by Iron Maiden (2006): 7.70
Fragments Of Form And Function, by Allegaeon (2010): 7.70
Time Is Up, by Havok (2011): 7.70
7.69 to 7.60
Toys In The Attic, by Aerosmith (1975): 7.67
Bon Jovi, by Bon Jovi (1984): 7.67
Hysteria, by Def Leppard (1987): 7.67
Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I, by Helloween (1987): 7.67
Rock 'N' Roll, by Motorhead (1987): 7.67
"The Spaghetti Incident?", by Guns N' Roses (1993): 7.67
A Matter Of Life And Death, by Iron Maiden (2006): 7.70
Fragments Of Form And Function, by Allegaeon (2010): 7.70
Time Is Up, by Havok (2011): 7.70
7.69 to 7.60
Toys In The Attic, by Aerosmith (1975): 7.67
Bon Jovi, by Bon Jovi (1984): 7.67
Hysteria, by Def Leppard (1987): 7.67
Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I, by Helloween (1987): 7.67
Rock 'N' Roll, by Motorhead (1987): 7.67
"The Spaghetti Incident?", by Guns N' Roses (1993): 7.67
A New Disease Is Born, by Nightrage (2007): 7.67 Hell Bent For Leather, by Judas Priest (1978): 7.64
New Jersey, by Bon Jovi (1988): 7.64
Time, by Mercyful Fate (1994): 7.64
Since The Day It All Came Down, by Insomnium (2004): 7.64
Blizzard Of Ozz, by Ozzy Osbourne (1980): 7.63
7.59 to 7.55
Hypnotize, by System Of A Down (2005): 7.58
Who Do We Think We Are, by Deep Purple (1973): 7.57
Iced Earth, by Iced Earth (1991): 7.57
Denim And Leather, by Saxon (1981): 7.56
Metal Church, by Metal Church (1984): 7.56
No Rest For The Wicked, by Ozzy Osbourne (1988): 7.56
Bananas, by Deep Purple (2003): 7.55
Wearing A Martyr's Crown, by Nightrage (2009): 7.55
7.54 to 7.50
Wolfmother, by Wolfmother (2005): 7.54
Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd, by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1973): 7.50
2112, by Rush (1976): 7.50
Long Live Rock 'N' Roll, by Rainbow (1978): 7.50
Strong Arm Of The Law, by Saxon (1980): 7.50
Somewhere In Time, by Iron Maiden (1986): 7.50
Follow The Reaper, by Children of Bodom (2001): 7.50
Chaos Born, by Catamenia (2003): 7.50
Sheol, by Naglfar (2003): 7.50
We Are The Nightmare, by Arsis (2008): 7.50
A Sense of Purpose, by In Flames (2008): 7.50
Deflorate, by The Black Dahlia Murder (2009): 7.50
Chaos Born, by Catamenia (2003): 7.50
Sheol, by Naglfar (2003): 7.50
We Are The Nightmare, by Arsis (2008): 7.50
A Sense of Purpose, by In Flames (2008): 7.50
Deflorate, by The Black Dahlia Murder (2009): 7.50
Steal This Album!, by System Of A Down (2002): 7.47
Get a Grip, by Aerosmith (1993): 7.46
Nine Lives, by Aerosmith (1997): 7.46
Get a Grip, by Aerosmith (1993): 7.46
Nine Lives, by Aerosmith (1997): 7.46
Evil Empire, by Rage Against The Machine (1996): 7.45
Character, by Dark Tranquillity (2005): 7.45
Skyforger, by Amorphis (2009): 7.45
Romulus, by Ex Deo (2009): 7.45Character, by Dark Tranquillity (2005): 7.45
Skyforger, by Amorphis (2009): 7.45Endgame, by Megadeth (2009): 7.45
7.44 to 7.40
Black Sabbath Vol. 4, by Black Sabbath (1972): 7.44
Wheels Of Steel, by Saxon (1980): 7.44
Orgasmatron, by Motorhead (1986): 7.44
Wheels Of Steel, by Saxon (1980): 7.44
Orgasmatron, by Motorhead (1986): 7.44
