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Metallica
4,505,463 listeners
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars… read moreMetallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, … read moreMetallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of t… read more
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Anthrax
1,136,827 listeners
There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitari… read moreThere are multiple artists with this name: 1) Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash meta… read moreThere are multiple artists with this name: 1) Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four&quo… read more
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Slayer
2,136,125 listeners
Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Han… read moreSlayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive mus… read moreSlayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands o… read more
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Testament
988,799 listeners
Testament are an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band's current lineup… read moreTestament are an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band's current lineup comprises rhythm guitarist Eric Peterson, lead vocalist Chuck Billy, lead guitarist Alex Skolnick… read moreTestament are an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band's current lineup comprises rhythm guitarist Eric Peterson, lead vocalist Chuck Billy, lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Steve Di Giorgio and drummer Dave Lombardo. Testam… read more
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Exodus
520,867 listeners
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and L… read moreExodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and lead vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souz… read moreExodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and lead vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. There are no original members left in Exodus other than H… read more
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Annihilator
428,835 listeners
Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in 1984 by vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, engineer, producer, mixer, masteri… read moreAnnihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in 1984 by vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, engineer, producer, mixer, mastering engineer Jeff Waters and former vocalist John Bates. They are the highest-selling heavy metal g… read moreAnnihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in 1984 by vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, engineer, producer, mixer, mastering engineer Jeff Waters and former vocalist John Bates. They are the highest-selling heavy metal group from Canada in Canadian history, having sold more than … read more
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Pantera
2,290,350 listeners
Pantera is an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981 and active until 2003. Two members from the band's best-… read morePantera is an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981 and active until 2003. Two members from the band's best-known lineup, vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, revived the band with touring musicians… read morePantera is an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981 and active until 2003. Two members from the band's best-known lineup, vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, revived the band with touring musicians Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante beginning in 2022. The group… read more
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MD.45
75,289 listeners
MD.45 was a side project put together by Megadeth's guitarist/frontman Dave Mustaine ,Fear's Lee Ving on singing duties, bassist … read moreMD.45 was a side project put together by Megadeth's guitarist/frontman Dave Mustaine ,Fear's Lee Ving on singing duties, bassist Kelly LeMieux and former Alice Cooper member Jimmy DeGrasso on drums. Dave Mustaine, fed up with M… read moreMD.45 was a side project put together by Megadeth's guitarist/frontman Dave Mustaine ,Fear's Lee Ving on singing duties, bassist Kelly LeMieux and former Alice Cooper member Jimmy DeGrasso on drums. Dave Mustaine, fed up with Megadeth at the time, but still interested in music, wanted t… read more
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Kreator
606,686 listeners
Kreator are a german thrash metal band from Essen (NRW), Germany. Originally started off under as Metal Militia, then as Tyrant and later a… read moreKreator are a german thrash metal band from Essen (NRW), Germany. Originally started off under as Metal Militia, then as Tyrant and later as Tormentor before permanently deciding for Kreator in 1982. Initially playing a thrash metal with… read moreKreator are a german thrash metal band from Essen (NRW), Germany. Originally started off under as Metal Militia, then as Tyrant and later as Tormentor before permanently deciding for Kreator in 1982. Initially playing a thrash metal with Venom influences, their style of music is similar to that o… read more
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Iron Maiden
2,871,402 listeners
Iron Maiden is an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. While flu… read moreIron Maiden is an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. While fluid in the early years of the band, the lineup for most of the band's history has consisted of… read moreIron Maiden is an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. While fluid in the early years of the band, the lineup for most of the band's history has consisted of Harris, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, drummer Nicko McBrai… read more