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Genre
old school thrash
Parent Genre: metal

Old school thrash music is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the early 1980s. It is characterized by fast and aggressive guitar riffs, pounding drums, and intense vocals. The lyrics often deal with social and political issues, as well as personal struggles. The genre gained popularity with bands like Metallica, Megadeth, and Pantera, who helped define the sound and style of thrash metal. Their music is known for its raw energy, technical proficiency, and uncompromising attitude. Today, old school thrash remains a beloved and influential genre among metal fans around the world.


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List of old school thrash artists

Here is a list of old school thrash artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the old school thrash genre. You can find out what old school thrash genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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