Recommend me some Thrash/Speed like...

Hey everyone!

Can you guys recommend some bands playing Thrash and/or Thrash/Speed with a melodic touch like Grinder, old Metallica, etc...?

Thanks!

Iron Angel
Whichhammer
Heathen
Realm
Temple Of Blood
Toxic

Olafsto wrote:

Iron Angel
Whichhammer
Heathen
Realm
Temple Of Blood
Toxic

great calls on those

I'll add...
The first 3 Death Angel lps (especially ACT III)
Savage Grace
Agent Steel
Laaz Rocket

Hey man,

Not sure if we fit the bill but you might be interested in my band TEMPLE OF BLOOD:

http://www.myspace.com/templeofblood

Tankard - Beast of Bourbon
Rage - Black in Mind, Execution Guaranteed
Realm - Endless War
Grave Digger - The Reaper

Toxic

Exciter

Razor

These are a must have if you're a speed metal fan. It took me years to have all their catalogue. But it was worth it. Enjoy

Thanks for all the recommendations so far. I knew about some of them like Toxic (good stuff!), Savage Grace (please, someone trade me/sell me Master of Disguise!!), Laaz Rockit and Razor. I will check the other ones out as I have heard of the other bands but never really got to sit down and give them a thorough listen.

@Temple of Blood: Really kick ass stuff you got there man! I will probably order a CD from you anytime soon. I just wish the vocals were a bit louder in the mix, aside from that, it seems to be a true masterpiece.

Keep the recommendations coming! Remember, I'm looking for bands mixing aggression, speed and melody.

Ultimatum www.myspace.com/ultimatummetal
Bonded by Blood
Agent Steel
Powermad
Target
Stone

Exciter
Attacker
Annihilator
Abattoir
Artillery
Cyclone Temple
Messiah
Powermad
Paradox

Velvet Creation wrote:

@Temple of Blood: Really kick ass stuff you got there man! I will probably order a CD from you anytime soon. I just wish the vocals were a bit louder in the mix, aside from that, it seems to be a true masterpiece.

Thanks a lot!

You can order our newest CD here: http://www.templeofblood.net/merch.htm

Forbidden
Overkill
Annihilator
Heathen
Ultimatum
Exodus
Seventh Angel

Steel Reign
Cold Steel
Depressive Age (first 2 albums)

Velvet Creation wrote:

Keep the recommendations coming! Remember, I'm looking for bands mixing aggression, speed and melody.

For the perfect combination of aggression, speed, and melody, look no further than Paradox! Their first two albums, Product of Imagination and Heresy, are absolute 80s classics, and their latest, Riot Squad, is as good as anything they've ever done.

http://www.myspace.com/paradoxbangers

In addtion, if you're looking for the old school Kill 'Em All era Metallica sound, check out Mantic Ritual. They nail the tone and attitude.

http://www.myspace.com/manticritual

Hirax
Invection
Suspended (all female band from New Mexico)

Ravage
Forbidden
Hexen
Powermad
Ancestral

Brocas Helm perhaps? Not really a thrash band, but they do have some speed-like parts.

*Adds Realm and Tankard to buy list*

Thanks for the recommendations. Out of the bands I never listened before, Realm and Tankard are the ones I liked the most so far. I can't believe I never gave Tankard a try before, amazing stuff!

Yeah, Black Coffee, I know Paradox and I have Heresy, that album is wicked! I still need the debut though, and I will check that latest one as soon as I have a chance.

Other bands mentioned that I know and I really love: Target, Artillery, Mantic Ritual, Abattoir (well, not that much).

I still need to check out a lot of bands mentioned here, just lacking the time to do it (today was a hectic day at work).

Hirax...Deliverance...

Glenn Rogers wrote:

Hirax...Deliverance...

Yes, that first Deliverance CD and the last couple Hirax CDs would be exactly what you were asking for.

Warbringer
http://www.myspace.com/warbringer

Havok
http://www.myspace.com/havok

Lazarus A.D.
http://www.myspace.com/lazarus1

Deliverance's first two records

Realm

Artillery

Good Call on the Lazarus A.D and Havok Sam.

Though they're kind of pricey to find, I'd highly recommend Japan's Outrage.

I'm not sure if they've been mentioned on this board before, but I heartily recommend Savage Messiah. They're solid, heavy riff-oriented thrash with a nice dose of USPM-style melody added in. They have some obvious nods to 80s Megadeth, but their songwriting is top notch, and they have a great grasp of dynamics.

http://www.myspace.com/savagemessiahmetal

jstate wrote:

Though they're kind of pricey to find, I'd highly recommend Japan's Outrage.

Excellent suggestion! Anything up to The Final Day would be spot on per the requested recommendation!