Thrasher - Burning At The Speed Of Light (1985)

Okay, so it's not a thrash record, but before you give up hope, give this a listen, because this is pretty vibrant uptempo metal featuring some killer guitar work. The band existed in a couple of forms, one featuring the enigmatic vocal talents of War abies vocalist Brad Sinsel, and also musicians from Blue Cheer and The Rods. Think a more aggressive Maiden (title track), this is to be played at full volume,cranking up the levels, blowing fuses. Any metalhead will eb more than happy with the frothing 'Widowmaker,' a barnstormer of a track that from start to finish literally rattles at a blistering pace, hell, this is an underground classic if you ask me. 'Ride The Viper' is a slightly slower approach, a smouldering metal amsterpiece with raspy vocals and slow chugging guitar, but it's the hilariously titled 'She Likes It Rough' that really blows the speakers. This is full on metal that evokes images of sweaty clubs and denim and leather mayhem. Cool. 8/10