Tag Archives: Thrash

In his over three-decade career, Warrel Dane led the bands Sanctuary and Nevermore to modest, but enduring stature. The Seattle-bred vocalist initially based his tonality on a commonly-utilized operatic British style in the mid-80s, before steadily moving toward a distinct baritone the following decade onward. Dane would further expand that …

Thrash metal quartet Epicenter have returned with their second full-length album Subversion, a record that proves the band doesn’t succumb to hitting the sophomore slump. While Epicenter hold roots in thrash, their music contains musical influences that range from progressive metal to hardcore punk. The album opener, “Transcendence,” begins with …

Texas trio Of the Sun seem to have championed a utilitarian ethic within their local scene. Based out of Austin, the band creates what they dub ‘southern progressive metal,’ a genre that is equally raw and technically proficient. That in itself is an ambitious feat to undertake—and achieve no less. …

Brazil’s thrash legend Sepultura bring the band’s fourteenth album Machine Messiah.

After the longest gap between albums, Metallica return with Hardwired…To Self-Destruct.

Testament return with a rhythm and progression in its thrash on the new album Brotherhood Of The Snake.

In a seemingly pop, country, and hip-hop/r&b world, who is keeping the metal banner flying? Look no further than thrash stalwarts, Megadeth, who are definitely doing their part. In the past year, the band has released a killer, hard-charging, new record, called Dystopia, that not only features classic Dave Mustaine …

I have been waiting for this show to come for months. Two powerhouse bands playing in one quaint venue, it was hardly believable. A little background; Anthrax has been around since 1981. The band consists of Scott Ian, Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello, Jonathan Donais, and Charlie Benante.  Anthrax has 11 …