THRASH Metal Album Cover Gallery

 

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This Thrash Metal gallery immerses visitors in the explosive world of 1980s & 1990s vinyl. The page showcases iconic releases from legends like Megadeth, Voivod, Kreator, Slayer, and Testament—each album presented with high-quality cover images, background stories, and detailed pressing info. Organized into attractive Bootstrap cards, the gallery captures thrash’s raw energy, fast riffs, and rebellious spirit. Whether it's German Teutonic fury, Bay Area classics, or crossover punk hybrids, the page serves as a rich archive for collectors and fans. A standout feature is the blend of visual appeal and deep discographic detail, making it both a nostalgic journey and an educational resource for anyone passionate about vintage metal on vinyl.


FEATURED THRASH Metal VINYL RECORDS

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HELLOWEEN - Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc

This album "HELLOWEEN - Limited Edition Interview Picture Disc" is an unofficial recording of an interview with Helloween .

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VOIVOD - Dimension Hatross

The story of "Dimension Hatross" begins in the late '80s, a time when the metal scene was witnessing a fertile period of experimentation and boundary-pushing. Voivod, hailing from Canada, had already established themselves as pioneers with their previous releases, it would solidify their status as avant-garde metal

Dimension Hatross 12" Vinyl LP
Heavy Metal Maniac  12" LP
EXCITER - Heavy Metal Maniac

"EXCITER - Heavy Metal Maniac" is the electrifying debut album by Canadian Thrash Metal pioneers, Exciter. Originally known as "Hell Razor", this 12" vinyl LP encapsulates the raw power and intensity of the band's early sound. Released with relentless speed and aggression, this iconic album showcases Exciter

Heavy Metal Maniac 12" Vinyl LP
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NASTY SAVAGE - S/T Self-Titled

Emerging in 1985, Nasty Savage's self-titled debut album unleashed a primal fury upon the burgeoning thrash metal scene. Hailing from Florida, a region known for its burgeoning death metal scene, Nasty Savage carved their own niche with their unique blend of thrash aggression and raw energy.

NASTY SAVAGE - Self-Titled 12" Vinyl LP
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BLIND GUARDIAN - Follow The Blind

In 1989, Blind Guardian unleashed "Follow the Blind," a pivotal album in their career. Marking a heavier turn towards speed metal, this record solidified their presence in the German heavy metal scene while hinting at the epic power metal sound they'd later become known for.

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KREATOR - Terrible Certainty (

"Terrible Certainty" by KREATOR, the 1987 thrash metal masterpiece, emerged from the hallowed halls of Hannover's Horus Studio. Produced by Roy Rowland, the album's sonic onslaught, marked by lightning-fast riffs and Mille Petrozza's visceral vocals, solidified KREATOR's global metal dominance.

Terrible Certainty 12" Vinyl LP
CELTIC FROST - To Mega Therion album front cover vinyl record
CELTIC FROST - To Mega Therion  

Released in 1985, Celtic Frost’s *To Mega Therion* shattered thrash metal boundaries with its fusion of doom, gothic, and avant-garde styles. The album’s dark atmosphere was matched by H.R. Giger’s haunting cover art, making it a milestone in extreme metal history and a cornerstone of Swiss metal innovation.

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TESTAMENT - The Legacy (Canadian and German Releases)  

In 1987, a storm erupted from the San Francisco Bay Area, changing the landscape of metal forever. Testament, a young and hungry thrash band, unleashed their debut album "The Legacy" upon the world, and it quickly became a revered classic

- The Legacy (1987, Canada) - The Legacy (1987, Germany)
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - No Place for Disgrace ( Holland Release )  

"No Place for Disgrace" is the second album by Flotsam and Jetsam. It was recorded between December 1987 and February 1988 and released in 1988

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HELLOWEEN - Dr Stein / Savage + Poster 7" Single

Helloween's 1988 7" vinyl single, "Dr. Stein" b/w "Savage," epitomizes the band's rise in the power metal scene. Released by Noise International, the A-side's iconic "Dr. Stein" and its B-side counterpart "Savage" showcase the group's dynamic sound. The inclusion of a Derek Riggs-designed poster enhances its collector's appeal, cementing its status as a treasured relic from the golden era of European power metal.

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TANKARD - The Meaning of Life

The album's creation history unveils a fascinating journey of collaboration and creative ingenuity. The cover concept, attributed to Buffo, sets the tone for the visual representation of "The Meaning of Life."

