The melody is what you probably like. Iron Maiden had a *huge* influence on metal bands of every genre. Everything from Megadeth and Metallica to In Flames and all of those European power metal bands(especially).
Exodus - Strike of the Beast
Wow, now this is one of the greatest thrash bands ever. It's a shame that Exodus and (especially) Testament don't get as much recognition as Megadeth or Metallica, at least when people are talking about thrash and not pop rock. The riff is one of the most hype-inducing riffs I've ever heard. Trust me, it will make you want to get up and kick your speakers down and knock shit over, so get this song right fucking now.Preferably the live version since the album is a bit old and sounds low.
