Thought the '90s were all about Grunge? Think again. The collection of memorable albums that Heavy Metal released in the '90s is truly exemplary. Below we list the 12 albums we consider the best of the '90s and ask you to choose the best one!

Check out the nominees, vote, and leave a comment with that amazing album that should have been on the list!

What is the best metal album of the 90s?

  • Metallica (Metallica) (21%)
  • Fear Of The Dark (Iron Maiden) (13%)
  • A Vulgar Display Of Power (Pantera) (12%)
  • Painkiller (Judas Priest) (12%)
  • No More Tears (Ozzy Osbourne) (11%)
  • Arise (Grave) (9%)
  • Use Your Illusion I and II (Guns N' Roses) (7%)
  • Countdown To Extinction (Megadeth) (5%)
  • Seasons In the Abyss (Slayer) (4%)
  • Images And Words (Dream Theater) (3%)
  • The Razor's Edge (AC/DC) (2%)
  • Empire (Queensrÿche) (1%)
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– Arise (Sepultura) from 1993

– A Vulgar Display Of Power (Pantera) from 1992

– Countdown To Extinction (Megadeth) 1992

– Empire (Queensrÿche) 1990

– Fear Of The Dark (Iron Maiden) 1992

– Images And Words (Dream Theater) from 1992

– Metallica (Metallica) 1991

– No More Tears (Ozzy Osbourne) 1991

– Painkiller (Judas Priest) 1990

– The Razor's Edge (AC/DC) 1990

– Seasons In the Abyss (Slayer) from 1990

– Use Your Illusion I and II (Guns N' Roses) from 1991

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