Here are the 11 scariest concept albums in metal (unranked)!

Some people believe that metal is inherently frightening and dangerous, leading to many artists being demonized simply for creating heavy music. While most metal isn’t intended to terrify anyone, numerous artists take pleasure in using their storytelling and sounds to scare listeners.

In this spirit, and because we love the build-up to Halloween, we thought it would be fun and fitting to explore metal’s most horrifying concept albums!

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Honestly, we got chills just skimming through all the potential collections to consider, whether they focus on a single narrative, a collection of tales, or overarching themes. Ultimately, we chose sequences that are petrifying both conceptually and sonically.

For instance, while masterpieces like Queensrÿche’s Operation: Mindcrime and Dream Theater’s Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory address unsettling situations and implications, they don’t provide an unnerving listening experience. Similarly, metal’s premier horror emissaries – Ice Nine Kills – approach their subject matter in ways that are more fun than frightening, leaning towards thematic rather than fully conceptual.

So, turn on all the lights, hide under your favorite blanket, and grab your security stuffed animal as we delve into metal’s 11 scariest concept albums (unranked)!

How many of these scary metal concept albums give you goosebumps? Are there any others that we missed? Let us know!

Also, keep scrolling to check out our lists of the 31 scariest metal album covers of all time and 23 rock and metal icons you can easily be for Halloween!

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