Versus The World, by Amon Amarth (2002): 7.44
Relentless Reckless Forever, by Children Of Bodom (2011): 7.44
Fireball, by Deep Purple (1971): 7.43
Permanent Vacation, by Aerosmith (1987): 7.42
In Utero, by Nirvana (1993): 7.42
Metal Heart, by Accept (1985): 7.40
Slip Of The Tongue, by Whitesnake (1989): 7.40
Formshifter, by Allegaeon (2012): 7.40
Relentless Reckless Forever, by Children Of Bodom (2011): 7.44
Fireball, by Deep Purple (1971): 7.43
Permanent Vacation, by Aerosmith (1987): 7.42
In Utero, by Nirvana (1993): 7.42
Metal Heart, by Accept (1985): 7.40
Slip Of The Tongue, by Whitesnake (1989): 7.40
Formshifter, by Allegaeon (2012): 7.40
Stick It To Ya, by Slaughter (1990): 7.38
Unquestionable Presence, by Atheist (1991): 7.38
The Triumph Of Steel, by Manowar (1992): 7.38
System Of A Down, by System Of A Down (1998): 7.38
On Through The Night, by Def Leppard (1980): 7.36
Persistence Of Time, by Anthrax (1990): 7.36
Unquestionable Presence, by Atheist (1991): 7.38
The Triumph Of Steel, by Manowar (1992): 7.38
System Of A Down, by System Of A Down (1998): 7.38
On Through The Night, by Def Leppard (1980): 7.36
Persistence Of Time, by Anthrax (1990): 7.36
Overnight Sensation, by Motorhead (1996): 7.36
Snake Bite Love, by Motorhead (1998): 7.36
New American Gospel, by Lamb of God (2000): 7.36
The Obsidian Conspiracy, by Nevermore (2010): 7.36
Darkness In The Light, by Unearth (2011): 7.36
7.34 to 7.30
Snake Bite Love, by Motorhead (1998): 7.36
New American Gospel, by Lamb of God (2000): 7.36
The Obsidian Conspiracy, by Nevermore (2010): 7.36
Darkness In The Light, by Unearth (2011): 7.36
7.34 to 7.30
Badmotorfinger, by Soundgarden (1991): 7.33
4p, by Danzig (1994): 7.33
Superunknown, by Soundgarden (1994): 7.33
Symbolic, by Death (1995): 7.33
Use Your Illusion I, by Guns N' Roses (1991): 7.31
Led Zeppelin III, by Led Zeppelin (1970): 7.30
4p, by Danzig (1994): 7.33
Superunknown, by Soundgarden (1994): 7.33
Symbolic, by Death (1995): 7.33
Use Your Illusion I, by Guns N' Roses (1991): 7.31
Led Zeppelin III, by Led Zeppelin (1970): 7.30
Blooddrunk, by Children of Bodom (2008): 7.30
The Final Frontier, by Iron Maiden (2010): 7.30
7.29 to 7.20
The Final Frontier, by Iron Maiden (2010): 7.30
7.29 to 7.20
Keep The Faith, by Bon Jovi (1992): 7.25
White Snake / Northwinds, by David Coverdale (1977/1978): 7.23
British Steel, by Judas Priest (1980): 7.22
United In Regret, by Arsis (2006): 7.22
White Snake / Northwinds, by David Coverdale (1977/1978): 7.23
British Steel, by Judas Priest (1980): 7.22
United In Regret, by Arsis (2006): 7.22
III: In The Eyes of Fire, by Unearth (2006): 7.18
Ninewinged Serpent, by Devian (2007): 7.18
Fear Of The Dark, by Iron Maiden (1992): 7.17
Ensiferum, by Ensiferum (2001): 7.17
Ninewinged Serpent, by Devian (2007): 7.18
Fear Of The Dark, by Iron Maiden (1992): 7.17
Ensiferum, by Ensiferum (2001): 7.17
Technical Ecstasy, by Black Sabbath (1976): 7.13
Roots, by Sepultura (1996): 7.13
Onset Of Putrefaction, by Necrophagist (1999): 7.13
Fair Warning, by Van Halen (1981): 7.11
Diabolical, by Naglfar (1998): 7.11
