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Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1990s
The 1990s was a transformative decade for metal, as a diverse range of subgenres broke through to the mainstream.
Nu-metal, industrial and alternative developed and rose in popularity across the decade while thrash and death metal continued to have a place.
Nu-metal, led by acts such as Korn and Limp Bizkit, gained immense popularity in the late '90s by combining elements of hip-hop, alternative rock, and metal.
Acts like Alice In Chains and Soundgarden found ways to blend their alternative vibe with elements of metal.
While new subgenres were being formed, stalwarts of the metal scene were finding inventive ways to bend their sound without fullly breaking.
Bands like Pantera and Sepultura pushed the boundaries of what was possible within metal, incorporating elements of groove, tribal rhythms, and industrial influences into their music.
The Loudwire staff sorted through all of it to put together this list of the top 11 metal albums released in the 1990s.
Top 11 Metal Albums Of The 1990s
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