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Blue Oyster Cult Logo

Ghost Stories

Blue Oyster Cult - Ghost Stories (2024)

[Hard Rock]

United States

Rating - 2 Stars

Upon its release Blue Oyster Cult announced Ghost Stories would be their final studio album. Generally when this happens with such a long lasting and beloved band they pull out all the stops to try to produce one last great album their fans can cherish. Instead, they raided the vaults for old unreleased material, mostly recorded between 1978 and 1983, the period that included the albums Mirrors, Cultosaurus Erectus, Fire Of Unknown Origin and The Revolution By Night. These albums are all held in high regard by fans, but time will tell if the reworked left-overs included here are thought of similarly. Some additions were added to the tracks and AI was used in places to de-mix songs for rework, so this isn't just a bunch of left overs packed in the state they were found. Care and attention was apparently applied to the recordings to enhance them. That is why it is so baffling that they sound so void of any passion or intensity. 'Late Night Street Fight' is a groovy start, and opens the album up with in a rather mellow, laid-back way. It isn't the best opener, but has enough charm to hold your interest. 'Cherry' follows, but this is where the charm starts to evaporate. The song sounds like a cast off from a 1950s musical theatre show, more akin to an average Jim Steinman song than a band of this calibre. 'So Supernatural' is one of the catchier songs, and sounds more like vintage BOC than most songs on the album, but it is still ephemeral affair that feels like it would be the worst song on a better album. The cover of The Animals 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place is flat and lifeless, but the band does breath some life into the MC5's 'Kick Out The Jams'. 'Soul Jive' and 'Gun' are both insignificant songs, saved by the slight boogie-shuffle of 'Shot In The Dark'. As the album winds up 'Don't Come Running To Me' covers the penultimate spot and is one of the better songs on the album, but then the album closes with an acoustic (and quite insipid) cover of The Beatles 'If I Fell' (apparently recorded some time in 2016). After a few listens it is clear that the title, Ghost Stories, is very suited to the material - as this sounds like an album full of songs so thin that you can see right through them. They often feel underdeveloped and flimsy to the point of being unnecessary, and the whole album is void of the vitality that once made this a great band.

mindkiller8


Soundgarden Logo

Superunknown

Soundgarden - Superunknown (1994)

[Grunge Rock]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

Acknowledging the fact the band cut their craft in the 80's and had a couple of releases in that period which stand on their own, they eventually made it big on the alternate scene with Badmotorfinger in 1991, receiving MTV play for the likes of 'Jesus Christ Pose'. Another Seattle native band about to make it big. There will be many arguments for decades to go on who provided the biggest influence very early on. In someways it could be argued that Cornell alone was one of the biggest influences, setting up the like of Temple Of The Dog while Soundgarden were still paving their way forward. In any case, all eyes on the post Badmotorfinger release. And it hit hard in 1994 with Superunknown, that bought a ton of hits for the fans to love. It seems disrespectful to simply state the record is a bunch of catchy songs to get active on, learning the vocals and smiling whenever you heard them on the radiowaves, hanging out for them to tour the album. Yet the record has some very hard hitters like 'Fell On Black Days' and 'The Day I Tried To Live'. Call it a ballad if you will, but there are certainly parts in the record that has the listener pause for a breath and take note of the lyrics Chris has written. The album really has no fillers, with further highlights being the self-titled song, 'Spoonman', 'Limo Wreck' and finishing the record up with 'Like Suicide' - a very moody piece written by Cornell which arguably brings the listener down to reality after listening to such an engrossing release by the band. In some ways it is hard to listen to the band these days following Cornell's passing in 2017. Apart from just wanting to hear the band play again, the world has been robbed of the incredible talents of Kim Thayil and Ben Shephard. Matt Cameron being a big part of the band also of course but he lives on through Pearl Jam thankfully. R.I.P always Chris.


People: New Additions

These are new people added this week.

