Best Albums Of The Decade(2000-2009): #76-75

76.3 Inches Of Blood-Advance and Vanquish(2004)

Canada's 3 Inches Of Blood is really a hate it or love it metal band. Personally I think they are amazing and their style of old-school classic metal mixed with newer influences is truly unique and awesome. Vocalist Cam Pipes over the top yet still awesome vocals are what really carry this band along with their catchy,thrashy riffs. "Deadly Sinners" is the perfect example of what 3 Inches Of Blood is all about. Lyrics about how awesome metal is, great riff and the balance of Pipes clean,high-pitched vocals with Jamie Hooper's screaming vocals. Advance and Vanquish is full of memorable riffs,songs and over the top awesomeness.

Standout Tracks 1.Deadly Sinners 2.Destroy The Orcs 3.Revenge Is A Vulture

75.System Of A Down-Mezmerize(2005)

This record was actually the first System Of A Down record that I had ever heard. I was starting to listen to metal when this record came out when I was 13. What struck me about this record(and later the entire System Discography), was how there was different side to it. There was the goofy tracks such as "Cigaro" and "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" to the social/political commentry tracks like "Violent Pornography" and "B.Y.O.B". The shifts from one extreme to the other and the element of surprise is something I always admire in a band. The lyrics are deep and emotional in places and witty and comical in others. System Of A Down is one of my favorite bands and this won't be the last of them on this list.
Standout Tracks 1.Violent Pornography 2.Revenga 3.Cigaro