The best Doom Metal albums
of the 1970s.
Where to start with 1970–1979 doom metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1970s — doom metal
Top picks from 1970–1979, ranked by where we would start.
Black Sabbath
Paranoid
Heavy, distorted riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and socially charged lyrics, defining the sound of early heavy metal.
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Black Sabbath
Vol. 4
A heavy blend of dark, brooding riffs and haunting melodies that captures the essence of early 70s heavy metal.
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Vox Dei
Es una Nube, no hay duda
A sprawling fusion of progressive rock and heavy riffs that captures the essence of the early 70s Argentine music scene.
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Vox Dei
Estamos en la Pecera
A fusion of progressive rock and lyrical introspection, echoing the complexity of the human experience amid heavy instrumentation.
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