Anthrax
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Anthrax one of the metal scene’s “4 Giants” (Anthrax, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth). A pioneer in the rock industry and amongst the leader of the heavy metal insurgence with their own expression of real thrash metal. One can hear their influence on any number of up-and-coming bands of the new generation.
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About
Anthrax is one of the most phenomenal rock groups who emerged in 1981. It was guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Linker who started the band finally joining them are drummer Charlie Benante, guitarist Dan Spitz, and vocalist Neil Turbin. The band eventually signed up for Megaforce Records with their debut album, Fistful Of Metal, in 1984.
Awards & Certifications
- Among the Living - Gold
- Persistence Of Time - Gold
- Sound Of White Noise - Platinum
Recommended Albums
- Attack Of The Killer B's
- Among The Living
- Persistence Of Time
- We've Come For You All
- Fistful Of Metal
News
Our Year 2 Anthrax CDC Worldwide Fan Club Membership Drive starts in October with a special membership pack available to all renewing members. A pic of the 2007 Fan Club Shirt (chatters gave it rave reviews) has been posted on the CDC News page.
Tours & Concerts
2006 TOUR - Anthrax World Tour
10/14/06 - Makuhari Messe, Japan (LOUDPARK FESTIVAL)
10/16/06 - Osaka, Japan (LOUDPARK FESTIVAL)
Announcements
Discography
Albums
 Alive 2: The Music
Released: 09/20/2005 |
 The Greater Of Two Evils
Released: 11/23/2004 |
 Music Of Mass Destruction: Live from Chicago
Released: 04/20/2004 |
 Volume 8: The Threat Is Real (Bonus Tracks)
Released: 09/23/2003 |
 We've Come for You All
Released: 05/06/2003 |
 Sound of White Noise
Released: 2003 |
 Stomp 442
Released: 2001 |
 Fistful Of Metal
Released: 1984 |
Singles
- Black Lodge (Sound Of White Noise) - US Mainstream Rock #38
- Only (Sound Of White Noise) - S Mainstream Rock #26
Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
Anthrax is also in the Gigantour 2006 compilation together with Dream Theatre, Life Of Agony, Bobaflex, Dry Kill Logic, Megadeth, Fear Factory, Nevermore, and Symphony X.
