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

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 08-22-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

I enjoy the first Megadeth. But it gets overshadwed by those other 2 because it is not as strong. Works as a debut, but something feels like it is missing to me compared to the albums after. Good, but not great album.

I would probably rank it third for the best of the debuts for me.

Show No Mercy > Kill 'em All > Killing Is My Business > Fistful of Metal

I thought Show No Mercy was abysmal.

BastardofYoung · 08-22-2011, 01:34 AM

well, to each their own... but it does have "Black Magic" which is one of the best thrash songs of all-time (though the "Live Undead" version is superior to the album version)...

I have grown to love that album. My favorite era for Slayer is pre-"Reign in Blood". "Hell Awaits" in paticular and "Haunting the Chapel" EP..

Unknown Soldier · 08-22-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra

I thought Show No Mercy was abysmal.

I used to think it was quite poor as well, but I`ve listened to it a couple of times recently and now think its a decent album and I can see its huge influence. But of the four debut albums being listed here Kill Em All is in a different league to the others.

Kill Em All >>>Show No Mercy>Killing is My Business>>>Fistful of Metal.

The Batlord · 08-22-2011, 11:03 AM

Killing Is My Business is actually my favorite debut. It just has so much energy and venom in it. And the riff to "Killing Is My Business" is one of the sickest riffs of all time.

Killing Is My Business>>>Show No Mercy>>>Kill 'Em All>>>Fistful of Metal

Unknown Soldier · 08-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Everybody seems to have a different favourite debut album here, but one things for certain and that`s Anthrax always being in last position.

The Batlord · 08-22-2011, 12:14 PM

I'd feel totally guilty if Scott Ian ever came to this site and started crying.

YorkeDaddy · 08-23-2011, 10:31 AM

I've never understood why Anthrax was categorized with these other three bands. To me, there's simply no comparison. Anthrax is just not very good at all, while the other three bands are legendary and absolute gods in my opinion. I feel like it should be the Big Three instead.

Unknown Soldier · 08-23-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

I've never understood why Anthrax was categorized with these other three bands. To me, there's simply no comparison. Anthrax is just not very good at all, while the other three bands are legendary and absolute gods in my opinion. I feel like it should be the Big Three instead.

Because they had the record sales to match the other three and they were also very groundbreaking with both their brand of thrash and also their image which some people overlook. Also Among the Living is one of the classic thrash albums.

BastardofYoung · 08-23-2011, 12:03 PM

No, should be Big 4 still... Just replace Anthrax with a more deserving band like Testament or Exodus.

YorkeDaddy · 08-24-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Because they had the record sales to match the other three and they were also very groundbreaking with both their brand of thrash and also their image which some people overlook. Also Among the Living is one of the classic thrash albums.

Record sales does not equal talent, and I feel like the "Big 4" should indicate the four BEST thrash bands, and Anthrax should not be included in my opinion.

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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08-22-2011, 01:34 AM	#242 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	well, to each their own... but it does have "Black Magic" which is one of the best thrash songs of all-time (though the "Live Undead" version is superior to the album version)... I have grown to love that album. My favorite era for Slayer is pre-"Reign in Blood". "Hell Awaits" in paticular and "Haunting the Chapel" EP.. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-23-2011, 12:03 PM	#249 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	No, should be Big 4 still... Just replace Anthrax with a more deserving band like Testament or Exodus. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-22-2011, 12:04 PM	#245 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Everybody seems to have a different favourite debut album here, but one things for certain and that`s Anthrax always being in last position.

08-23-2011, 10:31 AM	#247 (permalink)
YorkeDaddy silky smooth Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pangaea Posts: 4,079	I've never understood why Anthrax was categorized with these other three bands. To me, there's simply no comparison. Anthrax is just not very good at all, while the other three bands are legendary and absolute gods in my opinion. I feel like it should be the Big Three instead.