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Jurgen Reil

Jurgen Reil

Thrash Metal

Jurgen 'Ventor' Reil (born 29 June 1966) is a German musician, best known as the drummer for German thrash metal band Kreator. He is one of the only two original members left in the band, although he has left previously due to personal differences. He is a big fan of tattoo art and he owns his own tattoo studio in Essen-Karnap (Kreativ-Tattoo), in which he actively works as a tattooer.

Germany


Mille Petrozza

Mille Petrozza

Thrash Metal

Miland 'Mille' Petrozza (born 18 December 1967) is a German musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of thrash metal band Kreator, which he started playing in as Tyrant in 1982 and renamed into Tormentor in 1984. He is also the principal songwriter of the band and the only member to appear on every Kreator album.

Germany



Labels: New Additions

These are new labels added this week.

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Island Records

Island Records

Island Records is a Jamaican multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It was founded in 1959 by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in Jamaica, and was eventually sold to PolyGram in 1989. Island and A&M Records, another label recently acquired by PolyGram, were both at the time the largest independent record labels in history, with Island having exerted a major influence on the progressive music scene in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s.

United Kingdom



Core Discographies: New Additions

These are new releases available in the Core Discographies this week.

Remember, Core Discographies accepts Requests. Click HERE to request your favourite album to be included.

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Tango And Thrash

Municipal Waste
Tango And Thrash

[E.P.]
24 May 2024
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Tango And Thrash' is the third E.P. by Municipal Waste.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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Electrified Brain

Municipal Waste
Electrified Brain

[Album]
1 July 2022
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Electrified Brain' is the seventh studio album by Municipal Waste.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse)

Kreator
London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse)

[Album; Live]
24 February 2020
Thrash Metal

'London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse)' is a live album by Kreator. It contains the band's performance at The Roundhouse in London, U.K. in December 2018.

Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Jurgen Reil Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]

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The Last Rager

Municipal Waste
The Last Rager

[E.P.]
11 October 2019
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'The Last Rager' is the second E.P. by Municipal Waste.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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State Of Euphoria [30th Anniversary Edition]

Anthrax
State Of Euphoria [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Album]
5 October 2018
Thrash Metal

'State Of Euphoria [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some b-sides and demos.

Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.

Performer(s):

Joey Belladonna Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Frank Bello Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]

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The Future State Of Wicked

Blood Feast
The Future State Of Wicked

[Album]
14 April 2017
Thrash Metal

'The Future State Of Wicked' is the third album by Blood Feast.

Blood Feast are an American thrash metal band that formed in 1985 in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A, under the name Bloodlust. The band broke up in 1991 but reunited for a concert in 1999 and got back together again in 2007.


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Post Society

Voivod
Post Society

[E.P.]
26 February 2016
Thrash Metal

'Post Society' is an E.P. by Voivod. It is the band's seventeenth release overall and the first studio release with Dominique Laroche on bass, replacing Jean-Yves Theriault.

Voivod is a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquiere (now Saguenay), Quebec, formed in 1982. Voivod's musical style has changed several times since its inception. Starting out as a speed metal band, they have added a mix of progressive metal and thrash metal to create their own unique metal style, and have been credited as progenitors of the 'technical thrash metal' sound along with Coroner, Watchtower, Dark Angel, Mekong Delta, Anacrusis and Blind Illusion, among others.


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Spreading The Disease [30th Anniversary Edition]

Anthrax
Spreading The Disease [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Album]
20 November 2015
Thrash Metal

'Spreading The Disease [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some live tracks and demos.

Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.

Performer(s):

Joey Belladonna Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Frank Bello Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
Carl Canedy Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]

United States MP3
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Immortal Legacy

Hirax
Immortal Legacy

[Album]
24 February 2014
Thrash Metal

'Immortal Legacy' is the fifth studio album by Hirax. It is the first album since the 1980s to feature a four-piece band.

Hirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California, U.S.A. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena, the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with several of their thrash metal peers such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer.


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Aftershock (The Island Years 1985-1990)

Anthrax
Aftershock (The Island Years 1985-1990)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
14 October 2013
Thrash Metal

'Aftershock (The Island Years 1985-1990)' is a boxed set by Anthrax. It contains four albums released on Island Records with some b-sides and outtakes.

Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.

Performer(s):

Joey Belladonna Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Frank Bello Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
Carl Canedy Carl Canedy - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Island Records Island Records (Region: International)

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VI

Onslaught
VI

[Album]
13 September 2013
Thrash Metal

'VI' is the sixth studio album by Onslaught. It was their second album to have bassist Jeff Williams, third in a row to have vocalist Sy Keeler (though he would leave Onslaught once again in 2020), and only to feature drummer Michael Hourihan.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.


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The Fatal Feast (Waste In Space)

Municipal Waste
The Fatal Feast (Waste In Space)

[Album]
10 April 2012
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'The Fatal Feast (Waste In Space)' is the fifth studio album by Municipal Waste. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard New Artist chart.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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Sounds Of Violence

Onslaught
Sounds Of Violence

[Album]
8 January 2011
Thrash Metal

'Sounds Of Violence' is the fifth studio album by Onslaught. This was Onslaught's first album not to feature a new singer, as Sy Keeler remained with the band after their previous album Killing Peace (2007).

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.


United States MP3
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Among The Living [Deluxe Edition]

Anthrax
Among The Living [Deluxe Edition]

[Album]
10 November 2009
Thrash Metal

'Among The Living [Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some b-sides and outtakes.

Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.

Performer(s):

Joey Belladonna Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Frank Bello Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]

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Massive Aggressive

Municipal Waste
Massive Aggressive

[Album]
25 August 2009
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Massive Aggressive' is the fourth studio album by Municipal Waste. The album artwork was done by Andrei Bouzikov, bassist of the band Deadfall.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


Canada MP3
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Infini

Voivod
Infini

[Album]
23 June 2009
Thrash Metal

'Infini' is the twelfth studio album by Voivod. It is their last album to include contributions by their late original guitarist Piggy, who died nearly four years earlier, and their last to feature Jason Newsted on bass.

Voivod is a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquiere (now Saguenay), Quebec, formed in 1982. Voivod's musical style has changed several times since its inception. Starting out as a speed metal band, they have added a mix of progressive metal and thrash metal to create their own unique metal style, and have been credited as progenitors of the 'technical thrash metal' sound along with Coroner, Watchtower, Dark Angel, Mekong Delta, Anacrusis and Blind Illusion, among others.

Performer(s):

Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Member]

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The Art Of Partying

Municipal Waste
The Art Of Partying

[Album]
11 June 2007
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'The Art Of Partying' is the third studio album by Municipal Waste.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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Killing Peace

Onslaught
Killing Peace

[Album]
5 March 2007
Thrash Metal

'Killing Peace' is the fourth studio album by Onslaught. It was their first album since 1989's In Search Of Sanity and the first to feature vocalist Sy Keeler since 1986's The Force.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.


Brazil MP3
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Live In Sao Paulo

Sepultura
Live In Sao Paulo

[Album]
8 November 2005
Thrash Metal

'Live In Sao Paulo' is the second live album by Sepultura. It contains the complete performance from a concert in Sao Paulo. Brazil in April 2005.

Sepultura (Portuguese for 'grave') was a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte formed in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera. The band was a major force in the groove metal, thrash metal and death metal genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments drawing influence from alternative metal, world music, nu metal, hardcore punk, and industrial metal. Sepultura has also been credited as one of the second wave of thrash metal acts from the late 1980s to early-to-mid-1990s. The band has had several lineup changes throughout its 40-year career, with Max and Igor Cavalera departing in 1996 and 2006, respectively. The band has sold over three million units in the United States and almost 20 million worldwide, gaining multiple gold and platinum records around the globe.

Performer(s):

Igor Cavalera Igor Cavalera - Drums [Member]

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Buried In The Front Yard.

Rumpelstiltskin Grinder
Buried In The Front Yard.

[Album]
11 September 2005
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Buried In The Front Yard.' is the debut studio album by Rumpelstiltskin Grinder.

