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The “Big 5” of metal typically refers to the five most influential and commercially successful heavy metal bands from the late 70s and early 80s, they are:

1. Metallica: Known for their thrash metal sound and the founding members’ contributions to the genre.
2. Megadeth: Another thrash metal band, led by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine.
3. Slayer: A third thrash metal band, known for their aggressive and dark musical style.
4. Anthrax: a fourth thrash metal band, anthrax is also well known for their use of mosh parts.
5. Exodus: A thrash metal band, they are often cited as the first complete Bay Area thrash band and one of the first thrash bands in general.

Sometimes, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest are mentioned as part of the “Big