Metallica
Everything published on Viyolens under Metallica — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Thrash Metal Artists to Know
Everyone knows the Big Four. Here's the fuller list — the bands who did just as much heavy lifting and rarely get the same credit.
Essential Thrash Metal Albums Explained
Nine records, four countries, six years — the shortlist that explains what this genre is actually capable of, one album at a time.
A Beginner's Guide to Thrash Metal
Fast, furious and drilled to the second — here's what thrash metal actually is, where it came from, and why it never really went away.
Thrash Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need the forty years of history first. Five good records, played in the right order, and a bit of patience will do the job.
The Best Thrash Metal Songs Right Now
Not what's trending this week — the essential, enduring tracks that still define what this genre is for, three unforgiving minutes at a time.
