Thrash is like pizza: No matter how elevated you make it, the appeal will always be in its simplicity. So chalk up its enduring persistence to the fact that you can always build on it, but you’ll never quite replace it—a Zen-like purity that has made it foundational to almost every generation of metal listeners since the ’80s. Leaning mostly on classics with some new tracks mixed in, this playlist captures thrash at its essence: tight, fast, thrilling, and relentless. Our editors update picks now and then, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.