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The 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History: The Complete List

By LA Weekly Thu., Jan. 31 2013 at 9:12 AM
Categories: Metal, Top 20, Top 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History

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Black Sabbath
If you count Black Sabbath's 1970 release of their self-titled debut as the birth of heavy metal, the genre is now over 40. It can no longer be called a fad. Hell, it can have adult children, and it can run for president. (Insert "presidental metal of freedom" joke here.)

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So, yeah, it's old. But it continues to evolve, and the bands and albums that paved the way still feel as important and vital in 2013 as they did upon first impact. Here, then, are our picks for the 20 greatest metal albums, as chosen by the Weekly's metal writers. -Jason Roche


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The 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History: 10-1

By LA Weekly Wed., Jan. 30 2013 at 4:00 AM
Categories: Metal, Top 20, Top 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History

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Motorhead
See also: The 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History: 20-11

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The 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History: 20-11

By LA Weekly Tue., Jan. 29 2013 at 3:30 AM
Categories: Metal, Top 20, Top 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History

blacksabbathfortopohyear.jpg
Black Sabbath
If you count Black Sabbath's 1970 self-titled debut as heavy metal's birth, the genre is now over 40. It can no longer be called a fad. It can have adult children, and it can run for president. (Insert "presidental metal of freedom" joke here).

See also: The 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History: 10-1

So, yeah, it's old. But it continues to evolve, and the albums that paved the way still feel as important and vital in 2013 as they did upon first impact. So here are our picks for the 20 greatest metal albums, as picked by the Weekly's metal writers. -Jason Roche

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