Who is the Greatest of the Big Four of Thrash Metal?

Raust · 08-18-2010, 11:05 AM

Slayer for me they're just so heavy.

snagglepuss · 08-20-2010, 09:14 PM

Slayer

Redeem3r · 09-12-2010, 04:41 PM

It's a toss up between Slayer and Megadeth. Metallica hasn't been thrash since the 80s and I've never been a fan of Anthrax.

Jonny Redshirt · 10-06-2010, 01:59 PM

I like Metallica the best, really, despite their rampant selling out in the 90's. I think their 80's thrash stuff is the cream of the crop. Truth be told, I don't even particularly like Megadeth very much outside of one or two albums. Slayer are better, though. Haven't heard enough Anthrax to call judgment on them.

Raust · 10-23-2010, 04:39 PM

Megadeth, there the most talented out of the 4. Better guitar work and lyrics(IMO!). They really haven't disappointed either album wise.

LoathsomePete · 10-23-2010, 04:41 PM

Not even Risk?

Unknown Soldier · 10-23-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raust

Megadeth, there the most talented out of the 4. Better guitar work and lyrics(IMO!). They really haven't disappointed either album wise.

You actually consider "Cryptic Writings" "Risk" and "The World Needs A Hero" to be good albums?

Insane Guest · 10-23-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Raust

Megadeth, there the most talented out of the 4. Better guitar work and lyrics(IMO!). They really haven't disappointed either album wise.

Megadeth has their amazing albums, and they have their "What the **** where you thinking releasing this" albums. But really, they are the best of the four. Metallica is a bit overrated, but are indeed a good band. Their first four or five albums are really solid, and I might be one of the few but Death Magnetic was a pretty good return. Slayer is good as well, but I don't see them being as technically skilled as the two mentioned above. Anthrax is alright, but not great. Megadeth is my choice.

My vote was for Slayer but it was meant for Megadeth.

galt · 01-17-2011, 08:50 PM

My vote would easily go to Metallica, and I would call them the greatest band of the 1980's followed closely by R.E.M. (not related to thread, I know)

--Kill 'em All: Underrated. This album invented the thrash guitar sound
--Ride the Lightening: Their Best
--Master of Puppets: Second Best
--Justice: Most Progressive
--Black: Great album, even if commercial
--Load and Reload: Filler with great material mixed in
--St. Anger: Big Mistake
--Magnetic: possibly the greatest comeback album of all time, of any band

I'd put Megadeath second. I only have Reign in Blood by Slayer, and I'm not that impressed; there's not enough diversity there. Anthrax, I'm that familiar with.

a4m · 11-10-2015, 01:05 PM

Megadeth > Slayer > Metallica > Anthrax

View Poll Results: Who is the Greatest of the Big Four of thrash metal?
Anthrax	12	6.98%
Megadeth	47	27.33%
Metallica	69	40.12%
Slayer	44	25.58%
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09-12-2010, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Redeem3r Groupie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 3	It's a toss up between Slayer and Megadeth. Metallica hasn't been thrash since the 80s and I've never been a fan of Anthrax. __________________ Prepare the patient's scalp to peel away Metal caps for his ears, he'll hear not what we say Solid steel visor riveted cross his eyes Iron staples close his jaws so no one hears his cries

10-06-2010, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jonny Redshirt Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 64	I like Metallica the best, really, despite their rampant selling out in the 90's. I think their 80's thrash stuff is the cream of the crop. Truth be told, I don't even particularly like Megadeth very much outside of one or two albums. Slayer are better, though. Haven't heard enough Anthrax to call judgment on them. __________________ "Colleges are like old-age homes, except for the fact that more people die in colleges." Last.FM

08-18-2010, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	Slayer for me they're just so heavy.

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snagglepuss Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 136	Slayer

10-23-2010, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	Megadeth, there the most talented out of the 4. Better guitar work and lyrics(IMO!). They really haven't disappointed either album wise.

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Not even Risk?

01-17-2011, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
galt Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	My vote would easily go to Metallica, and I would call them the greatest band of the 1980's followed closely by R.E.M. (not related to thread, I know) --Kill 'em All: Underrated. This album invented the thrash guitar sound --Ride the Lightening: Their Best --Master of Puppets: Second Best --Justice: Most Progressive --Black: Great album, even if commercial --Load and Reload: Filler with great material mixed in --St. Anger: Big Mistake --Magnetic: possibly the greatest comeback album of all time, of any band I'd put Megadeath second. I only have Reign in Blood by Slayer, and I'm not that impressed; there's not enough diversity there. Anthrax, I'm that familiar with.

11-10-2015, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
a4m Groupie Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 24	Megadeth > Slayer > Metallica > Anthrax