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The Greater Of Two Evils
''The Greater of Two Evils'' is an album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released in November 2004 via the Sanctuary record label. It is 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 was originally going to be named "Metallum Maximum Aeturnum", with possible plans to change it to "Old School, New School, Our School: Metallum Maximum Aeturnum" or "Metal Thrashing Mad: Metallum Maximum Aeturnum". The album sleeve features liner notes by comedian and Anthrax fan Brian Posehn. The album d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthrax (American Band)
Anthrax is an American heavy 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 East Coast. The band has released 11 studio albums, several other albums, and 26 singles, including collaborating on a single with American hip hop group Public Enemy. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of 10 million. Four of the band's studio albums have also achieved gold certifications by the RIAA, including their third full-length record ''Among the Living'' (1987), which cemented Anthrax's reputation as one of the most successful thrash metal bands. Anthrax's lineup has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bush (singer)
John Bush (born August 24, 1963) is an American heavy metal singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the 1980s as the lead singer and lyricist of Armored Saint, a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. In 1992, he joined thrash metal band Anthrax, with whom he remained until 2005 and briefly rejoined in 2009–2010. Bush has also been active with the reformed Armored Saint intermittently from 1999 to the present. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic praised Bush's "remarkable voice" while authors Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins ranked him as the eighth-best vocalist in the genre. Career Bush started his singing career at Woodrow Wilson High School (Los Angeles) in 1979, fronting a short-lived rock band called "Royal Decree", with brothers Felipe "Phil" Sandoval (lead guitar) and Gonzalo "Gonzo" Sandoval (drums), and bassist Joey Vera, also Woodrow Wilson High School alumni. In 1982, they all became founding members of Armored Saint, along with new lead guitarist Dave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhouse (song)
"Madhouse" is a song by American thrash metal band Anthrax, released in 1985 on Megaforce Records and Island Records. The song is about going insane. Background "Madhouse" was released as the only single and third track from the group's second full album, ''Spreading the Disease''. The song is written in an up-tempo time signature, with heavy distorted guitar riffs. It has become a staple of live concerts, and has also appeared on Anthrax's "best of" album, '' Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991)''. In 2009, the track was named the 46th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. The 12" vinyl features a cover version of the Sex Pistols song "God Save the Queen". Music video A music video was produced, which features the band performing in an insane asylum with several mental patients moving along to the tune. Appearances *This song is featured in the 2002 video game '' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''. It is featured on the in-game radio station "V-Rock". *A cover version of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indians (song)
"Indians" is a song by American thrash metal band Anthrax, from the band's third studio album, ''Among the Living'' (1987). It has since then remained one of the band's signature songs, appearing on their best-of albums: ''Return of the Killer A's'', '' Madhouse: The Very Best of Anthrax'' and '' Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991)''. It appears in the ''Guitar Hero'' game '' Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock'' and as downloadable content for the ''Rock Band'' series and ''Rocksmith 2014''. Music video The music video features Anthrax playing the song live. It was directed by Jean Pellerin. Single A single was released, it was also the first single for the album, displaying a Native American on a coin (like that of a U.S. nickel and/or Indian Head cent) with a purple background. Track listing #"Indians" #" Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (includes " Taint" by Stormtroopers of Death after a fade out) Personnel *Joey Belladonna – vocals * Scott Ian – rhythm guitar *Dan Spitz – l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Persistence Of Time
''Persistence of Time'' is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released on August 21, 1990 through Megaforce Worldwide/Island Records and was nominated in 1991 for a Grammy Award in the Best Metal Performance category. The album included the singles, " Got the Time" (a Joe Jackson cover) and "In My World" (which was performed by the band on the '' Married... with Children'' episode, " My Dinner with Anthrax"). ''Persistence of Time'' was the last full Anthrax album to feature vocalist Joey Belladonna until 2011's ''Worship Music''. Album information Anthrax returned to the studio in the fall of 1989 with Mark Dodson (who produced the previous album, ''State of Euphoria'') to start work on their fifth album. Recording of the album was difficult, with a large structure fire causing the band to lose more than $100,000 worth of gear and their rehearsal studio on January 24, 1990. Following this disaster, the band moved to a different studio in l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep It In The Family (Anthrax Song)
Keep It in the Family may refer to: Books and theatre * ''Keep It in the Family'', a 1967 play by Bill Naughton * ''Keep It in the Family'', a 1996 children's book by Anne Fine Film and television * ''Keep It in the Family'' (film), a 1973 film starring John Gavin * ''Keep It in the Family'' (1971 TV series), a 1971 British television comedy * ''Keep It in the Family'' (1980 TV series), a 1980s British sitcom * ''Keep It in the Family'' (British game show), a 2010s British game show * ''Keep It in the Family'' (American game show), a 1950s American game show Music *''Keep it in the Family'', a 1974 album by Leon Haywood, and the title track *"Keep It In The Family", a 1982 song by Deodato from '' Happy Hour'' *"Keep It in the Family", a 1990 song by Anthrax from ''Persistence of Time'' *"Keep It in the Family", a 2006 song by Hybrid from ''I Choose Noise ''I Choose Noise'' is the third studio album by British progressive breakbeat band Hybrid, released on 4 Septemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spreading The Disease
