Pantera - Great Southern Trendkill

Slayer released their debut album 'Show No Mercy' in December 1983.

Beyond its immediate impact in 1986, the shockwaves of 'Reign In Blood' are still being felt decades later. This was the first collaboration between Slayer and producer Rick Rubin, whose input helped the band's sound evolve.

Metallica's debut album "Kill Em All" was the true birth of thrash metal. Metallica fuses the intricate riffing of British metal bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Diamond Head with the velocity of Motörhead and hardcore punk.

Metallica released their second record in 1984. "Ride The Lightning" expanded on the typical thrash metal sound, incorporating acoustic guitars and more complex harmonies. Featuring "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Fade To Black", and "Creeping Death".