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Top rated pop metal music
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Best overall
Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls
Masterclass in symphonic metal, featuring powerful vocals and epic storytelling.
- Theatrical and cinematic feel
- Technical musicianship
- Catchy choruses
- Some listeners find lyrics too pretentious
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Best for fans of heavy metal vocals
Trivium - Shogun
Heavy, melodic riffs and vocals, showcasing the band's growth
- Vocal range and versatility
- Guitar harmonies and melodies
- Strong musicianship
- Lyrical themes not for everyone
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Best jazz-metal fusion
Marty Friedman - Tokyo Jukebox
A fusion of jazz and heavy metal, showcasing Friedman's technical skills
- Technical guitar playing
- Innovative songwriting
- Catchy melodies
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Best fast-paced metal
DragonForce - Ultra Beatdown
High-speed guitar work, showcasing the band's technical skill
- Fast-paced energy
- Technical musicianship
- Catchy choruses
- Not for listeners who prefer slow tracks
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Best symphonic metal vocalists
Arch Enemy - Wages of Sin
A masterclass in symphonic metal, featuring powerful vocals and lyrics
- Symphonic elements
- Aggressive guitar riffs
- Strong female vocals
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Best alternative take on traditional heavy metal
In Flames - Soundtrack to Your Escape
Melodic guitars and clean vocals, showcasing the band's growth
- Catchy choruses
- Guitar harmonies
- Experimental sounds
- Lyrical themes may not appeal to everyone
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Best thrash metal revival
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
A classic thrash metal album, featuring aggressive riffs and strong vocals
- Aggressive guitar riffs
- Technical musicianship
- Strong vocals
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Best power metal with growling vocals
Crucifixion of the Slave
Fast-paced guitar work, featuring growling vocals and epic storytelling
- Fast-paced energy
- Growling vocals
- Catchy choruses
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Best concept albums
Dream Theater - Scenes from a Memory
Epic and emotional storytelling, featuring technical musicianship and intricate songwriting
- Intricate songwriting
- Technical musicianship
- Epic emotional depth
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Best heavy metal revival
Avenged Sevenfold - City of Evil
Heavy, melodic riffs and vocals, showcasing the band's growth
- Vocal range and versatility
- Guitar harmonies and melodies
- Strong songwriting
- Lyrical themes not for everyone
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Best thrash metal
Metallica - Master of Puppets
A classic thrash metal album, featuring aggressive riffs and strong vocals
- Aggressive guitar riffs
- Technical musicianship
- Strong vocals