Thrash Metal Albums Ranked 1990

[@mrboulder9714]

Forgot to include Anthrax's Persistence of Time, even though i listened to it twice recently!!! Decent album, but not their best. Also forgot to include Obnoxious by Acid Reign, not a great album.

[@dimebagdave77]

I simply love Anthrax in all forms🤘

[@aneinthedark5008]

Which Anthrax album would you pick Mr Boulder? State of Euphoria Or Persistence of Time?

[@mrboulder9714]

@aneinthedark5008 State of Euphoria personally. Persistence of Time is decent but not as good as State

[@Gregbaltzer]

You forgot to include Suicidal Tendencies-Lights, Camera, Revolution. I think it's a thrash classic. ST was all over the place style wise but I consider How Will I Laugh and Lights, Camera as their two 100% thrash albums

[@ZakharkovMitya]

Greetings from Russia! I always watch your releases with interest! I wish you further development of the channel!

[@mrboulder9714]

Many thanks for your kind words. Cheers for watching

[@GRockVC]

Good to hear your thoughts James. The top two are the strongest albums here by far but there is some excellent albums here like The Exhorder, Kreator, Xentrix and Forbidden.

[@mrboulder9714]

@GRockVC The top 4 are way out in front but still some.great stuff throughout the year definitely. Cheers Grant

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I could definitely do without the cover of Nazareth Razamanaz on that Artillery album. Always good to see you hold up some Annihilator, I wish e•a•r music would hurry the f#%k up with those reissues of their back catalogue.

[@mrboulder9714]

@darcysixstringsninelives3493 They are really dragging their feet with those Annihilator reissues aren't they mate. Hopefully, they get off their arse soon and start getting them out.

[@Gregbaltzer]

I seem to like the American Way more then most people. Lol. I played the crap out of it. It's concise, I love the solos, always loved Phil's vocals, love the guitar tones. I love how much effort Phil used to put into writing a chorus. My biggest gripe about Awakening was every chorus was just repeating the song title... I hate that shit. I'd put The American Way in my top 5 of 1990 along with Seasons in the Abyss(when Slayer peaked), Act 3(when DA peaked), Coma of Souls, and Lights Camera Revolution(Peak ST). It was all down hill after here

[@mrboulder9714]

The choruses on the Awakening album are very repetitive. The American Way has some great but also some weak stuff on it. Cheers for watching

[@fjuczer667]

Here's my list: 1. Megadeth - Rust in Peace 2. Flotsam & Jetsam - When the Storm Comes Down 3. Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss 4. Kreator - Coma of Souls 5. Anthrax - Persistence of Time 6. Destruction - Cracked Brain 7. Sodom - Better Off Dead 8. Morbid Saint - Spectrum of Death 9. Demolition Hammer - Tortured Existence 10. Forbidden - Twisted Into Form 11. Testament - Souls of Black 12. Exodus - Impact Is Imminent 13. Vio-Lence - Oppressing the Masses 14. Sacred Reich - The American Way 15. Razor - Shotgun Justice 16. Sacrifice - Soldiers of Misfortune 17. Sadus - Swallowed in Black 18. Artillery - By Inheritance 19. Xentrix - For Whose Advantage? 20. Atrophy - Violent by Nature 21. Annihilator - Never, Neverland 22. Tankard - The Meaning of Life 23. Dragon - Fallen Angel 24. Death Angel - Act III 25. Wolf Spider - Kingdom of Paranoia 26. Exhorder - Slaughter in the Vatican

[@mrboulder9714]

That's a massive list. A few there I'm not familiar with. Cheers for sharing your picks 👍

[@tainted_lord87]

Excellent 1990 thrash metal album ranking, James. Not surprised to see Testament, Megadeth, Death Angel and Slayer in there.

