CD-Charts Position 71
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On Parole

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Motörhead

Release Date December 19, 2000
I always liked On Parole more than Motorhead (self titled), even though I like that album, too. It's Motorhead so it's hard not to like it. Anyways, this is the only recording of the Lemmy/Larry Wallis line up. I wonder what would have happened if this line up stayed together longer? If you've ever wondered how Lemmy made the transition from Hawkwind space rock to Motorhead's speed boogie, this is the key. If you like this record check out some Pink Fairies and Deviants.

And be sure to check out Mighty High...In Drug City, too!

CD-Charts Position 72
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Metal Church

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Metal Church

Release Date October 25, 1990
I loved this album better than their next one. It's just got that eerily hard heavy, dare I say, medievel sound. The remix of the old Deep Purple song does it justice. You can't go wrong with this one--give it a listen.

CD-Charts Position 73
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Hammered

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Motörhead

Release Date April 09, 2002
this is my favorite motorhead album. to me, this album is the perfect mix of old and new motorhead. songs to check out are, "walk a crooked mile", "shut your mouth", and "the game". if you only have room for a few motorhead albums in your cd collection, this is a must!

CD-Charts Position 74
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Cunning Stunts

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
starring: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Metallica, Jason Newsted, Lars Ulrich
directed by: Wayne Isham;Adam Dubin

Release Date December 08, 1998
Metallica is great, this product displays them at their near worst. Pandering to the crowd, playing with the lights on for the first few songs, asking if the crowd wants "heavy". Give me a break. Metallica never needed to do anything but go up on stage and crank the stuff out, so why they resorted to these tactics I don't know. Other than they are playing to the cameras, which every band does, but this is a little out of character. I don't understand the glowing reviews here. I frankly feel the audience got shortchanged and didn't experience a true Metalli-show where it's all black, all music, all fist pumping, all the time. And the stupid camera-angle-change feature of my DVD didn't work. More marketing to the masses I suppose.

CD-Charts Position 75
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Seasons in the Abyss

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Slayer

Release Date March 12, 2002
A disc very similar to South of Heaven.
Great songs, only a few duds.
And I remember the video for Seasons.
Shot in Egypt without the governments approval.
How cool.
How Slayer.
Highly recommended.
Yet another high quality release from the masters.

CD-Charts Position 76
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Frail Words Collapse

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: As I Lay Dying

Release Date July 01, 2003
There is a significant difference between this (their first album) and the subsequent release: "Shadows Are Security." Overall, FWC is ok, for a start. (You have to cut them a little bit of a break since this was their first album). The only people who give this 5 stars are probably already raving AILD fans. Yes, there are a couple cool tracks but not enough to carry the album.

If you're new to the band (or new to Metalcore), don't start with this record. "Shadows Are Security" and "An Ocean Between Us" are both MUCH better.

Not recommended (unless you're already an AILD fan).

CD-Charts Position 77
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Deliverance

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Corrosion of Conformity

Release Date September 27, 1994
Scored this Lp a good decade back, but had to throw a review up, as the least i could do was type a quick review on it, to praise the dudes who slapped it together. Spewin' Reed M. aint behind the kit no more for these dudes, but none the less Pepper Keenan & Woodrow W. pull out all the stops on guitar, with great support from Mike D. on bass. Songs like Albatross, & Shake Like You are instant winners with catch hooks that tune you in to the end of each track. To my surprise were the quiet little interlude tracks, (this trait does appear in the sonic works of the supergroup Down also), so i would have to tip my hat to Pepper for these efforts. A must listen before your time comes to an end on this planet.

CD-Charts Position 78
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Human

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Death

Release Date October 22, 1991
Once your ears are able to pervade the vacuum-like production, you'll realize how awesome this album is. It's a jaw-dropping mix of technicality, brutality, and social commentary. The social commentary isn't particularly deep, but it still fits the music well, as does Chuck Schuldiner's raspy voice. My only real complaints regarding Human are that Steve DiGiorgio's bass is practically inaudible (what is it with extreme metal and inaudible bass guitars?), and that Paul Masvidal should have been given more lead guitar opportunities. He has a very distinctive style, while Chuck Schuldiner tends to play rather similar-sounding solos, but that's a minor complaint.

I'm relatively new to death metal, and Human is a great starting point. After all, the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 79
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Megadeth

Release Date July 27, 2004
I've had this album in one form or another since it came out in the 80's, so I've had plenty of time to listen to it, and I've come to this conclusion:

This is one of Megadeth's angriest and fastest albums, if Pantera defines heavy metal agression, Megadeth defines the heavy metal tantrum. The riffs are complex, the beats are fast, and the songs are hard and angry. Make no mistake though - this is a very technical group of songs played well by virtuoso musicians.

The writing isn't quite up to par with later work on "Rust in Peace" and "Symphony of Destruction" - there are no single songs that blow me away. All of the songs follow a similar pattern of building up from a slow intro more often then not into a thrash metal grind-fest. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 80
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The End of Heartache

CD-Charts > Music > Thrash and Speed Metal
by: Killswitch Engage

Release Date May 11, 2004
I love this album plain and simple, and this is coming from a guy who lives for death metal like kalmah, amon amarth, mors principium est, insomnium, meshuggah and much more.

this album is choc full of great riffs and awesome vocals, in fact, im starting to think this is the kind of vocalist in flames are trying to imitate. well there later stuff anyway.

all in all this is a great album and in my opinion much better that as daylight dies. check it out!!