Which of the four big thrash metal bands is your favorite?

None of those bands are even good.

I'll give you some real metal:

Meshuggah

Mastodon

Dillenger Escape Plan

Torche

High on Fire

Arch Enemy

CityOfShips

[QUOTE="ps3wizard45"]

since when is Metalica "thrash" ?

and where the hell is Pantera on your list ?

JC346

[QUOTE="tzar3"][QUOTE="JC346"] Any you would recommend?cyberdarkkid

Sure, might be a bit extreme though, german thrash tends to be bit more brutal:

Those are satanic bands, but well it's your taste.

Sodom and Kreator dont always have songs about evil you know, politics, war, problems of humanity, religion and such.

Though early Sodom was rather evil and blasphemous, hehe. Besides, Persecution Mania isn't even Satanic, it is a rather heavy intense album but not satanic. But it pulls of an evil vibe to it.

[QUOTE="cyberdarkkid"][QUOTE="tzar3"]

Sure, might be a bit extreme though, german thrash tends to be bit more brutal:

Juggernaut140

Those are satanic bands, but well it's your taste.

I am not arguing the talent.

Deathrow kicks arse, Satan's Gift is a favourite song of mines. Teutonic Thrash owns.tzar3

[QUOTE="tzar3"]Deathrow kicks arse, Satan's Gift is a favourite song of mines. Teutonic Thrash owns.Juggernaut140

Then so be it, we are officialy brothers of METAL. :twisted: :P

[QUOTE="thepwninator"]I know it's not really "thrash" but is anyone else here an Armored Saint fan...?Juggernaut140

I'm not a fan of Armored Saint, but interestingly, I took drum lessons for a while from one of Armored Saint's drummers...and the teacher was also in a band during the 1980s called Juggernaut. Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed. *eyes Juggernaut140 in suspicion*

I love Metallica while Cliff Burton was with them. Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are still great metal albums. Even Justice was pretty damned good, although you can't hear the bass, which is a shame. After Justice, however, Metallica's music and lyrics started to lose their sharpness, imo. I won't say they sold out, but their songs lost the awareness that their earlier music had.

In contrast, Megadeth and Slayer have never strayed from their politically and socically "biting" lyrics. And their music is still pretty hard hitting...especially Slayer's. I respect Megadeth and Slayer more than Metallica for staying true to their roots.

Regardless of this, however, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are great...I like them more than anything Megadeth and Slayer have put out, as albums. Out of the list, I'd have to say that Metallica is my favorite because of their early albums, but I have a deeper respect for Megadeth and Slayer for sticking to their musical and lyrical guns. Even though Metallica released a few amazing albums early on, they shoot blanks these days.

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"][QUOTE="thepwninator"]I know it's not really "thrash" but is anyone else here an Armored Saint fan...?StrawberryHill

I'm not a fan of Armored Saint, but interestingly, I took drum lessons for a while from one of Armored Saint's drummers...and the teacher was also in a band during the 1980s called Juggernaut. Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed. *eyes Juggernaut140 in suspicion*

I love Metallica while Cliff Burton was with them. Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are still great metal albums. Even Justice was pretty damned good, although you can't hear the bass, which is a shame. After Justice, however, Metallica's music and lyrics started to lose their sharpness, imo. I won't say they sold out, but their songs lost the awareness that their earlier music had.

In contrast, Megadeth and Slayer have never strayed from their politically and socically "biting" lyrics. And their music is still pretty hard hitting...especially Slayer's. I respect Megadeth and Slayer more than Metallica for staying true to their roots.

Regardless of this, however, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are great...I like them more than anything Megadeth and Slayer have put out, as albums. Out of the list, I'd have to say that Metallica is my favorite because of their early albums, but I have a deeper respect for Megadeth and Slayer for sticking to their musical and lyrical guns. Even though Metallica released a few amazing albums early on, they shoot blanks these days.

