About the Scene
The United States gave the world thrash metal through the Big Four — Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax — and continues to be a powerhouse of metal innovation across all subgenres.
From the Bay Area thrash scene to the death metal corridors of Florida and New York, American metal has shaped the global sound for over four decades. Festivals like Knotfest, Louder Than Life, and Ozzfest have cemented the country’s festival culture.
