Thrash Metal

Thrash Metal: 66 upcoming festivals, including 26 with tickets on sale.

Thrash metal is a fast, aggressive and violent style of metal, characterized by aggressive picking, extensive double bass drumming, and energetic, often complex guitar riffs, creating an intense and powerful atmosphere. Emerging in the early 1980s, it developed primarily in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, evolving from heavy metal and as a stark counterpoint to the mainstream success of glam metal. Iconic pioneers of the genre include Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth, often referred to as part of the "Big Four." This genre significantly influenced the development of more extreme metal subgenres and remains a cornerstone of heavy metal culture.

Parent genreHeavy Metal