Anthrax is an American thrash metal band formed in New York City in 1981. The band is considered one of the "big four" of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer. Anthrax has released 11 studio albums, three live albums, six compilation albums, and 39 singles. The band has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, and has won two.
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. The band was formed by Dave Mustaine, formerly of Metallica. Megadeth has released 15 studio albums, four live albums, three compilation albums, and 38 singles. The band has been nominated for twelve Grammy Awards, and has won one.
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The band is considered one of the "big four" of thrash metal, along with Anthrax, Megadeth, and Slayer. Metallica has released 10 studio albums, four live albums, nine compilation albums, and 41 singles. The band has been nominated for nineteen Grammy Awards, and has won nine.
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California in 1981. The band is considered one of the "big four" of thrash metal, along with Anthrax, Megadeth, and Metallica. Slayer has released 12 studio albums, three live albums, five compilation albums, and 32 singles. The band has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, and has won two.
Other notable thrash metal bands include:
* Exodus
* Overkill
* Testament
* Death Angel
* Vio-lence
* Suicidal Tendencies
* D.R.I.
* Sacred Reich
* Forbidden
* Heathen