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Anthrax: The Thrash Metal Band's Album Journey
Anthrax's album-by-album journey from thrash metal classics to modern experiments.
In brief
Anthrax's album-by-album journey from thrash metal classics to modern experiments. Anthrax released 10 albums since 1984, evolving from thrash metal to alternative metal while maintaining their core sound. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Fist Full of Metal (1984)
Anthrax's debut album featured Neil Turbin on vocals and Danny Lilker on bass, with original guitarist Greg Walls claiming he wrote the whole album.
“wrote the whole album”
Spreading the Disease (1985)
Anthrax's second album included the classic lineup with Frank Bello on bass and Joey Belladonna on vocals, featuring massive riffs and solos.
“classic lineup”
Among the Living (1987)
Anthrax's halcyon era album with Eddie Kramer producing, featuring tracks like Indians and Caught in a Mosh, dedicated to Cliff Burton.
“dedicated to cliff burton”
State of Euphoria (1988)
Anthrax's most commercially successful album with punk roots merged with metal, including hits like Make Me Laugh and Antisocial.
“most commercially successful album”
Persistence of Time (1990)
Anthrax's mature album with Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, but Belladonna's last record with the band until 2011.
“belladonna's last record with the band until 2011”
Sound of White Noise (1993)
John Bush era album attempting to compete with Pearl Jam and Nirvana, featuring alternative metal sounds.
“trying to compete with pearl jam and nirvana”
Stomp 442 (1995)
Anthrax's groove metal album with Dimebag Darrell contributing, moving away from thrash metal.
“moving away from thrash metal”
Volume 8: The Threat Is Real (1998)
Anthrax's nu-metal album featuring Dimebag Darrell and Paul Crook, with tracks like Inside Out and Born Again Idiot.
“trying to compete with limp bizkit”
We've Come for You All (2003)
Bush's final album with Anthrax after a five-year break, featuring Dimebag Darrell and Rob Caggiano.
“five year break”
Worship Music (2011)
Joey Belladonna returned to Anthrax with a thrash-oriented sound, re-signing with Megaforce/Nuclear Blast Records.
“re-signed with megaforce nuclear blast records”
For All Kings (2016)
New guitarist Jonathan Donais brought shredding skills, with Ian delivering riffs and rhythms.
“most talented shredder since dave spitz”
Cursum Perficio (2026)
Anthrax's long-awaited return album after delays, featuring Jonathan Donais and Scott Ian.
“hyper-delayed and long awaited return”
At a glance
Anthrax released 10 albums since 1984, evolving from thrash metal to alternative metal while maintaining their core sound.
