Who is the Greatest of the Big Four of Thrash Metal?

fooruky · 10-30-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaligojurah

South of Heaven isn't bad but it's miles ahead of Metallica's self entitled which, contrary to popular opinion, I honestly don't think is too bad. South of Heaven is much better, though.

Yea i don't listen to anything Metallica put out after And Justice for All. I agree South of Heaven is much better.

SeymourGreenspoon · 11-01-2010, 08:03 AM

Slayer gets my vote

Fatt Matt · 11-04-2010, 08:31 AM

Think ima give my vote to metallica

Unknown Soldier · 01-09-2011, 02:32 AM

This one needs bumping too.

maskedsuperstae3 · 01-09-2011, 12:40 PM

I went with Anthrax...I love Fistful of Metal, Spreading the disease, & Among the Living.

sleepy jack · 01-09-2011, 01:28 PM

Slayer, I never really got into Anthrax and aside from a few songs I don't like Metallica or Megadeth. I saw Slayer live last year though, it was one of the funnest shows ever.

DoctorSoft · 01-09-2011, 08:48 PM

Slayer rocks my socks off, one of my favourite Metal bands.

Coon Dog · 01-11-2011, 12:48 PM

Very easily Metallica.

The Batlord · 01-12-2011, 11:00 AM

Slayer would get my vote these days or maybe Megadeth, but Metallica has to get it just because their old **** is just untouchable. Anthrax is okay too.

Zer0 · 01-12-2011, 05:10 PM

Based on the heyday of thrash:

1. Metallica
Yes i know they are the most popular, but out of the big four Metallica were the ones that really thought outside the box and tried to break the constraints of thrash. They're probably THE most influential metal band of the past 30 years and their first 4 albums are metal monuments.

2. Slayer
Probably the defining thrash metal band. They've never really ventured too far from their traditional sound but if it ain't broke don't fix it i guess. They set the bar for speed and evilness and they helped pave the way for death metal and black metal. Not to mention Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King being one of the best guitar partnerships in metal.

3. Anthrax
Ok they were never exactly ground-breaking or anything. But what Anthrax brought to thrash was a sense of fun, they never took themselves too seriously and rather than being a dumb thrill they were actually very witty and intelligent. Despite a few bum notes here and there and sounding a tad dated now, they released some pretty good music during the thrash heyday.

4. Megadeth
Megadeth fans forgive me but i just cannot stand Dave Mustaine. His voice irritates me and his persona irritates me. He is however a great guitarist and formed a great guitar partnership with Marty Friedman. Their music isn't bad as such, there's some great moments on Rust In Peace and Peace Sells..., but in the end Dave just gets to me.

View Poll Results: Who is the Greatest of the Big Four of thrash metal?
Anthrax	12	6.98%
Megadeth	47	27.33%
Metallica	69	40.12%
Slayer	44	25.58%
Voters: 172. You may not vote on this poll

11-01-2010, 08:03 AM	#112 (permalink)
SeymourGreenspoon Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 21	Slayer gets my vote __________________ sometimes it feels right, but mostly its less than sad

01-12-2011, 05:10 PM	#120 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	Based on the heyday of thrash: 1. Metallica Yes i know they are the most popular, but out of the big four Metallica were the ones that really thought outside the box and tried to break the constraints of thrash. They're probably THE most influential metal band of the past 30 years and their first 4 albums are metal monuments. 2. Slayer Probably the defining thrash metal band. They've never really ventured too far from their traditional sound but if it ain't broke don't fix it i guess. They set the bar for speed and evilness and they helped pave the way for death metal and black metal. Not to mention Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King being one of the best guitar partnerships in metal. 3. Anthrax Ok they were never exactly ground-breaking or anything. But what Anthrax brought to thrash was a sense of fun, they never took themselves too seriously and rather than being a dumb thrill they were actually very witty and intelligent. Despite a few bum notes here and there and sounding a tad dated now, they released some pretty good music during the thrash heyday. 4. Megadeth Megadeth fans forgive me but i just cannot stand Dave Mustaine. His voice irritates me and his persona irritates me. He is however a great guitarist and formed a great guitar partnership with Marty Friedman. Their music isn't bad as such, there's some great moments on Rust In Peace and Peace Sells..., but in the end Dave just gets to me. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

11-04-2010, 08:31 AM	#113 (permalink)
Fatt Matt Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 48	Think ima give my vote to metallica

01-09-2011, 02:32 AM	#114 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	This one needs bumping too.

01-09-2011, 12:40 PM	#115 (permalink)
maskedsuperstae3 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 15	I went with Anthrax...I love Fistful of Metal, Spreading the disease, & Among the Living.

01-09-2011, 08:48 PM	#117 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	Slayer rocks my socks off, one of my favourite Metal bands.

01-11-2011, 12:48 PM	#118 (permalink)
Coon Dog Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6	Very easily Metallica.