Altars Of Madness
by Morbid Angel

Altars Of Madness by Morbid Angel
Year: 1989
Overall rank: 3,348th   
Average Rating: 
72/100 (from 120 votes)
     
Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1989 (45th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (503rd)
Award Best albums of all time (3,348th)

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Altars Of Madness is ranked as the best album by Morbid Angel.

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Altars Of Madness track list

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Altars Of Madness rankings

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Overall rank: 3,348th | 1980s rank: 503rd | 1989 rank: 45th

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72/100 (from 120 votes)
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From 10/14/2021 17:47 | #274996
Certainly not the best death metal album.
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From 04/11/2017 05:21 | #189050
Certainly not for everyone, but for people who like metal, this is an absolute classic. These are some of the catchiest death metal songs ever written. The riffs are so unique sounding, and the vocals are more high pitched than your typical death metal vocalist, it kind of sounds like a demon is singing. The drum performance is athletic. Great album
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