The Meaning of Life 12" Vinyl LP
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AGENT STEEL - Skeptics Apocalypse  

"Skeptics Apocalypse," the inaugural testament by the American Speed/Power metal force Agent Steel, reverberates on a 12" Vinyl LP Album. This debut release, recorded "somewhere in Los Angeles" as cryptically mentioned on the album cover, solidifies Agent Steel's position in the metal

AGENT STEEL - Skeptics Apocalypse (Netherlands Release)
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EXUMER - Possessed By Fire

EXUMER’s 1986 debut *Possessed By Fire* ignites with unrelenting Teutonic thrash fury. Blending speed, aggression, and razor-sharp riffs, the album channels raw energy into a powerful statement. Produced by Harris Johns in Berlin, it remains a cornerstone of German thrash metal’s golden era—fast, fierce, and unforgettable.

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OVERKILL - Feel the Fire

"Feel the Fire" by Overkill is a monumental album that marked the emergence of one of the most influential bands in the thrash metal genre. Released in 1985 under the Megaforce Records label, this debut LP propelled Overkill onto the global metal scene, showcasing their raw talent and unrelenting energy.

Feel the Fire 12" Vinyl LP
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - Eye for an Eye  

"Eye for an Eye" is a raw and visceral album, filled with fast tempos, distorted guitars, and aggressive vocals. The album's ten tracks are a whirlwind of rage and rebellion, with lyrics that tackle issues of political corruption, social injustice, and the hypocrisy of the establishment.

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SEPULTURA - Roots

This album Roots is the sixth studio album by Brazilian Thrash metal band Sepultura. It was the band's last studio album to feature founding member and vocalist Max Cavalera.

Roots (1996, Netherlands) 12" Vinyl LP
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MELIAH - Rage Kill to Survive

Meliah Rage – Kill to Survive (1988) delivers a fierce blend of power and thrash metal. With aggressive riffs, gritty vocals, and dark themes, tracks like "Bates Motel" and "The Pack" stand out. Recorded at Normandy Sound and mastered by Howie Weinberg, this debut captures the raw energy of late-'80s American metal.

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DESTRUCTION - Sentence of Death (Record Label Versions)    album front cover vinyl record
DESTRUCTION - Sentence of Death (Record Label Versions)  

In the world of thrash metal history, one cannot overlook the seminal release that marked the advent of a formidable force in the genre – Destruction's "Sentence Of Death." This 12" Vinyl LP Album, cataloged as Steamhammer SH 0020, holds a paramount position in the archives of thrash metal,

- Sentence of Death ( Blue / Green Label, 1984 Germany ) - Sentence of Death Blue/White Label (1984, Germany)
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ANTHRAX - I Am The Law  

"I Am The Law" bursts from the speakers with an adrenaline-fueled assault of thrash metal intensity. Scott Ian's razor-sharp riffs and Charlie Benante's relentless drumming lay the foundation for an unyielding rhythm section

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APOCALYPSE (Band) - Self-titled

Released in 1988, Apocalypse’s self-titled debut is a hidden gem from Switzerland’s thrash metal underground. Packed with aggressive riffs, political fury, and raw production, this rare first pressing captures the spirit of late-’80s European metal. Recorded in Geneva and mixed by Flemming Rasmussen, it remains a collector’s treasure.

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Lääz Rockit - Know Your Enemy

  "Know Your Enemy" is the third studio album from Californian thrash metal band, Lääz Rockit. It was released in 1987 on Roadrunner Records/Enigma Records and follows 1985's No Stranger to Danger.

Know Your Enemy 12" Vinyl LP
MEGADETH - Anarchy in the UK  album front cover vinyl record
MEGADETH - Anarchy in the UK Laser Etched Vinyl

"Anarchy in the U.K." is originally a song by the English punk rock band "The Sex Pistols" . It was released as the band's debut single on 26 November 1976 and was featured on their only album, Never Mind the Bollocks, This is Megadeth's cover of it, originally released on the album: "So far, so good, so what?"

Anarchy in the UK 12" Laser Etched Vinyl LP
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EROSION - Mortal Agony

Released in 1988, Mortal Agony is the crushing debut by German thrashers Erosion. Blending hardcore intensity with razor-sharp riffs and gritty vocals, the album captures the raw energy of late-'80s underground metal. Fueled by themes of war, death, and destruction, it’s a relentless showcase of Hildesheim’s finest.

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SLAYER – Black Serenade

"Black Serenade" is not an official Slayer album. Released in Germany, it compiles various bonus tracks and B-sides, likely sourced from singles and EPs. While the vinyl itself might be a collector's item

Black Serenade 12" Vinyl LP