thrash

A style of metal derived from speed metal like Motörhead and Judas Priest, influenced by hardcore punk such as Discharge and Bad Brains. Faster and more focused on rhythm than traditional heavy metal; the guitar riff is the absolute center of thrash metal, and many thrash bands (Dark Angel in particular) are famous for cramming as many riffs as they can into every song. Lyrics are primarily sociopolitical/(anti-)religious, or focused on mindless violence (often tongue-in-cheek); vocals have the widest range of any metal genre, from hardcore punk shouts to melodic singing to death metal growls.

Thrash began in the early 80s; depending on who you ask, the first thrash band was Metallica, Exodus, Overkill or even Venom. Thrash is best enjoyed by headbanging or moshing.

Bay Area thrash: Metallica, Testament, Death Angel, Heathen
East Coast thrash: Anthrax, Overkill
German thrash: Kreator, Sodom, Destruction
Modern thrash: The Haunted, Dew Scented -OR- Toxic Holocaust, Hypnosia (differing schools of thought)

by Pyrus August 26, 2004

triumphant

Totally fucking awesome and/or glorious, i.e. Bill And Ted. Used often by metalheads.

"Dude, that chick is so triumphant."

"Holy shit, check out the new Judas Priest–it's totally triumphant!"

by Pyrus August 26, 2004

speed metal

A genre of metal that basically consists of standard heavy metal played at faster tempos with an emphasis on the basic guitar riffs. (Can be compared to a melodic version of thrash.) Created by Judas Priest.

Exciter, Agent Steel, early Blind Guardian

by Pyrus August 26, 2004

thrash metal

See thrash. (I AM BUFFER TEXT LOOK AT ME.)

Just click the stinking link.

by Pyrus August 26, 2004

iron maiden

An extremely influential British metal band who got started as part of the NWOBHM. Largely owe their style to Judas Priest, but put their own spin on the form of metal that Priest established. Influenced a ridiculous amount of metal bands, and still going today. Basically one of those bands that is mandatory for metalheads.

"IRON MAIDEN'S GONNA GET AAAAAALLL OF YOU!"
-Bruce Dickinson

by Pyrus August 26, 2004

buddhist

Someone who believes that there is no god but will be reincarnated. Often philosophers and seekers of the meaning of life.

The Buddhist philosopher concluded that waffle doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about.

by Pyrus October 22, 2003

Star Wars Galaxies

Very cool terrain generator and chat client.

Why use a chat room when you can pay $15/month for a chat room with terrain?

by Pyrus October 21, 2003