Dark Angel with Void, Sacred Reich, and more

Void, formed in 1980 in Columbia, Maryland, fused hardcore punk and heavy metal and earned cult status in D.C. hardcore. First non-D.C. band on Dischord, they released the Condensed Flesh demo and appeared on Flex Your Head before splitting in 1983.

Formed in Phoenix in 1985, American thrash metal band Sacred Reich helped lead the movement's second wave with politically charged lyrics and crushing albums like Ignorance and The American Way.

Los Angeles thrash metal band formed in 1983, known for fast, aggressive yet articulate albums. Key releases include We Have Arrived (1985), Darkness Descends (1986), Leave Scars (1989) and Time Does Not Heal (1991).

Hirax, from Buena Park, CA, formed in 1984, is a notable thrash metal band led by Katon W. DePena. Known for high-pitched vocals and short, hardcore-influenced songs, they released key albums like "Raging Violence" and "Hate, Fear and Power". Despite early struggles, their cult following grew. Collaborations include Scott Owen, Ron McGovney, and former D.R.I. drummer Eric Brecht. Revived in 2000, they released "The New Age of Terror" in 2004, solidifying their place in speed and thrash metal history.