Anthrax are an American, New York City-based thrash metal band, who released their first full-length album in 1984. The band was one of the most popular bands of the 80s thrash metal scene and are notable for combining metal with rap and hardcore music early on. The band has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, and are classified as one of the “big four“ of thrash metal bands alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth.
To mark the fourth outing of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, PURPOSE DRIVEN EVENTS has amassed a line-up of 180+ bandsfor the September 9–12 event at Blue Ridge Amphitheater, a long-awaited large-scale concert venue in Southwest Virginia. The excitement for the event is already building in the media and from the line-up: ●”This is the best… Read more »
The countdown to July 18, the 40th anniversary of thrash/metal legends Anthrax, is well underway and heading towards the big finale. A special worldwide Livestream event, presented by Danny Wimmer Presents and originating from Los Angeles, will kick off in North America on Friday, July 16, beginning at 4 PM PT and 7 PM ET, and in the UK on Saturday,… Read more »
One of The Big Four turns the Big 4-0 this year and is celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honor the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, NY on July 18, 1981, Anthrax was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from… Read more »
Crobot and Mascot Records have announced the global release of an EP titled Rat Child on June 18. The complete track listing features “Mountain” (featuring Frank Bello), “Kiss It Goodbye” (featuring Howard Jones), “Everyone Dies,” (featuring Stix Zadina), and “Rat Child.” Singer Brandon Yeagley shares, “We’ve grown to know the Anthrax dudes pretty well through touring and developed… Read more »
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes has announced a new publication date for Punk Rock & Paintbrushes: The Insides of Artists written by Outsiders co-created by Emily T. Nielsen (Punk Rock & Paintbrushes) and Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals). The exclusive coffee table art book will be out April 15, 2021 and is available for pre-order now at www.PunkRockArt.com. Punk Rock &… Read more »
ANTHRAX TAKES YOU ONE STEP FURTHER BEHIND THE SCENES WITH A BRAND NEW EPISODE FROM ITS SIX-EPISODE VIDEO SERIES FOR THE UPCOMING PERSISTENCE OF TIME 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION During the recording of Persistence of Time, Scott Ian suggested the band – all big Public Enemy fans – record a cover of Public Enemy’s “Bring The Noise.” He loved the idea… Read more »
Slayer made their second stop, and their last ever Southern California appearance at FivePoint Amphitheatre on May 11th. Slayer is the first of the “big four” of thrash metal to declare their exit from recording and touring. At the conclusion of this tour, the equipment will be packed away and an exclamation point will be placed at the end of… Read more »
Photos – ANTHRAX Live! – FivePoint Amphitheatre CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.
Anthrax will see its much anticipated, live-in-concert DVD, Kings Among Scotland arrive in stores and online today (Megaforce). The two-hour Kings Among Scotland was filmed February 15, 2017 at the band’s sold-out concert at Barrowland Ballroom, the historic venue in Glasgow. The disc incorporates the band’s entire live show, and includes gems like “Madhouse,” “I Am the Law,”… Read more »
It’s February 14th, Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. Nothing says “Be Mine” better than a Saint Valentine’s Day (Metal) Massacre from Anthrax and Killswitch Engage. The two aforementioned bands brought their Killthrax II tour to the Anaheim House of Blues with special guest Havok for an evening of in your face, no… Read more »
