Meaning of the word "thrash metal" in English

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thrash metal

US /ˈθræʃ ˌmet.əl/
UK /ˈθræʃ ˌmet.əl/
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Noun

1.

a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its fast tempo, aggressive drumming, and low-register guitar riffs, often with politically charged or socially critical lyrics

Example:
Many bands from the 1980s defined the sound of thrash metal.
He's a big fan of classic thrash metal bands like Metallica and Slayer.
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