The biggest names featured on Metal Massacre II are Armored Saint and Overkill, both of which are (more or less) active to this day. The compilation also introduced cult metal favorites Obsession, Savage Grace and Warlord…
Like the famous Metal Massacre, Vol. 1, which is noteworthy for introducing the world to Metallica, Metal Massacre III's major claim to fame is that it unleashed thrash legends Slayer…
this is a good collection of early 80's speed metal. The track of interest is, of course, metallica's, as they're the only band in the album to achieve any real commercial success…
Arguably the best in the series. Omen, Voivod, Overkill, Metal Church, and Hellhammer all feature excellent non-album tracks (though some will be familiar from demos and reissues). Also includes strong material from Fates Warning and Attack…