Old School Thrash

Old school thrash is a fast-paced, aggressive, and technically demanding music genre characterized by shredding guitar solos, rapid-fire drumming, and often, screamed or growled vocals. Emerging in the early 1980s, primarily in the US and Europe, thrash metal evolved from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) and hardcore punk, with bands pushing the limits of speed and intensity. The genre's heyday was marked by its popularity in the late 1980s, with thrash metal becoming a staple of the metal underground. Thrash metal's cultural significance lies in its raw energy, rebellious spirit, and DIY ethos, influencing a wide range of genres, including death metal, black metal, and metalcore. Notable for its emphasis on musicianship and aggression, old school thrash is distinct from other metal subgenres, such as power metal, due to its focus on speed and intensity over melody and symphonic elements.

Let There Be Shred

Megadeth

Single - Released December 19, 2025