Passiondale, by God Dethroned (2009): 7.11
Roots, by Sepultura (1996): 7.13
Onset Of Putrefaction, by Necrophagist (1999): 7.13
Fair Warning, by Van Halen (1981): 7.11
Diabolical, by Naglfar (1998): 7.11
Passiondale, by God Dethroned (2009): 7.11
Sven Gali, by Sven Gali (1992): 7.08
Advance And Vanquish, by 3 Inches Of Blood (2004): 7.08
Rocks, by Aerosmith (1976): 7.00
Down To Earth, by Rainbow (1979): 7.00
Moving Pictures, by Rush (1981): 7.00
Rocks, by Aerosmith (1976): 7.00
Down To Earth, by Rainbow (1979): 7.00
Moving Pictures, by Rush (1981): 7.00
Saints and Sinners, by Whitesnake (1982): 7.00
Sacred Heart, by Dio (1985): 7.00
The Ultimate Sin, by Ozzy Osbourne (1986): 7.00
Run To The Light, by Trouble (1987): 7.00
Sacred Heart, by Dio (1985): 7.00
The Ultimate Sin, by Ozzy Osbourne (1986): 7.00
Run To The Light, by Trouble (1987): 7.00
Beneath The Remains, by Sepultura (1989): 7.00
Heartwork, by Carcass (1993): 7.00
Load, by Metallica (1996): 7.00
Dreaming Neon Black, by Nevermore (1999): 7.00
Heartwork, by Carcass (1993): 7.00
Load, by Metallica (1996): 7.00
Dreaming Neon Black, by Nevermore (1999): 7.00
Epitaph, by Necrophagist (2004): 7.00
The Hours That Remain, by Mercenary (2006): 7.00
Praises To The War Machine, by Warrel Dane (2008): 7.00
Black Rivers Flow, by Lazarus A.D. (2011): 7.00
The Hours That Remain, by Mercenary (2006): 7.00
Praises To The War Machine, by Warrel Dane (2008): 7.00
Black Rivers Flow, by Lazarus A.D. (2011): 7.00
A Celebration of Guilt, by Arsis (2004): 6.91
Slide It In, by Whitesnake (1984): 6.90
As The Palaces Burn, by Lamb of God (2003): 6.90
Straight Between The Eyes, by Rainbow (1982): 6.89
Whitesnake, by Whitesnake (1987): 6.89
Slide It In, by Whitesnake (1984): 6.90
As The Palaces Burn, by Lamb of God (2003): 6.90
Straight Between The Eyes, by Rainbow (1982): 6.89
Whitesnake, by Whitesnake (1987): 6.89
Far Beyond Driven, by Pantera (1994): 6.83
What They Fear The Most, by As Heavens Collide (2011): 6.83
What They Fear The Most, by As Heavens Collide (2011): 6.83
6.59 to 6.40
Promises In Blood, by Paths Of Possession (2005): 6.58
Destroyer, by Kiss (1976): 6.56
Pawnshop Guitars, by Gilby Clarke (1994): 6.55
The Crusade, by Trivium (2006): 6.46
less than 6.40
Signals, by Rush (1982): 6.38
G N' R Lies, by Guns N' Roses (1988): 6.38
less than 6.40
Signals, by Rush (1982): 6.38
G N' R Lies, by Guns N' Roses (1988): 6.38
Inhuman Rampage, by Dragonforce (2006): 6.38
Counterparts, by Rush (1993): 6.36
Too Fast For Love, by Motley Crue (1981): 6.33
Counterparts, by Rush (1993): 6.36
Too Fast For Love, by Motley Crue (1981): 6.33
Ratings Guide:
The scores shown for each CD represent the average of the individual song ratings. The average CD ratings can be interpreted as follows:
9.00 to 10.00: Genius.
8.50 to 8.99: Brilliant.
8.00 to 8.49: Excellent.
7.50 to 7.99: Good.
7.00 to 7.49: Fair to Middling.
6.50 to 6.99: Irritating.
6.49 and below: Terrible.
Other links of interest:
The 50 Best Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, as selected by heavy metal fans.
