Unlike other thrash metal pioneers, Slayer were much more influenced by thrash metal's punk rock roots. Artist: Slayer Album: Undisputed Attitude (1996) Release: 2013 remaster Region: US Label: American Recordings – B0018986-01 #nowspinning#slayer#vinyl#coversalbum

This is the live album recorded from the "For All Kings World Tour". Artist: Anthrax Album: Kings Over Scotland (2018) Release: Original pressing, RSD 2018 Region: US Label: Megaforce Records – MEGA2253LP #nowspinning#anthrax#vinyl#live

Enjoying this excellent Anthrax album. It has a good mix of fast, heavy and melodic. Love the opening and title tracks. Artist: Anthrax Album: For All Kings (2016) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: Megaforce Records – 020286221258 #nowspinning#anthrax#vinyl

I remember "Don't Look Back" getting plenty of regular radio airplay well into the 1980s. Another favorite. Artist: Boston Album: Don't Look Back (1978) Release: 2013 reissue Region: Europe Label: Music On Vinyl – MOVLP850 #nowspinning#boston#vinyl

Starting the week with a classic psychedelic rock album. Artist: The Doors Album: The Doors (1967) Release: 2009 reissue Region: US Label: Rhino Vinyl – R1 519559 #nowspinning#thedoors#vinyl

Closing out the weekend with some "modern" Slayer. Artist: Slayer Album: World Painted Blood (2009) Release: 2023 reissue Region: US Label: American Recordings – B0018857-01 #nowspinning#slayer#vinyl

Back in my college years, this was my introduction to Anthrax. Artist: Anthrax Album: Persistence of Time (1990) Release: 2020 remaster, 30th Anniversary Edition on 4xLP Region: US Label: Island Records – 020286231240 #nowspinning#anthrax#vinyl

This album is More Than More Than a Feeling. ;) What else can be said about this classic album? It plays like a greatest hit. An essential record. Artist: Boston Album: Boston (1976) Release: 2021 reissue Region: US Label: Epic – 19439777371 #nowspinning#boston#vinyl#ripbraddelp

This EP is Slayer's first live album. It was recorded in front of a live audience of about 12 people! Artist: Slayer Album: Haunting the Chapel EP (1984) Release: 2021 reissue Region: Europe Label: Metal Blade Records – 3984-15789-1 #nowspinning#slayer#vinyl

Before they were signed to a record label, Ratt were known as "Mickey Ratt". Artist: Mickey Ratt Featuring Stephen Pearcy Album: Ratt Era: The Best of (2005) Release: 2020 reissue Region: US Label: Deadline Music – CLO 1649 #nowspinning#mickeyratt#ratt#vinyl#cd