The Metal Hammer Critics' Poll: The Albums Of 2015

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Metal Hammer's writers choose their albums of the year.

The 50 heaviest albums of 2015.

2015: A Year In Metal - The Critics' Poll Albums 50-16

2015: A Year In Metal - The Critics' Poll Albums 15-6

2015: A Year In Metal - The Critics' Poll Albums 5-1

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