Considering that the ‘Big 4’ of thrash steel are Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer, you’d most likely say that certainly one of them created the subgenre’s biggest file, proper? Well, Anthrax’s Charlie Benante would disagree, as he feels that the “demo tape” of a sure Californian band reigns supreme.
The famed drummer just lately spoke with Bravewords in regards to the upcoming second leg of Anthrax’s 40th anniversary North American tour (throughout which they’ll be supported by Black Label Society and Exodus). When requested why the latter group changed Hatebreed – who opened for Anthrax final summer season – Benante defined that Hatebreed “couldn’t make it” and that Anthrax has “taken [Exodus] out a lot through the years.”
Perhaps a significant cause why they’ve performed with Exodus a lot is that – in line with Benante – Exodus made the perfect thrash file of all time. Specifically, he acknowledged:
The first time I heard Exodus was their demo tape. Actually, a buddy of mine gave it to me. Then, one other buddy of mine was doing a file label, Torrid Records, and they have been going to place out the primary Exodus file. That’s after I heard what the file was sounding like. To this present day, I say the identical factor – that first Exodus file, to me, is the perfect thrash file that’s ever come out. I at all times put that #1.
Obviously, he’s speaking about their 1985 debut LP, Bonded by Blood (which Loudwire ranked at #2 on our listing of the ten Best Thrash Albums Not Released by the Big 4). That stated, he does point out their “demo tape,” too, so he might’ve additionally been impressed by certainly one of Exodus’ unofficial collections from 1982 or 1983. In any case, it’s attention-grabbing that he locations it above one thing from the ‘Big 4.’
It’s additionally price mentioning that close to the tip of the interview, Benante clarifies that there are “no plans” to movie any of the upcoming exhibits with Black Label Society and Exodus.
So, what do you consider his decide for the best thrash LP ever? Are you planning to catch the trio of bands on tour later this month or someday in February? Let us know!
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