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ABlairican Pie · 03-03-2003, 11:21 PM

Okay, from the same Guitar World Magazine I was just mentioning before (August '92 with Tony Iommi and James Hetfield on the cover), there is a list of the GW Editors top 50 heaviest albums. Remember this was by 1992 standards when metal and hard rock were at a definite crossroads. So let's start with:

1. "PARANOID" --BLACK SABBATH, 1970
"The album defined metal, musically, sonically, and thematically. Hate-mongers ("War Pigs"), lunatic robots ("Iron Man") and schizos ("Paranoid") dance a jig while Sabbath's four horsemen of the apocalypse play intruments of mass destruction. The star of the show is Tony Iommi's detuned SG which pukes the largest, loudest guitar sound known to man. Add Geezer Butler's sci-fi lyrics and Ozzy's prophet-in-the-wilderness vocals and you have the rock equivalent to The Book of Revelation."

Kay Scarpetta · 03-03-2003, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Okay, from the same Guitar World Magazine I was just mentioning before (August '92 with Tony Iommi and James Hetfield on the cover), there is a list of the GW Editors top 50 heaviest albums. Remember this was by 1992 standards when metal and hard rock were at a definite crossroads. So let's start with:

1. "PARANOID" --Black Sabbath, 1970
"The album defined metal, musically, sonically, and thematically. Hate-mongers ("War Pigs"), lunatic robots ("Iron Man") and schizos ("Paranoid") dance a jig while Sabbath's four horsemen of the apocalypse play intruments of mass destruction. The star of the show is Tony Iommi's detuned SG which pukes the largest, loudest guitar sound known to man. Add Geezer Butler's sci-fi lyrics and Ozzy's prophet-in-the-wilderness vocals and you have the rock equivalent to The Book of Revelation."

Mmmmmmmmmmm I don't know about #1, but I suppose we are off to a good start

ABlairican Pie · 03-03-2003, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly

Mmmmmmmmmmm I don't know about #1, but I suppose we are off to a good start

Yeah, I know, but for those of us fortunate to grow up in the '70's, this was THE baddest-ass album. I was about 9 when I first heard Iron Man for the first time, and when the airwaves were glutted with "Horse With No Name" by America and "Me and Mrs. Jones", this was a revelation. Several years later, when I heard the album all the way through, it was totally way cool and heavy.

ABlairican Pie · 03-03-2003, 11:42 PM

2. "RIDE THE LIGHTNING" --METALLICA, 1984
"James Hetfield fused punk rock's aggression and velocity with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), and gave birth to the Golden Age of Metal."

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 03-04-2003, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Okay, from the same Guitar World Magazine I was just mentioning before (August '92 with Tony Iommi and James Hetfield on the cover), there is a list of the GW Editors top 50 heaviest albums. Remember this was by 1992 standards when metal and hard rock were at a definite crossroads. So let's start with:

1. "PARANOID" --BLACK SABBATH, 1970
"The album defined metal, musically, sonically, and thematically. Hate-mongers ("War Pigs"), lunatic robots ("Iron Man") and schizos ("Paranoid") dance a jig while Sabbath's four horsemen of the apocalypse play intruments of mass destruction. The star of the show is Tony Iommi's detuned SG which pukes the largest, loudest guitar sound known to man. Add Geezer Butler's sci-fi lyrics and Ozzy's prophet-in-the-wilderness vocals and you have the rock equivalent to The Book of Revelation."

Awesome!!! I Love Iron Man!!! That is the best heavy metal song.

Kay Scarpetta · 03-04-2003, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
2. "RIDE THE LIGHTNING" --METALLICA, 1984
"James Hetfield fused punk rock's aggression and velocity with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), and gave birth to the Golden Age of Metal."

YEAH!

I'm actually listening to that CD now.

Go me.

Rickenbacker · 03-04-2003, 08:45 PM

Hah! Don't think I can list a full 50 myself! And we gotta keep in mind that what was considered 'metal' changed from say, 1970 to 1995. I don't think I even *own* 50 metal albums, but among my choices would be:

Rush Moving Pictures- Though not a "true" metal band in the traditional sense, they sorta bridged a gap between prog & metal. But this album is a must for its metal leanings alone. A classic.

Van Halen s/t- *This* album is what redefined metal for what was to come in the 80s. Do we have to count the Eddie imitators??

Zeppelin Toss-up w/ Zepp 2 & Zepp 4. What can you say about Zeppelin that hasn't already *been* said??

