Never, Neverland (1990) – ANNIHILATOR
Never, Neverland is generally overshadowed by ANNIHILATOR’s first album, Alice in Hell. While not as innovative Never, Neverland is a more mature and consistent album than it’s predecessor. It also gets on this list because every song is good, of course!
Genre: Speed Metal/Thrash Metal
Painkiller (1990) – JUDAS PRIEST
The heaviest JUDAS PRIEST album of the Rob Halford-era, and last until 2005, is Painkiller. The album is full of memorable riffs and amazing performances. It also feels like a lesson on how to craft a great metal album.
Genre: Speed Metal/Thrash Metal
Rust in Peace (1990) – MEGADETH
The pinnacle of strong song-writing combined with instrumental perfection, Rust in Peace is the #19 all-time metal album, according to Rolling Stone. It is arguably MEGADETH’s strongest musical effort and an example of how complex and interesting metal music can be.
Genre: Thrash Metal
Seasons in the Abyss (1990) – SLAYER
The third SLAYER album to appear on this list is also their most understated. It isn’t genre-defining but it is a focused release from start to finish. The album mixes the speed of Reign in Blood with the controlled song-writing of South of Heaven. The result is a consistently superb metal release, and #31 on Rolling Stone’s all-time list.
Genre: Thrash Metal
Trouble (1990) – TROUBLE
The only pure Doom Metal album, and perhaps least-known, on this list, TROUBLE’s self-titled effort is everything you could want from start to finish. It’s slow, it’s fast, it carries emotional weight and is heavy throughout. You could argue it was TROUBLE at their most mainstream, but I say it was TROUBLE at their most confident and sure-footed.
Genre: Doom Metal
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