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There have been some requests to republish the “top 100 list,” so here is the essential content (sans album pics)\u00a0from the ‘list’ as originally published in 2010 for the 25th Anniversary issue (#86) of the Heaven’s Metal <\/span>fanzine. Keep in mind that this list doesn’t include anything released post 2010. The plan is to eventually make this\u00a0issue (along with other back issues) available to view in its (their) original, full color\u00a0glory (pdf format). Stay tuned for that, but in the meantime …\u00a0enjoy!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of all Time<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The what? As managing editor for Heaven\u2019s Metal<\/span>, I \u2013 with the help of our editorial team \u2013 was tasked with delivering an answer to this query. Unlike HM, where the list was formulated primarily by editor Doug Van Pelt, the plan here was to create a \u201cconsensus\u201d list. Sounds easy, right? Not so fast. One, do you know how hard it is to define \u201cmetal?\u201d Two, do you know how hard it is to get a bunch of metalheads to agree on the definition of \u201cmetal?\u201d Three, do you know how hard it is to get a group of metalheads to come to a consensus on which \u201cmetal\u201d is the best? Three strikes, you\u2019re out \u2026 almost. By the sweat of our brows \u2013 after tons of passionate and earnest fighting \u2013 and by the grace of God, we accomplished our goal \u2026 more or less. After all, there is no way to get 100% perfection or agreement on a list; someone will always end up hating someone else\u2019s choices in the end.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is metal anyway? Metal (i.e. heavy metal music) shares many of its attributes with its literal \u201celemental\u201d origins: It\u2019s both electrically charged and heated, literally and figuratively; from a mechanical standpoint, metal flexes (a sign of strength) and is malleable (is susceptible to creativity) but it rarely breaks; it\u2019s certainly loud and lustrous (akin to thunder and lightning) which has the combined effect of shock and surprise; like gold or silver, it\u2019s universal, found in virtually all societies \u2013 revered by all kinds, regardless of socioeconomic class, ethnicity, gender or age. But, while these virtues of metal derive nicely from the literal definition of the word, it is the figurative aspect of metal \u2013 metal\u2019s \u201cmettle,\u201d so to speak \u2013 that best defines the uniqueness of the genre from a musical perspective. In other words, while the abrasiveness of the sound gives metal its edge, the attitude and content of the music give metal its character.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Through brainstorming \u2013 and much debate \u2013 we decided to keep the music on our list as true to the above definition as possible \u2026 Probably one of the main reasons you won\u2019t find any Petra \u2013 as influential and blessed as they were \u2013 on this list. In the end, we present to you a nice mixture of titles that reflect the past and current subgenres of metal: power, progressive, melodic, classic and extreme \u2026 with a few oddballs thrown in for grins.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Using Doug\u2019s 5 criteria for great music (see the HM 25th Anniversary <\/span>issue), along with a healthy inoculation of \u201cthis is what my heart and soul tells me is great,\u201d each writer in our ‘karew’ submitted a ranked, top 100 list. Points were assigned, votes were tallied and a consensus list was formulated. But we didn\u2019t stop there. This list was further scrutinized, criticized and dissected until we had a reasonable agreement on both the content and the rankings of the titles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The list represents a good mixture of old and new \u2013 with some forecasting incorporated as well. Nevertheless, please keep a few things in perspective: this isn\u2019t a \u201cbest band\u201d list \u2013 titles were chosen on the overall consistency and greatness of the songs on the release rather than the sole impact of the band on the scene; multiple titles per band were allowed (Stryper scoring the highest with three of their titles on the list); and most importantly, the purpose of this list is to honor greatness within our scene \u2013 to recognize artists who have been committed to honoring God through the highest quality metal the world has to offer. Praise God, up the irons \u2026 and bring the metal. Selah. \u2013 Jonathan \u201cDoc\u201d Swank<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Vengeance \u2013 Human Sacrifice<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1988]<\/p>\n

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\u201cUndeniably the most brutal and controversial Christian metal release up to its time, this one essentially paved the way for the plethora of Christian extreme metal which followed.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cTrivial detail: Did you know that\u2019s Pastor Bob\u2019s hand on the cover?\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Tourniquet \u2013 Psycho Surgery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1991]<\/p>\n

