The best replacement for puppets is reign in blood.

The best alternatives to puppets are rated as following:
★★★★★  reign in blood
★★★★★  ride the lightning
★★★★  rust in peace
★★★  and justice for all
★★  holy wars
★★  toys
★★  peace sells
★★  dolls
★★  number of the beast
★★  100 puppets
★  hallowed be thy name
★  black album
★  muppets
★  vulgar display of power
★  painkiller
★  marionettes
★  dummies
  enter sandman
  claymation
  raining blood
  animal puppets

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Speaking about puppets, one probably shouldn't forget about books.

Other search terms related to puppets and their ratings are:
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