20 Albums Celebrating Their 25th Anniversary in 2021

Apparently we enjoy making ourselves feel old with these lists. Turns out 1996 was a big turning point for metal, with some bands releasing landmark releases and then there is Metallica's Load.

Here's a look back at all the albums that came out 25 years ago. These titles are now considered "classic rock" and that is just unsettling.

Alice in Chains – Unplugged

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Cannibal Corpse – Vile

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Cryptopsy – None So Vile

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Dimmu Borgir – Stormblåst

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Eyehategod – Dopesick

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In Flames – The Jester Race

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Korn – Life is Peachy

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Marilyn Manson – Antichrist Superstar

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Metallica – Load

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Moonspell – Irreligious

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Opeth – Morningrise

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Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill

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Rage Against the Machine – Evil Empire

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Scorpions – Pure Instinct

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Sepultura – Roots

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Slayer – Undisputed Attitude

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Slipknot – Mate Feed Kill Repeat

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Soundgarden – Down on the Upside

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Tool – Ænima

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Type O Negative – October Rust

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