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Anthrax

Anthrax

Thrash Metal

U.S.A.
New York City, New York, U.S.A.
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Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.

Members:

Joey Belladonna
Joey Belladonna
(Vocals)
Scott Ian
Scott Ian
(Guitar)
Dan Lilker
Dan Lilker
(Bass Guitar)
Frank Bello
Frank Bello
(Bass Guitar)
Charlie Benante
Charlie Benante
(Drums)

Events:
  • 18 July 1981

    Anthrax forms in Queens, New York, U.S.A.

  • Early 1983

    Megaforce Records is founded by husband and wife Jon and Marsha Zazula in New Jersey, U.S.A. The motivation was to release the first recordings by Metallica.

  • 16 April 1983

    Metallica perfom their first show with Kirk Hammett on guitar at The Showplace, Dover, New Jersey, U.S.A. Anthrax is the support act, the first time the two bands perfom on the same bill.

  • September 1983

    Drummer Charlie Benante joins Anthrax, replacing Greg D'Angelo. D'Angelo would go on to perform in Burning Starr (1984-1985) White Lion (1985-1991) and an early version of Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory known jokingly as Lynyrd Skynhead (1993).

  • Late 1983

    Anthrax signs with Megaforce Records.

  • November 1983

    Anthrax release their debut single 'Soldiers Of Metal' on Megaforce Records.

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Fistful Of Metal

Anthrax
Fistful Of Metal [Album]

?? February 1984

 

'Fistful Of Metal' is the debut studio album by Anthrax. This is the band's only album to feature original frontman Neil Turbin and original bassist Dan Lilker, who were replaced by Matt Fallon (and eventually by third vocalist Joey Belladonna) and Frank Bello, respectively.

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Armed And Dangerous

Anthrax
Armed And Dangerous [E.P.]

?? February 1985

 

'Armed And Dangerous' is the first E.P. by Anthrax. This is the first Anthrax release to feature Joey Belladonna on vocals and Frank Bello on bass guitar.

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Spreading The Disease

Anthrax
Spreading The Disease [Album]

30 October 1985

 

'Spreading The Disease' is the second studio album by Anthrax. It was the band's first album to feature vocalist Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello (but both had featured on the 'Armed And Dangerous' E.P. earlier in the year).

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Among The Living

Anthrax
Among The Living [Album]

27 March 1987

 

'Among The Living' is the third album by Anthrax. The album is dedicated to Cliff Burton of Metallica, who died in a bus accident six months before its release while Metallica were on tour with Anthrax as the opening act. Veteran engineer Eddie Kramer, at his first venture with a thrash metal act, co-produced the album. Recording proceeded smoothly, but different visions for the sound of the final release created disagreements between Anthrax and the producer during the audio mixing. The album was critically acclaimed, and promoted the band among the "Big Four" of thrash metal.

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I'm The Man

Anthrax
I'm The Man [E.P.]

?? September 1987

 

'I'm The Man' is the second E.P. by Anthrax. Later cited as being hugely influential, the title track is considered among the first rap-metal songs ever recorded. It is novelty song that parodies the style of Beastie Boys. Its main guitar riff is based on the melody of the Jewish folk song 'Hava Nagila' (as guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, as well as all the members of Beastie Boys, are Jewish).

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State Of Euphoria

Anthrax
State Of Euphoria [Album]

18 September 1988

 

'State Of Euphoria' is the fourth album by Anthrax. The majority of the album's music was composed by drummer Charlie Benante while lyrics were composed by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian. The album reached No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart in late 1988 and was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 8, 1989.

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Penikufesin

Anthrax
Penikufesin [E.P.]

26 July 1989

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Persistence Of Time

Anthrax
Persistence Of Time [Album]

21 August 1990
mindkiller: Rating - 5 Stars

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Attack Of The Killer B's

Anthrax
Attack Of The Killer B's [Compilation Album]

25 June 1991
mindkiller: Rating - 4 Stars

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Armed And Dangerous [Reissue]

Anthrax
Armed And Dangerous [Reissue] [E.P.]

25 March 1992

 

'Armed And Dangerous [Reissue]' is a reissue of the first E.P. by Anthrax. It features the band's first single form 1983 as bonus tracks.

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Sound Of White Noise

Anthrax
Sound Of White Noise [Album]

25 May 1993

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Last Action Hero (Music From The Original Motion Picture)

Various Artists
Last Action Hero (Music From The Original Motion Picture) [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]

8 June 1993

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The Beavis And Butt-Head Experience

Various Artists
The Beavis And Butt-Head Experience [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]

3 November 1993

 

'The Beavis And Butt-Head Experience' is a compilation album related to the animated television series Beavis And Butt-Head. The name is a reference to Jimi Hendrix's original band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. It is one of the best selling comedy albums and has sold 1,610,000 units as of May 2014. It was certified double platinum by the RIAA in the United States.

