My Thrash Metal Nostalgia Thread (country, hardcore, genre, albums)

jackhammer · 07-13-2008, 05:26 AM

When I get to the letter 'M' it won't be either Metallica or Megadeth, that would be boring!

jackhammer · 07-18-2008, 02:44 PM

EXCEL-THE JOKES ON YOU (1989)

Excel's music was a sort of Thrash/Hardcore hybrid that appealed to skaters and thrashers alike. Indeed guitarist Adam Seigel joined the ranks of Infectious Grooves in the early 90's. Their music was well produced and was typical of the crossover sound at the time. The main reason I am including them is the remarkable similarity of the track 'Tapping Into The Emotional Void' with a certain famous Metallica track. Despite the Excel track being released 2 years earlier, nothing has ever gone to court although some ex-members did consider legal action in 2003. I have provided a link for the track so you can make your own mind up!

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**Janszoon** · 08-19-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

EXCEL-THE JOKES ON YOU (1989)

Excel's music was a sort of Thrash/Hardcore hybrid that appealed to skaters and thrashers alike. Indeed guitarist Adam Seigel joined the ranks of Infectious Grooves in the early 90's. Their music was well produced and was typical of the crossover sound at the time. The main reason I am including them is the remarkable similarity of the track 'Tapping Into The Emotional Void' with a certain famous Metallica track. Despite the Excel track being released 2 years earlier, nothing has ever gone to court although some ex-members did consider legal action in 2003. I have provided a link for the track so you can make your own mind up!

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I remember those guys! Like a lot of thrash for me, I wasn't particularly into them on my own but my friends listened to them so they bring back fond memories for me.

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

When I get to the letter 'M' it won't be either Metallica or Megadeth, that would be boring!

Maelstrom perhaps?

hip hop bunny hop · 04-28-2010, 05:26 PM

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'88-'90-I was a massive Metallica fan. Saw them three times live and bought tons of merchandise. Looking back on the grand scheme of things-they are incredibly overated and just seemed to be the right band at the right time.

I don't understand why Metallica are held in such high esteem. Maybe it's just because I got into death metal and grindcore before Thrash, but Metallica don't do it for me. Even if we just limit the discussion to Metallica's pre-Black Album era, the constant acoustic intros and their tendency to fall into chugga-chug-chug riffs wear thin.

On the other hand, Slayer's early work just seems to grow more relevant with time. Call me weird, but I'd take "Hell Awaits" over "Ride the Lightning" any day.

jackhammer · 05-01-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop

I don't understand why Metallica are held in such high esteem. Maybe it's just because I got into death metal and grindcore before Thrash, but Metallica don't do it for me. Even if we just limit the discussion to Metallica's pre-Black Album era, the constant acoustic intros and their tendency to fall into chugga-chug-chug riffs wear thin.

On the other hand, Slayer's early work just seems to grow more relevant with time. Call me weird, but I'd take "Hell Awaits" over "Ride the Lightning" any day.

I am not a huge Metallica fan but Hell Awaits is a terrible album apart from the brilliant title track. I still prefer many other Thrash bands to Metallica though and agree that they are talked about far too much.

Piss Me Off · 07-18-2008, 03:17 PM

Not similar at all!
I like the sound of this more i think, very catchy.

By the by, you don't have to put single song files in a rar file when uploading them.

jackhammer · 07-18-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

Not similar at all!
I like the sound of this more i think, very catchy.

By the by, you don't have to put single song files in a rar file when uploading them.

So you don't think it sounds remotely like the opening track on the black album?

Piss Me Off · 07-18-2008, 03:25 PM

I'm being sarcy. I think it sounds like it with a bit flavour from the earlier albums, Metallica should have copied that bit too!

jackhammer · 07-18-2008, 03:30 PM

The more that is revealed about Metallica the more they fall in my estimation. Rat's droppings are currently one step higher...

Piss Me Off · 07-18-2008, 03:32 PM

If there's an album out this year i'll still be excited, though i think it may be in vain...

07-13-2008, 05:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	When I get to the letter 'M' it won't be either Metallica or Megadeth, that would be boring! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-18-2008, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	EXCEL-THE JOKES ON YOU (1989) Excel's music was a sort of Thrash/Hardcore hybrid that appealed to skaters and thrashers alike. Indeed guitarist Adam Seigel joined the ranks of Infectious Grooves in the early 90's. Their music was well produced and was typical of the crossover sound at the time. The main reason I am including them is the remarkable similarity of the track 'Tapping Into The Emotional Void' with a certain famous Metallica track. Despite the Excel track being released 2 years earlier, nothing has ever gone to court although some ex-members did consider legal action in 2003. I have provided a link for the track so you can make your own mind up! MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,470	Not similar at all! I like the sound of this more i think, very catchy. By the by, you don't have to put single song files in a rar file when uploading them. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

07-18-2008, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,470	I'm being sarcy. I think it sounds like it with a bit flavour from the earlier albums, Metallica should have copied that bit too! __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

07-18-2008, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The more that is revealed about Metallica the more they fall in my estimation. Rat's droppings are currently one step higher... __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-18-2008, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,470	If there's an album out this year i'll still be excited, though i think it may be in vain... __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape