Top 10 Most important metal albums of the 1970's

A Listmania! list by Brady Lessard "Brady" (Pembroke, ON)
 
Paranoid
1.  Paranoid by Black Sabbath
The list author says:
  "The most iconic metal album ever released. This, paired with the first Sabbath album truly gave Metal two feet to stand on."
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Master of Reality
2.  Master of Reality by Black Sabbath
The list author says:
  "There's no denying the influence of this album especially in the genre of Doom Metal. Sabbath continued to prove why they are still so revered today in all music circles."
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Black Sabbath
3.  Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
The list author says:
  "This is where it all started people. Black Sabbath shocked the world when they unleashed this. Metal has alot to owe to these guys."
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Rising
4.  Rising by Rainbow
The list author says:
  "Don't be deceived by that artwork this is one hell of an album. With Dio on vocals and Ritchie Blackmore on guitar there is so much to love about this album. If you like metal then you must go here."
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Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Rm)
5.  Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Rm) by Black Sabbath
The list author says:
  "Simply another great album by Ozzy and the giants. They continued to build their legacy here."
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Sad Wings Of Destiny
6.  Sad Wings Of Destiny by Judas Priest
The list author says:
  "This was basically the beginning for the great Judas Priest. A hugely influential album for metal."
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Volume 4
7.  Volume 4 by Black Sabbath
The list author says:
  "I guess if you haven't gotten into Sabbath after listening to those other 4 albums you won't like this one either."
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Overkill
8.  Overkill by Motorhead
The list author says:
  "Motorhead were innovators in the late 70's when they began combining punk elements with Heavy Metal. This is one the best examples available of the prowess of Lemmy and co."
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Long Live Rock N Roll
9.  Long Live Rock N Roll by Rainbow
The list author says:
  "Dio and Blackmore are at again here with an album that despite it's title is still very metal."
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Stained Class
10.  Stained Class by Judas Priest
The list author says:
  "It's safe to say that this is where Priest began to find the sound that has made them legends in the metal world."
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Last updated: 19/12/10
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