Demanufacture really was a game changer for me when it came out, lots of fond memories of rocking that album on headphones during family trips. I can't say I put FF on anymore for any other reason than pure nostalgia once in a blue moon, but Mechanize was pretty good, better than I would have expected considering some of the clunkers they've released.
Man I used to love these guys. I can't find my copy of Dawnrazor but I still have The Nephilim and Elizium. Used to go to sleep to Elizium an awful lot. Their rhythm section was tight as fuck, doesn't get enough credit.
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Based on your list in terms of thrash I would suggest going for some Exodus (debut album especially), Overkill, Testament, Death Angel, Megadeth and Vio-lence.
Nice to see some reassurance. Glad I joined this forum.?
As for my preferences, I'm into heavy metal and thrash with some classic rock and death metal (sometimes).
Currently my favorite bands are
Slayer
Earlier Metallica (thanks to my father)
Epheles
Cannibal Corpse (sometimes)
Sorry for such a short list.