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\u201cA timeless slab of gut-wrenching metal, combining the best of technical riffs, progression, speed metal and love of classical music in a way that only these Christian thrash kings can.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Deliverance \u2013 Deliverance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1989]<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne of the first major thrash releases in the Christian market \u2013 combining an early Testament\/Metallica feel \u2013 it still gets the head banging, fist\u00a0pumping and air guitar screaming.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Whitecross \u2013 Whitecross<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Star Song\/1987]<\/p>\n

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\u201cGritty, Ratt-inspired melodic metal with memorable songs, featuring Rex Carroll \u2013 our scene\u2019s first real shredding guitar hero.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Extol \u2013 Undeceived<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2000]<\/p>\n

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\u201cArguably the greatest amalgam of progressive and extreme metal ever crafted by Christians.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Stryper \u2013 To Hell With The Devil<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Enigma\/1986]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe bumble-bee boys ripped into the scene with Yellow and Black Attack, grabbed the reins of greatness with Soldiers…, and this release took them over the top with many major hits. A true pinnacle of their melodic pop-metal greatness.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Sacred Warrior \u2013 Obsessions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1991]<\/p>\n

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\u201cChristendom\u2019s best power metal band ever hit their high water mark with this collection of songs which perfectly blended Queensryche, Iron Maiden and their unique and inspiring take on the scene.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Bloodgood \u2013 Detonation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Frontline\/1987]<\/p>\n

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\u201cA masterful release that screams for a rock opera production to go with it, and the band did just that. \u2018Crucify\u2019 and \u2018Messiah\u2019 are a one-two punch of power and emotion.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Bride \u2013 Snakes In The Playground\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Star Song\/1992]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Christian scene\u2019s answer to GNR\u2019s Appetite for Destruction, these hard-hitting songs \u2013 to this day \u2013 remain gutsy, catchy and memorable.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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10. Believer \u2013 Sanity Obscure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[R.E.X.\/1990]<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo other album is as equally technical and brutal as Sanity Obscure.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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11. Barren Cross \u2013 Atomic Arena<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Enigma\/1988]<\/p>\n

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\u201cTaking the Mainden-esque sound to new heights on their second release, the band soared with high energy and hard-hitting social commentary.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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12. Galactic Cowboys \u2013 Galactic Cowboys<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Geffen\/1991]<\/p>\n

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\u201cAlthough we had a tough debate over which of the band\u2019s first two releases was superior, there was no denying the greatness and inventiveness of this release. And yes, \u2018at the end of the day,\u2019 the majority of us conceded to our editor\u2019s preference.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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13. Extol \u2013 Burial<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/1998]<\/p>\n

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\u201cRevolutionary. This release may have single-handedly been responsible for the revival of Christ-centered extreme metal.\u201d \u2013 Loyd Harp<\/span><\/p>\n

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14. Impellitteri \u2013 Screaming Symphony<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Victor\/RCA\/1996]<\/p>\n

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\u201cA band that should be huge offered some of the fastest shredding riffs layered with the powerful golden-throat vocals of Rob Rock. Does melodic metal get any better than this?\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Christian metal\u2019s best melodic metal of all time!\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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15. Holy Soldier \u2013 Holy Soldier<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Myrrh\/1990]<\/p>\n

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\u201cGreat musicianship and a slightly different take on the \u2018hair band\u2019 style. Mature songwriting and deeper lyrical content set this album apart.\u201d \u2013 Keven Crothers<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThese guys spent years touring the West Coast before recording their debut and it shows. Near flawless pop metal that has aged better than most of the cheese of yesteryear. Haunting melodic vocals, intelligent lyrics, and muscular axe and skin work make Holy Soldier still relevant.\u201d \u00a0\u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

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16. Theocracy \u2013 Mirror Of Souls<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Ulterium\/Nightmare\/2008]<\/p>\n

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\u201cReflecting significant maturity from their already-great first album, Theocracy defines excellence in current Christian metal.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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17. Mortification \u2013 Scrolls Of The Megilloth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1992]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThough the band\u2019s been living it down ever since, this album raised the standard of Christian grindcore to almost unattainable levels.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

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18. POD \u2013 Satellite<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0[Atlantic\/2001]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe band\u2019s greatness and power gelled on this release, mixing melody with punch. \u2018Boom,\u2019 \u2018Alive\u2019 and \u2018Youth of a Nation\u2019 kill. \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

