Metal
by 
Graeme2 
Don't know about metal. Just what I've heard and like. I like air guitar and air drums. I try to have an open mind and realise not to make a big hate on metal just cos they look shit because prejudice is a shower. I've only gone as far back as the start of the 80s. The chart is mostly thrash sounds with prog/tech leanings, NWOBHM or stuff with post rock influence.
- Chart updated: 10/03/2025 20:45
- (Created: 07/24/2015 09:31).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
5,119
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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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Rank Score:
12,494
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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1984
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Rank Score:
9,183
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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1987
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Rank Score:
806
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[First added to this chart: 05/24/2019]
Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
2,513
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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1986
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Rank Score:
3,745
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[First added to this chart: 05/12/2019]
Year of Release:
1983
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Rank Score:
1,754
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[First added to this chart: 05/06/2022]
Year of Release:
1980
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Rank Score:
1,871
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[First added to this chart: 07/24/2015]
Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
1,057
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[First added to this chart: 11/10/2016]
Total albums: 43. Page 1 of 5
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Metal composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1980s | 43 | 43% | |
| 1990s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2000s | 13 | 13% | |
| 2010s | 21 | 21% | |
| 2020s | 2 | 2% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Metallica | 4 | 4% | |
| Iron Maiden | 4 | 4% | |
| Mastodon | 3 | 3% | |
| Testament | 3 | 3% | |
| Slayer | 3 | 3% | |
| Death (Metal) | 3 | 3% | |
| Pestilence | 2 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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54 | 54% | |
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11 | 11% | |
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6 | 6% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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5 | 5% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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Metal chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 2 from 10th to 8th Symbolic by Death (Metal) |
| Up 1 from 8th to 7th Reign In Blood by Slayer |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 2 from 7th to 9th Terminal Redux by Vektor |
| Down 1 from 9th to 10th Piece Of Mind by Iron Maiden |
| New entries |
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| Killing Technology by Voïvod |
| Absolute Elsewhere by Blood Incantation |
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Chart ratings | Avg. chart rating |
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| ! | 03/26/2022 16:21 | bobnickmad | 31 | 88/100 |
| ! | 08/17/2020 21:19 |  LedZep | 1,104 | 84/100 |
| ! | 08/15/2019 08:00 | vruslov | 582 | 89/100 |
| ! | 05/24/2019 23:02 | DJENNY | 4,365 | 100/100 |
| ! | 12/21/2017 19:10 | Macker5 | 9 | 82/100 |
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From bobnickmad 09/10/2022 10:03 | #289549
Great list, even if I dont get the hype for Testament.
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From LedZep 08/17/2020 21:19 | #257137
LedZep 08/17/2020 21:19 | #257137
This is great man. It's much more 80s and thrash than what my metal chart will look like one day (hopefully), but there's so many great picks.
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From Graeme2 12/22/2017 22:27 | #203734
Graeme2 12/22/2017 22:27 | #203734
Cheers macker5
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From Macker5 12/21/2017 19:12 | #203681
Superb chart mate. A few things there I haven't heard so will give them a try
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From Graeme2 04/23/2017 08:43 | #189710
Graeme2 04/23/2017 08:43 | #189710
Cheers ben4. I've recently picked up that last Vektor one on vinyl after playing it loads on spotify, a masterpiece. It needs more recognition.
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From Ben4 04/20/2017 18:48 | #189589
Great list, especially for someone who claims to not know much about metal. Rust in Peace is awesome. I'm getting into Vektor recently, glad to see someone else appreciates it.
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