# Anthrax: The Thrash Metal Band's Album Journey

> Anthrax's album-by-album journey from thrash metal classics to modern experiments.
- Title: Anthrax: The Thrash Metal Band's Album Journey · Guitar World
- Summary: Anthrax's album-by-album journey from thrash metal classics to modern experiments. Anthrax released 10 albums since 1984, evolving from thrash metal to…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/bands/anthrax-album-by-album-guide
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: anthrax, thrash metal, album, music, guitar, band, nfl, megalforce, island, elektra, nuclear blast, nu-metal
## 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
## Key takeaway

Anthrax released 10 albums since 1984, evolving from thrash metal to alternative metal while maintaining their core sound.