[QUOTE="StrawberryHill"]

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"] I am :DJuggernaut140

I'm not a fan of Armored Saint, but interestingly, I took drum lessons for a while from one of Armored Saint's drummers...and the teacher was also in a band during the 1980s called Juggernaut. Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed. *eyes Juggernaut140 in suspicion*

I love Metallica while Cliff Burton was with them. Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are still great metal albums. Even Justice was pretty damned good, although you can't hear the bass, which is a shame. After Justice, however, Metallica's music and lyrics started to lose their sharpness, imo. I won't say they sold out, but their songs lost the awareness that their earlier music had.

In contrast, Megadeth and Slayer have never strayed from their politically and socically "biting" lyrics. And their music is still pretty hard hitting...especially Slayer's. I respect Megadeth and Slayer more than Metallica for staying true to their roots.

Regardless of this, however, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are great...I like them more than anything Megadeth and Slayer have put out, as albums. Out of the list, I'd have to say that Metallica is my favorite because of their early albums, but I have a deeper respect for Megadeth and Slayer for sticking to their musical and lyrical guns. Even though Metallica released a few amazing albums early on, they shoot blanks these days.

Okay, that's it. I'm PMing you now.

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"][QUOTE="thepwninator"]I know it's not really "thrash" but is anyone else here an Armored Saint fan...?StrawberryHill

I'm not a fan of Armored Saint, but interestingly, I took drum lessons for a while from one of Armored Saint's drummers...and the teacher was also in a band during the 1980s called Juggernaut. Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed. *eyes Juggernaut140 in suspicion*

I love Metallica while Cliff Burton was with them. Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are still great metal albums. Even Justice was pretty damned good, although you can't hear the bass, which is a shame. After Justice, however, Metallica's music and lyrics started to lose their sharpness, imo. I won't say they sold out, but their songs lost the awareness that their earlier music had.

In contrast, Megadeth and Slayer have never strayed from their politically and socically "biting" lyrics. And their music is still pretty hard hitting...especially Slayer's. I respect Megadeth and Slayer more than Metallica for staying true to their roots.

Regardless of this, however, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are great...I like them more than anything Megadeth and Slayer have put out, as albums. Out of the list, I'd have to say that Metallica is my favorite because of their early albums, but I have a deeper respect for Megadeth and Slayer for sticking to their musical and lyrical guns. Even though Metallica released a few amazing albums early on, they shoot blanks these days.

[QUOTE="StrawberryHill"]

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"] I am :Dcyberdarkkid

I'm not a fan of Armored Saint, but interestingly, I took drum lessons for a while from one of Armored Saint's drummers...and the teacher was also in a band during the 1980s called Juggernaut. Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed. *eyes Juggernaut140 in suspicion*

I love Metallica while Cliff Burton was with them. Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are still great metal albums. Even Justice was pretty damned good, although you can't hear the bass, which is a shame. After Justice, however, Metallica's music and lyrics started to lose their sharpness, imo. I won't say they sold out, but their songs lost the awareness that their earlier music had.

In contrast, Megadeth and Slayer have never strayed from their politically and socically "biting" lyrics. And their music is still pretty hard hitting...especially Slayer's. I respect Megadeth and Slayer more than Metallica for staying true to their roots.

Regardless of this, however, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are great...I like them more than anything Megadeth and Slayer have put out, as albums. Out of the list, I'd have to say that Metallica is my favorite because of their early albums, but I have a deeper respect for Megadeth and Slayer for sticking to their musical and lyrical guns. Even though Metallica released a few amazing albums early on, they shoot blanks these days.

Yeah, I like Kill 'Em All, but they were just warming up on that album. It's good, but I think Metallica truly hit their stride and found their signature on their sophomore album.

[QUOTE="StrawberryHill"]

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"] I am :Dcyberdarkkid

I'm not a fan of Armored Saint, but interestingly, I took drum lessons for a while from one of Armored Saint's drummers...and the teacher was also in a band during the 1980s called Juggernaut. Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed. *eyes Juggernaut140 in suspicion*

I love Metallica while Cliff Burton was with them. Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are still great metal albums. Even Justice was pretty damned good, although you can't hear the bass, which is a shame. After Justice, however, Metallica's music and lyrics started to lose their sharpness, imo. I won't say they sold out, but their songs lost the awareness that their earlier music had.

In contrast, Megadeth and Slayer have never strayed from their politically and socically "biting" lyrics. And their music is still pretty hard hitting...especially Slayer's. I respect Megadeth and Slayer more than Metallica for staying true to their roots.

