{"id":3170,"date":"2025-07-17T12:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/07\/17\/most-collected-albums-by-11-big-thrash-metal-bands-on-discogs0\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:22:03","slug":"most-collected-albums-by-11-big-thrash-metal-bands-on-discogs0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/07\/17\/most-collected-albums-by-11-big-thrash-metal-bands-on-discogs0\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Collected Albums By 11 Big Thrash Metal Bands (on Discogs0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Think you know the most popular thrash metal<\/a> albums sitting in people’s collections?<\/p>\n

We recently combed through the listings for the biggest thrash metal bands of all time on\u00a0Discogs<\/a>\u00a0to see which of their albums are the most beloved among collectors. Let’s just say there were a few surprises.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: The Most Collected Albums By 11 Big ’90s Rock Bands<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Discogs is an online database where collectors log what they have in their collections and titles they are trying to sell. Here is a look at the most collected albums for 11 heavy hitters among thrash metal acts.<\/p>\n

Anthrax<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Anthrax<\/a>‘s most collected album has consistently been one of the best represented in the band’s setlists since it was released in 1987.<\/p>\n

1. Among the Living<\/em> (1987), 39,136 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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Anthrax, ‘Among The Living’ (1987)<\/span><\/p>

Megaforce Records<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. State of Euphoria<\/em> (1988), 30,891 copies<\/p>\n

3. Spreading the Disease<\/em> (1985), 28,248 copies<\/p>\n

4. Persistence of Time<\/em> (1990), 25,052 copies<\/p>\n

5. Fistful of Metal <\/em>(1984) 20,531 copies<\/p>\n\n

Death Angel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Death Angel <\/a>had one album released on a major label, Geffen, in 1990. It remains the band’s most collected title to this day. It showcased a band that started out remarkably young maturing in songwriting and lyricism.<\/p>\n

1. Act III<\/em> (1990), 10,197 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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Death Angel, ‘Act III’ album cover<\/span><\/p>

Geffen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. Frolic Through The Park (1988), 9,074 copies<\/p>\n

3. The Ultra-Violence (1987), 8,585 copies<\/p>\n

4. The Evil Divide (2016), 4,151 copies<\/p>\n

5. Humancide (2019), 3,913 copies<\/p>\n\n

Exodus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Exodus<\/a>‘s debut remains their most collected album, even without including the 2008 re-recorded version in the total. The DNA of Bay Area thrash is encoded within this one.<\/p>\n

1. Bonded By Blood<\/em> (1985), 23,130 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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Exodus, Bonded By Blood<\/span><\/p>

Torrid\/Combat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. Fabulous Disaster<\/em> (1989), 14,830 copies<\/p>\n

3. Pleasures of the Flesh<\/em> (1987), 14,098 copies<\/p>\n

4. Tempo of the Damned<\/em> (2004), 7,382 copies<\/p>\n

5. Blood In Blood Out<\/em> (2014), 5,769 copies<\/p>\n\n

Kreator<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The second album from German thrash purveyors Kreator sometimes gets forgotten due to other big titles from the genre that came out in 1986. It’s a ruthless slab of extreme thrash and, today, it remains a favorite among collectors.<\/p>\n

1. Pleasure to Kill<\/em> (1986), 20,002 copies collected<\/h3>\n

2. Extreme Aggression<\/em> (1989), 18,754 copies<\/p>\n

3. Terrible Certainty<\/em> (1987), 15,819\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

4. Coma of Souls <\/em>(1990), 15,513\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

5. Endless Pain<\/em> (1985), 15,508\u00a0copies<\/p>\n\n

Megadeth<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Megadeth earned their first Grammy nomination in 1991 for Best Metal Performance thanks to their most collected record. They were beaten by Metallica, but that hasn’t undermined the tech-thrash brilliance of this classic.<\/p>\n

1. Rust in Peace<\/em> (1990), 67,326 copies collected<\/h3>\n

2. Peace Sells\u2026 But Who\u2019s Buying?<\/em> (1986), 62,569 copies<\/p>\n

3. So Far, So Good\u2026 So What!<\/em> (1988), 42,687 copies<\/p>\n

4. Countdown to Extinction\u00a0<\/em>(1992), 40,976 copies<\/p>\n

5. Killing is my Business\u2026 And Business Is Good!\u00a0<\/em>(1985), 34,708 copies<\/p>\n\n

Metallica<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

No one is\u00a0shocked to see which is Metallica<\/a>‘s most collected album. It is somewhat surprising, however, to find one of the band’s albums from the 2010s sneak into the Top 5.<\/p>\n