Black Sabbath Sabbath Bloody Sabbath- I think you'd get a different answer from every Sabbath fan, but this one's my fave!

Metallica Master of Puppets- This is the album that put them on top of the metal food chain! Another must-have.

Motorhead Another Perfect Day- (either that or their debut) Metal approach w/ punk attitude thrown in & a good dash of melody. Can't beat that!

Slayer Reign In Blood- I once read that if music was made in hell, *this* is what it'd sound like! I'd agree. Kings of speed metal...or is it 'death metal'? Or 'doom' metal..I lost track ages ago!

AC/DC Toss-up between Highway To Hell & Back in Black- Sure they've been making the exact same album since 1974. But who cares?! It's what the fans want. It still kicks ass. (although Brian Johnson's voice is totally shot now. I want Bon back!)

That's all I can think of right now, but other bands that I'm less familiar w/ have *got* to have albums that should be on the list. Like- Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera, Anthrax, Helmet etc etc...

If anyone dares lists sh*t like Poison, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Warrant or *any* of that false MTV "hair" pop-metal, I will hire a big fat guy named Vinnie to find you & break your knees.

Kay Scarpetta · 03-04-2003, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by Rickenbacker

If anyone dares lists sh*t like Poison, Bon Jovi

Oh....I liked Bon Jovi though.

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Rickenbacker · 03-04-2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly

Oh....I liked Bon Jovi though. .

LOL! Awww Karly! It's ok to *like* Bon Jovi....I guess. But metal, they ain't. Not by a long shot. I still have no idea to this day why many considered those guys metal. They were a pop band w/ an edge.

Kay Scarpetta · 03-04-2003, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by Rickenbacker

LOL! Awww Karly! It's ok to *like* Bon Jovi....I guess. But metal, they ain't. Not by a long shot. I still have no idea to this day why many considered those guys metal. They were a pop band w/ an edge.

Yeah, they weren't metal.. kind of like Twisted Sister. I mean, some people consider Twisted Sister metal. I'm sorry, but they aren't metal. I still love 'em though!

Rickenbacker · 03-04-2003, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly

Yeah, they weren't metal.. kind of like Twisted Sister. I mean, some people consider Twisted Sister metal. I'm sorry, but they aren't metal. I still love 'em though!

You're right. TS were an outgrowth of 70's glam. Not metal, I'd say. It's easy to see how they could blur those lines, though.

But I'll say this for Bon Jovi- Sambora is a great guitarist.

ABlairican Pie · 03-04-2003, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by Rickenbacker
Hah! Don't think I can list a full 50 myself! And we gotta keep in mind that what was considered 'metal' changed from say, 1970 to 1995. I don't think I even *own* 50 metal albums, but among my choices would be:

Rush Moving Pictures- Though not a "true" metal band in the traditional sense, they sorta bridged a gap between prog & metal. But this album is a must for its metal leanings alone. A classic.

Van Halen s/t- *This* album is what redefined metal for what was to come in the 80s. Do we have to count the Eddie imitators??

Zeppelin Toss-up w/ Zepp 2 & Zepp 4. What can you say about Zeppelin that hasn't already *been* said??

Black Sabbath Sabbath Bloody Sabbath- I think you'd get a different answer from every Sabbath fan, but this one's my fave!

Metallica Master of Puppets- This is the album that put them on top of the metal food chain! Another must-have.

Motorhead Another Perfect Day- (either that or their debut) Metal approach w/ punk attitude thrown in & a good dash of melody. Can't beat that!

Slayer Reign In Blood- I once read that if music was made in hell, *this* is what it'd sound like! I'd agree. Kings of speed metal...or is it 'death metal'? Or 'doom' metal..I lost track ages ago!

AC/DC Toss-up between Highway To Hell & Back in Black- Sure they've been making the exact same album since 1974. But who cares?! It's what the fans want. It still kicks ass. (although Brian Johnson's voice is totally shot now. I want Bon back!)

That's all I can think of right now, but other bands that I'm less familiar w/ have *got* to have albums that should be on the list. Like- Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera, Anthrax, Helmet etc etc...

If anyone dares lists sh*t like Poison, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Warrant or *any* of that false MTV "hair" pop-metal, I will hire a big fat guy named Vinnie to find you & break your knees.

HELLOOOOOOOOO, VINNIE!!!!!!!

I'M PROUD TO SAY HAIR-METAL RULZ!!!!!!

So if you were trying to show a chick your sensitive side, would you play "Angel of Death" by Slayer, or "Sometimes She Cries" by Warrant???

