Thrash Metal. At first mocked by the Rock traditionalists Thrash
would swamp the hard n' heavy world propelling one of it's own -
Metallica, to the very pinnacle of Rock's elite. In the early 80s
Thrash breathed new life into the Rock scene providing older acts
with a much needed kick. This new force opened the floodgates to
armies of teens armed with flying Vs, bullet belts and a sense of
purpose that would fuel genres such as Thrashcore, Crossover and
technical Speed Metal. Without Thrash there would be no Death
Metal, no Black Metal. That explosion of aggression has seen
subsequent afterblasts, most recently Europe and South America has
seen a genuine renaissance of Thrash Metal. Without doubt, Thrash
Metal still continues to make its mark in the biggest possible way.
The 'big four' - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer are all
documented here in the greatest possible detail with full, up to
the minute histories, exclusive photographs and global
discographies, which include demos, albums, singles, chart
positions, track listings and catalogue numbers. Over 400,000 words
leave no stone left unturned in pursuit of knowledge of ex-members,
rare recordings and career milestones. The author has interviewed
all these major acts. Indeed, he interviewed Metallica's late Cliff
Burton just days before his passing. The early days of Megadeth are
straight from the mouth of Dave Mustaine. Also covered are the
legion of groundbreaking Bay Area acts such as Metal Church,
Testament, Exodus, Death Angel and Hirax. The European Thrash
explosion of Kreator, Rage, Destruction, Sodom, Grave Digger and
Helloween is also covered in frightening detail. The Pagan Thrash
of Sabbat, the avant garde eccentricity of Celtic Frost and the
Funk Thrash of Morded - it's all here. The second wave of Thrash
with major artists such as Sepultura, Pantera and Machine Head
takes the genre right up to the new breed of Thrashers, now a truly
world-wide phenomomen. All examined in depth. Having achieved its
quarter of a century, Thrash Metal is not only alive, it is
thriving. If you thought this rawest form of Heavy Metal was
consigned to the past this book will deliver a rude awakening Read
the book, buy the records and bang that head
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