Crossover thrash (often abbreviated to
crossover) is a form of
thrash metal and
hardcore punk which had mixed both genres together or had influences from each other. The genre lies on a continuum between
heavy metal and
punk rock. Other genres on the same continuum have significant overlap with crossover thrash, and besides traditional hardcore punk and thrash metal, include related styles such as
thrashcore,
grindcore and
skate punk.