Hmm..I'm back again. Here they are, numbers 60 to 41.
60) Walk In The Shadows--Queensryche(Rage For Order)
The only listenable song from this surprisingly mediocre album from Queensryche. But man!!, it'a a masterpiece. Catchy moving riffs, and excellent chorus as any other great Queensrcyhe song, and the solo..well...if you know the band, you won't ask.
59) Wasted Years--Iron Maiden(Somewhere In Time)
Who doesn't know this one! One song which even people who don't listen to metal enjoy. The opening guitar lick is legendary. Not a very heavy song by Maiden's standards, but extremely melodious!! and great vocals.
58) Lucretia--Megadeth(Rust In Peace)
Yeah another RIP song!. great riffs..memorable solos(typically megadeth) and the highlight of the song...the opening evil laugh by Mega-Dave Mustaine;)
57) Desecrator--Exhorder(Slaughter In The Vatican)
An obscure band, and obscure song! But it kills! Many might not know this but Pantera used to be a Hair/Glam metal band before they decided to rip off!! Exhorder's sound. Trust me on this :)
56) Seasons In The Abyss--Slayer(Seasons In The Abyss)
Arguably the most evil sounding track Slayer haev ever recorded. Not agressively fast as some of the other great slayer songs, but it does provide for some gut thumping rhythm and riffs. This is Slayer at their mature---essssssst!!
55) Episode 666--In Flames(Whoracle)
With this In Flames once again prove that they are arguably the best Metal band of the last decade. Riffing..soloing..harmonising.....they put all the other bands in their genre to shame with this one. It just hits you right in the head with everything.
54) For Whom The Bell Tolls--Metallica(Ride The Lightning)
Monster of a thrasher from the Gods of metal. The intro bass-line is drool-worthy. What more to say...really kick***.
53) Fade To Black--Metallica(Ride The Lightning)
Another Epic..anthemic song this album. One of the very few true heavy metal ballads in existence.
52) You've Got Another Thing Coming--Judas Priest(Delivering The Goods)
Judas Priest's most infectious song to date. Great rhythm work and infectious riffs.
51) Take No Prisoners--Megadeth(Rust In Peace)
This might be a surprise for many of you. This song displays what is arguably the most technical and fast riffing performance in metal history. Just listen to the first 30 seconds of the song..and you'll know what I mean. And it's not just here for the technicality, it's here coz it's a great song.....a thrasher's delight.
50) The Mission--Queensryche(Operation Mindcrime)
One of the many great songs off this masterful album. Very very eerie and atmospheric.....one of the greatest vocal performances ever!! And the guitar work?...well..it's Queensryche so don;t ask.
49) T.D.S.(Take it as you will)--Vio-Lence(Eternal Nightmare)
Classic! 80's style Thrash cannot get any better than this. This album is a rarity and a hugely overlooked gem. Get it now!
48) The Faded Line--Lamb Of God(Ashes Of The Wake)
Another surprise for you? Yeah well, this one's got the most infectious double bass/guitar duo work ever recorded. Did I mention it's also heavy as hell!!
47) First Strike is Deadly--Testament(The Legacy)
Yes, Testament were inspired by Metallica, but they don't sound like a copy cat in any way. This song represents all that's good about 80's thrash...fast/furious/deadly riffs and blistering solos.
46) Kissing The Shadows--Children Of Bodom(Follow The Reaper)
COB's last appearance on my list..and it certainly is very high!! Don't you think? Everybody has different opinions and tastes, but you can't tell me that this song doesn't have one of the greatest solos you've ever heard.
45) Killing In The Name Of...--Rage Against the Machine(Rage Against The Machine)
You can't really classify RATM into a genre, but whatever it is, it's GOOD!! And this song is easily the best of their career.
44) Perish In Flames--Dark Angel(Darkness Descends)
The best song off this extreme-thrash classic. Ultra-fast riffing..mind numbing drumming and the extremest vocals for that time(I know, Possessed were more extreme...and started the cookie monster vocals...but I, somehow, never liked Seven Churches...oh please don't kill me for this).
43) Home--Dream Theater(Scenes From A Memory)
EPIC!!! would be a one word summary for this song. Classical intro...followed by what may very well be the greatest musical performance in metal history.
42) Paranoid--Black Sabbath(Paranoid)
One of the most celebrated and covered songs in metal history. You know what it's all about, don't you?
41) Powerslave--Iron Maiden(Powerslave)
Another geat headbanger form these masters. has a very Egyptian feel to it, as with most of the other album tracks. The rhythm riff has been copied soooooo many times by soooooo many maiden immitators.
Okie dokie...that's it for now...catch ya later..cheerio
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