Here are the 11 best ‘80s prog metal albums (ranked)! We've already ranked the 11 best prog rock albums of the 1970s (when the style began, more or less). So, tally up your own choices and then see how they compare to our ranking of the 11 best ‘80s prog metal albums! The 11 Best '80s Prog Metal Albums (Ranked) Keep scrolling to see the most amazing albums from prog metal's first decade! Gallery Credit: Jordan BlumThe 11 Best '80s Prog Rock Albums (Ranked) See, the 1980s did have solid prog rock records!