what bands are thrash metal
Thrash metal Four American bandsâAnthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayerâare credited with pioneering and popularizing the genre. The Clash of the Titans tour (1990â1991), which featured Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax, is considered the genre's pinnacle, after which thrash metal saw a decline in popularity throughout the decade.