Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
In this video, I'm going album-by-album through Metallica's entire discography—from Kill 'Em All to 72 Seasons—and pairing each release with a BETTER album that came out the same year. And to keep things interesting, we’re going in reverse order, starting with their latest and working our way back to the thrash roots. From underground gems to legendary peers like Megadeth, Slayer, and Pantera, I'm pulling no punches—because even the biggest band in metal history has some serious competition.
#metallica #thrashmetal
Alternatives:
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – PetroDragonic Apocalypse
Megadeth – Dystopia
Testament – The Formation of Damnation
Lamb Of God - As The Palaces Burn
Megadeth – Cryptic Writings
Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill
Soundgarden – Badmotorfinger
Slayer – South of Heaven
Slayer - Reign In Blood?
Iron Maiden - Powerslave?
Slayer – Show No Mercy
00:00 Intro
00:25 72 Seasons (2023)
01:40 Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (2016)
03:23 Death Magnetic (2008)
04:48 St. Anger (2003)
06:23 Reload (1997)
07:54 Load (1996) → Alternative:
08:50 Metallica / The Black Album (1991)
10:41 …And Justice for All (1988)
12:14 Master of Puppets (1986)
13:37 Ride the Lightning (1984)
14:52 Kill 'Em All (1983)
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In this video, I'm going album-by-album through Metallica's entire discography—from Kill 'Em All to 72 Seasons—and pairing each release with a BETTER album that came out the same year. And to keep things interesting, we’re going in reverse order, starting with their latest and working our way back to the thrash roots. From underground gems to legendary peers like Megadeth, Slayer, and Pantera, I'm pulling no punches—because even the biggest band in metal history has some serious competition.
#metallica #thrashmetal
Alternatives:
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – PetroDragonic Apocalypse
Megadeth – Dystopia
Testament – The Formation of Damnation
Lamb Of God - As The Palaces Burn
Megadeth – Cryptic Writings
Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill
Soundgarden – Badmotorfinger
Slayer – South of Heaven
Slayer - Reign In Blood?
Iron Maiden - Powerslave?
Slayer – Show No Mercy
00:00 Intro
00:25 72 Seasons (2023)
01:40 Hardwired… to Self-Destruct (2016)
03:23 Death Magnetic (2008)
04:48 St. Anger (2003)
06:23 Reload (1997)
07:54 Load (1996) → Alternative:
08:50 Metallica / The Black Album (1991)
10:41 …And Justice for All (1988)
12:14 Master of Puppets (1986)
13:37 Ride the Lightning (1984)
14:52 Kill 'Em All (1983)
Buy Metal Trenches MERCH (Sick design by CurlyArt): metaltrenches.bigcartel.com
Grow YOUR OWN YouTube Channel with vidiq.com/METAL
Join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/7QTAesh5Pp
Become a Supporter!
patreon.com/metaltrenches
subscribestar.com/metal-trenches
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: eepurl.com/dogQCD
Connect:
metaltrenches.com
minds.com/metaltrenches
facebook.com/metaltrenches
metaltrenches.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/MetalTrenches
instagram.com/metal.trenches
I do not own the rights to any of the featured song clips on this video. All credit to the artists and labels with specific permission granted. These fall under fair use based on sufficient transformation for the purpose of review, promotion, and commentary.
