What was the very first thrash metal song?

Among the earliest songs credited with influencing future thrash musicians was Queen’s “Stone Cold Crazy”, recorded and released in 1974. The song was described as being thrash metal “before the term had been invented”.

What was the first thrash metal band?

“If you ask me what the first thrash metal song was, it’s Exciter by Judas Priest,” reckons Gary Holt, who joined Exodus in 1981 after a crash course in riff-playing from the baby-faced quintet’s co-founding guitarist, Kirk Hammett.

Who is the father of thrash metal?

Dave Mustaine
In his 2014 book I’m the Man, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian wrote this about Dave Mustaine: “The guy is arguably the godfather of thrash metal. He wrote a lot of the riffs on Kill ‘Em All and even some of Ride the Lightning. Without Dave Mustaine, maybe thrash metal never would have happened.

Who originally sang Stone Cold Crazy?

Queen
Stone Cold Crazy

Where was thrash metal invented?

Thrash metal is also known as speed metal, and since many of the early thrash bands were from San Francisco, it became known as Bay Area Thrash. It started in the early to mid ’80s and was at its peak in the late ’80s. There was a strong east coast thrash scene as well, led by bands such as Anthrax and Overkill.

Did Dave Mustaine create thrash metal?

David Scott Mustaine (born September 13, 1961) is an American musician best known as the co-founder, vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of thrash metal band Megadeth. Prior to forming Megadeth, Mustaine was the original lead guitarist of Metallica but did not appear on any of their albums.

Who wrote Queen song Stone Cold Crazy?

Stone Cold Crazy/Lyricists

Did Motorhead wrote Enter Sandman?

Here are five little-known and surprising facts about the enduring anthem. Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett wrote the main riff to “Enter Sandman” at two or three in the morning, he told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s radio show “Toucher & Rich” in September 2017.