Deftones are a pioneering alternative rock band from Sacramento, California, USA. Deftones have been called many things, including metal, nu metal and hard rock - but really, their music transcends labels.

Slipknot are a musical and cultural phenomenon, and the enthusiasm for the 25th anniversary celebrations of their self-titled album in 2024/25 shows just how much they matter to the heavy music world. There are numerous ‘Slipknot albums ranked’ lists out there, so this list goes a step further, including every full-length commercial release including their DVDs, live albums and compilations, as well as the original studio albums - and they are ranked in order of how essential and replayable they are. Have your say in the comments below!

When Linkin Park first came on the scene in 2000, they were dismissed by metal purists for being too ‘pop’. But, deep down, everyone is a sucker for a good tune. Over the years, Linkin Park have become so synonymous with the rock and metal scene that they have been embraced by everyone; and we all felt the loss of Chester Bennington deeply in 2017. Here, we embrace the tricky task of ranking Linkin Park’s stellar discography. Yes, ‘Hybrid Theory’ is the superstar - but there may be some decisions along the way that surprise you!