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High Voltage (1975 album)
High Voltage (1975) is AC/DC's Australian-only debut album, released 17 February 1975 on Albert Productions, recorded in six days in November 1974 at Albert Studios, Sydney, produced by Harry Vanda and George Young; distinct from the 1976 international album of the same name.
Holy Diver
Holy Diver is Dio's 1983 multi-Platinum debut album, released May 25, 1983, recorded at Sound City with Ronnie James Dio, Vivian Campbell, Jimmy Bain, and Vinny Appice, featuring Rainbow in the Dark and the title track.
Hotter than Hell (album)
Hotter than Hell is Kiss's second studio album, released October 22, 1974 on Casablanca, recorded at the Village Recorder in Los Angeles with Kerner and Wise, peaking at No. 100 but later revered by fans and grunge bands.
Humanoid (Accept album)
Humanoid is Accept's 17th studio album, released April 26, 2024 on Napalm Records, produced by Andy Sneap, 11 tracks on AI and technology themes, peaking at No. 7 on the UK Rock & Metal chart.
I Want Blood
I Want Blood, Jerry Cantrell's fourth solo album (2024, Double J Music), is a dark, heavy nine-track follow-up to Brighten, produced with Joe Barresi, featuring Duff McKagan, Robert Trujillo, Mike Bordin, Gil Sharone, and Greg Puciato.
In Trance
In Trance is the third studio album by the German hard rock band Scorpions, released in 1975, their first produced by Dieter Dierks and their breakthrough in Japan.
Iron Maiden (album)
Iron Maiden (1980) is the English heavy metal band's self-titled debut album, also called Iron Maiden's first record, recorded in 13 days at Kingsway Studios, reaching UK number 4 with Paul Di'Anno on vocals.
Just Push Play
Just Push Play (2001) is Aerosmith's thirteenth studio album, self-produced with the Boneyard Boys on Columbia. Recorded all-digital in home Pro Tools studios, it debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, went Platinum, and yielded the Top 10 single "Jaded."
Kill 'Em All
Kill 'Em All is the 1983 debut studio album by American band Metallica, released on Megaforce Records and widely regarded as one of the first thrash metal albums.
Killers (Iron Maiden album)
Killers is Iron Maiden's second studio album, released 2 February 1981 on EMI; produced by Martin Birch at Battery Studios, first with Adrian Smith, last with singer Paul Di'Anno, UK No. 12.
Killing Machine
Killing Machine (Hell Bent for Leather in the US) is Judas Priest's fifth studio album, released October 9, 1978 on CBS, produced by James Guthrie, peaking at No. 32 in the UK and No. 128 in the US.
Krushers of the World
Krushers of the World is Kreator's sixteenth studio thrash metal album, released January 16, 2026 on Nuclear Blast, produced by Jens Bogren, follow-up to Hate Über Alles.
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin III, third 1970 album by Led Zeppelin (Atlantic), folk-acoustic shift after two heavy blues records. Released October 5 (US) and 23 (UK) 1970, hit US #1, later reappraised; 2014 Page remaster.
Let There Be Rock
Let There Be Rock is AC/DC's fourth Australian studio album, recorded at Albert Studios Sydney from January 1977, released 21 March 1977 (Alberts/EMI) and 25 July 1977 internationally on Atlantic, produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Load (album)
Load (1996) is Metallica's sixth studio album, produced by Bob Rock, a hard rock turn after the Black Album with 14 tracks over nearly 80 minutes, five million US sales, and the companion ReLoad in 1997.
Master of Puppets
Master of Puppets is Metallica's third studio album, released March 3, 1986 on Elektra. Recorded in Copenhagen with Flemming Rasmussen, it peaked at Billboard number 29, sold over 10 million copies, and was the first metal album in the National Recording Registry.
Master of Reality
Master of Reality is Black Sabbath's third studio album, released July 21, 1971 on Vertigo and Warner Bros. Recorded at Island Studios with producer Rodger Bain, its C# downtuned guitar and bass laid the foundation for doom and stoner metal.
Megadeth (album)
Megadeth is the 17th and final studio album by Megadeth, released January 23, 2026 on Tradecraft/BLKIIBLK. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and ARIA charts and includes the bonus cover "Ride the Lightning".
Metal Galaxy
Metal Galaxy is Babymetal's third studio album, released worldwide October 11, 2019, its first as a duo after Yuimetal's 2018 departure. A concept album about a spaceship odyssey to the metal galaxies, it features guests F. Hero, Alissa White-Gluz, Joakim Brodén, and Polyphia's Tim Henson and Scott LePage.
Metal Health
Metal Health (1983) is Quiet Riot's third album, produced by Spencer Proffer at Pasha Music House, Hollywood. First heavy metal album to top the Billboard 200, displacing Synchronicity; sold about 5.5 million copies.
Metallica (album)
Metallica (The Black Album), Metallica's self-titled fifth studio album, released August 12, 1991, produced by Bob Rock; debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, 2x Diamond RIAA, about 30 million copies sold.
Mob Rules (album)
Mob Rules (album), Black Sabbath's tenth studio album (November 4, 1981), second with Ronnie James Dio and first with Vinny Appice, produced by Martin Birch; title track from the Heavy Metal soundtrack, remastered in 1996, 2008, 2010, and 2021 deluxe editions.
Mötley Crüe (album)
Mötley Crüe (1994) is the band's sixth studio album, self-titled on Elektra, produced by Bob Rock, the only album with singer John Corabi instead of Vince Neil; it peaked at No. 7 in the U.S., went gold, and sold about 500,000 copies.
Motörhead (album)
Motörhead (1977) is the self-titled debut album by Motörhead, the eponymous Chiswick Records release. Recorded in days at Escape Studios with Speedy Keen, it peaked at UK number 43 and introduced the Snaggletooth logo.
Never Say Die!
Never Say Die! is the eighth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1978 and self-produced; it was their last 1970s album with Ozzy Osbourne.
New Crown
New Crown is the third studio album by Australian rock band Wolfmother, surprise-released in March 2014 without Universal Music's involvement, with ten tracks written by Andrew Stockdale in a 1970s-tinted hard rock style.
New Jersey (album)
New Jersey is the fourth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released in 1988 and featuring the chart-topping singles "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You".
Night Songs (Cinderella album)
Night Songs, Cinderella's 1986 debut album on Mercury, produced by Andy Johns, peaked at No. 3 in the US, went triple platinum, and spawned the hit "Nobody's Fool" (No. 13 Hot 100).
Nightmare (Avenged Sevenfold album)
Nightmare (2010) is Avenged Sevenfold's fifth studio album and first without drummer The Rev, who died in 2009; Mike Portnoy played his written drum parts, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
No More Tears
No More Tears (1991) is Ozzy Osbourne's sixth solo studio album on Epic, produced by Duane Baron and John Purdell, with four songs co-written by Lemmy Kilmister. It peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, went 4x Multi-Platinum, and won a 1993 Grammy for Best Metal Performance.