1. Metallica<\/em> (1991), 212,677 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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metallica enter sandman<\/span><\/p>

Elektra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. Ride The Lightning<\/em> (1984), 189,790 copies<\/p>\n

3. \u2026 And Justice For All<\/em>\u00a0(1988), 167,809 copies<\/p>\n

4. Kill \u2018Em All<\/em> (1983), 158,502 copies<\/p>\n

5. Hardwired\u2026To Self-Destruct<\/em> (2016), 65,590 copies<\/p>\n\n

Municipal Waste<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Out of all the bands on this list, Municipal Waste<\/a>\u00a0have the most song titles containing the word “thrash.” So, there’s that.<\/p>\n

Their third album,\u00a0The Art of Partying<\/em>, proved that this genre was capable of producing new bands who could add a genuine classic to the towering legacy of the ’80s icons.<\/p>\n

1. The Art of Partying<\/em> (2007), 7,087 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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Municipal Waste, ‘The Art of Partying’ (2007)<\/span><\/p>

Earache<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. The Fatal Feast (Waste In Space)<\/em> (2012), 5,345 copies<\/p>\n

3. Hazardous Mutation<\/em> (2005), 4,334 copies<\/p>\n

4. Waste \u2019Em All<\/em> (2003), 4,149 copies<\/p>\n

5. Slime and Punishment<\/em> (2017), 3,847 copies<\/p>\n\n

Overkill<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Overkill<\/a> continue to crank out new music, having released a whopping 20 studio albums since 1985. Their early work from the 1980s continues to be the most beloved among collectors.<\/p>\n

1. The Years<\/strong> of Decay<\/em> (1989) 12,902 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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Overkill, ‘The Years of Decay’ (1989)<\/span><\/p>

Megaforce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. Under the Influence<\/em> (1988), 12,150 copies<\/p>\n

3. Taking Over<\/em> (1987), 11,199 copies<\/p>\n

4. Horrorscope<\/em>\u00a0(1991), 9,888 copies<\/p>\n

5. Feel the Fire<\/em> (1985), 9,487 copies<\/p>\n\n

Sepultura<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sepultura<\/a> started experimenting more heavily with their music on 1991’s Arise<\/em> by bringing elements of death metal into the mix. The experimentation paid off and it’s a unique sound within the band’s catalog right before groove came into focus.<\/p>\n

1. Arise<\/em> (1991), 38,977 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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sepultura arise art<\/span><\/p>

Roadrunner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. Chaos A.D.<\/em> (1993), 39,636\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

3. Beneath the Remains<\/em> (1989), 33,297\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

4. Roots<\/em> (1996), 32,356\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

5. Schizophrenia<\/em> (1987), 18,620\u00a0copies<\/p>\n\n

Slayer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Slayer<\/a> enlisted Rick Rubin for the first time in 1986 when they put together the album that is still their most popular release today.\u00a0Reign in Blood<\/em> raised the stakes for speed and intensity, influencing extreme metal that would gain traction a\u00a0few\u00a0years later.<\/p>\n

1. Reign in Blood<\/em> (1986), 75,187 copies collected<\/h3>\n

2. South of Heaven<\/em> (1988), 52,831 copies<\/p>\n

3. Seasons in the Abyss<\/em> (1990), 49,979\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

4. Show No Mercy<\/em> (1983), 44,016\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

5. Hell Awaits<\/em> (1985), 41,743\u00a0copies<\/p>\n\n

Testament<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nearly 40 years after its release, Testament<\/a>‘s debut continues to be the band’s top title among collectors on Discogs. Bands are rarely this focused and polished on their first album.<\/p>\n

1. The Legacy<\/em> (1987), 21,151 copies collected<\/h3>\n
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Testament, ‘The Legacy’ (1987)<\/span><\/p>

Megaforce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

2. The New Order<\/em> (1988), 18,929 copies<\/p>\n

3. Practice What You Preach<\/em> (1989), 17,568\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

4. Souls of Black<\/em> (1990), 14,790\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

5. The Formation of Damnation<\/em> (2008), 10,550\u00a0copies<\/p>\n

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Every Thrash Metal ‘Big 4’ Album Ranked <\/h2>\n
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Every album by Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax get ranked worst to best.<\/p>\n

Contributions by Philip Trapp, Ed Rivadavia, Jordan Blum, Ayron Rutan and Joe DiVita.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n