Deathrash Events This Weekend in Berlin

About Deathrash

Deathrash, a portmanteau of death metal and thrash metal, emerged in the mid-1980s as a high-intensity fusion that bridges the structural precision of thrash with the extreme sonic brutality of early death metal. Typical instrumentation features heavily distorted, down-tuned guitars executing rapid tremolo picking, combined with unrelenting double-bass drumming and aggressive vocal delivery ranging from guttural growls to harsh barks. The genre is characterized by extremely fast tempos, frequent use of skank beats, and a dark, violent mood that emphasizes technical speed over traditional melodic structures. Geographically rooted in both the North American and European extreme metal scenes, deathrash functions as a stylistic midpoint that influenced the evolution of modern technical and blackened death metal.

Also known as: Death-thrash, Death/thrash, Thrash-death

Deathrash events in Berlin this weekend - FAQ

What is Deathrash music?

Deathrash, a portmanteau of death metal and thrash metal, emerged in the mid-1980s as a high-intensity fusion that bridges the structural precision of thrash with the extreme sonic brutality of early death metal. Typical instrumentation features heavily distorted, down-tuned guitars executing rapid tremolo picking, combined with unrelenting double-bass drumming and aggressive vocal delivery ranging from guttural growls to harsh barks. The genre is characterized by extremely fast tempos, frequent…

What Deathrash events are in Berlin this weekend?

Mood tracks all Deathrash events in Berlin this weekend - Friday and Saturday night concerts, club nights, and live shows. Browse above for this weekend's Deathrash lineup, venue details, and tickets.

What are the characteristics of Deathrash music?

Deathrash music scores high on energy (95%), tempo (90%), grit (85%), and lower on valence (15%), commerciality (5%). These qualities shape the typical Deathrash sound at live events and club nights.