Anthrax Who are they

New York thrash legends Anthrax have had a crazy career. The band hit the big time in the mid-1980s with a few successful albums. In the early 90s, vocalist Joey Belladonna suddenly left the band, and John Bush came was his replacement. From there, the '90s were a rough period for the band, with line-up changes and label problems making the band fade into obscurity. Anthrax was one of the few thrash bands to have a sense of humor, along with those trademark baggy shorts, and this top five list represents the high points in Anthrax’s catalog of material.

1. Among The Living' (1987)

With Among The Living, Anthrax finally put it all together, and released a wicked album. There are several classic thrash tracks on here, including the title track, “Caught In A Mosh,” and “Indians.” Scott Ian is one of the best rhythm guitarists in the business, and the team of Frank Bello and Charlie Benante is top-notch.
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2. 'Persistence Of Time' (1990)

 Anthrax had always been known to showcase the lighter side of thrash, but with their fifth album, and the last one with vocalist Joey Belladonna, Anthrax put across a darker image of themselves. Most of there humorous lyrical content went Bye bye, replaced with hatred and sheer contempt for humanity. While the Joe Jackson cover “Got The Time” is the most recognizable song on here, Persistence Of Time is a strong collection of mid-paced material (“Belly Of The Beast,” “Keep It In The Family”) and unrelenting chaos (“Gridlock,” “Discharge”). All of which are great songs! Get there album Here

3. 'Spreading The Disease' (1985)


Anthrax was a force to be reckoned with, Spreading The Disease, which was the recording debut of Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello. Belladonna was a new and easily fit into the lead vocalist role. More speed metal-oriented than later releases, the album blows everything away in its path, with “Gung-Ho” “A.I.R,” and “Aftershock” the highlights. Spreading The Disease was also the first album that got them mainstream publicity, most notably in the music video for single “Madhouse.” Get there album Here
                                 

4. 'Fistful Of Metal' (1984)


Anthrax’s debut album Fistful Of Metal was not what most thought it would be. However, that doesn’t take away from the material itself, as there are some future classics contained within. “Deathrider,” “Metal Thrashing Mad,” and “Panic” are fan favorites, while “Solders Of Metal” and “Howling Furies” are not well know but will be one day. Even in the early years Anthrax was the band to beat, especially  drummer Charlie Benante, who just dominates his kit with like a musicians twice his age. Get there album Here

5. 'Sound Of White Noise' (1993)



A lot of Anthrax fans do not know what to think when it comes to John Bush-era of the band. Some say the band matured as musicians and songwriters, and others find the band’s transformation into a hard rock/grungier sound to be revolting "LOL". 1993’s Sound Of White Noise was the first step towards a more mainstream sound for Anthrax. Unlike the other '90s releases, Sound Of White Noise succeeded in attracting new fans, while keeping the older ones satisfied. The album reached number 7 on the Billboard charts, and several successful singles were released, including “Only” and “Room For One More.” This was also one of the least favorite among long time fans. Get there album Here



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