thrash metal

Machine Head | Unto the Locust

by Mark Allen Staff Writer — Make no mistake, the new Machine Head album, Unto the Locust is not only as good as the band’s previous, Grammy-nominated release The Blackening, it’s better. So much better, in fact, that the fans who once hailed The Blackening as Machine Head’s magnum opus [...]

Shredhead | Human Nature

by Chris A. Staff Writer — “The air is filled with thick black smoke…” are the opening lyrics of Human Nature by powerhouse Israeli metal band Shredhead. Damn right it is! And your head is going to explode when you hear this disc. If you love old school, take-no-prisoners [...]

Evile | Five Serpent’s Teeth

by John Kindred Staff Writer — The U.K. conjures up thrash metal in the guise of Evile, pronounced “eeh-vile,” by the band. Harboring influences from the great thrash metal bands that launched their careers during the ‘80s, such as Metallica; Sepultura; Exodus; Annihilator; and Slayer, [...]

Anthrax | Worship Music

by Trevor Portz Staff Writer — It’s been eight years and three singers since We’ve Come for You All hit the shelves, and considering all of the drama that went down during that time, it’s almost surprising that Worship Music is actually available. Maybe not Chinese Democracy surprising, [...]

Dia De Los Muertos | Satanico Dramatico

by Trevor Portz Staff Writer Ironically hailing from the City of Angels, the far from angelic Dia De Los Muertos recently released the follow-up to their highly praised Day of the Dead EP with their first full-length, Satanico Dramatico. While it may not be particularly dramatic, Satanico Dramatico [...]

Megadeth | PEACE SELLS… BUT WHO’S BUYING? 25th Anniversary Edition

by John Kindred Staff Writer For some people, 1986 seems like a long time ago, and, for others, it remains fresh in the mind. Can you believe that 25 years ago Megadeth released its groundbreaking PEACE SELLS… BUT WHO’S BUYING? studio album? Well, 2011 brings about the re-release and [...]