November 2018 – Green and Black Music

Ten Thrash Metal Videos

November 27, 2018December 8, 2018 Green and Black Musicexodus the toxic waltz, megadeth wake up dead, metallica one, overkill hello from the gutter0 comment

Few promotional opportunities existed for thrash metal bands in the pre-internet days. MTV largely ignored the genre. One exception was a 2-hour block of music videos on Saturday night. Patient thrashers were rewarded with visual offering from their favorite bands. The following list is not comprehensive. It does, however, present ten classic videos from the golden age of thrash! MEGADETH – WAKE UP DEAD “Wake Up Dead” was released as the second single from Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? The video featured Megadeth performing in a cage as rabid fans climbed…

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Megadeth: Revisiting So Far, So Good… So What!

November 14, 2018November 27, 2018 Green and Black Musicchuck behler, jeff young, megadeth anarchy in the uk, megadeth mary jane0 comment

So Far, So Good… So What! is the forgotten Megadeth album. Largely forsaken in concert, the 1988 classic has gotten lost in a vast discography. Perhaps it simply had the misfortune of being sandwiched between Peace Sells and Rust in Peace. Despite the fall from grace, So Far, So Good… So What! captures Megadeth at the height of their 80’s glory. So Far, So Good… So What! was an undeniable success. It sold 400,000 copies in its first month of release and eventually went platinum. Despite receiving zero commercial airplay,…

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Metallica: And Justice For All (Remastered) – 3-CD Expanded Edition Review

November 8, 2018November 27, 2018 Green and Black Musicand justice for all box set, metallica 1988, metallica damaged justice1 Comment

Metallica marches onward with their extensive reissue campaign. The long awaited …And Justice For All remaster has arrived. As with the first three albums, a deluxe box set is available. The 6 record, 11 CD, and 4 DVD set offers complete immersion in the Justice writing sessions and subsequent tour. Other bounty includes a download card, tour laminate, patches, lyric folder, and a 120 page hardcover book. Not everyone is willing to drop nearly $200 on a lavish box set. Many fans will be satisfied with the 3CD Expanded Edition.…

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Anthrax: State of Euphoria 30th Anniversary Edition Review

November 2, 2018November 27, 2018 Green and Black Musicanthrax deluxe edition, anthrax demos, anthrax remastered0 comment

Anthrax were at the peak of their career in 1988. Among the Living had been a genre-defining album and I’m The Man was certified platinum. With the release of State of Euphoria, Anthrax cemented their place in the Big Four. That now classic recording earned the band a gold record and proved that thrash could have broad commercial appeal. MTV threw their support behind the band. Headbangers Ball invited Anthrax to host the show and visited the studio where writing sessions for State of Euphoria unfolded. Cameras trailed the band…

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K.K. Downing – Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest Book Review

November 1, 2018November 27, 2018 Green and Black Musicjudas priest book, kk downing book0 comment

Judas Priest is a notoriously private band. Little has been known about the inner dynamics of the Metal Gods. Fans can now glimpse behind the scenes thanks to the new K.K. Downing autobiography. Heavy Duty comes at a strange time in the band’s history. Exchanges in the press have revealed that K.K.’s departure was less than amicable. One can’t help but approach the book through the lens of this disharmony. Despite the strained relations, there is no mudslinging. Each story is relayed respectfully. The intent of Heavy Duty is to…