Rumpelstiltskin Grinder (or RsG) was a crossover thrash band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. It contained former members of the metal bands Solace In T he Shadows, Evil Divine and XXX Maniak.


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Hazardous Mutation

Municipal Waste
Hazardous Mutation

[Album]
29 August 2005
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Hazardous Mutation' is the second album by Municipal Waste. It is also the band's debut on Earache Records. The album's main theme is zombies, other monsters, and partying all tied together with humorous yet brutal lyrics.

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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Inventor Of Evil

Destruction
Inventor Of Evil

[Album]
22 August 2005
Thrash Metal

'Inventor Of Evil' is the ninth studio album by Destruction.

Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in 1982. They have been credited as one of 'The Big Four' of the German thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator, Sodom and Tankard. In addition to helping pioneer black metal, Destruction was part of the second wave of thrash metal in the mid-to-late 1980s, along with American bands Testament, Sacred Reich, Death Angel and Dark Angel.

Performer(s):

Paul Di'Anno Paul Di'Anno - Vocals [Guest]
Biff Byford Biff Byford - Vocals [Guest]

Label(s):

AFM Records AFM Records (Region: Europe)

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Greatest Hits, Back To The Start

Megadeth
Greatest Hits, Back To The Start

[Album; Compilation]
28 June 2005
Thrash Metal

'Greatest Hits, Back To The Start' is the second compilation album by Megadeth. The title is a reference to lyrics in "Rust In Peace... Polaris" from Megadeth's 1990 album Rust In Peace. The cover art is an edited version of the 1954 Castle Romeo H-bomb test.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Performer(s):

Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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Cryptic Writings [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
Cryptic Writings [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'Cryptic Writings [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the seventh studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and early demos are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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So Far, So Good... So What? [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
So Far, So Good... So What? [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'So Far, So Good... So What? [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the third studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and four tracks from an early mix are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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Risk [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
Risk [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'Risk [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the eigth studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and some remixes from the original singles are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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Rust In Peace [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
Rust In Peace [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'Rust In Peace [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the fourth studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and early demos are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the second studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and four tracks from an early mix are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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The Craving [Remix & Remaster]

MD.45
The Craving [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'The Craving [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the only studio album by MD.45. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality. The original vocals by Lee Ving were removed and re-recorded by Dave Mustaine. He stated that he replaced Ving's original vocal tracks 'to entice interest from Megadeth fans who might have overlooked the original.'

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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Countdown To Extinction [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
Countdown To Extinction [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'Countdown To Extinction [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the fifth studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and early demos are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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Youthanasia [Remix & Remaster]

Megadeth
Youthanasia [Remix & Remaster]

[Album]
24 July 2004
Thrash Metal

'Youthanasia [Remix & Remaster]' is a reissue of the sixth studio album by Megadeth. The entire album is remixed and remastered to enhance the sound quality, and early demos are included.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.


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Roorback

Sepultura
Roorback

[Album]
26 May 2003
Thrash Metal

'Roorback' is the ninth studio album by Sepultura.

Sepultura (Portuguese for 'grave') was a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte formed in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera. The band was a major force in the groove metal, thrash metal and death metal genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments drawing influence from alternative metal, world music, nu metal, hardcore punk, and industrial metal. Sepultura has also been credited as one of the second wave of thrash metal acts from the late 1980s to early-to-mid-1990s. The band has had several lineup changes throughout its 40-year career, with Max and Igor Cavalera departing in 1996 and 2006, respectively. The band has sold over three million units in the United States and almost 20 million worldwide, gaining multiple gold and platinum records around the globe.

Performer(s):

Igor Cavalera Igor Cavalera - Drums [Member]

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Waste 'Em All

Municipal Waste
Waste 'Em All

[Album]
27 January 2003
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Waste 'Em All' is the debut album by Municipal Waste. This album caused the band to receive the attention of Earache Records, which the band signed to in May 2004. The album's name pays homage to Metallica's debut album, Kill 'Em All (1983).

