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

BobLobLaw · 07-23-2011, 04:14 PM

I voted for Metallica, because they have classics like Blackened and One.

And Anthrax is so underrated.

My favorites of the Big Four, in order:

Metallica
Anthrax
Slayer
Megadeth <---Still love Megadeth to death though. No pun intended.

sabhead67 · 07-24-2011, 01:50 PM

I voted for Megadeth due to the fact that they have stuck to their guns as a thrash band and released more material than any of the other three bands. With the exception of maybe the "Risk" album Megadeth have never veered to far from being the thrash masters that they set out to be. I still love Anthrax and Metallica, and to some degree, Slayer but I have to give credit where credit is due and Megadeth wins my vote hands down.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 08-12-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sabhead67

With the exception of maybe the "Risk" album Megadeth have never veered to far from being the thrash masters that they set out to be.

Uh... Are you forgetting Youthanasia, and Countdown to Extinction both of which significantly slowed down the speed from 'Rust in Peace', and included pop elements.

Itsme · 08-14-2011, 09:40 PM

I voted for Slayer because in terms of "Thrash" they were the most definitive of the four. They are also the only one that really truthfully played and continue to play thrash metal.

My favorite of the four would be Metallical however, because later material aside, their first four albums were groundbreaking.

and plus they were one of the first metal bands I listened to back in grade school.

The Batlord · 08-15-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shai1909

Marty Friedman! he is the most interesting guitar player in this style of metal!
awesome technique' amazing feel!

To those scratching their heads (hopefully no one) he voted for Megadeth.

Unknown Soldier · 08-15-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rada01

ill vote for Anthrax!

I suppose somebody should

BastardofYoung · 08-15-2011, 12:30 PM

Somebody blocked me on facebook the other day cause I simply told them that Anthrax is the worst of the Big 4, haha. Anthrax fans, how they amuse me.

Unknown Soldier · 08-15-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

Somebody blocked me on facebook the other day cause I simply told them that Anthrax is the worst of the Big 4, haha. Anthrax fans, how they amuse me.

They`re like the ugly girl that never gets any attention

supermarlin · 08-15-2011, 11:46 PM

Metallica get my vote. Can't decide what order except that Slayer are definitely at the bottom.

The Batlord · 08-16-2011, 09:34 AM

Slowly but surely, Megadeth have been creeping up on the poll, and now they've finally overtaken Slayer.

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

07-23-2011, 04:14 PM	#221 (permalink)
BobLobLaw Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In a place. With a bed. Posts: 107	I voted for Metallica, because they have classics like Blackened and One. And Anthrax is so underrated. My favorites of the Big Four, in order: Metallica Anthrax Slayer Megadeth <---Still love Megadeth to death though. No pun intended. __________________ "I just want to be perfect."

07-24-2011, 01:50 PM	#222 (permalink)
sabhead67 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 3	I voted for Megadeth due to the fact that they have stuck to their guns as a thrash band and released more material than any of the other three bands. With the exception of maybe the "Risk" album Megadeth have never veered to far from being the thrash masters that they set out to be. I still love Anthrax and Metallica, and to some degree, Slayer but I have to give credit where credit is due and Megadeth wins my vote hands down. __________________

08-15-2011, 12:30 PM	#227 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Somebody blocked me on facebook the other day cause I simply told them that Anthrax is the worst of the Big 4, haha. Anthrax fans, how they amuse me. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-14-2011, 09:40 PM	#224 (permalink)
Itsme Groupie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Here Posts: 28	I voted for Slayer because in terms of "Thrash" they were the most definitive of the four. They are also the only one that really truthfully played and continue to play thrash metal. My favorite of the four would be Metallical however, because later material aside, their first four albums were groundbreaking. and plus they were one of the first metal bands I listened to back in grade school.

08-15-2011, 11:46 PM	#229 (permalink)
supermarlin Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 255	Metallica get my vote. Can't decide what order except that Slayer are definitely at the bottom.