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We might not have started a world war when we did our Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All Time<\/a><\/strong> list when we celebrated our 25th Anniversary, but we did almost kill each other. Instead of tempting fate by trying to re-do a top 100 list, we took the safer approach and just tried to decide the top 25 since that list came out (2010). While no list is perfect, we are a more diverse group now. send us your hate mail and prove us wrong (heavensmetalmagazine@gmail.com<\/em><\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Human Code<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Break The Silence<\/em> (Girder\/2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy favorite album of 2024. The song \u2018Evermore\u2019 is our new \u2018Kashmir.\u2019\u201d
\u2014Doug Van Pelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Extol <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extol<\/em> (Facedown\/2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Gift Beyond Human Reach\u201d would be my walk-out music if I ever needed it.\u201d
\u2014Loyd Harp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Much like Indonesia’s Kekal did, Norway’s Extol refused to stay typecast as technical extreme metal guys and revealed a progressive side that both split fans and won new ones.”
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Living Sacrifice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ghost Thief<\/em> (Solid State\/2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA generation of thrash, death metal, and metalcore can only aspire to be half as good as the legendary Living Sacrifice. Still waiting for a follow-up.\u201d
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Theocracy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ghost Ship<\/em> (Ulterium\/2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith exceptional songs and even better lyrics, this is the pinnacle of progressive power metal.\u201d
\u2014Chris Beck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Theocracy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As The World Bleeds<\/em> (Ulterium\/2011)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey could\u2019ve stopped after the fantastic \u2018I Am\u2019 & it would still be a legendary release.\u201d
\u2014Brad T. Bowman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn epic album of melodically progressive technical wizardry, with memorable songs that demand you to listen again!\u201d
\u2014Keven Crothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Trytan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blood of Kings<\/em> (Retroactive\/2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLary Dean assembled world class musicians to deliver world class prog metal!\u201d
\u2014Keven Crothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Surprise musical return of Lary Dean with a new lineup of Trytan after a 30 year absence proves that there’s no dust on the progressive metal master’s guitar or mic.”
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Flood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Polarized<\/em> (Acidify\/2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGuy and Gary. Reunited and it feels so good! Classic sound for a modern world.\u201d
\u2014Todd Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Becoming the Archetype<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Children of the Great Extinction<\/em> (Solid State\/2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJason Wisdom returns to the fold to lead this melodic death metal band back to greatness.\u201d
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Worldview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Chosen Few<\/em> (M24 Music Group\/2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA proggy melodic metal album so epic it took 10 years to make a follow up.\u201d
\u2014Keven Crothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Stryper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fallen<\/em> (Frontiers\/2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLead-off song \u2018Yahweh\u2019 changed Stryper\u2019s trajectory back to metal world domination.\u201d
\u2014Doug Van Pelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Motivik<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Renouncement<\/em> (Roxx\/2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCourtney Simmons and Ryan Roebuck showed promise with their Motivik debut; they smashed all expectations with the sophomore album by channeling \u201890s thrash legends.\u201d
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Deliverance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Subversive Kind<\/em> (Roxx\/2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJimmy Brown, you really are the center of it all, but an all-star Big D lineup with Victor Macias, Jim Chaffin, and Glenn Rogers made this a memorable thrash outing.\u201d
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Impellitteri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Venom<\/em> (Frontiers\/2015)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImpelliterri with Rob Rock explode with an album of shredding greatness\u2026 \u2018Face the Enemy\u2019 rules!\u201d
\u2014Keven Crothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14. Demon Hunter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exile<\/em> (Weapons MFG\/2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe masters of melodic doom (heck, original DH sound) deliver a metal concept album.\u201d
\u2014Doug Van Pelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15. The Neal Morse Band<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Great Adventure<\/em> (Radiant\/2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA bright & brilliant prog-rock masterpiece.\u201d
\u2014Doug Van Pelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16. Fleshkiller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Awaken<\/em> (Facedown\/2017)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProgressive death metal that is simultaneously brutal, and melodic, and unpredictable.\u201d
\u2014Loyd Harp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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17. Ritual Servant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Metallum Evengelii<\/em> (Roxx\/2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOld school thrash metal that grabbed everyone\u2019s battle vest and screamed \u2018WEAR IT!!\u2019\u201d
\u2014Keven Crothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18. Herfstdood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lijdensweg<\/em> (SneeuwStorm Produkties\/2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA sleeper gem of atmospheric black metal bliss\u2014primitive
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\u2014Jason McLaren<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19. Eric Clayton<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Thousand Scars<\/em> (Eric Clayton\/2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImmersive soundtrack to this artist\u2019s inspiring redemptive journey back to music.\u201d
\u2014Jonathan Swank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20. Signum Regis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Undivided<\/em> (Ulterium\/2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNear flawless melodic power metal from the Slovakian band rivals German Euro power metal heavyweights Helloween.\u201d
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Blistering power metal that blows the doors off. But classic hooks that demand repeated listens.”
\u2014Keven Crothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21. Leah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Glory and the Fallen<\/em> (Ex Cathedra\/2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnforgettable melodies & mesmerizing vocals combine on Leah\u2019s heaviest & best release yet.\u201d
\u2014Chris Beck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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22. Disciple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skeleton Psalms<\/em> (BEC Recordings\/2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn album about dragging out the secrets\/skeletons of our lives in to the light of God\u2019s grace and experiencing victory we didn\u2019t think was possible.\u201d
\u2014Kevin Young<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23. Whitecross<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fear No Evil<\/em> (Dark Star\/2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFirst post-millennium Whitecross, but Rex Carroll and company have meticulously crafted a return masterpiece that was well worth the wait.\u201d
\u2014Chris Gatto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24. Martin Simson\u2019s Destroyer of Death<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eternal Reign<\/em> (Martin Simson Music\/2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPower metal edification piloted by Rob Rock\u2019s killer voice.\u201d
\u2014Doug Van Pelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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25. Bloodgood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dangerously Close<\/em> (B. Goode\/2013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDangerously Close to being a perfect record. Songs, production, performance all add up to classic Bloodgoodness.\u201d
\u2014Brad T. Bowman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See individual Top 25 Votes and Commentary by each staff contributor HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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