1001 Metal Albums you should hear before you die

Trollheart · 08-07-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I thought you despised live albums?

Never said that. Actually I like live albums. What I said was I do not like reviewing live albums. This was an exception, as it was the very first Motorhead record I owned.

Trollheart · 08-07-2015, 01:37 PM

107. Trust - Repression - (1980)

I haven't heard much French metal but I love this album. One of only a few put out by Trust in English as well as French versions, it just rocks from start to finish. Even the doom-tinged "Paris is still burning" sends shivers down my spine.

Read more here Repression review

Trollheart · 08-07-2015, 01:44 PM

108. Cain's Dinasty - Madmen, Witches and Vampires - (2010)

And while we're on the subject of foreign metal, those Spaniards sure know how to headbang! I've been impressed with Tierra Santa, Saratoga and these guys. I mean, come on: how can you not love an album with a song called "**** you forever!"

Full review here: Madmen, Witches and Vampires review

Trollheart · 08-07-2015, 01:49 PM

109. Nightscape - Symphony of the Night - (2005)

Amazingly, given the power of their debut, this Swedish power metal band only seem to have released the one album, and with that being ten years ago now I guess we're unlikely to hear from them again. Still, you owe it to yourself to give this one a listen.

More here Symphony of the Night review

Trollheart · 08-07-2015, 01:55 PM

110. Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lightning - (1983)

The final album from Lizzy prior to the untimely death of Phil Lynott, this is as great a swansong and farewell as any band could ever hope to produce. Even had they somehow known their leader was going to die, they could not have created a more fitting last studded fist to the world than this album. From the powerful opener and title track, through the fabulous "Cold sweat", the heart-wrenching "The sun goes down" and right to the final track, the unintentionally prophetic "Heart attack" which gives Lynott the final words "Mamma I'm dyin' dyin'!" this is a gem and you need to hear it.

More here Thunder and Lightning review

Trollheart · 08-08-2015, 12:12 PM

111. Azaello - Megadream - (2013)

Featured on my Progressive Rock section, yes, but they're really more prog metal, and there's something here for everyone. Check it out!

Read here Megadream review

08-07-2015, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	107. Trust - Repression - (1980) I haven't heard much French metal but I love this album. One of only a few put out by Trust in English as well as French versions, it just rocks from start to finish. Even the doom-tinged "Paris is still burning" sends shivers down my spine. Read more here Repression review __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-07-2015, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	108. Cain's Dinasty - Madmen, Witches and Vampires - (2010) And while we're on the subject of foreign metal, those Spaniards sure know how to headbang! I've been impressed with Tierra Santa, Saratoga and these guys. I mean, come on: how can you not love an album with a song called "**** you forever!" Full review here: Madmen, Witches and Vampires review __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-07-2015, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	109. Nightscape - Symphony of the Night - (2005) Amazingly, given the power of their debut, this Swedish power metal band only seem to have released the one album, and with that being ten years ago now I guess we're unlikely to hear from them again. Still, you owe it to yourself to give this one a listen. More here Symphony of the Night review __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-07-2015, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	110. Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lightning - (1983) The final album from Lizzy prior to the untimely death of Phil Lynott, this is as great a swansong and farewell as any band could ever hope to produce. Even had they somehow known their leader was going to die, they could not have created a more fitting last studded fist to the world than this album. From the powerful opener and title track, through the fabulous "Cold sweat", the heart-wrenching "The sun goes down" and right to the final track, the unintentionally prophetic "Heart attack" which gives Lynott the final words "Mamma I'm dyin' dyin'!" this is a gem and you need to hear it. More here Thunder and Lightning review __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-08-2015, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	111. Azaello - Megadream - (2013) Featured on my Progressive Rock section, yes, but they're really more prog metal, and there's something here for everyone. Check it out! Read here Megadream review __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018