[@mrboulder9714]

Cheers Tony. These bands had to be in there

[@petegreenfield3645]

Can't argue with those picks, most of them make my list too for 1990, here goes.. 1. Slayer - Seasons In The Abyss 2. Sodom - Better Off Dead 3. Annihilator - Never Neverland 4. Atrophy - Violent By Nature 5. Megadeth - Rust In Peace 6. Hexenhaus - The Edge Of Eternity 7. Xentrix - For Whose Advantage 8. Kreator - Coma Of Souls 9. Morbid Saint - Spectrum Of Death 10.Acid Reign - Obnoxious 11.Exodus - Impact Is Imminent 12.Artillery - By Inheritence 13.Death Angel - Act III 14.Anacrusis - Reason 15.Testament - Souls Of Black

[@mrboulder9714]

Excellent picks. A couple there I'm not familiar with. Thanks for sharing your picks

[@kenankustura8595]

So many great album from 1990 James. I actually forgot that "Swallowed In Black" was released that year, brutal thrash metal album. Nice seeing "For Whose Advantage?" so high on your list, that's my favorite Xentrix record. It blew my mind first time listening, sometimes I wish I could hear some records for the first time again. Such an complex thrash metal album. The album in the first place is simply just perfect. 10/10 😎 Great video as per usual James, greetings from 🇳🇱 Cheers buddy 👋🤘

[@mrboulder9714]

Was an amazing year for Thrash. Cheers as always Kenan 👍

[@petebrad2971]

Solid ranking! Was wondering what your thoughts on “Cracked Brain” by Destruction, “Better Off Dead” by Sodom, and “Oppressing the Masses” by Vio-Lence are. All 3 would trend towards the bottom of the list for me, but they all have merit. Destruction suffers from not having Schmier’s demented nasally delivery. Sodom just seemed kind of all over the place on Better Off Dead. Oppressing the Masses isn’t bad, but the riffs aren’t as intense as on the debut, which makes Sean’s unique vocal delivery fall a bit flat (I love the increased use of gang vocals though).

[@mrboulder9714]

@petebrad2971 I've actually got that Vio-lence album but completely forgot about it. I've not heard those Sodom and Destruction albums. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@user-kj3sq2xx8j]

Thanks for this great list. As a 86/87-metalhead i moved forward to hardcorepunk and some seattle stuff in 1990. But nowadays i love the heavy stuff again! Sodom and slayer i like the most in 1990!

[@mrboulder9714]

Cheers for watching fella. Much appreciated

[@robertmorris8371]

Great ranking Mr b seasons would probably edge in as my no 1 first slayer album I ever bought always enjoy your ranking videos because you don't just pick the obvious ones plenty of albums there I need to check out!

[@mrboulder9714]

Cheers Robert. It sure was a great year for Thrash. Seasons is a monster of an album. Thanks for watching fella

[@gerdy5775]

To me Megadeth Rust in Peace is the greatest metal album ever!

[@mrboulder9714]

It's one of my favourite albums ever. Such a masterpiece. Cheers fella

[@Gregbaltzer]

I like it, but it never drew me in as much. I prefer So Far, So Good hands down. There's so many thrash albums I like more

[@uuu098]

This was an interesting year in thrash. A few obvious classics, such as Seasons and Rust in Peace. Arguably the last pure thrash year before the Black Album and grunge changed everything. I loved some of these albums when they were released, such as Act III and When The Storm Comes Down, but these two have not aged well with me. Impact is Imminent is good but lacks the ferocity of prior albums. Nice ranking! Cheers!

[@mrboulder9714]

It was the last truly great year for Thrash during that period. Thanks for watching

[@brandondement5164]

Awesome 1990 thrash metal ranking video just got done listening to Cardiac Arrest Heart Stopping Death Rot 2004 cd

[@mrboulder9714]

Cheers Brandon. Much appreciated fella

[@waxwiresnwaves]

great video, I also saw them at bloodstock really enjoyed the set.

[@mrboulder9714]

@@waxwiresnwaves Yeah they were excellent at Bloodstock. Was great to finally see them live. Cheers for watching fella 👍

[@7BobbyGaylor7]

Great list! I love that Artillery album and agree with you on the Nazareth cover. Annihilator!!!! And your number one pick is superb.