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19. Demon Hunter \u2013 Summer Of Darkness<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2004]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe band proved they had staying power with this sophomore album. \u2018My Heartstrings Come Undone\u2019 introduced an original and melodic sound to the scene.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/p>\n

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20. Precious Death \u2013 Southpaw<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Metro One\/1993]<\/p>\n

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\u201cImagine Living Colour and Metallica jamming in the studio \u2026 with Cher on lead vocals?!\u201d Wow! Originality. Progressiveness. Power.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

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21. Rob Rock \u2013 Holy Hell<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[AFM\/2005]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe finest moment from one of the great vocalists in the metal genre. Heavy and dark, this album is like an M1 Abrahams tank on a mission.\u201d \u2013 Keven Crothers<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cRob breaks free from the \u2018by-the-numbers\u2019 criticisms to produce his heaviest and most epic album. Contains the best version of Rob’s classic song \u2018I’m A Warrior.\u2019\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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22. Kings X \u2013 Out Of The Silent Planet<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Megaforce\/1988]<\/p>\n

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\u201cMost people know this band from the mega hits achieved from album two and later, but album number one is where it started, and is not to be overlooked. Lyrically a much more \u2018spiritual\u2019 album, the riffs and songs are top-notch.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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23. Tourniquet \u2013 Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1992]<\/p>\n

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\u201cArguably their best album, Tourniquet achieved near perfection from beginning to end with brutally heavy guitars and lyrics.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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24. Stryper \u2013 Against The Law<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Enigma\/1992]<\/p>\n

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\u201cBoth highly underrated and underappreciated when it was released, this one stands up well over time and was probably their most consistently great collection of songs ever.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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25. Living Sacrifice \u2013 Reborn<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/1997]<\/p>\n

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\u201cAlong with Extol\u2019s Burial, this riff-heavy reincarnation of the band provided a monumental surge in the credibility of Christian metal circa late 1990\u2019s.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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26. As I Lay Dying \u2013 An Ocean Between Us<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Metal Blade\/2007]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThird time was the charm for these guys as they moved away from the crowded metalcore scene with huge crushing metal riffs and a more credible sound. \u2018Nothing Left\u2019 is hands down one of the best metal songs of the decade.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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27. The Crucified \u2013 Pillars Of Humanity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Ocean\/1991]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe perfect marriage of hardcore and metal, this release was hugely influential for many young musicians in the scene. The brilliance and intensity was exemplified by \u2018Mindbender,\u2019 which continues to do just that almost 20 years later.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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28. Guardian \u2013 Fire And Love<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Pakaderm\/1990]<\/p>\n

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\u201cMiracle Mile wowed everyone with its sheen and polish, but this album had the songs. \u2018Forever And A Day,\u2019 \u2018Time And Time Again\u2019 and even the token ballad \u2018Never Gonna Say Goodbye\u2019 are classic.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

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29. Zao \u2013 Where Blood And Fire Bring Rest<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/1998]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe birth of metalcore: for good or for ill, it all started right here.\u201d \u2013 Loyd Harp<\/span><\/p>\n

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30. Becoming The Archetype \u2013 Dichotomy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2008]<\/p>\n

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\u201cGenre-defining progressive death metal, this is, without a doubt, one of the scene\u2019s most innovative and powerful releases and it was produced by none other than metal genius Devin Townsend. While all three of their releases are brilliant, diverse and captivating, this one is their best so far. We\u2019re forecasting that these guys will be huge.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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31. Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster \u2013 III<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Ferret\/2009]<\/p>\n

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\u201cSouthern rock\/metal hybrid with tons of wit and attitude. While all of their releases have been consistently great, III features their most memorable songs to date.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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32. Galactic Cowboys \u2013 Space In Your Face<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Geffen\/1993]<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile not as commercially appealing as the debut, these songs nevertheless ruled. Infectious lyrics delivered via clean, harmonized vocals backed by huge, powerful and crunchy riffs equaled progressive metal brilliance. The monster riffs and riveting lyrics to \u2018If I Were A Killer\u2019 are simply obliterating.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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33. Believer \u2013 Extraction From Mortality<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[R.E.X.\/1989]<\/p>\n

