Best metal albums of the 1980s
According to Riffiter listeners, the best metal album of the 1980s is Reign in Blood by Slayer — rated 5.0/5 by 4 listeners.
№ 1Reign in BloodSlayer · 19865.04 ratings
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Back in BlackAC/DC · 19804.69 ratings
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Epicus Doomicus MetallicusCandlemass · 19864.73 ratings
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South of HeavenSlayer · 19884.14 ratings
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For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)AC/DC · 19814.32 ratings
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BLUE BLOODX JAPAN · 19894.51 rating
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Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?Megadeth · 19864.04 ratings
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Fly on the WallAC/DC · 19854.01 rating
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HelloweenHelloween · 19853.51 rating
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'74 JailbreakAC/DC · 19843.01 rating
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Blow Up Your VideoAC/DC · 19883.01 rating
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Priest... Live!Judas Priest · 19873.01 rating
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Show No MercySlayer · 19833.32 ratings
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Who Made WhoAC/DC · 19863.02 ratings
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TributeOzzy Osbourne · 19872.01 rating
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Flick of the SwitchAC/DC · 19831.51 rating
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Diary of a MadmanOzzy Osbourne · 19811.51 rating
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Hell AwaitsSlayer · 19852.02 ratings
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Bark at the MoonOzzy Osbourne · 1983
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The Ultimate SinOzzy Osbourne · 1986
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Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!Megadeth · 1985
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No Rest for the WickedOzzy Osbourne · 1988
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Screaming for VengeanceJudas Priest · 1982
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Point of EntryJudas Priest · 1981
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Sign of the HammerManowar · 1984
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Spreading the DiseaseAnthrax · 1985
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NightfallCandlemass · 1987
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Fistful of MetalAnthrax · 1984
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So Far, So Good... So What!Megadeth · 1988
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Ancient DreamsCandlemass · 1988
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Tales of CreationCandlemass · 1989 - 32
Live UndeadSlayer · 1984
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Live After Death (2015 Remaster)Iron Maiden · 1985
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Keeper of the Seven Keys (Pt. 2 / Remastered 2024)Helloween · 1988
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Heaven and HellBlack Sabbath · 1980
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Hell Awaits (40th Anniversary Edition)Slayer · 1985
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Live at LastBlack Sabbath · 1980
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Vanishing VisionX JAPAN · 1988
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