4 Bands Carrying the Torch of 80s Heavy Metal and Thrash in 2026

Theres nothing quite like the sound of 80s heavy metal and thrash. Two distinctive approaches to the genre, but sharing a lot of DNA. Blending the abrasiveness of punk with the whiskey-fueled rocknroll of bands like AC/DC and Motörhead. As Ill mention again later, even bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest-who have roots in [] The post 4 Bands Carrying the Torch of 80s Heavy Metal and Thrash in 2026 appeared first on VICE.