Speed/Thrash Metal

Bang your head and lift the beers high, thrash metal is alive and well.

Nov 7, 2009 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

Thrash metal fans don't have the best reputation, but at the Slayer and Megadeth concert in Sydney the only stereotype they conformed to was in dress sense.

Oct 12, 2009 - Rachel Williamson

Party-crazy alcoholics? Or perhaps hipster smart-alecks lampooning vintage metal? Surprise, surprise - Municipal Waste just honestly love playing 80s crossover thrash!

Sep 14, 2009 - Sam Hatch

Megadeth may be known for leader Dave Mustaine's antics or for being a perpetual also-ran to Metallica's throne, but they slay 'em all with this new thrash masterpiece.

Sep 13, 2009 - Sam Hatch

Talented Strapping Young Lad guitarist Jed Simon has joined forces with an A-Team of metal heavyweights to deliver his long awaited thrash throwback project.

Aug 31, 2009 - Sam Hatch

As heavy as thrash can get without turning into death metal, Warbringer's second album is a sign of things to come. The future's bright for these five young Americans.

Jun 13, 2009 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

A brief history of the pioneering thrash metal band Anvil, profiled in Sacha Gervasi's recent documentary, Anvil! The Story of Anvil.

Apr 13, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

In Part #3 of this exclusive interview, Canadian thrash-metal pioneers Anvil talk about being independent musicians and why their next CD will revolutionize metal.

Apr 2, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Anvil rockers Steve 'Lips' Kudlow and Robb Reiner talk about seeing themselves portrayed in Sacha Gervasi's Anvil! The Story of Anvil.

Apr 2, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

In this exclusive interview, Anvil's Steve 'Lips' Kudlow and Robb Reiner talk about Sacha Gervasi's documentary about the Canadian thrash-metal band.

Apr 2, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

German Titans Kreator reconquer the throne all over again with a deliciously heavy salvo of back-to-basics thrash goodness.

Jan 31, 2009 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

...And Justice For All chronicles a significant musical change from Metallica's earlier thrash-metal albums to a sound that is more progressive.

Dec 6, 2008 - Todd Christopher Petty

Metallica's 1987 Master of Puppets blends thrash metal with a more epic and complex sound, creating one of Metallica's strongest albums.

Dec 4, 2008 - Todd Christopher Petty

Ride The Lightning (1984), Metallica's second studio album, catalogues a significant shift musically from Metallica's debut album: Kill 'Em All(1983).

Nov 30, 2008 - Todd Christopher Petty

Metallica's debut album Kill 'Em All is thrash metal at its finest; machine-gun palm muting, technical riffs, and blistering guitar solos.

Nov 29, 2008 - Todd Christopher Petty

Metallica have announced their first full UK tour in more than ten years, with Machine Head and The Sword as support.

Nov 14, 2008 - Paul Travers

Metallica's newest album entitled Death Magnetic released on September 12th is more than just a brilliant album; it is an enormous comeback for the veterans of metal.

Sep 22, 2008 - Todd Christopher Petty

Forget St. Anger, this is Metallica at their very best - fantastic riffs, powerful singing and kickass solos.

Sep 4, 2008 - Mark Timlin

An overly familiar but rewarding addition to any new-school thrash collection and a welcome breath of darkness to interrupt the party.

Sep 1, 2008 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

A short, punchy and downright fun metal record which won't turn anyone's world upside down, but could cure depression in seconds

Aug 22, 2008 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

An underrated classic of the thrash genre, Forbidden Evil is a powerful debut mixing high speed thrash with some virtuoso musicianship and some terrific songwriting.

Aug 21, 2008 - Tim Bolitho-Jones

Headlined by thrash metal legends Slayer and also including Trivium, Mastodon and Amon Amarth, the latest version of The Unholy Alliance will soon be unleashed on Europe

Jul 27, 2008 - Paul Travers

An interview with former Skyclad and current The Clan Destined front man Martin Walkyier on the live reformation of influential pagan metal band Sabbat.

Jun 10, 2008 - Paul Travers

Gigantour 2008 showcases metal acts High on Fire, Job for a Cowboy, Children of Bodom, In Flames, and Megadeth. The tour made its Louisville, KY stop Saturday, April 19.

Apr 23, 2008 - Jereme Zimmerman

Thrash metal luminaries Exodus returned to action in 2007 with The Atrocity Exhibition...Exhibit A. In this Exodus interview, guitarist Gary Holt reports on the follow-up

Apr 1, 2008 - Paul Travers