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2000. They have gone through a few line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and rhythm guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members.


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Revolusongs

Sepultura
Revolusongs

[E.P.]
22 November 2002
Thrash Metal

'Revolusongs' is an E.P. of cover songs by Sepultura. It was released exclusively in Brazil and Japan.

Sepultura (Portuguese for 'grave') was a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte formed in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera. The band was a major force in the groove metal, thrash metal and death metal genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments drawing influence from alternative metal, world music, nu metal, hardcore punk, and industrial metal. Sepultura has also been credited as one of the second wave of thrash metal acts from the late 1980s to early-to-mid-1990s. The band has had several lineup changes throughout its 40-year career, with Max and Igor Cavalera departing in 1996 and 2006, respectively. The band has sold over three million units in the United States and almost 20 million worldwide, gaining multiple gold and platinum records around the globe.

Performer(s):

Igor Cavalera Igor Cavalera - Drums [Member]

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High

Flotsam And Jetsam
High

[Album]
3 June 1997
Thrash Metal

'High' is the sixth album by Flotsam And Jetsam. Similar to their previous three albums, the lyrical content of High is centered around politics and society, and expands on the band's sense of humor documented from its predecessor Drift (1995).

Flotsam And Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1981. Before settling on its current name in 1984, the band had existed under three different names, Paradox, Dredlox and Dogz. They are also notable for featuring a then-unknown Jason Newsted, who was the band's bassist from 1981 to 1986, when he left the band shortly after the release of their debut album to join Metallica. Despite not achieving similar levels of commercial success as some of their thrash metal contemporaries, the band emerged as part of the second wave of the genre in the mid-to-late 1980s (along with Sepultura, Testament and Death Angel).


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In Command (Live 1989-1990)

Annihilator
In Command (Live 1989-1990)

[Album]
5 November 1996
Thrash Metal

'In Command (Live 1989-1990)' is the first live album by Annihilator. Two separate shows from 1990 and 1991 were used for the album, some of which was previously released on the Bag Of Bones (1994) compilation album.

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in Ottawa in 1984 by Jeff Waters. Waters is the band's sole constant member and has acted as its guitarist, bandleader, writer, producer, engineer, and occasional bassist and vocalist. They are also considered to be part of the "second wave" of thrash metal bands from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Annihilator is the highest-selling Canadian heavy metal group, although most sales have been generated outside of Canada.

Location(s):

The Ritz (New York) The Ritz (New York) Some tracks.

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Refresh The Demon

Annihilator
Refresh The Demon

[Album]
11 March 1996
Thrash Metal

'Refresh The Demon' is the fifth studio album by Annihilator.

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in Ottawa in 1984 by Jeff Waters. Waters is the band's sole constant member and has acted as its guitarist, bandleader, writer, producer, engineer, and occasional bassist and vocalist. They are also considered to be part of the "second wave" of thrash metal bands from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Annihilator is the highest-selling Canadian heavy metal group, although most sales have been generated outside of Canada.


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Wrecking Your Neck, Live

Overkill
Wrecking Your Neck, Live

[Album]
30 May 1995
Thrash Metal

'Wrecking Your Neck, Live' is the first live album by Overkill. It is the last Overkill album to feature guitarists Rob Cannavino and Merritt Gant, and their first release on CMC, following the end of their near-decade-long tenure with Atlantic Records.

Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. Along with Nuclear Assault and Anthrax, the latter of whom would feature one-time Overkill lead guitarist Dan Spitz, the band is one of the most successful East Coast thrash metal bands, and they are often called 'the Motorhead of thrash metal', based on their unique playing style, which was influenced by punk rock and the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The band has sold over 16 million records worldwide; they are also estimated to have sold more than 625,000 records in the U.S. since the beginning of the SoundScan era.


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Drift

Flotsam And Jetsam
Drift

[Album]
25 April 1995
Thrash Metal

'Drift' is the fifth album by Flotsam And Jetsam. The album marked something of a departure from their previous works, and the band musically and lyrically incorporated some elements of industrial music, groove metal and alternative metal, almost completely abandoning their thrashier sound.

