Another one that’s hard to pick a single favorite for is Megadeth.

“Rust in Peace” was a great album, but I think it also started an era of “too technical” that while a great piece of thrash metal history, I find it doesn’t move me so much. But I’m one of those guys that prefer a good blues song over a noodlely solo (yes, I’m not a huge Rush fan).

And while I like “Mechanix” more than “Four Horseman”, mostly because Dave plays it faster and more raw:

I am drawn to “Peace Sells”

It’s not so much the music, it’s the lyrics and Dave’s delivery. That “whaddayamean I don’t…” over and over.

For the next some whiles, the Sunday Metal theme will be looking at some of my favorite songs by various metal artists.

It’s hard to pick my favorite Metallica song. “St. Anger” is near the bottom of the list. 😉

I’d say “Master of Puppets” is my favorite album. The last album with Cliff, and his songwriting influence is strong. The songs were long, epic, full of time-changes and other intricate work yet still balls-out thrash.

And while the title track is the epitome of what the album is about:

I think “Damage Inc.” gets the nod as one of my favorite Metallica songs. It just snaps your neck and kicks your ass.

Fuck it all, and fucking no regrets.

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#1 – Judas Priest – Painkiller

“Painkiller”

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#2 – Slayer – Seasons in the Abyss

“War Ensemble”

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#3 – Megadeth – Rust In Peace

“Holy Wars… The Punishment Due”

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#4 – Carcass – Necroticism: Descanting the Insalubrious

“Incarnated Solvent Abuse”

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#5 – Skid Row  – Slave to the Grind

I will never forget hating Skid Row when they first came out. Pretty boy frontman, “I Remember You” cheesy requisite ballad… OK, “Youth Gone Wild” was alright, but it seemed like late-80’s record company contriving because they needed another hair band to put out there.

But then, the Guns N’ Roses “Use your Illusion” tour that started before the albums were even released. Skid Row opening. And when the lights went off, lone spotlight shining directly down on Rob Affuso kicking his drum and holding a fist high to rally the crowd. Four hits to the hi-hat and BOOM… Skid Row erupts into “Slave to the Grind”.

And I was blown away.

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#6 – Sepultura – Arise

“Arise”

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#7 – Pantera – Cowboys from Hell

“The Art of Shredding”

When Metal-Rules.com posted their Top 30 Metal Albums 1990-2000, I thought it’d make a fun list for Sunday Metal.

#8 – Nightwish – Wishmaster

“Wishmaster”