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\u201cAlthough Vengeance was at the top of my list, this is the classic thrash CD I am most likely to pull out and listen to \u2026 still to this day.\u201d \u2013 Loyd Harp<\/span><\/p>\n

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34. X-Sinner \u2013 Get It<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Pakaderm\/1989]<\/p>\n

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\u201cBlues-drenched, working class metal that stands up tall next to AC\/DC or Accept. This album is burned into my memory of the summer of 1989.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

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35. Project 86 \u2013 Drawing Black Lines<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[BEC\/Atlantic\/2000]<\/p>\n

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\u201cMoving into a more metallic musical direction, the P86 boys continued to evolve their sound. Full of high energy musical masterpieces, with some of the more noteworthy lyrical content in the scene, this release became a high-water mark for others to compete with.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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36. Rage Of Angels \u2013 Rage Of Angels<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Regency\/1989]<\/p>\n

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\u201cAn unfortunately overlooked, yet amazing melodic power metal release. Amazing musicianship from a band featuring members who later went on to become part of the popular band Steelheart.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cChristian metal’s answer to Motley Crue, this album has the attitude and hooks that all albums should.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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37. Brainchild \u2013 Mindwarp<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[R.E.X.\/1994])<\/p>\n

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\u201cWithout a doubt, this is one of the coolest techno\/industrial hybrid metal releases ever. Paradoxically, it was the relative presence of a song structure and memorable groove that really distinguished this release from other \u2018noisier\u2019 entries within the genre.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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38. Veni Domine \u2013 Fall Babylon Fall<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Massacre\/1992]<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn the immortal words of Doug Van Pelt, \u2018This band shreds!\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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39. Sacred Warrior \u2013 Rebellion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1988]<\/p>\n

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\u201cHighly purported within our ‘karew’ to be the best Sacred Warrior release, Rebellion fell to this lower position when we conceded to our editor\u2019s insistence that Obsessions was superior, but we stubbornly refused to let it fall from the list!\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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40. Antestor \u2013 Return Of The Black Death<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Cacophonous\/1998]<\/p>\n

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\u201cDevastatingly dark, ROTBD set the standard for Christian black metal.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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41. Balance of Power \u2013 Perfect Balance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Massacre\/Nightmare\/2001]<\/p>\n

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\u201cLance King’s best singing performance also features some of the best production ever heard. The song \u2018Shelter Me\u2019 should have been a huge hit.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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42. Paramaecium \u2013 Exhumed Of The Earth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[R.E.X.\/1994]<\/p>\n

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\u201cConceptually based on the life of Christ, this epic masterpiece \u2013 influenced by doom giants My Dying Bride and Cathedral \u2013 featured operatic elements and other classical instrumentations alongside heavy, plodding guitar riffs. With its release, the Aussie trio of Andrew Tompkins, Jason De Ron and Jayson Sherlock essentially delivered the most powerful and moving death\/doom recording in the history of Christian metal.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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43. Horde \u2013 Hellig Usvart<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Nuclear Blast\/1994]<\/p>\n

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\u201cFrom the band that inverted the inverted cross, this release defied the rules and brought the \u2018Light of the World\u2019 to the black metal scene. It should be no surprise to see two of Jayson Sherlock\u2019s post Mortification releases back-to-back on this list.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

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44. Zion \u2013 Thunder From The Mountain<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Image\/1989]<\/p>\n

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\u201cDavid Zaffiro produced hard rock\/metal with superior hooks and a great rock n roll album. \u2018Who Pulls the Strings?\u2019 \u2026 Domination of Christian Rock Radio was imminent.\u201d \u2013 Keven Crothers<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cMelodic hard rock with catchy choruses marked this, Zion’s only album. Singer Rex Scott would later move to California and sing for X-Sinner, but I always thought he did his best work with Zion. \u2018Is it a Crime\u2019 and \u2018Roll the Rock\u2019 are still great songs for you to sing along to.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

