About Bay Area thrash metal
Bay Area thrash metal is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of thrash metal and music of California.
From Wikipedia
Bay Area thrash metal (also known as Bay Area thrash) referred to a steady following of heavy metal bands in the 1980s who formed and gained international status in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Along with Central Florida, the scene was widely regarded as a starting point of American thrash metal, crossover thrash and death metal.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Bay Area thrash metal.
- ↑ thrash metal
- ↑ music of California
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bay Area thrash metal?
Bay Area thrash metal is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of thrash metal and music of California.
Where and when did Bay Area thrash metal originate?
Bay Area thrash metal originated in United States in the 1980s.