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
Cannibal Corpse – Vile
Cryptopsy – None So Vile
Dimmu Borgir – Stormblåst
Eyehategod – Dopesick
In Flames – The Jester Race
Korn – Life is Peachy
Marilyn Manson – Antichrist Superstar
Metallica – Load
Moonspell – Irreligious
Opeth – Morningrise
Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill
Rage Against the Machine – Evil Empire
Scorpions – Pure Instinct
Sepultura – Roots
Slayer – Undisputed Attitude
Slipknot – Mate Feed Kill Repeat
Soundgarden – Down on the Upside
Tool – Ænima
Type O Negative – October Rust
