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Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music known for its extremely fast and loud sound. It is characterized by aggressive sounds and fast tempos, driven by distorted electric guitars. This style of music is a distinct branch within the broader heavy metal genre, which itself evolved from the powerful and virtuosic sounds pioneered by bands in the mid-1960s.12

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