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45. Vengeance Rising \u2013 Once Dead<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1990]<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe follow up to Human Sacrifice was heavier and more brutal. Just take one listen to \u2018Into The Abyss\u2019 or \u2018Herod\u2019s Violent Death.\u2019 If you want nice melodies look elsewhere.\u201d \u2013 Keven Crothers<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe sheer impact of VR’s first 2 albums on extreme Christian metal cannot be overstated, even 20 years later. And Once Dead (which lends its name to the band’s current incarnation) keeps a steady rotation in my CD player even now. The ominous sounding Lord’s Prayer segueing into \u2018Warfare,\u2019 the hilarious \u2018Can’t Get Out,\u2019 \u2018Herod’s Violent Death\u2019 and \u2018Frontal Lobotomy\u2019 were some of the most extreme songs in Christian music at the time, as well as a kicking thrash cover of Deep Purple’s \u2018Space Truckin\u2019 and the spacey \u2018Into the Abyss.\u2019 Looking forward to the reissue, so a new generation can hear this classic slab of metal.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

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46. Saint \u2013 Hell Blade<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Retroactive\/2010]<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor an 80’s band making a comeback, they hit the mark big time! Saint proves with this release that it is not only wine and cheese that get much better with age.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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47. Joshua \u2013 Intense Defense<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[RCA\/1988]<\/p>\n

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\u201cI can\u2019t think of a finer collection of melodic metal songs, trak-for-track. Dieter Dirks (Scorpions fame) produced this act in hopes of birthing the next great band.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

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48. Stryper \u2013 Soldiers Under Command<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Enigma\/1985]<\/p>\n

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\u201cJust seeing the video on MTV\u2019s Heavy Metal Mania, should remind us all that 1985 was the continued infestation of the Yellow and Black Attack. The title track, \u2018Surrender,\u2019 \u2018The Rock that Makes me Roll\u2019 \u2013 HEAVY \u2026 \u2018Together as One\u2019 not so much. Still, a classic album, bar none.\u201d \u2013 Keven Crothers<\/span><\/p>\n

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49. Divinefire \u2013 Into A New Dimension<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Rivel\/2006]<\/p>\n

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\u201cSounding exactly like a cross between Narnia and progressive death metal, this is the best album from Christian Rivel’s best band.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI was initially hit with the amazing looking photos in the insert, but when hitting play, this release blew me away with its sonically stellar production and musically powerful melodic Euro-metal. An unfortunately overlooked highlight in its genre with masterful musicianship all around.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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50. The Showdown \u2013 Back Breaker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2008]<\/p>\n

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\u201cAn amalgamation of the best pieces from their previous two amazing releases, this album has all of the heaviness while maintaining a palatable melodious side. Powerful!\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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51. Seventh Angel \u2013 The Torment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Edge\/1990]<\/p>\n

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\u201cBritish thrash classic that wedded speed metal with the gloom and doom that all Ian Arkley’s later bands would flesh out. Brilliant and overlooked. Who could forget songs like \u201cDr. Hatchet?\u2019\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

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52. Crimson Moonlight \u2013 The Covenant Progress<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Rivel\/2003]<\/p>\n

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\u201cWell-produced symphonic black metal that rivals the best any other band (Christian or secular) in this subgenre can offer.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

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53. Recon \u2013 Behind Enemy Lines<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1989]<\/p>\n

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\u201cMany seemed to pass over this release labeling it as a Helloween copy, but that should be a plus in my book. High energy melodic power metal done well, this band should have gone on to greatness with future releases.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

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54. Immortal Souls \u2013 Winterreich<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Dark Balance\/Facedown\/2007]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cProbably the best output so far from this Scandinavian death metal band. From the allegorical lyrics to the speedy and powerful riffing, this band exudes excellence.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

55. Angelica \u2013 Angelica<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1989]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cRob Rock on vocals and Dennis Cameron on guitars made for a fantastic album.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

56. Sympathy \u2013 Anagogic Tyranny<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Bombworks\/2008]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cExcellent blend of early Mortification, Extol and Believer, these crushingly fast and furious songs \u2013 replete with heady lyrics \u2013 are a veritable feast for fans of extreme metal.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

57. Undercover \u2013 Balance Of Power<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Broken\/1990]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cBest metal album by a non-metal band \u2013 period. The untimely death of the guitarist’s wife left the band to create this dark ball of raw emotion, deeply moving, and so far from any of Undercover’s other albums.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

58. Deliverance \u2013 Learn<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense1993]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe big D\u2019s answer to Metallica\u2019s black album, these songs were \u2013 and are to this day \u2013 stinking heavy. Accompanied by some of Jimmy\u2019s best lyrics ever, to boot.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

