Best Metal albums of the 2000s

5 records · chart score = each record's average, pulled toward the site average (8.0) until it has more than a few scores

1. 1
   The System Has FailedMegadeth

   2004Metal
   Chart score8.05avg 8.1 · 1 score
2. 2
   Brave New World (2015 Remaster)Iron Maiden

   2000Metal
   Chart score8.00avg 7.9 · 1 score
3. 3
   United AbominationsMegadeth

   2007Metal
   Chart score8.00avg 7.9 · 1 score
4. 4
   The World Needs a HeroMegadeth

   2000Metal
   Chart score7.52avg 6.0 · 1 score
5. 5
   Iowa (10th Anniversary Edition)Slipknot

   2001Metal
   Chart score7.12avg 4.4 · 1 score