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1) 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.
Anthrax were formed in 1981 by guitarists Scott Ian and bassist Danny Lilker. They found the band’s name in a biology textbook and claimed it because it sounded sufficiently evil to them. Nowadays Anthrax consists of these members: Joey Belladonna on lead vocals, Charlie Benante on drums, guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano, and Frank Bello playing the bass.
In 1985 Joey Belladonna joined Anthrax, and in the same year, the band released their second studio album Spreading The Disease (which included the hitMadhouse). In 1987, Anthrax released their third album, Among The Living. This album began a lyrical trend that focused on movies, comic books, and Stephen King novels. For example, the song I Am The Law is a tribute to comic book hero Judge Dredd.
In 1990, Anthrax released the more serious Persistence Of Time to even greater success than State of Euphoria. The album was considerably darker but much more technical and progressive than Anthrax’s previous work. This made it a hit with metalheads who were afraid to embrace the band because of their “silly” side.
In 1985 Joey Belladonna joined Anthrax, and in the same year, the band released their second studio album Spreading The Disease (which included the hit
Madhouse). In 1987, Anthrax released their third album, Among The Living. This album began a lyrical trend that focused on movies, comic books, and Stephen King novels. For example, the song I Am The Law is a tribute to comic book hero Judge Dredd.In 1990, Anthrax released the more serious Persistence Of Time to even greater success than State of Euphoria. The album was considerably darker but much more technical and progressive than Anthrax’s previous work. This made it a hit with metalheads who were afraid to embrace the band because of their “silly” side.
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DimebagMustaine wrote:
Anthrax better than Slayer? lolwat
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megatallicadrug wrote:
Nah, they're definitely better than Metallica. [4]
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Bolthorn79 wrote:
Anthrax made our 2011 Favorites in our 2011 Rewind http://www.metalinjection.net/category/podcasts/msrcast
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Vicarious_Lord wrote:
Weakest of the "Big 4"? Nah, they're definitely better than Slayer and Metallica. [2]
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Vicarious_Lord wrote:
for me it's Megadeth>Anthrax>Slayer>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Something that doesn't quite resemble but wishes oh so badly that they were Metallica
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DaveBFC wrote:
Nah, they're definitely better than Metallica. [3] Megadeth > Slayer > Anthrax >>>>>>> rocktallica
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megatallicadrug wrote:
I don't care if they are weakest of big 4, anthrax for me is an awesome band.
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academyofrock wrote:
You might enjoy this blog post on the devil's interval http://humandynamics.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/the-power-of-music-black-sabbath/
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
RIP Charlie's mom, poor guy, that's gotta be hard.
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2DamnHype wrote:
Among The Living FTW.
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Trve_Mallkorr wrote:
Nah, they're definitely better than Metallica. [2]
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DimebagMustaine wrote:
Pretty good band, but overal, i'd say they are the weakest of the Big 4. [2]
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TheJudasMaster wrote:
Weakest of the "Big 4"? Nah, they're definitely better than Slayer and Metallica.
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
Tribute to Megaupload R.I.P: http://www.lastfm.es/group/We'll+miss+you%2C+Megaupload
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hadomaru wrote:
Pretty good band, but overal, i'd say they are the weakest of the Big 4.
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achujwie wrote:
V mr. obvious :D.
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EricThrashMetal wrote:
Joey Belladonna > John Bush
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achujwie wrote:
worshit music sucks.
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blue_wallpapers wrote:
aftershock!
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Congelamento wrote:
Anthrax is a great band, but Worship Music is the most overrated thrash album of 2011. If I even can call it thrash...
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