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Oct 4, 2018 · How to Play Thrash Metal. By Martin Goulding. published 4 October 2018. Learn five riffs that demonstrate thrash metal's signature elements, presented in the styles of five key bands.
Apr 2, 2010 · Thrash Metal. A fast and furious form of music that emphases fast and loud drums, speeding guitars and shouted vocals (but not in all instances). Thrash's heart and soul lies in the...
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- Our Reviews of The Top 5
- Buyer’s Guide – What Makes A Great Thrash Metal Guitar
- Conclusion
Best Overall: Schecter Banshee GT-6 FRS
To be fair, Schecter is one of the most underrated guitar companies out there. We’re taking a look at their Banshee GT-6 FR…and to put it simply, this is the guitar that you want for thrash metal in my opinion. Just because it’s so versatile, easy to play, and sounds HEAVY. Of course, let’s also not forget about its awesome Super-Strat kind of design. The guitar’s body is made out of mahogany and comes with a flame maple top. These tonewoodsare: 1. Durable 2. Beautiful 3. And if you believe t...
Runner-Up: ESP LTD EC-1000
ESP’s subsidiary LTD is well-known for their quality guitars within more reasonable price limits, and here the EC-1000 comes one of the best examples of how great this company is for metal-oriented guitars. Here we have a single-cutaway guitar, mostly resembling the classic Les Paul shape. However, there are a few important aesthetic as well as ergonomic differences… This makes fast playing suitable for thrash metal a lot easier with this axe. Also, while we have the standard arched top on th...
Best Budget Choice: Jackson JS32 Dinky
At this point, it’s no secret that playing guitar is not exactly the cheapest sport. If you want great performance qualities and a great tone, you have to pay a lot for it(be ready for a second mortgage), right? Well, that’s not completely true, at least not for some metal players… Enter: Jackson Dinky series. These budget metal machines are known for surprising qualities and surprisingly low prices. The model that we’re looking into here is the JS32 Dinky. Despite its somewhat cute name, thi...
Let’s see what traits make a guitar a great choice for thrash metal. First,there’s no “universal” guitar out there that can cover all genres perfectly(in my opinion), no matter how good and expensive it is. What’s more, some cheap guitars will work better for a particular genre compared to an expensive one that’s intended for some other musical sty...
These days, it’s not that hard to find a good guitar for metal music, even all of the specific subgenres, like thrash metal. But while it might seem weird to some, thrash metal does have its special demands when it comes to guitar design and features. Sure, you’ll also need to look into suitable metal amps, pedals, and other gear, but it all starts...