Flotsam And Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1981. Before settling on its current name in 1984, the band had existed under three different names, Paradox, Dredlox and Dogz. They are also notable for featuring a then-unknown Jason Newsted, who was the band's bassist from 1981 to 1986, when he left the band shortly after the release of their debut album to join Metallica. Despite not achieving similar levels of commercial success as some of their thrash metal contemporaries, the band emerged as part of the second wave of the genre in the mid-to-late 1980s (along with Sepultura, Testament and Death Angel).


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Definition

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Definition

[Album]
20 October 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Definition' is the sixth studio album by D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles).

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


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Victims Of Death, The Best Of

Possessed
Victims Of Death, The Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
15 September 1992
Thrash Metal

'Victims Of Death, The Best Of' is the first compilation album by Possessed.

Possessed is an American thrash / death metal band, originally formed in 1983. Noted for their fast style of playing and Jeff Becerra's growled vocals, they are often called the first band in the death metal genre, and paved the way for the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene, along with Metallica, Exodus, Testament and Death Angel. The band is also notable for featuring future Primus member Larry LaLonde, who was the guitarist for Possessed from 1984 to 1987.


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Live At Budokan

S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death)
Live At Budokan

[Album; Live]
18 July 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Live At Budokan' is the first live album by S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death). The album is a recording of a one-off renion gig. Although its title refers to Budokan, the famous Japanese concert hall, it was actually recorded in New York City - the title is a play on Cheap Trick's seminal At Budokan live album from 1978. The concert actually happened at New York City venue The Ritz, where S.O.D. appeared alongside Agnostic Front and Morbid Angel.

Stormtroopers Of Death (abbreviated to S.O.D.) was an American crossover thrash band formed in New York City in 1985. They are credited as being amongst the first groups to fuse hardcore punk with thrash metal into a style often referred to as crossover thrash. The band is also known for reuniting Anthrax members, guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante, with their former bassist Dan Lilker. The band was controversial due to their deliberately offensive explicit lyrics. Ian described the songs as "ridiculous" and "just a big inside joke", adding: "Some people thought we were racist, and those people are stupid." Bassist Dan Lilker stated: "The lyrics were never intended to be serious, just to piss people off."

Performer(s):

Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
Dan Lilker Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]
Alex Perialis Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]

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Stone Cold Sober

Tankard
Stone Cold Sober

[Album]
9 June 1992
Thrash Metal

'Stone Cold Sober' is the fifth studio album by Tankard.

Tankard is a German thrash metal band from Frankfurt, founded in 1982. Alongside Kreator, Destruction and Sodom, Tankard is often considered one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal. Stylistically, Tankard have consistently played thrash metal that thematically centres primarily on alcohol reverence.


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Hair Of The Dog, The Very Best Of

Tankard
Hair Of The Dog, The Very Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
?? December 1989
Thrash Metal

'Hair Of The Dog' is the first compilation album by Tankard.

Tankard is a German thrash metal band from Frankfurt, founded in 1982. Alongside Kreator, Destruction and Sodom, Tankard is often considered one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal. Stylistically, Tankard have consistently played thrash metal that thematically centres primarily on alcohol reverence.

Label(s):

Noise International Noise International (Region: Europe)

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Chopping Block Blues

Blood Feast
Chopping Block Blues

[Album]
?? November 1989
Thrash Metal

'Chopping Block Blues' is the second album by Blood Feast.

Blood Feast are an American thrash metal band that formed in 1985 in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A, under the name Bloodlust. The band broke up in 1991 but reunited for a concert in 1999 and got back together again in 2007.


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Thrash Zone

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Thrash Zone

[Album]
10 October 1989
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Thrash Zone' is the fifth studio album by D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles). It continues the thrash metal style of the previous album, 4 Of A Kind (1988).

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


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Gross Misconduct

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction)
Gross Misconduct

[Album]
14 February 1989
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Gross Misconduct' is the second album by M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction).

