Dark Angel

Speed and aggression are the genre's stock-in-trade, but these bands weren't afraid to get experimental.

Some are fast. Some are groovy. All are heavy — and awesome.

The Dark Angel drummer theorizes how the similarity may have come about, but shares his appreciation for the likeness and holds no ill will.

Loudwire singles out 15 big thrash bands and names the best album by each.

R.I.P.

Max goes deep!

Some of metal's biggest albums were released in 1991 while the underground exploded with new styles.

Thrash in the '90s was rough, but it wasn't all forgettable.