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Anthrax
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Anthrax

(1981)
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker.
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Judas Priest
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Judas Priest

(1970)
Judas Priest is a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1970. The band has sold over 45 million albums to date.
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Megadeth
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Megadeth

(1983)
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. The group was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, shortly after Mustaine's dismissal from Metallica...
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Motörhead
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Motörhead

(1975)
Motörhead are an English rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister, professionally known by his stage name Lemmy, who has remained the sole constant member.
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Voivod
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Voivod

(1982)
Voivod is a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquière, Québec.
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