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction) is an American crossover thrash band from New York City, New York, U.S.A. fronted by S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death) vocalist Billy Milano. Milano sought to continue on the musical path of the bands Anthrax, S.O.D. and Nuclear Assault, mixing shades of hardcore punk with thrash metal and often humorous and politically incorrect lyrics.

Label(s):

Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)

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Surfin' M.O.D.

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction)
Surfin' M.O.D.

[E.P.]
?? June 1988
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Surfin' M.O.D.' is an E.P. by M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction). Apart from front man Billy Milano, it featured a completely different line-up compared to the first album released a little more than a year previous - it included among others, Tim Mallare on drums, who later went on to play with the thrash metal band Overkill.

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction) is an American crossover thrash band from New York City, New York, U.S.A. fronted by S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death) vocalist Billy Milano. Milano sought to continue on the musical path of the bands Anthrax, S.O.D. and Nuclear Assault, mixing shades of hardcore punk with thrash metal and often humorous and politically incorrect lyrics.

Performer(s):

Alex Perialis Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)

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4 Of A Kind

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
4 Of A Kind

[Album]
27 June 1988
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'4 Of A Kind' is the fourth album by D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles).

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


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Face Fate

Blood Feast
Face Fate

[E.P.]
?? January 1988
Thrash Metal

'Face Fate' is the first E.P. by Blood Feast.

Blood Feast are an American thrash metal band that formed in 1985 in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A, under the name Bloodlust. The band broke up in 1991 but reunited for a concert in 1999 and got back together again in 2007.


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U.S.A. For M.O.D.

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction)
U.S.A. For M.O.D.

[Album]
?? June 1987
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'U.S.A. For M.O.D.' is the debut studio album by M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction).

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction) is an American crossover thrash band from New York City, New York, U.S.A. fronted by S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death) vocalist Billy Milano. Milano sought to continue on the musical path of the bands Anthrax, S.O.D. and Nuclear Assault, mixing shades of hardcore punk with thrash metal and often humorous and politically incorrect lyrics.

Performer(s):

Alex Perialis Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
Noise International Noise International (Region: Europe)

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Crossover

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Crossover

[Album]
9 March 1987
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Crossover' is the third album by the D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles). The genre 'crossover thrash' was coined from this release.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


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Kill For Pleasure

Blood Feast
Kill For Pleasure

[Album]
13 February 1987
Thrash Metal

'Kill for Pleasure' is the debut album by Blood Feast.

Blood Feast are an American thrash metal band that formed in 1985 in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A, under the name Bloodlust. The band broke up in 1991 but reunited for a concert in 1999 and got back together again in 2007.


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Hate, Fear And Power

Hirax
Hate, Fear And Power

[Album]
?? August 1986
Thrash Metal

'Hate, Fear And Power' is the second studio album by Hirax. The band considers this a full-length album despite the short length.

Hirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California, U.S.A. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena, the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with several of their thrash metal peers such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer.


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Raging Violence

Hirax
Raging Violence

[Album]
?? October 1985
Thrash Metal

'Raging Violence' is the debut album by Hirax.

Hirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California, U.S.A. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena, the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with several of their thrash metal peers such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer.


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Dealing With It!

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Dealing With It!

[Album]
?? March 1985
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Dealing With It!' is the second studio album by D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles). Although the band started their migration towards a heavy metal influence, this album still retains the band's hardcore punk roots.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


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Violent Pacification

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Violent Pacification

[E.P.]
?? March 1984
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Violent Pacification' is the first E.P. by D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles). The title track was covered by thrash metal band Slayer on their 1996 album Undisputed Attitude.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


United States MP3
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Dirty Rotten L.P.

D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Dirty Rotten L.P.

