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Hardwired...to Self-Destruct

Hardwired... to Self-Destruct is the 2016 tenth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, serving as their first release in eight years.

7.5 Good

apps Top Hardwired...to Self-Destruct Alternatives

The top alternative to Hardwired...to Self-Destruct in 2026 is Master of Puppets with a score of 9.5/10, followed by Appetite for Destruction (9.4) and Back in Black (9.3).

Master of Puppets

Master of Puppets is a seminal 1986 album by Metallica. It’s widely recognized as a cornerstone of thrash metal and show...

Iconic 80S Heavy Metal Thrash Metal

9.5 Brilliant

Appetite for Destruction

Appetite for Destruction is the 1987 debut studio album by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, famous for its raw sou...

Iconic 80S Hard Rock Heavy Metal

9.4 Excellent

Back in Black

1980 AC/DC album fronted by new vocalist Brian Johnson as a tribute to Bon Scott, one of the best-selling albums in hist...

Iconic 80S Hard Rock Heavy Metal

9.3 Excellent

Blackstar

Blackstar is the twenty-fifth and final studio album by English musician David Bowie, released in 2016 just two days bef...

Art Rock Final Jazz Influenced David Bowie

9.2 Excellent

Ride the Lightning

Ride the Lightning is the 1984 second studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, showcasing a more complex and...

Progressive 80S Heavy Metal Thrash Metal

9.1 Excellent

Highway to Hell

1979 AC/DC album, the final studio recording with vocalist Bon Scott before his 1980 death, featuring the iconic title t...

Classic 70S Hard Rock Heavy Metal

9.0 Excellent

Master of Reality

Master of Reality is the 1971 third studio album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, highly influential for e...

Dark 70S Heavy Metal Doom Metal

9.0 Excellent

The Number of the Beast

The Number of the Beast is the 1982 third studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, introducing vocalist Bru...

Iconic 80S Heavy Metal Nwobhm

9.0 Excellent

Powerslave

Powerslave is the 1984 fifth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, famous for its Ancient Egyptian theme...

Classic Epic 80S Heavy Metal

9.0 Excellent

Screaming for Vengeance

Screaming for Vengeance is the 1982 eighth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, serving as their comme...

Commercial Energetic 80S Heavy Metal

9.0 Excellent

Piece of Mind

Piece of Mind is the 1983 fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, marking the debut of drummer Nick...

Progressive Classic 80S Heavy Metal

8.8 Great

British Steel

British Steel is the 1980 sixth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, celebrated for its accessible sou...

Iconic Accessible 80S Heavy Metal

8.8 Great

Defenders of the Faith

Defenders of the Faith is the 1984 ninth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, continuing their streak...

Classic Powerful 80S Heavy Metal

8.8 Great

Kill 'Em All

Kill 'Em All is the 1983 debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, considered a pioneering release...

80S Heavy Metal Debut Thrash Metal

8.5 Great

Firepower

Firepower is the 2018 eighteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, marking a return to their classi...

Comeback Energetic Heavy Metal 10S

8.5 Great

Powerage

1978 AC/DC album featuring Sin City and Rock 'n' Roll Damnation, often cited by guitarist Angus Young as his personal fa...

Energetic 70S Hard Rock Heavy Metal

8.3 Great

The Final Frontier

The Final Frontier is the 2010 fifteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, notable for its space exp...

Progressive Space Heavy Metal 10S

7.8 Good

The Book of Souls

The Book of Souls is the 2015 sixteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, notable for being their lo...

Epic Heavy Metal Double Album 10S

7.7 Good

Death Magnetic

Death Magnetic is the 2008 ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, praised for returning the band to...

Comeback Heavy Metal Thrash Metal 00S

7.5 Good

Lightning Bolt

2013 Pearl Jam album that debuted at #1 in multiple countries and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album.

Alternative Rock Energetic Hard Rock Pearl Jam

7.3 Good

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Alternative	Score	vs Hardwired...to...	Action
Master of Puppets Rock Album Iconic 80S Heavy Metal	9.5 Brilliant	+2.0	Compare
Appetite for Destruction Rock Album Iconic 80S Hard Rock	9.4 Excellent	+1.9	Compare
Back in Black Rock Album Iconic 80S Hard Rock	9.3 Excellent	+1.8	Compare
Blackstar Rock Album Art Rock Final Jazz Influenced	9.2 Excellent	+1.7	Compare
Ride the Lightning Rock Album Progressive 80S Heavy Metal	9.1 Excellent	+1.6	Compare
Highway to Hell Rock Album Classic 70S Hard Rock	9.0 Excellent	+1.5	Compare
Master of Reality Rock Album Dark 70S Heavy Metal	9.0 Excellent	+1.5	Compare
The Number of the Beast Rock Album Iconic 80S Heavy Metal	9.0 Excellent	+1.5	Compare
Powerslave Rock Album Classic Epic 80S	9.0 Excellent	+1.5	Compare
Screaming for Vengeance Rock Album Commercial Energetic 80S	9.0 Excellent	+1.5	Compare

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The top alternatives to Hardwired...to Self-Destruct in 2026 include Master of Puppets, Appetite for Destruction, Back in Black, Blackstar, Ride the Lightning. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.

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Hardwired...to Self-Destruct scores 7.5/10 while Master of Puppets scores 9.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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