Regardless of this, however, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets are great...I like them more than anything Megadeth and Slayer have put out, as albums. Out of the list, I'd have to say that Metallica is my favorite because of their early albums, but I have a deeper respect for Megadeth and Slayer for sticking to their musical and lyrical guns. Even though Metallica released a few amazing albums early on, they shoot blanks these days.

Metallica doesn't deserve to be on that list after the "Black Album." They sold out big-time, and alienated too many of their fans. Although I haven't heard much of the new album (just "Cyanide") the inclusion of "Unforgiven III" means they haven't learned their lesson yet.

Slayer... they're OK, but not great. Only 3 of their albums ("Reign in Blood," "South of Heaven," and "Seasons in the Abyss") have been worth it to me.

Megadeth... own everything they have, love 'em to death... but "Risk?!?" What the **** was Mustaine thinking?!!!?

Only one band on that list deserves my respect: for taking risks, being fun to listen to, and still staying true to what made them in the first place:

Anthrax!!!

(Besides... Charlie Benante cleans the floor with the other drummers. :lol: )

metallica>megadeth>anthrax>slayer. wizzardjeff

(Besides... Charlie Benante cleans the floor with the other drummers. :lol: )

OrkHammer007

Uh... Dave Lombardo begs to differ :|

Anyway, Megadeth for me. Wasn't till 95 when they crapped out, but managed to get some kind of feel back with UA, and frankly I compare Chris Brodericks joining to when Marty joined, like a breath of fresh air. New album in 09 will kick arse.

None of those bands are even good.

I'll give you some real metal:

Meshuggah

Mastodon

Dillenger Escape Plan

Torche

High on Fire

Arch Enemy

CityOfShips

[QUOTE="OrkHammer007"]

(Besides... Charlie Benante cleans the floor with the other drummers. :lol: )

freek666

Uh... Dave Lombardo begs to differ :|

ITT: People who think Black Album is thrash metal

Anyways I really think you guys should check out Watchtower, Fueled by Fire, Bonded by Blood, and Morbid Saint

None of those bands are even good.

I'll give you some real metal:

Meshuggah

Mastodon

Dillenger Escape Plan

Torche

High on Fire

Arch Enemy

CityOfShips

Megadeth for me.ghoklebutter

I voted for Metallica although I enjoy Megadeth equally.

since when is Metalica "thrash" ?

and where the hell is Pantera on your list ?

None of those bands are even good.

I'll give you some real metal:

Meshuggah

Mastodon

Dillenger Escape Plan

Torche

High on Fire

Arch Enemy

Okay...officially? Metallica is a killer band. One of the forerunners of modern metal. Most modern metal bands list Metallica as an influence. But they're not thrash. They were when they released No Life Til' Leather and Kill 'Em All, maybe even Ride The Lightning, but now they are heavy metal. Nothing less, nothing more. Just listen to ...And Justice For All or better yet, Death Magnetic. Megadeth...another good band, but not thrash. You can thrash to them, but that doesn't make them thrash metal. You can ride a skate board while listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd, but that doesn't make them skate music. Megadeth commercially never saw the success that Metallica has seen. Fan base is smaller, too. My opinion? Earliest Metallica, Pantera, Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch. I'm not a fan of Slipknot, but they are definitely thrash metal. They are dark thrash metal. Speaking of dark metal, I was once told that Pantera is a satanic band. My son kinda likes their sound, and I have no problems with my son listening to metal, as I'm an "old skool" metal-head. Any validity to that statement?

Rick Phlaire

since when is Metalica "thrash" ?

and where the hell is Pantera on your list ?

It pains me to see so many young people listening to this crap. They criticize the rap and hip hop fans, yet their taste in music is no better. Trash metal is a name well deserved indeed. vlin1108

Argh, not the best poll ever

however i still voted for anthrax

[QUOTE="vlin1108"]It pains me to see so many young people listening to this crap. They criticize the rap and hip hop fans, yet their taste in music is no better. Trash metal is a name well deserved indeed. cousin_eddy

In how many creative ways can one scream, growl and howl while breaking the guitar?