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20 Metal CDs You Should Own
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NeurotripsicksNeurotripsicks by Gorod
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $9.00
Technical brutality from France. On the "never a bad release" Willowtip label.
A Celebration of GuiltA Celebration of Guilt by Arsis
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $9.29
Debut CD from Arsis. A breath of fresh air in a very crowded melodic death metal scene.
A Diamond for DiseaseA Diamond for Disease by Arsis
Buy used from: $7.03
Brand new goodies from Arsis. A definite must hear.
Whisper SupremacyWhisper Supremacy by Cryptopsy
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.00
No death metal collection is complete without this CD. Best drummer in metal...period.
EPITAPHEPITAPH by Necrophagist
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $8.99
Remember Chuck Schuldiner and Death? I think these guys do too.
Earth.RevoltEarth.Revolt by Deadlock
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $5.49
It's like a mix of Dimmu Borgir and Dark Tranquility...and then some.
Back to Times of SplendorBack to Times of Splendor by Disillusion
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $3.68
One of the best albums I've heard in a very long time. If you like Opeth you'll LOVE this.
Trilateral ProgressionTrilateral Progression by Neuraxis
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $7.62
Yet another amazing Canadian tech death metal band.
Bleeding the FalseBleeding the False by Aeon
Buy used from: $7.87
If you love your music brutal...I mean really brutal, this is just what you're looking for. Play it loud...really loud.
Evidence Of InequityEvidence Of Inequity by Beneath The Massacre
Buy used from: $4.39
More incredible tech death from...yep you guessed it, Canada. Inhuman drumming.
Return of the Black DeathReturn of the Black Death by Drawn & Quartered
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $7.00
Good friendly violent fun. BRUTAL.
Witness Disposal ProgramWitness Disposal Program by Mangled
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $7.13
Nice mix of old school and the newer technical style of death metal.
Under a Stone with No InscriptionUnder a Stone with No Inscription by Anata
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $7.97
Extremely complex death metal from Sweden. Beautiful album.
Twilight of the IdolsTwilight of the Idols by Harakiri
Buy used from: $7.25
Just once I'd like to hear a band on Willowtip's roster that sucks...okay maybe not.
Echoes of DecimationEchoes of Decimation by Origin
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $5.51
Technical, insanely brutal, lovely. Mmm...Ridiculous sweep picking.
The Scepter of the AncientsThe Scepter of the Ancients by Psycroptic
Buy used from: $10.25
Prepare to be floored. I was. New album from them coming soon!
The Archaic AbattoirThe Archaic Abattoir by Aborted
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $2.99
Incredibly brutal Death/Gore. Nevermind some of the lame reviews. Just get it.
AeonAeon by Zyklon
Buy used from: $9.19
It blew me away the first time I listened...and it still does. Features former members of Emperor.
DechristianizeDechristianize by Vital Remains
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $3.18
Complex, brutal yet melodic, tons of atmosphere...Glen Benton on vocals. Need I say more?
The Black HaloThe Black Halo by Kamelot
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $9.32
Never been a big fan of power metal, but these guys impress me...a LOT.