Thrash Metal – what’s your opinion on it?

I listened to Metallica's new album once. But it seems like there are only three thrash songs. "Hardwired," "Moth into Flame," and "Spit Out the Bone." All the other songs are just heavy metal with elements of thrash.

I listened to it too – I completely agree. But I think the album is good overall.
Thorenlawar, have you listened to Trivium? It was mentioned that they play metalcore with a generous dose of thrash (albums from 2006 and 2008). What do you think, can their music be described that way? I think so, because I haven't heard anything similar before.