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

