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10 classic metal albums where the last song is the best
Masterpieces by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest have all saved the best for last
“If they had the flares and beards and the record was from 1971 or 1972, that was what I wanted… records that looked odd and I could afford”: How Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt discovered prog
From extreme metal to Camel and Genesis to collaboration with Steven Wilson, the Swedish musician's career is surely one of the most progressive
The 50 best metal albums of the 2000s
From nu metal classics by Slipknot, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit to metal legends like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest bouncing back in style, these are the albums that defined the 2000s
Why I ❤️ Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left, by Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt
"Some of the most beautiful songs I’d ever heard": Mikael Åkerfeldt, guitarist/vocalist with Swedish proggers Opeth, on one of his biggest influences
A beginner’s guide to prog metal in 5 essential albums
Brain-melting music meets head-scratching concepts – step into the epic world of prog metal with these five must-hear albums
20 iconic metal albums that turn 20 in 2023
Iron Maiden, Metallica, Evanescence – these classic albums all celebrate their 20th birthday this year
The Top 20 best albums of 1998
From Korn to Rob Zombie, System Of A Down to Cradle of Filth these 20 albums shaped 1998
10 Bands Who Wouldn’t Exist Without Iron Maiden
From Metallica to Lady Gaga, these 10 acts show heavy metal and pop culture wouldn't be the same without Iron Maiden
