In the new Wikimetal poll, we asked WikiBrothers which is the best comeback album, that is: Which album made the band's biggest comeback?
Which band made the best comeback with an album?
- AC/DC (Back in Black) (34%)
- Iron Maiden (Brave New World) (22%)
- Metallica (Death Magnetic) (22%)
- Black Sabbath (Heaven and Hell) (19%)
- Deep Purple (Perfect Strangers) (3%)
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AC/DC – “Back In Black”
The album was the band's first after the death of the great vocalist Bon Scott. After considering the end of the band, AC/DC decided to continue, hiring Brian Johnson as vocalist and dedicating their next album, "Back In Black," to the late vocalist.
Black Sabbath – “Heaven And Hell”
"Heaven and Hell" is the first Black Sabbath album to feature Ronnie James Dio on vocals, replacing Ozzy Osbourne. After releasing eight albums with the classic lineup, Ozzy was removed from the band due to drug abuse, and Dio took his place.
Iron Maiden – “Brave New World”
Released in 2000, "Brave New World" is the comeback album for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who had left in 1993, and guitarist Adrian Smith, who had left in 1990.
Deep Purple – “Perfect Strangers”
"Perfect Strangers" was the Deep Purple album that reunited the band's classic lineup. After not releasing an album in nine years, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice came together to release Deep Purple's 11th album.
Metallica – “Death Magnetic”
After 17 years and three albums criticized by the public and the press in general, Metallica released "Death Magnetic" in 2008, an album that takes the band back to its roots.
