During the time of Thrash metal, bands started to experiment (again. Notice metal has always been about experimenting with different metal genres). One band in particular loved the thrash sound of Metallica, and the Hardcore sound of black flag, or Circle Jerks. The band that came from these 2 genres was SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. Suicidal Tendencies mixed thrash metal with the elements of hardcore. Now, I know what you re thinking, "I thought thrash metal had hardcore already in it", well that's the thing with metal, so much experimentation, ends up with evolution. Metal evolves over time. Thrash metal evolved into its own form of music. Suicidal Tendencies saw this sound, and added hardcore sound back into the thrash sound, forming what is now known as Thrashcore , or crossover Thrash, they also formed early sounds to Metalcore (we will get into this genre a little later). Other bands quickly followed with the style, bands like CRO-MAGS, early BEASTIE BOYS & GWAR
Suicidal Tendencies
CEMETERY GATES...
As the 80's were coming to a close, bands started to pop up with less experimentation, and more of the same formula that has be around for the past 8 years. Thrash bands such as TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, NUCLEAR ASSAULT & FORBIDDEN. One band from Texas, saw the rise of thrash and glam metal, as a time to cash in their talent. The legendary, PANTERA, released a few albums before the end of the 80's with high emphasis on glam metal. The band decided it was time for a dramatic change, and in 1990 they came out with Cowboys From Hell, marking one of the most heavy albums since 1986's Big 4 Albums. Cowboys from hell brought a new sound to thrash metal that was not seen yet. With the help of SEPULTURA, Pantera formed a new sound that incorporated not only thrash, and death metal in, but also that never dying Hardcore Punk sound.
Pantera
This new genre of metal became known as Groove Metal, and it became the new normal for many upcoming metal genres. Its safe to say Pantera paved the way for a lot of metal bands that you may hear on the radio today. Tragically, Pantera guitarist, and founding member Darrell Abbot AKA Dimebag Darrell (All the way on the left in the photo), was shot and killed while performing with his side project band, ending Pantera for good.
RENEGADES OF FUNK...
the 90's saw a drought in experimentation with metal, aside from the evolution I was talking about earlier. NIRVANA became highly popular with its form of heavy metal and new forms of Hard Rock. The popularity of Nirvana gave rise to many bands such as SOUNDGARDEN, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and of course PEARL JAM. The Grunge genre was born, which saw extensive radio play. Since glam metal had faded away, it was time for metal to take a stab at more radio friendly sounding bands. As hip hop started to gain high popularity as well, it was time that metal and hip hop clashed. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE was coined as one of the first true Rap metal bands, with FAITH NO MORE being a toned down version of the genre. This genre saw radio play but not as much, as the grunge scene still over took the new rap metal genre. Anthrax, and Public enemy experimented with the genre with their song Bring the Noise. However, this did not stop rap metal bands to start popping up everywhere. Bands such as STUCK MOJO and rapper Ice-T's band BODY COUNT.
early RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
As rap metal tried to make its way into main steam, a band from California, was being formed that took a new heavy sound, and smashed it with Pink Floyd's signature genre, Progressive Rock. This band became known as the infamous TOOL, and they creeped their way into radio mainstream with their song "sober" released in 1992. With Nirvanas Grunge, Rage Against the Machines Rap Metal, Tools Alternative/Progressive & Pantera's Groove Metal, it was inevitable, a genre was in the works that combined all of them...
Yes, again, to be continued.....
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