Artillery are a Danish thrash metal band formed in Taastrup in 1982. They are widely regarded as one of the key early European thrash metal bands, known for their technical riffing, sharp songwriting, and a balance between aggression and melody.
Alongside other European pioneers, Artillery helped establish Denmark as an important contributor to the global thrash metal movement of the 1980s.
Artillery’s sound is defined by intricate guitar work, fast-paced rhythms, and dynamic song structures. Their style blends classic thrash aggression with a distinctly European sense of melody and arrangement.
The band are known for shifting between raw early thrash energy and more polished, modern technical compositions in their later work.
Fear of Tomorrow (1985) – debut album delivering raw, aggressive early thrash metal with a rough underground edge.
Terror Squad (1987) – follow-up featuring tighter songwriting and improved technical execution.
By Inheritance (1990) – critically acclaimed release showcasing their most technical and melodic thrash work.
When Death Comes (2009) – comeback album marking their return after a long hiatus, retaining their classic identity.
Penalty by Perception (2016) – modern release blending classic thrash energy with contemporary production.
X (2021) – later-era album continuing their refined, technically driven thrash style.
Artillery are considered one of the most important European thrash metal bands, especially respected for their technical ability and consistency across decades of activity.
Fans of artists such as Heathen, Forbidden, and Megadeth are likely to appreciate Artillery’s precise, melodic, and aggressive thrash metal approach.
All Artillery releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Artillery are part of the Thrash Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our THRASH METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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