The classics are all well and good but there’s a shit ton of obscure thrash out there that demands to be heard! To that end, Worship Metal has selected 20 obscure old-school thrash albums you NEED to hear. And there’s plenty more to come! Addictive – Pity Of Man (1989) [Australia] Australian thrashers Addictive may be no more than a footnote in the history of thrash metal but, for a short time in the late 80’s, these Antipodean anarchists were one of the leading bands in the Aussie scene. Playing hard and fast, it appears that Addictive were influenced by the usual suspects of the era (Metallica, Sacred Reich, Dark Angel, Testament) and a decent attempt at James Hetfield mimicry in the vocal department backs up that assumption. Opener “Get Out Of My Life” took the direct approach and much of Pity of Man subsequently stuck to a similar path; one built around ultimate aggression backed by socio-conscious lyrics. While not quite in the same league as fellow countrymen Mortal Sin and Hobbs’ Angel of Death, Addictive were still addictive enough (sic) to make a mark on an overcrowded scene and Pity Of Man should be considered somewhat of a lost treasure! Amnesia – Unknown Entity (1991) [UK] You may have no recollection of them (ha!) but Amnesia had a brief … Continue reading 20 Obscure Old-School Thrash Albums You Need To Hear (If You Haven’t Already)