ABlairican Pie · 03-04-2003, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by Rickenbacker

You're right. TS were an outgrowth of 70's glam. Not metal, I'd say. It's easy to see how they could blur those lines, though.

But I'll say this for Bon Jovi- Sambora is a great guitarist.

Actually, since Twisted Sister were from New York, Dee Snider did say that he and his band had a bit more in common with harder-edged bands than "glam-pop" bands. He felt more of a kinship with Iron Maiden.

ABlairican Pie · 03-04-2003, 10:53 PM

3. "ALIVE!" --KISS, 1975
"With their flash pots, grease paint, comic bookisms,walls of Marshalls and hooks galore, KISS shepherded and entire generation through puberty, introducing millions to the decadent joys of money, power, crass capitalism and rock and roll. KISS were rock as Roman spectacle; this album made you feel like you were there."

ABlairican Pie · 03-04-2003, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly

Yeah, they weren't metal.. kind of like Twisted Sister. I mean, some people consider Twisted Sister metal. I'm sorry, but they aren't metal. I still love 'em though!

What is metal and what isn't?

I'd say Twisted Sister and Bon Jovi were metal, not in the way Judas Priest and Iron Maiden were, though. I do like Bon Jovi, too.

03-03-2003, 11:21 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	SHEER HEART ATTACK--The Top 50 Heavy Metal Albums Okay, from the same Guitar World Magazine I was just mentioning before (August '92 with Tony Iommi and James Hetfield on the cover), there is a list of the GW Editors top 50 heaviest albums. Remember this was by 1992 standards when metal and hard rock were at a definite crossroads. So let's start with: 1. "PARANOID" --BLACK SABBATH, 1970 "The album defined metal, musically, sonically, and thematically. Hate-mongers ("War Pigs"), lunatic robots ("Iron Man") and schizos ("Paranoid") dance a jig while Sabbath's four horsemen of the apocalypse play intruments of mass destruction. The star of the show is Tony Iommi's detuned SG which pukes the largest, loudest guitar sound known to man. Add Geezer Butler's sci-fi lyrics and Ozzy's prophet-in-the-wilderness vocals and you have the rock equivalent to The Book of Revelation."
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03-03-2003, 11:42 PM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	GW TOP 50 HEAVIEST LP'S 2. "RIDE THE LIGHTNING" --METALLICA, 1984 "James Hetfield fused punk rock's aggression and velocity with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), and gave birth to the Golden Age of Metal."

03-04-2003, 08:45 PM	#7
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	Hah! Don't think I can list a full 50 myself! And we gotta keep in mind that what was considered 'metal' changed from say, 1970 to 1995. I don't think I even own 50 metal albums, but among my choices would be: Rush Moving Pictures- Though not a "true" metal band in the traditional sense, they sorta bridged a gap between prog & metal. But this album is a must for its metal leanings alone. A classic. Van Halen s/t- This album is what redefined metal for what was to come in the 80s. Do we have to count the Eddie imitators?? Zeppelin Toss-up w/ Zepp 2 & Zepp 4. What can you say about Zeppelin that hasn't already been said?? Black Sabbath Sabbath Bloody Sabbath- I think you'd get a different answer from every Sabbath fan, but this one's my fave! Metallica Master of Puppets- This is the album that put them on top of the metal food chain! Another must-have. Motorhead Another Perfect Day- (either that or their debut) Metal approach w/ punk attitude thrown in & a good dash of melody. Can't beat that! Slayer Reign In Blood- I once read that if music was made in hell, this is what it'd sound like! I'd agree. Kings of speed metal...or is it 'death metal'? Or 'doom' metal..I lost track ages ago! AC/DC Toss-up between Highway To Hell & Back in Black- Sure they've been making the exact same album since 1974. But who cares?! It's what the fans want. It still kicks ass. (although Brian Johnson's voice is totally shot now. I want Bon back!) That's all I can think of right now, but other bands that I'm less familiar w/ have got to have albums that should be on the list. Like- Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera, Anthrax, Helmet etc etc... If anyone dares lists sht like Poison, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Warrant or any* of that false MTV "hair" pop-metal, I will hire a big fat guy named Vinnie to find you & break your knees.
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03-04-2003, 10:53 PM	#14
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Top 50 3. "ALIVE!" --KISS, 1975 "With their flash pots, grease paint, comic bookisms,walls of Marshalls and hooks galore, KISS shepherded and entire generation through puberty, introducing millions to the decadent joys of money, power, crass capitalism and rock and roll. KISS were rock as Roman spectacle; this album made you feel like you were there."