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Live, The Island Years

Anthrax
Live, The Island Years [Album]

5 April 1994

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Airheads (Original Soundtrack Album)

Various Artists
Airheads (Original Soundtrack Album) [Selected Tracks (other artists album)]

19 July 1994

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Stomp 442

Anthrax
Stomp 442 [Album]

24 October 1995

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Volume 8, The Threat Is Real!

Anthrax
Volume 8, The Threat Is Real! [Album]

21 July 1998

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Return Of The Killer A's

Anthrax
Return Of The Killer A's [Compilation Album]

23 November 1999

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Madhouse, The Very Best Of

Anthrax
Madhouse, The Very Best Of [Compilation Album]

26 June 2001

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Twisted Forever, A Tribute To The Legendary Twisted Sister

Various Artists
Twisted Forever, A Tribute To The Legendary Twisted Sister [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]

14 August 2001

 

'Twisted Forever, A Tribute To The Legendary Twisted Sister' is a tribute album to Twisted Sister by various artists.

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We've Come For You All

Anthrax
We've Come For You All [Album]

27 February 2003

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Music Of Mass Destruction (Live From Chicago)

Anthrax
Music Of Mass Destruction (Live From Chicago) [Album + Video]

20 April 2004

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The Greater Of Two Evils

Anthrax
The Greater Of Two Evils [Album]

23 November 2004

 

'The Greater Of Two Evils' is the tenth album by Anthrax. It was the last Anthrax release prior to the band's reunion with Joey Belladonna and guitarist Dan Spitz. The album is made up of 14 songs from the band's early era that were first released between 1983 and 1990. These tracks have been re-recorded by Anthrax's 2004 lineup, with vocalist John Bush recording new versions of songs originally sung by Neil Turbin and Joey Belladonna. The final track listing was decided by a vote on the band's website. The track list was then recorded by the band "live" in the studio over two days. The album did not chart in the U.S., selling 3,400 copies in its first week.

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Alive 2 (2005)

Anthrax
Alive 2 (2005) [Album]

20 September 2005

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Anthrology, No Hit Wonders (1985-1991)

Anthrax
Anthrology, No Hit Wonders (1985-1991) [Compilation Album]

20 September 2005

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Caught In A Mosh (BBC Live In Concert)

Anthrax
Caught In A Mosh (BBC Live In Concert) [Album]

22 January 2007

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Among The Living [Deluxe Edition]

Anthrax
Among The Living [Deluxe Edition] [Album]

10 November 2009

 

'Among The Living [Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some b-sides and outtakes.

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Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax - The Big 4, Live From Sofia, Bulgaria

The Big 4
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax - The Big 4, Live From Sofia, Bulgaria [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]

29 October 2010

 

'Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax - The Big 4, Live From Sofia, Bulgaria' is a live album with performances by Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, 'The Big Four' of American thrash metal. The concert took place on June 22, 2010, at the Sonisphere Festival at Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria. The performance was shown at 450 movie theaters in the United States and over 350 movie theaters across Europe, Canada, and Latin America on June 22, 2010.

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Worship Music

Anthrax
Worship Music [Album]

13 September 2011

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Anthems

Anthrax
Anthems [E.P.]

19 March 2013

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Aftershock (The Island Years 1985-1990)

Anthrax
Aftershock (The Island Years 1985-1990) [Albums Boxed Set]

14 October 2013

 

'Aftershock (The Island Years 1985-1990)' is a boxed set by Anthrax. It contains four albums released on Island Records with some b-sides and outtakes.

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Ronnie James Dio, This Is Your Life

Various Artists
Ronnie James Dio, This Is Your Life [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]

31 March 2014

 

'Ronnie James Dio, This Is Your Life' is a tribute album to Ronnie James Dio. The album features many of Dio's contemporaries performing songs originally recorded by Dio, Black Sabbath, and Rainbow. Tenacious D won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards for their cover of "The Last In Line", and Anthrax were nominated in the same category for their cover of "Neon Knights". Dio died in 2010 from stomach cancer, and album proceeds were targeted for Dio's Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund.

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Chile On Hell

Anthrax
Chile On Hell [Album + Video]

16 September 2014

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Spreading The Disease [30th Anniversary Edition]

Anthrax
Spreading The Disease [30th Anniversary Edition] [Album]

20 November 2015

 

'Spreading The Disease [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some live tracks and demos.

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For All Kings

Anthrax
For All Kings [Album]

26 February 2016

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Kings Among Scotland

Anthrax
Kings Among Scotland [Album]

27 April 2018

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State Of Euphoria [30th Anniversary Edition]

Anthrax
State Of Euphoria [30th Anniversary Edition] [Album]

5 October 2018

 

'State Of Euphoria [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some b-sides and demos.

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XL (MCMLXXXI - MMXXI)

Anthrax
XL (MCMLXXXI - MMXXI) [Album]

15 July 2022

 

'XL (MCMLXXXI - MMXXI)' is a live album by Anthrax. It was recorded live in the studio for a livestream for fans in celebrations of the band's 40th anniversary.

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