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

ZAR - Sorted Out album front cover vinyl record
ZAR - Sorted Out

"Sorted Out" by Zar is a speed/power metal masterpiece pressed onto a 12" vinyl LP. This album showcases the band's exceptional musicianship and powerful vocals, delivering a high-energy sonic assault. With lightning-fast guitar solos, pounding drums, and anthemic choruses, Zar creates an electrifying atmosphere that will satisfy fans of speed and power metal.  

Sorted Out 12" Vinyl LP
SLAYER - Show No Mercy (Black & Coloured Vinyl Versions)
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SLAYER - Show No Mercy

"Show No Mercy" Three different versions of coloured vinyl, originally released in December 1983. Brian Slagel signed the band to Metal Blade after watching the band perform the song "Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden.

SLAYER - Show No Mercy (Black Vinyl, Netherlands) SLAYER - Show No Mercy (Grey Vinyl, UK SLAYER - Show No Mercy (White Vinyl, UK)
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HAWAII - The Natives Are Restless

The Natives Are Restless isn’t just an album, it’s a neon-lit eruption from the molten pits of Honolulu, where Marty Friedman’s guitar turns surfboards into chainsaws and Eddie Day howls like a man possessed by both tiki gods and Marshall stacks. It’s raw, reckless, sweaty, and louder than the tropics ever bargained for—a glorious middle finger carved in vinyl.

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Act III 12" LP
DEATH ANGEL - Act III

Act III, released in 1990 on Geffen Records, marked Death Angel’s leap from Bay Area thrash cult heroes to the major-label spotlight. Produced by Max Norman, the album balances razor-edged riffs with melodic twists, acoustic flourishes, and social commentary, showcasing the band’s ambition and versatility at the close of the thrash era.

Stage Dive Into Act III
SLAYER - South of Heaven album front cover vinyl record
SLAYER - South of Heaven

Slayer’s South of Heaven (1988) marks a turning point in their discography, introducing a slower, more atmospheric approach while retaining their trademark aggression. The album showcases tracks like ‘Mandatory Suicide’ and the title track, which became live staples. This release pushed the boundaries of thrash metal, cementing Slayer’s reputation as one of the genre’s most innovative and influential bands.

South of Heaven 12" Vinyl LP
CELTIC FROST - To Mega Therion album front cover vinyl record
CELTIC FROST - To Mega Therion  

Celtic Frost’s "To Mega Therion" is a groundbreaking 1985 release that shattered thrash metal conventions with its fusion of doom, avant-garde, and gothic elements. Featuring haunting vocals and darkly theatrical riffs, the album is immortalized by H.R. Giger’s surreal biomechanical artwork—turning this LP into a true cult classic.

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HADES - If at first you don't succeed  

Released in 1988, "If at First You Don't Succeed..." is the second album by U.S. metal band HADES. Blending thrash, power & speed metal, it showcases fierce riffs, sharp lyrics, and complex song structures. Issued by Torrid Records and distributed in Europe by Roadrunner, this LP became a cult favorite for its raw production, intense performances, and literary depth.

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HAWAII - One Nation Underground Shrapnel  

"One Nation Underground" is the 1983 debut album by Hawaiian speed metal band HAWAII, the first band to feature guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman. Released on Shrapnel Records, it blends raw energy, blazing solos, and rebellious lyrics. This rare LP marks the beginning of Friedman's recording career and the band's explosive entry into the U.S. metal underground.

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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 album front cover vinyl record
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
NASTY SAVAGE - S/T Self-Titled  album front cover vinyl record
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  album front cover vinyl record
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

You Won’t Believe What’s on This Record!
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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 album front cover vinyl record
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  album front cover vinyl record
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
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - Eye for an Eye album front cover vinyl record
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