Voivod

They didn't reach the same commercial heights as their Bay Area brethren, but they still rocked.

Drop the needle on any of these albums and strap in for a wild ride.

Get the details on new tour announcements from Rise Against, Avenged Sevenfold, Sebastian Bach, AFI, Amon Amarth, Slaughter to Prevail and many more.

How many of the prog metal albums listed do you own?

Loudwire singles out 15 big thrash bands and names the best album by each.

See what song these legendary thrash bands have each played live the most.

Diving into over 40 years of characteristically intricate arrangements, extensive track lengths and fantastical lyricism.

Some of metal's biggest albums were released in 1991 while the underground exploded with new styles.

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.

Still going strong after so many years.