59. Kekal \u2013 The Painful Experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Clenched Fist\/2001]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThis Indonesian band’s early work was primitive black metal. TPE took the harshness of black metal, but infused it with lots of melodies and some progressive sensibilities. It hinted at the ground their later work would traverse, but The Painful Experience is perhaps the most successful of their fusion of progressive metal and extreme black metal.\u201d \u2013 Loyd Harp<\/span><\/p>\n

60. Slechtvalk \u2013 At The Dawn Of War<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Fear Dark\/2005]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe brutality and creativity of Slechtvalk’s music on this album prove that the term \u2018Christian Viking metal\u2019 should not be an oxymoron.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

61. Magdallan \u2013 Big Bang<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1992]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cMix the vocal harmonies of Queen and the Beach Boys at their best and add lots of guitar flash and power melodic rock and you\u2019ve got a gem \u2013 at least 5 great songs.\u201d \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n

Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

62. Narnia \u2013 Course Of A Generation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[MCM\/Nightmare\/2009]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cChanging singers tends to hurt bands quite often, but in this case it set a new high standard for this amazing, already well- established power metal band. Sounds like a totally different band.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

63. Alice Cooper \u2013 Brutal Planet<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Spitfire\/2000]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cAlice’s second \u2018Christian\u2019 album shows the world’s dark side with probably the most brutal music released by him to date. A true heavy metal slab of shock rock glory.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

64. Jerusalem \u2013 Warrior<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Lamb & Lion\/1982]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe song \u2018Sodom\u2019 is an all-time epic, classic and show stopping tune. Then there\u2019s \u2018Man of This World.\u2019 Pioneering hard rock slightly in the vein of Thin Lizzy.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

65. Leviticus \u2013 Setting Fire To The Earth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Royal\/1987]<\/p>\n

\u201cA huge step forward for an already amazing band. The new vocalist made a total change in sound, and the phenomenal bass playing took the band to new levels in melodic metal. With lyrics often right from the Scripture, this gem is amazing.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

66. Demon Hunter \u2013 Storm The Gates Of Hell<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2007]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThey do what they do \u2013 and they took it to amazingly new heights this time around by combining some of their most brutal tunes with high doses of heavy, yet melodious vocal styling. The great production brings out the power like never before.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

67. Saint \u2013 Time\u2019s End<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Pure Metal\/1986]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe earliest Christian metal bands were of the hard rock variety, until Saint changed that with this dark apocalyptic vision of the future. By showing that Christian bands could play as hard as Priest and have imaginative lyrics they opened the door for more extreme bands to follow. Yeah, some of us fought hard and lost to see Time’s End higher on the list, but it’s a landmark nonetheless.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

68. Jet Circus \u2013 Step On It<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Wonderland\/1990]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cTerry Haw and Ez Gomer mixed dance rhythms with hard rock riffs to create a new and infectious hybrid. Not too unlike the sound (and creativity) of Faith No More.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

69. POD \u2013 The Fundamental Elements Of Southtown<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Atlantic\/1999]<\/p>\n

\n

“This breakthrough release was huge. Their streetwise hardcore\/hip-hip\/reggae-infused agro metal nicely transcended stereotypes and powerfully paved the way for the monumental and timely Satellite.” \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

70. Mortification \u2013 Post Momentary Affliction<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Nuclear Blast\/1993]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cIs there a better song than \u2018Grind Planetarium\u2019 to exemplify the Mortification death metal sound? More diverse and progressive than Scrolls, this release represents the pinnacle of the band\u2019s early years.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

71. Cage \u2013 Hell Destroyer<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[DA Records\/2007]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cHands down, one of the best modern power metal bands from the U.S. Sean
\nPeck’s powerful screams will take you for a ride through a Revelations-based concept album with Cage’s unique brand of speed\/power. Not a Christian band per se, but see if \u2018The Christhammer\u2019 doesn’t get your fist and blood pumping.\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

72. Saviour Machine \u2013 I<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Intense\/1993]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cOne of the most lyrically controversial releases in the Intense Records fold, their debut was, nevertheless, an amazing accomplishment by Eric Clayton and company. Their gothic-tinged, progressive metal was quite unique to the scene when this was released in \u201993. \u2018Killer\u2019 remains one of the most epic songs in the Christian metal archives.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

