Teutonic thrash metal

Teutonic thrash metal
Stylistic originsNew wave of British heavy metal, thrash metal
Cultural origins1980s, Central Europe

Teutonic thrash metal is a regional scene of thrash metal music that originated within German-speaking countries during the 1980s, and its title is a reference to the Germanic tribe.[1] Along with Bay Area thrash metal, East Coast thrash metal, and Brazilian thrash metal, this was one of the major scenes of thrash metal in the 1980s, and it was developed and popularized by four German bands – Destruction, Kreator, Sodom and Tankard – that have been referred to as "The Big Four of Teutonic Thrash".[1][2][3] The label of "Big Four" has often been rejected, emerging from the belief that the influence and popularity of Tankard was far less than that of the other 3, leading to the alternate title, "the Teutonic Trio".[4][5]

  1. ^ a b "10 Teutonic Thrash Metal Albums You Should Own". Loudwire. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  2. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo (15 August 2013). "10 Best Thrash Metal Bands of All Time". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  3. ^ "KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' To Release New 10-Inch Single". Blabbermouth.net. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  4. ^ Jennings, Chris (8 October 2021). "The Unholy Trinity Of German Thrash Metal". Worship Metal. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  5. ^ D, Hoffman. (Director) Total Thrash - The Teutonic Story [Film] Mindjazz Pictures