No band affected the metal world more than Pantera during the early to mid-'90s. Beginning with its 1990 album, Cowboys from Hell, the post-thrash band put to rest any and all remnants of the '80s metal scene, almost single-handedly demolishing any notion that hair metal, speed metal, power metal, et al., were anything but passé. Sure, a lot of... [+] Read More

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Slayer was one of the most distinctive, influential, and extreme thrash metal bands of the 1980s. Their graphic lyrics deal with everything from death and dismemberment to war and the horrors of hell. Their full-throttle velocity, wildly chaotic guitar solos, and powerful musical chops paint an effectively chilling sonic background for their... [+] Read More

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From their humble beginnings in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Sepultura went on to become the most successful Brazilian heavy metal band in history. Over a ten-year period, the band grew from strength to strength, transforming itself from a primitive death metal ensemble into one of the leading creative trendsetters of the international aggressive... [+] Read More

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Testament was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980's. Originally formed as 'Legacy' in 1983 by founding members Eric Peterson (rhythm guitar), Derrick Ramirez (guitar) and Louie Clemente (drums), the line-up included vocalist Steve Souza and Greg Christian (bass). Ramirez was later replaced by... [+] Read More

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Introducing Minnikin; four guys from Newcastle (UK) bringing forth a mixture of melodic and hard rock combined with unique lyrical backgrounds which offer a new and exciting sound. Thunderous drums, chunky guitars, pounding bass, cut-through vocals and ethereal layered harmonies are only just a few ways to describe the sound experience. From... [+] Read More

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New York thrash quartet Overkill was formed in 1984 by vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and guitarist Bobby Gustafson, also including bassist D.D. Verni and drummer Sid Falck. The band garnered a reputation for brutal, pounding speed and technique, but lacked the musical diversity to compete with heavy hitters like Metallica; still, they built... [+] Read More

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Although they were initially grouped in with the legions of pop-metal bands that dominated the American heavy metal scene of the '80s, Queensr˙che were one of the most distinctive bands of the era. Where their contemporaries built on the legacy of Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Kiss, Queensr˙che constructed a progressive form of heavy metal that drew... [+] Read More

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Soundgarden made a place for heavy metal in alternative rock. Their fellow Seattle rockers Green River may have spearheaded the grunge sound, but they relied on noise rock in the vein of the Stooges. Similarly, Jane's Addiction were too fascinated with prog rock and performance art to appeal to a wide array of metal fans. Soundgarden, however,... [+] Read More

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Stokley Rose is a high-energy, original rock band with roots from bands like Metallica and Alice in Chains to Dave Matthew’s Band to Black Crowes. We keep our fans guessing with an array of riff-driven power mixed with a funky and melodic feel. The energy and feel of the music is translated into our shows.

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5 young guys playing with his feelings ,
Grunge with emotions ,Rock n roll of the 00's

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Alpha-Zero was started by myself and my good friend Chris at the tender age of 18 or so. Being young and niave, we decided to start a band. And so we started to jam and write music. As time went by, we gradually got better at our instruments, and actually figured out what all the shiny buttons on our amps do. We even learnt to write proper... [+] Read More

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a 4 piece metal band from quebec near the border of vermont. Started in a private school, a bunch of youngsters playing some good music, all influenced by metal bands such as Lamb Of God, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne Bullet For My Valentine, Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold ...enjoy...
lead guitar- Justin Coon(14)
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Incrypt is developing into a thrash metal icon currently working on the new 2008 album release.

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Kris Turpin is 28, and comes from Falkirk, Scotland. Has been playing guitar for over 14 years, and plays all instruments on his songs.

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Morgoth is a German heavy metal quintet featuring vocalist Marc Grewe, guitarists Carsten Otterbach and Harald Busse, bassist Sebastian Swart, and drummer Rudiger Hennecke. They debuted with a pair of EPs, The Eternal Fall and Resurrection Absurd, which were later collected on a two-fer in 1991, the same year their first full-length album,... [+] Read More

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Oddly Enough began in the smallest of towns; Kennard, Indiana. Jake Cullison, Sean McRoberts, and James Bray started the band. McRoberts and Bray, New Castle residents, brought in long time friend, Spencer Stevens. The band was good, but seemed to be missing something. Thats when Knightstown resident, C.J. Blue Hines entered the scene. Now, with... [+] Read More

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Rising out of the expansive early '90s thrash metal landscape, New York's Prong carved a niche all their own with their minimalist urban take on the genre. After years working as a soundman at New York's CBGB's Tommy Victor (vocals/guitars) drafted doorman Mike Kirkland (bass) and ex-Swans drummer Ted Parsons to form Prong in the mid 80s. The... [+] Read More

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Side Chain is a one-man hard rock/metal band currently based in Singapore. Canadian-born Scott Dickson is the band's songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, and recording engineer/producer.

What makes Side Chain's music unique is that anyone can obtain it (legally) for free - no strings attached. In fact, the band's debut... [+] Read More

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La historia del grupo comienza en Febrero de 2004, en Vigo (Galicia) cuando durante un concierto, Jonathan y Soengas se conocen por medio del propio Goncalves. Los gustos musicales de ambos coinciden y deciden tocar juntos para hacer algunas versiones. Por aquel entonces la banda aun no tenía nombre, y tras algunas discusiones, Soengas da el de... [+] Read More

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One of the crucial links in the musical chain linking hardcore punk with speed metal, the Stormtroopers of Death -- known more commonly as S.O.D. -- were actually intended to be a one-off novelty side project, done as a lark during a gap in Anthrax's recording and touring schedule in 1985. Guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante were... [+] Read More

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