Albums every Metalhead should own

March 21st, 2009

OK, so here’s the deal. This series of blogs is all about the great metal albums that were released before most of you were born.

Why bother?

Because it’s a lot easier to recognize straight derivative work when the originals are right in front of your face.

Modern metal has become a cesspool of derivative work. Yes, there are a few bands that pop up here and there that push the envelope, but most of what’s out there is just more of what’s already been done. It’s about time the metal-consuming public got a refresher course on the real innovators in this genre. And I’m here to provide that for you.

This is going to be a chronological study of the most important albums in metal history, the ones that truly broke new ground and built the foundations upon which the genre now stands. Each edition will break down a record piece by piece and explain not only why it was important, but why it was MORE important than other offerings from the band that recorded it.

PS: I’m all for healthy debate in the comments section, but be warned - trolling will not be tolerated. If you have nothing more intelligent to say than “F*** YOU, YOUR OPINION SUCKS” then don’t bother.

- The Metal Curmudgeon -