peaceful. But, when the guitar is where the melody falls, thrash metal has the best and most intense riffs. Thirdly, the rhythm in a thrash metal song is the most exciting music I have ever heard. The amount of skill needed to play the things these guys play is ridiculous. Years and years of practice are necessary. Drummers in thrash bands have to play the most intense drumbeats at the fastest tempos. It can vary from band to band, but the drummer can really make or break the bands sound. Drumming is only half of the rhythm section though. The bass guitar’s groove depends on the feel of the song, and usually is built off of the guitar’s harmony. In most forms of rock, most bass lines are slow and groovy, playing in the background and driving the song forward, but in thrash metal the bass is really just another guitar. They play just about the same phrases as the guitar does. Hearing both the bass and guitar playing at such a fast and intense pace, along with the speed of the drummer, one can’t help but appreciate the talent that the musicians possess.
Lastly, I’ll visit the power of lyrical meaning. This one above the rest makes thrash metal my favorite. This will also act as my counter argument. The biggest argument for thrash metal not being good is the lyrics. Many have a hard time listening to the demonic voices of men unhappy with their lives. The screaming and yelling of the vocalist makes the listener uncomfortable and can turn them off from the genre entirely. At first, I also did not enjoy their voice, but after listening to it a couple times I got the point. Their lyrics genuinely are asking for a change, and often point out the wrongs in life. They use less words to say what they mean and tackle real problems or feelings that a person goes through. Many rock genres do this, but thrash metal does it differently. Thrash helps people relieve stress and bottled up emotions.