Best prog metal albums of the 80's ranked by Loudwire
by Johnnyo 
- Chart updated: 08/05/2026 09:15
- (Created: 08/05/2026 09:01).
- Chart size: 11 albums.
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Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
1,846
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Year of Release:
1988
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Rank Score:
2,469
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Year of Release:
1989
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Rank in 1989:
None
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Total albums: 11. Page 1 of 2
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Best prog metal albums of the 80's ranked by Loudwire composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1981 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1982 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1983 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1984 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1988 | 3 | 27% | |
| 1989 | 6 | 55% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Fates Warning | 2 | 18% | |
| Voïvod | 2 | 18% | |
| Queensrÿche | 2 | 18% | |
| Iron Maiden | 1 | 9% | |
| Dream Theater | 1 | 9% | |
| Savatage | 1 | 9% | |
| Adramelch | 1 | 9% | |
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