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Best metal/hard rock albums of 1990
By an Amazon.com customer
Rust in PeaceRust in Peace by Megadeth
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Their masterpiece.
PainkillerPainkiller by Judas Priest
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They put out a great album and then Halford left for more than 10 years.
Persistence of TimePersistence of Time by Anthrax
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Anthrax's heaviest album.
The EyeThe Eye by King Diamond
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I loved this album even after I found out they used a drum machine.
Coma of SoulsComa of Souls by Kreator
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Worth it for the first four songs alone.
Crazy WorldCrazy World by Scorpions
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Their best post-Love at first sting album.
Extreme II: PornograffittiExtreme II: Pornograffitti by Extreme
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Kinf of like a funky version of DLR era Van Halen.
Souls of BlackSouls of Black by Testament
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I think this was their peak.
DetonatorDetonator by Ratt
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They probably did not write much of it, but still a good album.
Lock up the WolvesLock up the Wolves by Dio
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A bit slow, but very much Dio.