“The Big One”
According to the world of thrash metal, Metallica is one of the genre’s “Big Four.” The other three are Megadeth (founded by Metallica’s ex-band member, Dave Mustaine), Anthrax, and Slayer. However, some believe Metallica is the only real metal band of the bunch.
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Lead singer of the group Exodus, Steve “Zetro” Sousa was quoted saying that in his opinion, Metallica isn’t really part of a “Big Four.” Rather, the band is actually the “Big One.” To Zetro, Metallica’s peers on the list are just “The Other Three.”