I can think of three...
Symphony X - I am yet to hear a bad song let alone a bad album from these guys.
Opeth - more than 10 albums now and not one is bad by any means. Even the new one as some have suggested at least IMO.
My Dying Bride - Probably the closest thing to a dud album from these guys in 37% Complete, but i still rather like the album anyway.

Slayer, to me every one of their albums is amazing and had pretty much no faults whatsoever.

I don't think I can think of a band that has released an album that I liked every single time. The main reasons are the growing pains (evolution) the band went through or the deterioration that longevity produced. My examples are:

Finding their sound: Fates Warning and Opeth...I like the back end of their discography waaaaaay more than the beginning
Time to give it up: Iron Maiden and Voivod...whether they ran out of ideas or just old age taken its toll

Maybe Rush. Haven't heard all of their albums but I've never heard a Rush song I didn't like.

Also Death. They didn't have any duds IMO.

I am amazed that no one has mentioned Kreator. They have a thrashing death style of metal. I was advised to give a listen to them and I cant say any of the albums I listened to was dissapointing in any way.

On top of that they must have over a dozen albums. So again I am really surprised no one has mentioned them.

Also I hadnt appreciated Morbid Angel until they were suggested in this topic earlier and they are faultless.

I would say that the thrash/death metal bands who dont experiment wildly tend to produce the best consistency. I like Brutal Death greatly and I know the old, "it all sounds the same argument" will come up but not many of this bands genre make it to the 6 or more album releases. Does anyone have any theories as to why this is the case?

@listmor
Well, Kreator had some pretty weak releases. Outcast?

So, if I understood it right, no duds (==terrible albums), minimum of albums is six, no dice if there's just one dud.

So:

Slough Feg - Hardworlder is the weakest of the bunch, but I'm sure many would disagree. Even so, it's a 7/10.
The Crown - The Burning (when they were still Crown of Thorns) through Possessed 13 are all good. I haven't listened to the new one enough, but it seems decent.
Electric Wizard - Witchcult is as close as they got to releasing a weak record.
Burzum - Why yes, yes I do like the ambient ones too.
Candlemass - I guess Dactylis is the least loved one, but I like it, and it's not a dud in any case.
Solitude Aeturnus - Not a single questionable one.

Agree with:
Enslaved
Opeth
Katatonia, Dark Tranquility and Nevermore are probable, but I haven't heard everything.

On the cusp nominees:
Hammers of Misfortune - They have six if you count the double one as two albums. Having heard the new one, I'm sure they will be on the above list if they make another one.
Mastodon - One more to go.
Isole - Ditto.

Agree with:
Esoteric


This is rather relaxed, though. If one was to understand 'no duds' as "all must be great / masterpieces", none would pass. But seeing as how the OP nominated Judas Priest and Sodom, I think it's safe to assume the first interpretation is correct.

Written by eponymous on 02.11.2011 at 20:33


Slough Feg - Hardworlder is the weakest of the bunch, but I'm sure many would disagree. Even so, it's a 7/10.

Electric Wizard - Witchcult is as close as they got to releasing a weak record.

Witchcult and Hardworlder are their strongest releases if you ask me ;]

Written by Guest on 02.11.2011 at 20:36

Written by eponymous on 02.11.2011 at 20:33


Slough Feg - Hardworlder is the weakest of the bunch, but I'm sure many would disagree. Even so, it's a 7/10.

Electric Wizard - Witchcult is as close as they got to releasing a weak record.

Witchcult and Hardworlder are their strongest releases if you ask me ;]

Traveller and Dopethrone are, but thanks for the input

Written by eponymous on 02.11.2011 at 20:41


Traveller and Dopethrone are, but thanks for the input

Probably the two popular choices there I would imagine. Each representing somewhat of a different era in each band (yours earlier, mine later)

I agree with all of you who wrote Bolt Thrower .Those guys (and girl ) have excellent quality control...

If we're talking about metal (nor the title of thread or the first post state so), then my choice is Therion. I enjoy every single album they have made, including the first three death releases (and death is really not my cup of tea) and the latest Sitra Ahra, that gote some negative reviews. I really like every release they have ever made, listen to it frequently, enjoy their music overall with all their adjustments in style and the change of musicians. But there are some albums I of course simply love and there are those which I enjoy and like. But that's the case with every band.

Written by AnGina-- on 02.11.2011 at 21:00

If we're talking about metal (nor the title of thread or the first post state so)

It was posted in the General metal forum?

Written by eponymous on 02.11.2011 at 21:23

It was posted in the General metal forum?

That's why I chose a metal band?

Written by listmor on 02.11.2011 at 11:28
I am amazed that no one has mentioned Kreator. They have a thrashing death style of metal.

This isn't about bands that have released 6 good albums, it's about bands with at least 6 albums that haven't released a piece of crap.

Not all of their stuff is thrash...and not even all their thrash material is great.

This is my list of bands I think have pretty flawless discographies or have at worst an "okayish" album.

