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Mastodon :: Remission
I can't get enough of this record lately. It reminds me a lot of early Prong except that it packs ten times the power and aggression. •
Darkest Hour :: Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation
Iron Maiden :: Killers
"Wrathchild", "Murders In The Rue Morgue", Paul Di'Anno's raspy vocals, man you can't get anymore classic than this. Some of the stuff they did with Bruce Dickinson was great too, but this my favorite Maiden album by far. •
Motorhead :: The Very Best Of...Motorhead
Not sure what even needs to be said about Motorhead, other than they are to metal as the Ramones are to punk. Essential. •
Prong :: Force Fed
Speaking of early Prong... Good, good thrashy, raw stuff here. Much better than any of the polished prog-metal junk that they became 'known' for. •
Only Living Witness :: Innocents
Strait outta Lowell, these guys were one of the best bands from the Boston area metal-core scene of the early nineties. This record has an almost 'grunge' edge to it, but is still damn heavy. •
DRI :: Dealing With It
This little classic isn't really metal proper, but it goes hand in hand. I was really into this record back in high school. I'm a little embarrassed to say I still have an old portfolio down in the basement with that logo on the side. •
Cro-Mags :: Best Wishes
After putting out one of the defining hardcore albums of all time, these guys got even heavier. This is what that Di'Anno era Maiden would've sounded like if they came from the Lower East Side. Vicious. •
Atreyu :: The Curse
These guys are like a more musically accomplished Pantera. They pack that aggressive stance, but with more dimension. •
Slayer :: Reign In Blood
No metal binge is complete without the grandaddy of death metal. Scary lyrics, blistering solos, and unrelenting thrash unequalled anywhere, it's possibly the greatest metal album of all time. •
