Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that emerged in the early 1980s. It is characterized by fast and aggressive guitar riffs, rapid drumming, and often politically charged lyrics. Thrash metal bands typically use complex song structures and incorporate elements of punk rock and hardcore. The genre is known for its intense live performances and mosh pits. Some of the most influential and successful thrash metal bands include those mentioned above.
Here is a list of thrash metal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the thrash metal genre. You can find out what thrash metal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.