Slipknot Debut Named Best Debut Of Past 25 Years

The self-titled metal record easily tops Metal Hammer poll

Published 21st Oct 2011

The new poll was conducted by Metal Hammer to celebrate its 25th Anniversary, and it seems that the masked metal icons are readers' favourites after they topped a poll of albums released in the past 25 years with their 1999 debut.

The album beat competition from the likes of Guns N Roses, Rage Against The Machine and Machine Head to easily top the poll, with more than 30% of the votes.

Here's the top ten debut albums of the past 25 years:

  1. SLIPKNOT - Slipknot (32.27%)
  1. KORN - Korn (8.88%)
  1. GUNS N' ROSES - Appetite for Destruction (8.84%)
  1. RAMMSTEIN - Herzeleid (6.92%)
  1. PANTERA - Cowboys From Hell (6.2%)
  1. SYSTEM OF A DOWN - System of a Down (4.67%)
  1. LINKIN PARK - Hybrid Theory (3.78%)
  1. MACHINE HEAD - Burn My Eyes (3.35%)
  1. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - The Poison (3.01%)
  1. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - Rage Against the Machine (2.78%)

Which DEBUT albums would you have included in your list?

(Blabbermouth)