Hatchet

An uncompromising thrash metal outfit based out of San Francisco, Hatchet emerged at a time when classic Bay Area thrash was being eclipsed by technical death metal and post-hardcore. Citing influences like Megadeth, Slayer, and Overkill, the group forged a fiery sonic path that paired caustic riffs and relentless beats with the D.I.Y. punk ethic of their heroes, resulting in a record deal with Metal Blade. Debuting in 2008 with Awaiting Evil, the band went on to issue a string of well-received LPs like Dawn of the End (2013) and Dying to Exist (2018), cementing their reputati...