9. Vio-Lence

Probably the best band to come out of the Bay Area besides Exodus. Vio-lence; their name matches their music.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuVnmXkTd_w[/youtube]

8. Slaughter

These guys are the real Slaughter, one of my all-time favorite bands who put the 1-2 fuck you into THRASH Metal. If you haven’t heard of them, you better check them out if you know what’s good for you.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08EVewJA8jM[/youtube]

7. Sacrifice

Fast as lightning with screaming vocals that can peel skin off of bones these men are wicked thrash masters.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRPu6YB–D8[/youtube]

6. Overkill

Top-notch thrash metal, one of the finest bands ever and a true touring machine. These guys live on the road and they lived for thrash metal.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QoaV0P6ILQ[/youtube]