Since the turn of the Century, rock music has evolved. What started in the American South has gone through various influences. Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll -- now that is a motto we can all live by. From Motley Crüe's "Dr.Feelgood" to AC/DC's "Hells Bells", consider this the memoirs of hard rock at its purest form.
Since the turn of the Century, rock music has evolved. What started in the American South has gone through various influences. Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll -- now that is a motto we can all live by. From Motley Crüe's "Dr.Feelgood" to AC/DC's "Hells Bells", consider this the memoirs of hard rock at its purest form.
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ALBUM: Rust In Peace »
ARTIST: Megadeth
WHY?: When Metallica showed Dave Mustaine the door in early 1980's, many wondered where the Bay Area Basher would turn up at. They did not have to wait long.
BEST SONG: "Holy Wars", "Tornado of Souls"
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ALBUM: Far Beyond Driven »
ARTIST: Pantera
WHY?: Phil 'Angry Man' Anselmo and Dave 'Dimebag' Darrell compliment the rhythm section as eardrums get damaged, producer / drummer Vinnie Paul shows his skills.
BEST SONG: "Becoming"
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ALBUM: Permanent Vacation »
ARTIST: Aerosmith
WHY?: Aerosmith still rocks despite having supported several rogue countries' economy for years.
BEST SONG: "Rag Doll", "Dude Looks Like A Lady"
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ALBUM: Alive! »
ARTIST: KISS
WHY?: Kiss created glam, gave people the 'fist-in-the-air' attitude that Rock'n'Roll was lacking.
BEST SONG: "Deuce", "Strutter", "Black Diamond"
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ALBUM: Back In Black »
ARTIST: AC/DC
WHY?: AC/DC is the guitar band of all time. Raw, fresh, no nonsense.
BEST SONG: "Back in Black", "You Shook Me"
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ALBUM: Van Halen »
ARTIST: Van Halen
WHY?: Eddie Van Halen had just released an album that had caught everyone's attention for his virtuoso skills.
BEST SONG: "Atomic Punk", "You Really Got Me", "Ain't Talking Bout Love"
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ALBUM: Live And Loud »
ARTIST: Ozzy Osbourne
WHY?: Literally, any of Ozzy's albums should be on this list.
BEST SONG: "Crazy Train", "Mr.Crowley", "Bark at the Moon", "No More Tears", "I Don't Know", "Shot in the Dark"
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ALBUM: Ride The Lightning »
ARTIST: Metallica
WHY?: Metallica has always been one of the best bands of all time.
BEST SONG: "For the Whom the Bell Tolls", "Ride the Lightning", "Fade to Black"
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ALBUM: Use Your Illusion »
ARTIST: Guns N' Roses
WHY?: The Illusion I & II albums combined contain some genuine musical jewels
BEST SONG: "November Rain", "Coma", "Double Talkin' Jive"
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ALBUM: Hysteria »
ARTIST: Def Leppard
WHY?: Seven hit singles, a 2-year tour. The best studio album, only Michael Jackson has outsold Def Leppard.
BEST SONG: "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Love Bites", "Gods of War", "Rocket", "Love and Affection"
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