Best Thrash Band Right Now

The Batlord · 06-27-2011, 11:01 AM

So, we've heard your opinions on the big four and all the rest, but what about right at this moment, who is the best thrash band going right now? Old or new. I have to go with Exodus hands down. Their sound defines modern thrash right now, and manages to stay utterly true to thrash while not sounding in the least bit dated.

If I've left anyone out, mention them and I'll put them on the poll.

teamventure · 06-27-2011, 03:43 PM

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havok

EvilChuck · 06-27-2011, 04:06 PM

I went with Evile. Their first album may have been Slayer-lite, but their second was one of the best and freshest sounding thrash albums I've heard in a long time.

**Janszoon** · 06-27-2011, 10:42 PM

I know I'm probably alone in considering them thrash, but as far as current bands go, I'd nominate High on Fire. I mean, stoner band my ass, this shit is thrash:

Unknown Soldier · 06-28-2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I know I'm probably alone in considering them thrash, but as far as current bands go, I'd nominate High on Fire. I mean, stoner band my ass, this shit is thrash:

Stoner thrash is probably the best label for High on Fire.

Another band who play super fast are Kylesa who are a sludge metal band, but they`re certainly the fastest sludge band I`ve ever heard!

METALLICA_RULES · 06-28-2011, 12:51 AM

My favourite band is Metallica, but I went with Testament. They haven't sold out and have stayed truly thrash.

Merkaba · 06-28-2011, 02:59 AM

Janszoon I think you and I were meant to share in something deep and meaningful in life, like going to see those guys and coming out with blown ear drums, or decayed teeth.

One of their title tracks' Snakes for the Divine is some of the best thrash I've heard and seen for that matter, and they give you 8 minutes of the stuff.

**Janszoon** · 06-28-2011, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

Janszoon I think you and I were meant to share in something deep and meaningful in life, like going to see those guys and coming out with blown ear drums, or decayed teeth.

One of their title tracks' Snakes for the Divine is some of the best thrash I've heard and seen for that matter, and they give you 8 minutes of the stuff.

Heh. I think you may be right!

I had an opportunity to see them about this time last year and am still bummed I wasn't able to go.

FRED HALE SR. · 06-28-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Heh. I think you may be right!

I had an opportunity to see them about this time last year and am still bummed I wasn't able to go.

Your not alone. I consider Relapse records a cornerstone in thrash at the moment. Sludge, stoner, i just call it kickass. Saw HOF at the Detroit Bar last year, Matt Pike tore the house down. Black Tusk also kicks severe ass.

**Janszoon** · 06-28-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

Your not alone. I consider Relapse records a cornerstone in thrash at the moment. Sludge, stoner, i just call it kickass. Saw HOF at the Detroit Bar last year, Matt Pike tore the house down. Black Tusk also kicks sever ass.

I totally agree about Relapse. I think they're one of my favorite things about the city I live in.

View Poll Results: Best Current Thrash Band
Metallica	1	11.11%
Slayer	1	11.11%
Megadeth	1	11.11%
Exodus	1	11.11%
Onslaught	0	0%
Death Angel	0	0%
Municipal Waste	0	0%
Evile	1	11.11%
Testament	3	33.33%
Toxic Holocaust	0	0%
Kreator	0	0%
Destruction	0	0%
Sodom	0	0%
Tankard	0	0%
Fuel for Fire	0	0%
Heathen	0	0%
Forbidden	0	0%
Gamma Bomb	0	0%
Bonded By Blood	0	0%
Warbringer	0	0%
Artillery	0	0%
Havok	0	0%
High on Fire	1	11.11%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

06-27-2011, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
EvilChuck #based Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: (Near) London, England Posts: 443	I went with Evile. Their first album may have been Slayer-lite, but their second was one of the best and freshest sounding thrash albums I've heard in a long time. __________________ Last.FM

06-27-2011, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I know I'm probably alone in considering them thrash, but as far as current bands go, I'd nominate High on Fire. I mean, stoner band my ass, this shit is thrash: __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

06-28-2011, 02:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	Janszoon I think you and I were meant to share in something deep and meaningful in life, like going to see those guys and coming out with blown ear drums, or decayed teeth. One of their title tracks' Snakes for the Divine is some of the best thrash I've heard and seen for that matter, and they give you 8 minutes of the stuff. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

06-27-2011, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
teamventure Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	artillery havok

06-28-2011, 12:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
METALLICA_RULES Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 127	My favourite band is Metallica, but I went with Testament. They haven't sold out and have stayed truly thrash.