# Jonathan Donais on Anthrax's New Album

> Jonathan Donais shares how his guitar skills evolved with Anthrax after joining in 2013.
- Title: Jonathan Donais on Anthrax's New Album · Guitar World
- Summary: Jonathan Donais shares how his guitar skills evolved with Anthrax after joining in 2013. Jonathan Donais, guitarist for Anthrax, discusses his technical…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/jonathan-donais-anthrax-cursum-perficio
- Published: 2026-10-13T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Jonathan Donais joins Anthrax
Jonathan Donais of Shadows Fall became Anthrax's lead guitarist in 2013.
## Cursum Perficio album release
Cursum Perficio is Jonathan Donais's second studio album with Anthrax.
## Technical growth in guitar playing
Donais says he has grown as a guitarist over ten years through consistent practice.
## Economy picking technique
Donais uses economy picking to improve precision and anchor his playing on the guitar.
## Fast playing and influences
Donais cites Alex Skolnick and Yngwie Malmsteen as key influences for fast playing.
## Solo composition process
Donais writes solos by looping rhythm tracks and building piece by piece until he can play them straight through.
## Current band activities
Donais is working on a new Shadows Fall record and Living Wreckage album while waiting for Anthrax's next album.
## Excitement for playing with Anthrax
Donais still can't believe he gets to play with Anthrax after joining in 2013.
## Key takeaway

Jonathan Donais, guitarist for Anthrax, discusses his technical growth and new album Cursum Perficio.