Akercocke (5 albums, I know... but all of them are quite awesome)
Blut Aus Nord (Even though there are albums I preffer more than others, there's nothing crappy here either)
Boris
Death
Earth
Esoteric
Immolation
Katatonia
Nadja (all albums sound too similar but they are all awesome so whatever)
Neurosis (first album ain't bad if you appreciate the style)
Pig Destroyer (If we consider the 30 min EP and compilation of all the splits/demo and first full lenght then we have 5 albums that are awesome)
Rammstein (Rosenrot is ok)
Sunn O)))
Theatre Of Tragedy (I like their electronic albums)

Written by X-Ray Rod on 02.11.2011 at 23:07

Theatre Of Tragedy (I like their electronic albums)

I agree on that one. Also adding:
- Summoning
- Trail of Tears
- Lacrimosa
- Amon Amarth
- Moonspell
- HIM (even though most of their discography is rock but they're featured on MS - yes I'm a fangirl and enjoy every single of their album, single or EP)

Written by Troy Killjoy on 02.11.2011 at 22:17

Written by listmor on 02.11.2011 at 11:28
I am amazed that no one has mentioned Kreator. They have a thrashing death style of metal.

This isn't about bands that have released 6 good albums, it's about bands with at least 6 albums that haven't released a piece of crap.

Not all of their stuff is thrash...and not even all their thrash material is great.

I will take the time to re-listen, because I thought that last time I listened to all their stuff in one day (I am able to listen all day at work) I really thought I heard only good stuff.

Written by listmor on 03.11.2011 at 07:24
I will take the time to re-listen, because I thought that last time I listened to all their stuff in one day (I am able to listen all day at work) I really thought I heard only good stuff.

4 albums in particular you should re-visit: Cause For Conflict, Endorama, Renewal, and Outcast. Maybe you're of the opinion that those releases are good, but the general consensus (and I'm with the majority when it comes to this) don't think too highly of those albums.

For Kreator, both "Cause For Conflict" and "Outcast" are weak albums to me. The latter album in particular is for the most part dull and monotonous. I really like both "Renewal" and "Endorama" though...

Immolation and Dying Fetus. Both bands have made slight changes in their sound, but every album is good. Each album that both bands have released has its own identity as well

Written by Dangerboner on 03.11.2011 at 23:08

Immolation and Dying Fetus. Both bands have made slight changes in their sound, but every album is good. Each album that both bands have released has its own identity as well

Ah, I can't believe I forgot Dying Fetus. As for Immolation, I disagree as I am not a fan of them.

Written by king_matt on 03.11.2011 at 23:41
As for Immolation, I disagree as I am not a fan of them.

I would disagree with your disagreement.

Immolation are one of the most consistent death metal band's in the genre's history. If you don't like them then you probably don't like any of their albums because none of them are drastically different.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 04.11.2011 at 00:08

Written by king_matt on 03.11.2011 at 23:41
As for Immolation, I disagree as I am not a fan of them.

I would disagree with your disagreement.

Immolation are one of the most consistent death metal band's in the genre's history. If you don't like them then you probably don't like any of their albums because none of them are drastically different.

You're actually right Dawn of Possession is okay.

Can't believe we have no Amon Amarth fans in here... Have yet to here a bad album from them and Rammstein is pretty solid if your into them.

Quote:
4 albums in particular you should re-visit: Cause For Conflict, Endorama, Renewal, and Outcast. Maybe you're of the opinion that those releases are good, but the general consensus (and I'm with the majority when it comes to this) don't think too highly of those albums.

Ok, I have done the revisit and still enjoyed the so called "weak four". If I was to cast doubt over any of them it would have been Endorama. The lyrics are pretty soft, however at my age I dont need to be inspired or pumped up by the lyrics to enjoy the song. This is how I also can enjoy Brutal Death because I dont care what they are actually saying, the vocals are simply like an instrument to me these days. I also think the vocals, lyrics aside, are pure metal, 10 out of 10.

I dont and cant play so I can only say that I like the music. I suppose I can see how some may see it a little lame compared to their acclaimed albums but it sort of reminded me a little bit of Mortal Sins album, Every dog has its day. Not that I listened to Mortal Sin recently so the memory of similarity may be faulty.

Now to top it off I then Revisited and listened to Risk. Just to qualify a DUD. I could listen the whole way through but the low points are quite low and there is little to love.

So I think in what I like and enjoy, and my inability to be technically critical, there are no DUD Kreator albums.

Off course others will disagree.

Immortal. I've listened to all of their albums except Sons Of Northern Darkness and All Shall Fall. Among the ones I heard, I find no duds. Blizzard Beasts is the weakest Immortal album (till now), but not weak enough to be called a dud.

Written by Oaken on 21.11.2011 at 21:48

Immortal. I've listened to all of their albums except Sons Of Northern Darkness and All Shall Fall. Among the ones I heard, I find no duds. Blizzard Beasts is the weakest Immortal album (till now), but not weak enough to be called a dud.

funny but i think that their first 3 releases are rather week albums...

I quite enjoy Immortal as well, but no duds? They've definitely missed with a few of their earlier albums.

Bolt Thrower, Death, Solitude Aeturnus, maybe Opeth.
From prog rock-genre I would say Magma.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 22.11.2011 at 02:32

I quite enjoy Immortal as well, but no duds? They've definitely missed with a few of their earlier albums.

I would say the y missed with their latest one the All Shall Fall album