''Spreading the Disease'' is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Anthrax, released on October 30, 1985 by Megaforce Records and Island Records. It was the band's first album to feature vocalist Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello. A special two-disc edition of the album was released in 2015, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Background and writing After Anthrax finished touring in support of ''Fistful of Metal'', vocalist Neil Turbin was expelled from the band. Matt Fallon replaced him, but was quickly fired because he lacked confidence in the studio. Producer Carl Canedy suggested the group to audition Joey Belladonna, who was not familiar with thrash metal. Though the band members were not pleased with Belladonna's musical background, they hired him and booked a few shows with their new frontman. ''Spreading the Disease'' was recorded at the Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, New York with Canedy, while Jon Zazula served as executive producer. The album f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Among The Living
''Among the Living'' is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released on March 16, 1987, by Megaforce Records in the US and by Island Records in the rest of the world. The album is dedicated to Cliff Burton of Metallica, who died in a bus accident six months before its release while 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 and the band was enthusiastic, but different visions for the sound of the final release created contrasts between Anthrax and the producer during the mixing at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. Ultimately, Anthrax succeeded in maintaining the aggressive dry sound and fast rhythms of the original recordings, enriched by often-humorous lyrics dealing with disparate subjects. Anthrax members often described the album as their major breakthrough, as it catapulted the band from being a small club a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fistful Of Metal
''Fistful of Metal'' is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax, released in January 1984 by Megaforce Records (US only) and Music for Nations internationally. The album includes a cover of Alice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen". 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. Former original guitarist Greg Walls claims that Anthrax "ripped him off" as he claims he wrote the material on the album. Background Schoolmates Danny Lilker and Scott Ian formed Anthrax in 1981 in New York City. They both played guitar, but Lilker switched to bass when they could not find a suitable bassist. In 1982, after some lineup rotations, Anthrax added vocalist and fellow schoolmate Neil Turbin. Drummer Charlie Benante and lead guitarist Dan Spitz were added in 1983. Anthrax recorded a five-track demo in early 1983, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Lilker
Daniel A. Lilker (born October 18, 1964) is an American semi-retired musician best known as a bass player, but also guitarist, pianist, drummer and vocalist. He was the bassist for the thrash metal band Nuclear Assault and was a founding member of Anthrax with Scott Ian. Lilker was then playing rhythm guitar and recorded bass guitar and co-wrote on their first album, ''Fistful of Metal''. He also founded crossover band Stormtroopers of Death with Scott Ian and Charlie Benante (from Anthrax), and Billy Milano (Anthrax roadie, M.O.D. singer). He also plays bass with Brutal Truth, Exit-13, Malformed Earthborn, The Ravenous, Overlord Exterminator, Venomous Concept, Crucifist, Nokturnal Hellstorm, Nunfuckritual and Extra Hot Sauce.Strong, Martin C. (2002) ''The Great Metal Discography'', MOJO Books, , p. 30-31, 93–94, 394 Lilker played on Holy Moses' 1994's ''No Matter What's the Cause''. He is known for his fast, guitar-like riffing through heavy distortion. Lilker has been a colu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Ian
Scott Ian (born Scott Ian Rosenfeld, December 31, 1963) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the thrash metal band Anthrax. Ian is the guitarist and a founding member of the crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death for which he is also the lyricist. He has hosted ''The Rock Show'' on VH1 and has appeared on VH1's '' I Love the...'' series, '' Heavy: The Story of Metal'', and '' SuperGroup''. Ian is also the rhythm guitarist for the metal band the Damned Things and Mr. Bungle. Early life Scott Ian Rosenfeld (his name has since been legally changed to drop his birth surname) was born to a Jewish family in the Bayside section of the New York City borough of Queens; he has a younger brother named Jason (who was the lead vocalist of Anthrax for a brief period in the early 1980s) and a half-brother named Sean. Ian attended Bayside High School, with classmates (and future Anthrax bandmates) Dan Lilker and Neil Turbin. Witnessing KISS live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Benante
Charles Lee Benante (born November 27, 1962) is an American musician best known as the drummer for thrash metal band Anthrax, and crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death. Alongside rhythm guitarist and band leader Scott Ian, Benante has composed the majority of the music throughout Anthrax's discography. He joined the reunited Pantera in 2022, filling-in for original drummer Vinnie Paul. Career Benante joined Anthrax in 1983, prior to the recording of the band's debut album ''Fistful of Metal'', and has been the band's drummer ever since. He is known for having a very fast double kick technique and has been credited as one of the pioneers of double-bass, as well as with popularizing the blast beat technique with thrash metal. He is also an accomplished guitarist, having contributed lead guitar to S.O.D.'s '' Speak English or Die'' album. Along with his musician duties, Benante is also a graphic artist and has created many of Anthrax's album covers and T-shirt designs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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