[@mrboulder9714]

Those Annihilator and Megadeth albums.are 100% essential. Cheers for watching fella

[@josephmills7033]

Give me OVERKILL or give me death! STILL wrecking necks!

[@mrboulder9714]

Haha. Thanks for watching

[@Gregbaltzer]

Overkill is one of those bands that started out as a punk band but never lost their punk spirit. Out of all the Thrash bands they're the easiest to forgive for never doing anything different. I'm bored of Exodus and Testament's more of the same each album.

[@georgegsroomofrock9868]

Very cool video! Can't argue with your #1 just perfect!! Thoroughly enjoyed this video!!

[@mrboulder9714]

Cheers George. And yes, Rust In Peace is a banger

[@sixzerothreeonesevensixnine]

Lots of great albums here. I absolutely love 1990 for thrash. Even though it's very late in the genre it's the year I'm most nostalgic for. I think I own all these apart from Annihilator.

[@mrboulder9714]

So many great albums released in this year. Thanks for reminding me about Sadus mate. I'd completely forgotten to include it a couple of weeks back. Cheers mate

[@JoshKeech]

Great ranking from 1990 James! Some really awesome albums here, and a few I need to check out too! I would have put Souls of Black a little higher, I love it! Act III isn't that great honestly, it's a good album but not their best. The newer stuff definitely as good if not better than the early stuff. Really dig Impact is Imminent, one of their best I think. The production is raw and the guitar tone is savage! For Who's Advantage is a great album too. Can't argue with your top 2, I think Coma of Souls would have been in my top 3 though. But Seasons and Rust in Peace are 10/10 albums for me! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mrboulder9714]

There's nothing wrong with Souls of Black at all, but compared to some of the other albums on this list it's quite weak. Seasons and Rust In Peace are essential albums. Cheers Josh

[@JoshKeech]

@mrboulder9714 Ahh ok, that's fair enough man. I get it, the sound is a little more stripped down. But I've always liked it more than Practice What You Preach. Oh definitely, Seasons and Rust In Peace are top tier. You're welcome mate 😁🤘🏻

[@marksantucci4230]

Ranking the only important albums 4. Flotsam and Jetsam - when the storm comes down 3. Slayer - seasons in the abyss 2. Anthrax - persistece of time 1. Megadeth - Rust in peace

[@mrboulder9714]

@@marksantucci4230 Good to see Rust In Peace at number 1. Cheers Mark

[@michaeluy114]

that sadus album is insane

[@mrboulder9714]

It's a quality album. Cheers for watching fella 👍

[@albertampel4175]

Great year for Thrash, probably the last really good, hahaha... Until I watched the video I wasn´t aware how many of those bands I´ve seen live in 1990. Well, almost all of them....

[@mrboulder9714]

You got to see some great bands.at their peak by the sound of it mate

[@samuelmagnum6047]

Flotsam and Jetsam - When The Storm Comes Down is riff heavy thrash record. The drums and bass sound superb in the mix. I love the production. Im glad you cought POT by Anthrax. That should be a top 5 of 1990

[@mrboulder9714]

I'm new to that Flotsam album, and I really like it. The guitar tone on it is excellent. Thanks for watching

[@samuelmagnum6047]

@mrboulder9714 Quatro is an excellent, more polished record. Not as thrashy but very good. It's their Black album in comparison

[@mrboulder9714]

@samuelmagnum6047 I've never heard it, but I'm.gonna check it out

[@NocturnalSilence45]

What are your thoughts on the track Temptation, off Seasons In The Abyss ? I noticed you didn't mention it. I love the breakdown section in it.

[@mrboulder9714]

Yeah, it's a great tune. Lombardo's performance on that song is excellent. Thanks for watching

[@This-Is-Music]

Another good video. I would rank Sacred Reich towards the top because of my personal history with that album. I love the guitar tone on 'Impact...'. 'By Inheritance' is one of my favorite albums of all time. Love the vocals.The Xentrix album is fantastic to9. 'Coma of Souls' rocks and 'Never, Neverland' is a masterpiece IMO as os 'Rust In Peace'.

