Crossover thrash, commonly shortened to crossover, is a subgenre of thrash metal that is a fusion of extreme metal genres and punk with other forms of music, refers to the merging of two distinct genres to form a new genre.
What is Crossover Thrash?
Crossover Thrash is a Metal subgenre that came out of the 80s, combining Thrash Metal, Hardcore Punk, and often Groove Metal with traditional Heavy Metal. Crossover thrash bands typically have very short songs, fast tempos, blast beats, and frequent use of guitar solos. Its style has become extremely popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Examples include crossover thrash bands like Suicidal Tendencies, Stormtroopers of Death, and Corrosion of Conformity.
A Small History of Crossover Thrash
Crossover Thrash emerged during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Crossover thrash is a genre of music created through a mixture of punk rock and thrash metal.
Crossover Thrash is characterized by its fast tempo, crossover note changes, and shouted vocals. Originally known as speed metal, thrash metal, or simply thrash.
Who are Some of the Most Notable Bands in the Genre?
A band is a group of people who play music together. The members of a band are called the band members (or “musicians”, “performers”, or simply “members”). Band names often distinguish different groups.
This list of musicians and bands associated with the genre includes artists known to have been referred to by a major publication as an “example of” or “leader” of the genre, as well as bands who are credited with creating it.
Some of The most notable bands in the genre include System of a Down, Killswitch Engage, Disturbed, Slipknot, and Breaking Benjamin.
