Crossover Thrash

Crossover Thrash emerged in the mid-1980s, primarily in the United States, when punk rockers decided that perhaps speed metal could do with a bit more attitude and general chaos. It sounds like a high-speed, no-holds-barred mash-up of thrash metal and hardcore punk, where riffs come in like a freight train and lyrics often dwell on societal angst, occasionally peppered with a dash of cheeky humour. It’s the perfect soundtrack for those who believe that moshing and headbanging should be Olympic sports, with many fans equally devoted to both genres, which makes for a rather lively debate at the local pub.