[@mrboulder9714]

Never Neverland and Rust In Peace are absolutely essential Kim. By Inheritance and Never Neverland are also stunning albums. Cheers as always mate

[@cristianosorio2517]

Hi James!!! well done again, that's an awesome list and collection too...... what can you add about "R.I.P.", to me an almost perfect album, also cool to see so high bands you don't see very often like F&J with an awful artwork, Artillery a very underrated danish band and the UK finest thrash band?? there are also some albums i need to get and other listen like Demolition Hammer. cheers and be well

[@mrboulder9714]

Yeah, Rust In Peace is essential Cristian. Xentrix are definitely the bestnUK Thrash band, closely followed by Onslaught. Cheers fella

[@BeardyRedViking]

Another great video, man! Not overly familiar with as many albums as I am from '86, but still a great year and plenty of awesome stuff here, of course. Impact is Imminent and Souls of Black aren't albums I've listened to a great deal, tbh, and I don't really know Annihilator that well at all, so I think my top 3 would be Coma of Souls, Seasons in the Abyss and, of course, the almighty Rust in Peace in the top spot! Cheers! 🤘

[@mrboulder9714]

Those Testament and Exodus albums are good but far from their best. Seasons and Rust are essential and Coma of Soul's is a beast too. Cheers Simon my friend

[@Ray-yt8gu]

We need a The forgotten 4 tour... Exodus Testament Nuclear Assault Overkill

[@mrboulder9714]

That would be an awesome tour. Cheers fella

[@Ray-yt8gu]

@@mrboulder9714 love your videos and appreciate your work

[@mrboulder9714]

@Ray-yt8gu I appreciate you watching and your support

[@paulseidler1644]

Coma of Souls will always be my favorite from 1990, slightly ahead of Rust in Peace

[@mrboulder9714]

@paulseidler1644 It is an outstanding album definitely. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@nickcook8535]

Yes i would of put Rust in peace at the top, killer album, i would of included persistence of time by anthrax, decent album nowhere near as good as Among the living and spreading the disease two of their earlier albums though.

[@mrboulder9714]

Rust In Peace is so good. Persistence of Time is decent buy nit,as good as the previous 3 albums. Cheers for watching fella

[@dimebagdave77]

Mornin', many thanks 🤘

[@mrboulder9714]

Your welcome fella and thanks 😊

[@619dar]

Five albums that no way should of been outside of the top 10. The American way, souls of black, swallowed in black, Impact is imminent, and act III. Ok The American way was a lot different from there first album and wasn't that thrashy as it should of been, but still it did put Sacred Reich on the map. Yes I felt the same as you when it came to souls of black it did feel like that it was a rushed album. But it did make Testament a lot bigger band and even still till this today. Most Testament fans love it and talk about it a lot. Swallowed I black by Sadus just love this album. Not a bad track on the album for me. Now onto Impact is imminent. This album was a great follow up to fabulous disaster. So many great guitar solos. Not that many bad tracks on the album. As for number well Seasons in the abyss just says it all. After south of heaven most Slayer fans was shocked on how good this album was. Don't get me wrong Rust in peace is a great album and should come second.

[@mrboulder9714]

Rust and Seasons were always going to be top of the pile for me here. The other albums you mentioned are good but not even close to the top 2. Cheers

[@markwoolner9598]

I would rank Reason by Anacrusis above most of what he chose. Risk taking thrash forward album.

[@mrboulder9714]

Not familiar with that band or album. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@neilbower9052]

Another great ranking me ode, Are you in to Germany's 'Protector' at all? some say they're death metal (probably because of the vocals) but i think they're in the Thrash/Death metal camp me-sen. If you haven't heard of them, A shedding of skin from '91 is a great place to start.

[@mrboulder9714]

Hi Neil. I'm not familiar with Protector, but you have me intrigued to check it out. Cheers for the recommendation fella.

