{"id":1687679,"date":"2026-01-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1687679"},"modified":"2026-01-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:00:00","slug":"the-20-best-rock-metal-albums-from-1996-according-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1687679","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Best Rock &amp; Metal Albums From 1996, According To You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"zox-post-body left zoxrel zox100\">\n<div id=\"5241\"><\/div>\n<p>1996 was a loaded year for rock and metal, complete with some stone cold classics thrown into the mix. We asked you what the best releases of 30 years ago were and this is how you voted! Honestly, this was a way closer race than the 1986 poll.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 20: Amorphis \u2013 <em>Elegy<\/em> (99 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elegy\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_lHiljEV8xvBXgovwoU8NDqcKpP-QKOkoM\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 19: Cryptopsy \u2013 <em>None So Vile<\/em> (103 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"None So Vile\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_k0ddpoaQ-stTyBuie73G-n4Df3peYCQio\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 18: In Flames \u2013 <em>The Jester Race<\/em> (105 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Jester Race (Black Ash-Inheritance Version)\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_lFKSSC9wB0JAJHyneYwyRIynAyxXI60do\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 17: Corrosion Of Conformity \u2013 <em>Wiseblood<\/em> (129 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wiseblood\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_mWFCpXnZjCX0zPbpHtCO9QQ1q4tnenSbk\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nos. 16 &amp; 15: Nevermore \u2013 <em>The Politics Of Ecstasy<\/em> (130 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Politics of Ecstasy\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nUC-73Dst678YxGCdEUn8MjhfwnxmS6ps\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 16 &amp; 15: Edge Of Sanity \u2013 <em>Crimson<\/em> (130 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crimson (Remaster 2025)\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_mNXCPUV3pYFo_9Q0fXd6ICGKZWn70MwJk\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 14: Cannibal Corpse \u2013 <em>Vile<\/em> (133 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vile\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_m5GiBS_PHHqP4fGd1fZV3uStLqv8_m5Gk\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 13: Opeth \u2013 <em>Morningrise<\/em> (135 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Morningrise (2023 Abbey Road Remaster)\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_miuj7l2JKCuzKEoaT6eNeDQd6hvUxTrhI\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 12: Neurosis \u2013 <em>Through Silver In Blood<\/em> (139 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Through Silver In Blood\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nO7k9Gm9CNJqiK93PJWDPp1pOb9ex6LHs\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 11: Soundgarden \u2013 <em>Down On The Upside<\/em> (140 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Down On The Upside\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_lftjYvPBsttR-_IrgFiie3MMsFdiCmBIo\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 10: Acid Bath \u2013 <em>Paegan Terrorism Tactics<\/em> (145 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paegan Terrorism Tactics\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nUP31F_USq-gxpAf8SO4KddRPLtDhbMwg\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 9: Cradle Of Filth \u2013 <em>Dusk\u2026 And Her Embrace<\/em> (146 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dusk And Her Embrace\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nLZ1kovNkngaI3yhYXRDKGOl5s7wY-vQI\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 8: Korn \u2013 <em>Life Is Peachy<\/em> (149 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life Is Peachy\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nm7k8lIaYMoJ6xrn7H6DAknnEe4K83nm8\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 7: Metallica \u2013 <em>Load<\/em> (151 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Load\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_lIqFdCRq6WvruFjR5gMmkOmQ4CsJGxLNk\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 6: Rage Against The Machine \u2013 <em>Evil Empire<\/em> (160 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Evil Empire\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nz7sFlOrSkU6v1TANF3DuteE4FfepFKkM\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 5: Marilyn Manson \u2013 <em>Antichrist Superstar<\/em> (207 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Antichrist Superstar\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_n87j-T-DatuAxzu4WuNAS6ettEFYnZJlQ\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 4: Sepultura \u2013 <em>Roots<\/em> (248 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Roots\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_l5uxoXx1XaGDjC-IZN6LqW_Pqlywntxww\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 3: Type O Negative \u2013 <em>October Rust<\/em> (251 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"October Rust\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_lNP0kF67wb3o6plzpuZjMBBpZ6JzARfEY\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 2: Pantera \u2013 <em>The Great Southern Trendkill<\/em> (303 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Great Southern Trendkill\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_nYG5pipbLt_-vJ6YKa1gqCPEBHeFao7Bs\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No. 1: Tool \u2013 <em>\u00c6nima<\/em> (530 Votes)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u00c6nima\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=OLAK5uy_k_Z0-DYw0_cGPvZm6icNUGbefRT4wktdY\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; 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