The Eighties were dominated by glamrock and thrash metal. Bay area thrash was big, bands like Testament, Vio-lence, Possessed, Exodus all hail from there, as do SADUS. While it seems like the thrash scene has almost completely died and almost all the big names have ceased to exist, SADUS are among the only few bands who have survived the grunge, black metal and hard-core take over and record company politics. Expect their new album this fall.
http://www.myspace.com/sadusMy fav. Album is Illusions. Even like their new album. Steve Digiorgio is a great bassist.
Early stuff is reminiscent of Slayer. Later stuff adds in some electronics.