What is the best live metal album of all time?

Metal was built for the live stage — raw energy, thunderous volume, and the connection between band and crowd captured for eternity. Which live metal album best captures that electrifying experience?

1

Live After Death

Iron Maiden's 1985 double live album capturing the World Slavery Tour and widely regarded as the greatest live metal album.

2

Unleashed in the East

Judas Priest's 1979 live album recorded in Japan and considered one of the finest live heavy metal documents.

3

Decade of Aggression

Slayer's 1991 double live album capturing their most ferocious touring period at peak intensity.

4

S&M

Metallica's 1999 collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony, reimagining their catalog with orchestral grandeur.

5

Official Live: 101 Proof

Pantera's 1997 live album that captures the raw, ferocious energy of Dimebag Darrell and Phil Anselmo in their prime.

6

Tribute

Ozzy Osbourne's 1987 posthumous live album commemorating the genius of guitarist Randy Rhoads.

7

Live at Budokan

Dream Theater's 2004 live album from their Tokyo residency capturing the band at their most technically impressive.

8

On Stage

Rainbow's 1977 double live album with Dio that remains one of the most electrifying live heavy metal recordings.

9

Live Shit: Binge & Purge

Metallica's 1993 concert box set capturing their era-defining Wherever We May Roam world tour.

10

No Sleep 'til Hammersmith

Motörhead's 1981 live album that captured the raw, bulldozing energy of Lemmy and company at their most ferocious.

11

Reunion

Black Sabbath's 1998 double live album marking Ozzy Osbourne's triumphant return to the band after two decades.

12

No Sleep 'til Hammersmith

Motörhead's 1981 live album capturing the raw, bulldozing energy of Lemmy and company at their most ferocious.

13

Reunion

Black Sabbath's 1998 double live album marking Ozzy Osbourne's triumphant return to the band after two decades.