73. Living Sacrifice \u2013 Conceived In Fire<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2002]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe kings of Christ-centic death metal with a Sepultura vibe originally went out on an extremely positive note with this highly percussive and lyrically convicting release.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

74. Aletheian \u2013 Dying Vine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Hope Prevails\/2005]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cImagine the perfect mix of the frenetic intensity of early Extol with the progressive dynamics of Becoming the Archetype and you have a great picture of the soundscape here \u2013 blistering metal with intelligent and exhortational lyrics.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

75. Impellitteri \u2013 Answer To The Master<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Victor\/RCA\/1994]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cEssential melodic metal in the purest sense \u2026 no prog here. When this was released in \u201994 it set the standard for a genre of metal trying to survive the alternative\/grunge movement.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

76. Barren Cross – State Of Control<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Enigma\/1989]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThough many people don’t prefer the Elefante-ization of Barren Cross, State Of Control actually contains some of the band’s best and heaviest tracks in \u2018Out of Time,\u2019 \u2018Stage of Intensity\u2019 and the album’s title track.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

77. As I Lay Dying \u2013 Frail Words Collapse<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Metal Blade\/2003]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe album that put them on the map as a real contender in the metalcore scene. They have since blown that door open even further, but here is where it all started, still a high mark in their career.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

78. Harmony \u2013 Chapter II: Afterlife<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Ulterium\/2008]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cAmazing melodic metal that hopefully foreshadows other great releases and higher rankings in the next \u2018all-time\u2019 list.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

79. A Hill To Die Upon \u2013 Infinite Titanic Immortal<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Bombworks\/2009]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cMany (if not most) death metal records, upon the first few listens, pummel you with brutality and speed, but not much else.\u00a0In fact, often there are very few dynamic shifts to keep things interesting or even listenable. Immortal is not one of those records. Memorable riffs, brutal structures, mesmerizing melodies \u2013 all of this and more cause my finger to go for the repeat button!\u201d \u2013 Loyd Harp<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cImaginative and thunderously heavy conceptual death metal from another band that should be great. Kudos to Bombworks for signing some great talent recently \u2013 this could as easily have been In Grief, Dagon or Bloodline Severed.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

80. Theocracy – Theocracy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Metal Ages\/2003]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe debut was written and recorded by one man (Matt Smith) \u2026 and not a bad song on the entire disc. Not only did this release gain Matt a lot of notoriety in the small Christian power\/prog scene, but the much larger secular prog\/power scene embraced this as well.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

81. Lovewar \u2013 Soak Your Brain<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Pakaderm\/Word\/1993]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cKing\u2019s X meets Extreme, which equals greatness.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

82. Darkwater \u2013 Calling The Earth To Witness<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Ulterium2007]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cDelivering what could be argued as Ulterium Records\u2019 first world-class release, these Harmony band mates plus one \u2013 treading heavily in Dream Theater waters \u2013 forged a wonderfully vibrant and refreshing progressive metal treasure.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

83. Embodyment \u2013 Embrace The Eternal<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/1998]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cHeavy, heavy, heavy\u2026\u201d \u2013 Loyd Harp<\/span><\/p>\n

84. Neal Morse \u2013 Sola Scriptura<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Radiant\/Metal Blade\/2007]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cA prog rock-opera done right, this concept album about issues surrounding Martin Luther tells a story set to some of the most amazing musicianship. None of that psychodelic dreamy prog rock feel here, this is a masterpiece in high intensity music and orchestration.\u201d \u2013 Jeff McCormack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

85. Virgin Black \u2013 Elegant And Dying<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[The End\/2003]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cEpic, doomy, gothic, symphonic, haunting. While all of their releases are engaging, Elegant\u2026 best showcases the dark and passionate catharsis of these talented Australians.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

86. August Burns Red \u2013 Messengers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2007]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cOne of our best reviewers of HM, David Stagg, call this the best metal album of the year in \u201907 and states it\u2019s still the best since. As a sophomore release it elevated their game to take-notice-of-this levels.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

87. Nodes Of Ranvier \u2013 Nodes Of Ranvier<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Facedown\/2003]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThese lads somehow put South Dakota on the metal map. Ya gotta be good to do that. Think muscle-y heavy hardcore meets metal riffage and really angry vocals.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

