(The Big Four) Metallica vs. Megadeth vs. Anthrax vs. Slayer
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Vader
Veteran Of A Thousand Psychic Wars
Sharp Dressed Man
Down South Jukin'
This post no longer counts either, because I just voted for Slayer!
Seriously, based on classic material, its close between Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth. Over the past 25+ years or so and up to Jeff Hanneman's death, I've definitely preferred Slayer's output, so thus, I gave them my vote. I have to add that Megadeth have also been miles ahead of Metallica as far as new albums goes in that same timespan.
Did I just ignore Anthrax? Honestly, great band, but just not up there with the other three in my book.
Hydrazoic Acid
Skeptic
1. Metallica
2. Slayer
3. Megadeth
4. Anthrax
2. Slayer
3. Megadeth
4. Anthrax
You ain't the only one. Slayer are extremely overrated and their fanboys don't help. lol The 3 other bands having more diversity in their albums (even if I don't like all the albums) alone ranks them above Slayer for me.
Sharp Dressed Man
Down South Jukin'
So, you're saying Anthrax have more diversity than Slayer? Apart from changing vocalists, that's a joke, right? At least Slayer went through their whole nu/crossover-metal phase, which could be considered diverse, whether one liked it or not.
So, you're saying Anthrax have more diversity than Slayer? Apart from changing vocalists, that's a joke, right? At least Slayer went through their whole nu/crossover-metal phase, which could be considered diverse, whether one liked it or not.
I consider their 90s stuff more diverse. Slayer's 90s had only tinges of it. Tinges of nu metal but not much. Not enough of a change to consider it a shift compared to the other bands. And no I wasn't joking that's just my personal opinion. I consider albums of Anthrax like Stomp and Sound of White Noise to be significantly different compared to older stuff. Slayer's nu metal albums still to me had a lot of that trademark Slayer sound enough for me to say its really not all that diverse. To me Anthrax at least took enough of a melodic route in the 90s to have done a bit more in sound shift. lol
Vader
Veteran Of A Thousand Psychic Wars
This post no longer counts either, because I just voted for Slayer!
Seriously, based on classic material, its close between Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth. Over the past 25+ years or so and up to Jeff Hanneman's death, I've definitely preferred Slayer's output, so thus, I gave them my vote. I have to add that Megadeth have also been miles ahead of Metallica as far as new albums goes in that same timespan.
Did I just ignore Anthrax? Honestly, great band, but just not up there with the other three in my book.
Based solely on the first 5 albums I would also pick Slayer with Megadeth close behind.
But overall I had to pick Megadeth because I'm not fond of that nu metal era.
And the band that is highly overrated here is by far Metallica ,IMO. A few great albums and a truck load of crappy ones.
SanguineRemedy
Speed Demon
I have to wholeheartedly agree about Metallica. The first four albums for me, like previously mentioned, are their peak. And the stuff is almost orchestral. They are a very successful and influential group, regardless...
But maybe it's because I'm a Mustaine fanboy.
Mustaine took absolute failure and downfall and churned and concocted his raging feelings into something bigger and better than Metallica. 
He's like a bad meat... hard to put down. That, and the king-slayer lineup of Mustaine, Menza, Friedman, and Ellefson slaughters everyone in Metallica to their respective counterparts lol. And again... Megadeth has the overall scope of better albums.
Slayer was second because Slayer was one of the first metal bands introduced to me in my time of exploring and expanding my listening field. Reign in Blood shown to me at the age of 12 was a dream come true.
I've also always loved how much controversy they generate and still kick through despite all the bullsh!t. I suppose it's a nostalgic aspect for me to choose them second only to Megadeth.
Because few people here are Metal... poser
I wouldn't call myself a poser, more like a casual metal chick. I don't make metal my life.
Besides we both voted Megadeth #1.....makes us kindred spirits.
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