[Album]
?? March 1983
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Dirty Rotten L.P.' is the debut release by D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles). The album has a very gritty sound, and is considered one of the first cossover thrash (thrashcore) albums.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (generally referred to as D.R.I.) is an American crossover thrash band that formed in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. in 1982 and would later relocate to San Francisco, California, U.S.A. D.R.I. never gained a mainstream audience, but the integration of their hardcore punk roots with thrash metal influences was a stylistic catalyst for their contemporaries - most notably Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion Of Conformity, S.O.D., Cro-Mags, Nuclear Assault, and Cryptic Slaughter - alongside whom they are considered to be one of the major pioneers of what would later be called 'crossover thrash'. These bands had a heavy influence on modern thrash metal.


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Tango And Thrash

Municipal Waste
Tango And Thrash

[E.P.]
24 May 2024
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Tango And Thrash' is the third E.P. by Municipal Waste.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Electrified Brain

Municipal Waste
Electrified Brain

[Album]
1 July 2022
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Electrified Brain' is the seventh studio album by Municipal Waste.


Germany
MP3
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London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse)

Kreator
London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse)

[Album; Live]
24 February 2020
Thrash Metal

'London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse)' is a live album by Kreator. It contains the band's performance at The Roundhouse in London, U.K. in December 2018.

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Jurgen Reil Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse) [HD Version]

Kreator
London Apocalypticon (Live At The Roundhouse) [HD Version]

[Album; Live]
24 February 2020
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Jurgen Reil Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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The Last Rager

Municipal Waste
The Last Rager

[E.P.]
11 October 2019
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'The Last Rager' is the second E.P. by Municipal Waste.


Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Inventor Of Evil

Destruction
Inventor Of Evil

[Album]
22 August 2005
Thrash Metal

'Inventor Of Evil' is the ninth studio album by Destruction.

Performer(s):

Paul Di'Anno Paul Di'Anno - Vocals [Guest]
Biff Byford Biff Byford - Vocals [Guest]

Label(s):

AFM Records AFM Records (Region: Europe)

Germany
MP3
Complete
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Inventor Of Evil [Limited Edition]

Destruction
Inventor Of Evil [Limited Edition]

[Album; Limited Edition]
22 August 2005
Thrash Metal


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Wrecking Your Neck, Live

Overkill
Wrecking Your Neck, Live

[Album]
30 May 1995
Thrash Metal

'Wrecking Your Neck, Live' is the first live album by Overkill. It is the last Overkill album to feature guitarists Rob Cannavino and Merritt Gant, and their first release on CMC, following the end of their near-decade-long tenure with Atlantic Records.


United States
MP3
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Live At Budokan

S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death)
Live At Budokan

[Album; Live]
18 July 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Live At Budokan' is the first live album by S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death). The album is a recording of a one-off renion gig. Although its title refers to Budokan, the famous Japanese concert hall, it was actually recorded in New York City - the title is a play on Cheap Trick's seminal At Budokan live album from 1978. The concert actually happened at New York City venue The Ritz, where S.O.D. appeared alongside Agnostic Front and Morbid Angel.

Performer(s):

Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
Dan Lilker Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]
Alex Perialis Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]

Location(s):


Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Tagging
Stone Cold Sober

Tankard
Stone Cold Sober

[Album]
9 June 1992
Thrash Metal

'Stone Cold Sober' is the fifth studio album by Tankard.


Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Hair Of The Dog, The Very Best Of

Tankard
Hair Of The Dog, The Very Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
?? December 1989
Thrash Metal

'Hair Of The Dog' is the first compilation album by Tankard.

Label(s):

Noise International Noise International (Region: Europe)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Raging Violence

Hirax
Raging Violence

[Album]
?? October 1985
Thrash Metal

'Raging Violence' is the debut album by Hirax.


Digital Library: New Additions

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Municipal Waste
Tango And Thrash

[E.P.]
24 May 2024
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Tango And Thrash' is the third E.P. by Municipal Waste.



Bob Dylan
The Essential [Reissue]

[Album; Compilation]
2014
Classic Rock


Destruction
Inventor Of Evil [Limited Edition]

[Album; Limited Edition]
22 August 2005
Thrash Metal


Hirax
Not Dead Yet

[Album; Compilation]
1987
Thrash Metal


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