I check out some essential albums of the early 80's that gave metal an identity and confidence in itself that would allow for future generations to experiment, some albums that scored my teenage breakdowns, and some albums that are heinously bad in sometimes interesting ways.

Personal picks:

Blood Mountain by Mastodon

End of Heartache by Killswitch Engage

Issues by Korn

Essential picks:

Powerslave by Iron Maiden

Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest

Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath

Horrible albums that Jon made me listen to:

The Unspoken King by Cryptopsy

Illud Divinum Insanus by Morbid Angel

Cold Lake by Celtic Frost

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