Favorite/Notable Modern Thrash
Thrash metal has long been a favorite genre of mine, so I thought I'd make a list of awesome, modern-age thrash that has grabbed my attention over the past few years. Some of these may be well-know around Sputnik, but hopefully I can supply some hidden gems as well. Hope you all find something enjoyable here! |
| 1 |  | Critical Defiance
The Search Won't Fall...
This group just doesn't miss. Everything they've release is fun, high-energy, and full of awesome riffs. |
| 2 |  | Mental Devastation
The Delusional Mystery Of The Self Part I
One of my favorites of the past few years. I'm really looking forward to part 2! |
| 3 |  | Dissimulator (CAN)
Lower Form Resistance
Weird, proggy but ripping thrash with vocoders?! Sign me up. |
| 4 |  | Hemotoxin
When Time Becomes Loss
I think this release hit one of my DM lists, but it fits just as well here. |
| 5 |  | Sadistic Ritual
The Enigma, Boundless
Elements of thrash, grind, and death metal with blackened vocals. Really badass. |
| 6 |  | Iron Reagan
The Tyranny Of Will
A fun as hell romp with some crossover/punk influence. |
| 7 |  | Phantom (MEX)
Handed to Execution
Very headbangable, and I love those vocals. |
| 8 |  | Vulture (DE)
Sentinels
I absolutely love this band. Speed and thrash meshed together with some insane vocals that you either love or hate (I just happen to love em). |
| 9 |  | Division Speed
Division Speed
Totally rips and has some darker riffs as opposed to more "fun" thrash. |
| 10 |  | Terrifier
Weapons of Thrash Destruction
Their follow-up to this album is absolutely killer as well, but "Reanimator" is probably one of my favorite thrash tracks of all time. |
| 11 |  | Mindforce
New Lords
Fun, nasty punk/thrash that's fun to blast in the car. |
| 12 |  | Mayhemic
Toba
Blackened thrash with really urgent riffs and constant momentum. |
| 13 |  | Venus Torment
Perversion of Nature
Raw, ripping thrash from the guitarist of Ripper (see below). |
| 14 |  | Ripper (CL)
Experiment of Existence
One of the best death/thrash albums of the modern age. That bass playing is just crazy. |
| 15 |  | Hellish
The Dance of the Four Elemental Serpents
Their previous work never really grabbed me, but this album is a winner through and through. |
| 16 |  | Oxygen Destroyer
Guardian of the Universe
Killer death/thrash with insane performances all around. |
| 17 |  | Obsolete
Animate//Isolate
Proggy, off-kilter thrash. "Still" is an amazing track. |
| 18 |  | Terminalist
The Crisis as Condition
Cosmic thrash with a blackened edge. |
| 19 |  | Apostasy (CHL)
Death Return
Nasty, blackened Chilean thrash. I've kept my eye on the South American scene for a few years now and these bands rarely disappoint. |
| 20 |  | Shards of Humanity
Cold Logic
Ripping death/thrash with amazing album art and even better riffs. |
| 21 |  | Tumourboy
Damaged System
Straight up filthy thrash that draws from the old-school greats. |
| 22 |  | Hazzerd
The 3rd Dimension
A prime example of amazing modern thrash that keeps the energy, fun, and epicness at 11/10. |
| 23 |  | Transtorned
Into the Void
Had to add this one to the database, some really badass, almost brutal stuff on display here. |
| 24 |  | Lethal Shock
Evil Aggressor
Ripping, headbangable stuff with some sick solos. |
| 25 |  | Exul
Path to the Unknown
Some slightly longer-form thrash with fantastic songwriting. |
| 26 |  | Korrosive
Toxic Apokalypse
Probably one of the most aggressive albums on this list, super fast-paced stuff for the most part. |
| 27 |  | Sadus
The Shadow Inside
A modern classic from one of the best to ever thrash. |
| 28 |  | Inculter
Fatal Visions
Aggressive, ripping thrash. |
| 29 |  | Tymo
The Art of a Maniac
Goofy album art, but some serious thrash. |
| 30 |  | Tyranex
Reasons For The Slaughter
Their previous album lost me a bit with the vocals, but this album sees the band improving on every front. |
| 31 |  | Sarcator
Swarming Angels & Flies
Good grief I love this album. Extremely catchy while melting your face. |
| 32 |  | Sijjin
Helljjin Combat
Strange, mid-paced death/thrash with tons of really great moments. |
| 33 |  | Ramming Speed
Doomed to Destroy, Destined to Die
One of the albums that really deepened my love for thrash metal. Punk/grind-infused with some insane drumming. |
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