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The 15 Best Rock & Metal Albums Of 1986, According To You

One album was really popular in this one, obviously.

1986-winners

We asked you last week what the best rock and metal albums of 1986 were, and you came out in droves to vote! And if you're at all familiar with what albums came out in 1986, then I suspect you already know what the top few slots contain.

No. 15: King Diamond – Fatal Portrait (66 votes)

No. 14: Cro-Mags – The Age of Quarrel (67 votes)

No. 13: Judas Priest – Turbo (80 votes)

No. 12: Fates Warning – Awaken the Guardian (84 votes)

No. 11: Sepultura – Morbid Visions (89 votes)

No. 10: Motörhead – Orgasmatron (90 votes)

No. 9: Kreator – Pleasure to Kill (91 votes)

No. 8: Queensrÿche – Rage for Order (99 votes)

No. 7: Candlemass – Epicus Doomicus Metallicus (110 votes)

No. 6: Van Halen – 5150 (119 votes)

No. 5: Ozzy Osbourne – The Ultimate Sin (125 votes)

No. 4: Megadeth – Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (267 votes)

No. 3: Iron Maiden – Somewhere in Time (350 votes)

No. 2: Slayer – Reign in Blood (660 votes)

No. 1: Metallica – Master of Puppets (1,139 votes)

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