[@paulwhite1109]

Souls of Black, By Inheritance, Never Neverland, Seasons in the Abyss, absolute classics. Rust in Peace is overrated, Hangar 18 is excellent though. What about Persistance of Time by Anthrax? Another absolute classic.

[@mrboulder9714]

I was meant to include Persistence of Time but forgot to get the album out before filming the video.Seasons and Never Neverland are absolute bangers. Cheers fella

[@MarkPhoenix-l1m]

Mr boulder ranked Megadeths rust in peace at number number 1 ahead of slayers seasons in the abyss and creators coma of souls I strongly disagree kreator coma of souls at number 1 and slayers seasons in the abyss at number 2

[@MarkPhoenix-l1m]

Rust in peace isnt in the same league as slayers seasons in the abyss and kreators coma of souls far superior albums in my opion

[@MarkPhoenix-l1m]

Rust in peace further down the order

[@MarkPhoenix-l1m]

Kreators first track on coma of souls when the sun burns red is far superior too any track on Megadeths rust in peace

[@mrboulder9714]

@MarkPhoenix-l1m You're more than welcome to disagree as music is subjective, and we are all entitled to our own opinion. As this is my video, it's my opinion that Rust In Peace is the best album. Thanks for watching

[@MarkPhoenix-l1m]

@@mrboulder9714 always good viewing yes we all have different options

[@MarkPhoenix-l1m]

I am in shock annihilator never never land at number 3 I know there is a gap between Alice in hell and never never land but Alice in hell is a fat superior album in comparison too never never land

[@mrboulder9714]

I don't understand why you're shocked? Number 3 is a good place amongst these albums. And I don't understand you talking about Alice In Hell? I wasn't comparing the 2 albums in this video. Thanks for watching

[@thegrimmfluencer]

Never liked Who's To Blame on that Sacred Reich album. Love the Tankard one. Was never a huge fan of Souls Of Black. Album before was too good. Sadus fluckin' rips!! That Death Angel is sucky. Love the first song, but too much soft shite on it. Frolic was way better. Fucking Love Impact Is Imminent. Great riffs. Yes! Fucking Exhorder! Absolute beast. Descecrator and Anal Lust...! I think I have an Artilllery album somewhere, kinda forgettable I guess.... Demolition Hammer rules. Seen them live. Amazing. Never been a Flotsam fan. Only like the "Hard On You"song. For Whose Advantage is the best Xentrix record. Love the artwork. That Forbidden is a weapon. Coma Of Souls wasa great album, but nail in thec coffin for their Thrash for ten years. Never liked Annihilator. Seasons In The Abyss is a killer album. I don't listen to it enough. Rilust In Peace is lexcelllent. Thought Persistkence Of Tkime would be in here... Great stuff James!!

[@mrboulder9714]

@@thegrimmfluencer Fuck sake, forgot to include Persistence of Time. Cheers Dave

[@thegrimmfluencer]

@mrboulder9714 So much gold though. I woulda chucked in Prong's Beeg To. Differ andAcud Reign's Obnoxious, but still an epic lilst.

[@mrboulder9714]

@@thegrimmfluencer Fuck sake I was meant to include Obnoxious too 😂😂😂😂 I need to listen to Beg To Differ some more mate

[@thegrimmfluencer]

@mrboulder9714 Haha no way! Beg To Differ and Prove You Wrong are flawless, well the first four or five are reallly. Fucking love Prong. Hoping for a tour gor the last album, no luck so far though.

[@monkeyhousescouse]

Appreciate the video, but you don't give any analysis of the music / arrangements / compositions / lyrics / musicianship / technical or innovative styles or approaches to songs, production and so on. You just simply say ' that song is good' or 'that's a bang average song, to be fair'. 😅 It might be good for your audience to get something more from a ranking video.

[@mrboulder9714]

@monkeyhouse1672 There are plenty of channels out there that deep dive into the subjects you raised. That's not what I do on my channel. Thank you for watching