88. Holy Blood \u2013 Waves Are Dancing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Musica\/2004]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cOne of the most interesting and diverse albums on the list, this Ukraine band perfectly meld folk music and black metal.\u201d \u2013 Chris Beck<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

89. A Plea for Purging \u2013 Depravity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Facedown\/2009]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cWith enough downtuned\/distorted, heavy riffage and percussion to make any metal fan scream for joy, Plea offers up one of the genre\u2019s less generic\/more engaging metalcore platters in recent years.\u201d \u2013 Doc\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

90. Fourth Estate \u2013 Finesse And Fury<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Rubicon\/1992]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cMind-blowing instrumentation. The first time ever in music history that the revolutionary Trans Performance Automatic Self-Tuning Guitar Technology was employed in a recorded format. \u2018Joy\u2019 is a timeless piece. \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

91. Grave Robber \u2013 Be Afraid<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Retroactive\/2008]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cOne of the most original concepts in hard rock and from a Christian point of view! Whether it\u2019s \u2018Rigor Mortis\u2019 or \u2018I Zombie!\u2019 We are all members of the Living Dead aren\u2019t we? The best is yet to come.\u201d \u2013 Keven Crothers<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

92. Disciple \u2013 Disciple<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[SRE\/Epic\/2005]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe first album that this former power trio added a fourth member and ventured outside the more traditional metal format. The experiment worked\u2026 and propelled the band to a wider audience without losing its edge.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

93. Oh, Sleeper \u2013 Son of the Morning<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Solid State\/2010]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cPart of the new face of Christian metal, Oh Sleeper’s 2nd album displays maturity over their metalcore peers and gives us a new symbol \u2013 the emasculated pentagram \u2013 to scare all the mothers with. Let the devil bashing begin.\u201d \u00a0\u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

94. King James \u2013 The Fall<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Viva\/1997]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cWhile the 1st album from Whitecross\/Stryper\/Sacred Fire alums was an over-produced commercial flop, the second album (exit Stryper boys) shows a dark and hungry Alice in Chains side that you will completely surprise you. I always wondered why album #3 never followed after this Zeitgeist of the late 90’s hit the nail on its head. Rerelease is
\ncoming!\u201d \u2013 Chris Gatto<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

95. The Brave \u2013 Battle Cries<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0[Pakaderm\/1992]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cThe big arena rock sound \u2013 coupled with catchy, singable songs \u2013 was the key to The Brave\u2019s success with this release.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

96. The Devil Wears Praeda \u2013 With Roots Above And Branches Below<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Ferret\/2009]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cAll the elements of their sound came together on this one and it was less \u2018pretty boy\u2019 vocals and more hardcore. Definitely their most attention-getting release \u2026 thus far.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

97. Atomic Opera \u2013 For Madmen Only<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Giant\/1994]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cReplete with heavy, groove-laden tunes, this was Frank Hart\u2019s strongest release with the band. Filled with clever and thought-provoking lyrics, artful metal never sounded so good.\u201d \u2013 Doc<\/span><\/p>\n

98. Underoath \u2013 Cries Of The Past<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Takehold\/2000]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cEver hear someone refer to a period in this band\u2019s career as \u2018the metal Underoath?\u2019 This is that era right here.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

99. Flyleaf \u2013 Flyleaf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Octone\/2005]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201cLike half of the albums on this list, this one could easily be top-ten for historical impact and popularity. The frontwoman for this band proves once and for all that girls can rock (as if we doubted that).\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

100. Rez \u2013 Silence Screams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[Grrr\/1988]<\/p>\n

\n

\u201c\u2018Light\/Light\u2019 is a terrific rock anthem that hearkens back to the band\u2019s first album, while still embodying the energy and spark that this new incarnation of the band had. This album kicked a hot band into high gear again.\u201d \u2013 Doug Van Pelt<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

\n

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\n

\n

Addendum: Doug Van Pelt\u2019s\u00a0 Five “Factors”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n

The Greatness Factor \u2013 Just how good is this music?<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

The \u201cLove It\u201d Factor \u2013 Just how much do you like this music?<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

The Classic Factor \u2013 Just how much will you listen to this music?<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

The Historical Factor \u2013 Just how much was the impact of this music?<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

The Popularity Factor \u2013 Just how much did everyone like this music?<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

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