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The Anthropocene Extinction (2015)
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Los Angeles thrash metal project whose dollar-sign-adorned name takes aim at capitalism from the heart of America's entertainment industry. LA thrash with an anti-consumerist edge.
11:11 is a thrash metal band from Florida emerging in 2024 with two releases totaling 10 tracks. The band's debut material features titles drawing from multiple languages, reflecting an international outlook on aggressive thrash. They represent a new wave of Florida thrash at a time when the state's legacy in extreme metal continues to inspire fresh acts.
11:34 is a thrash metal act from London, Kentucky, releasing a five-track EP in 2023. The band delivers no-nonsense thrash from the heart of Appalachia, with tracks like "Warmed by Mine" and a stripped-down approach that prioritizes riff-driven intensity. They bring metal to a corner of Kentucky not typically associated with the genre.
1733 is a thrash metal band from Dallas, Texas, debuting in 2020 with a seven-track release featuring songs like "Osiris" and "Unhittable." The band plays sharp, riff-forward thrash metal with a focus on tight execution and mythological themes. They are part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's thriving thrash metal revival.
1point3 is a crossover thrash and mathcore band from Columbus, Ohio, active since 2004 with two releases spanning 22 tracks. The band merges the speed of thrash with the angular, technical complexity of mathcore, featuring tracks like "Mask of the Wolf" and "Delirium Tremens." Their long tenure in the Columbus scene speaks to a committed, cult following.
Stockton, California thrash metal project channeling the Central Valley's rough-edged energy through round-the-clock violence. The name promises 24 hours of gore — no breaks.
Athens, Georgia thrash metal project whose name conjures an overwhelming swarm of venomous serpents. Classic City aggression from the birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52's.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania thrash metal project named after the .44 Magnum cartridge. Firearms-grade thrash from Little League's hometown in central PA.
Death/thrash metal band from Fortaleza, Ceará, who signed to Italian label Wormholedeath Records and released their debut full-length Sanatorium in March 2024. The album was produced by Rafael Augusto Lopes at Casanegra studio in São Paulo and features guest guitar solos by Andre Zaza Hernandes, a veteran session musician known for his work with Angra and Andre Matos. Their sound channels raw aggression and relentless energy in the tradition of Brazilian extreme thrash.
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