Kai vs RYM metal charts: 1982
Once again we are here to talk about RYM's metal albums of the year charts and make fun of how retarded they are and discuss whether they are properly accurate. 1982 seems like it's a water shed year for metal, but it only seems that way because the two GOATS (arguably three) released their defining records this year. I also decided to throw in the EP option for this year, and if you know anything about metal, you already know why..... 1. Iron Maiden- The Number Of the Beast If you asked me 10-15 years ago what I thought the greatest heavy metal album ever made was, I would answer Iron Maiden's The Number Of the Beast . Now? It's still top 10, possibly even top 5, but it's got one or two issues, like the latest versions not including Total Eclipse (why Rod Smallwood? Why?), Clive's drumming being spotty in one or two spots, that "RAPING" at the end of Invaders that probably gave Chris Barnes a stiffy...