---
title: "Anthrax"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/anthrax"
genre: "Thrash Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1981
---

# Anthrax

**Anthrax** is a thrash metal band, from United States, active 1981 to present.

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 to emerge from the East Coast. The band's current lineup consists of Scott Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello, vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving Ian as the only constant member of the band. Ian and Benante are the only two members to appear on all of Anthrax's albums, while Bello has been a member of Anthrax since 1984, replacing Lilker.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthrax_(American_band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Anthrax |
| Genre | Thrash Metal |
| Parent genre | Thrash Metal |
| Origin | New York, United States |
| Formed | 1981 |
| Releases in catalog | 21 |

## Genres

[Thrash Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/thrash-metal) · [Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) · [Groove Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/groove-metal) · [Speed Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/speed-metal) · [Alternative Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/alternative-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Scott Ian](https://themetalnet.com/musician/scott-ian) | Electric guitar | 1981 to present | Current |
| [Frank Bello](https://themetalnet.com/musician/frank-bello) | Bass guitar | 1984 to present | Current |
| [Charlie Benante](https://themetalnet.com/musician/charlie-benante) | Drums (drum set) | 1983 to present | Current |
| [Joey Belladonna](https://themetalnet.com/musician/joey-belladonna) | Lead vocals | 1984 to present | Current |
| [Jonathan Donais](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jonathan-donais) | Electric guitar | 2013 to present | Current |
| [Dan Lilker](https://themetalnet.com/musician/dan-lilker) | Bass guitar | 1981 to 1984 | Former |
| [Joey Vera](https://themetalnet.com/musician/joey-vera) | Bass guitar | 2004 to 2005 | Former |
| [Greg D’Angelo](https://themetalnet.com/musician/greg-d-angelo) | Drums (drum set) | 1981 to 1983 | Former |
| [John Bush](https://themetalnet.com/musician/john-bush) | Lead vocals | 1992 to 2010 | Former |
| [John Connelly](https://themetalnet.com/musician/john-connelly) | Lead vocals | 1981 to 1982 | Former |
| [Rob Caggiano](https://themetalnet.com/musician/rob-caggiano) | Electric guitar | 2001 to 2013 | Former |
| [Dan Spitz](https://themetalnet.com/musician/dan-spitz) | Electric guitar | 1983 to 2007 | Former |
| [Matt Fallon](https://themetalnet.com/musician/matt-fallon) | Lead vocals | 1984 to 1984 | Former |
| [Paul Crook](https://themetalnet.com/musician/paul-crook) | Electric guitar | 1995 to 2001 | Former |
| [Dan Nelson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/dan-nelson) | Lead vocals | 2007 to 2009 | Former |
| [Neil Turbin](https://themetalnet.com/musician/neil-turbin) | Lead vocals | 1982 to 1984 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1984 | [Fistful of Metal](https://themetalnet.com/album/0bac2272-5f6a-3aae-a4ab-074d8c4fbad0) | Album |
| 1985 | [Armed and Dangerous](https://themetalnet.com/album/36de9a5f-9238-3196-a5ce-e477dec9b4cd) | EP |
| 1985 | [Spreading the Disease](https://themetalnet.com/album/5ebc6b4f-6b03-3202-86ac-a999408143fe) | Album |
| 1987 | [Among the Living](https://themetalnet.com/album/413bc69f-9391-3fe3-802b-5bf4922f6066) | Album |
| 1987 | [I’m the Man](https://themetalnet.com/album/57c31c53-2c4a-3ade-abbf-808e1742d344) | EP |
| 1988 | [State of Euphoria](https://themetalnet.com/album/817163c9-8a98-37eb-82bb-53c761031da6) | Album |
| 1989 | [Penikufesin](https://themetalnet.com/album/e2b0ba85-9bc0-3f9a-8132-baea3f8c443d) | EP |
| 1990 | [Persistence of Time](https://themetalnet.com/album/ea25c463-c8e7-3f2b-8ec9-d883ed227e25) | Album |
| 1991 | [Free B's](https://themetalnet.com/album/f7ad0b57-b450-433a-8849-7efeb3ac80a0) | EP |
| 1993 | [Sound of White Noise](https://themetalnet.com/album/861ebe62-b5a1-3d67-b6a8-139a7a8e7b74) | Album |
| 1995 | [Stomp 442](https://themetalnet.com/album/b88346b1-f8b2-3220-abca-807fa3b091cf) | Album |
| 1998 | [Inside Out](https://themetalnet.com/album/4cc63046-6d48-3962-aef4-34fead505673) | EP |
| 1998 | [Volume 8: The Threat Is Real](https://themetalnet.com/album/1da85c79-a271-34b3-9bb7-03424b2edf1b) | Album |
| 2003 | [Summer 2003 EP](https://themetalnet.com/album/43023271-7bc6-33eb-9db9-693803f706db) | EP |
| 2003 | [We’ve Come for You All](https://themetalnet.com/album/6aa334a0-a473-389b-98d4-87dcc9810a26) | Album |
| 2004 | [The Greater of Two Evils](https://themetalnet.com/album/a43e19ad-09e5-4100-b4d3-935297ef9674) | Album |
| 2011 | [Worship Music](https://themetalnet.com/album/f9884e4f-663b-4c85-9751-da46ae668cb1) | Album |
| 2013 | [Anthems](https://themetalnet.com/album/ac4eed2f-22c8-4839-b11e-0fe489385e91) | EP |
| 2016 | [For All Kings](https://themetalnet.com/album/7962a2c6-fb24-45da-925c-b00835408474) | Album |
| 2025 | [Crazy Sheep](https://themetalnet.com/album/ffd1e72f-b6f0-4ea0-952f-89bf238abccf) | Album |
| 2026 | [Cursum Perficio](https://themetalnet.com/album/8ec7ac16-5003-42d3-9f5e-1475f9a9d428) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Megadeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/megadeth) (listened together)
- [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together)
- [Iron Maiden](https://themetalnet.com/band/iron-maiden) (listened together)
- [Slayer](https://themetalnet.com/band/slayer) (listened together)
- [Judas Priest](https://themetalnet.com/band/judas-priest) (listened together)
- [Black Sabbath](https://themetalnet.com/band/black-sabbath) (listened together)
- [Pantera](https://themetalnet.com/band/pantera) (listened together)
- [Motörhead](https://themetalnet.com/band/motorhead) (listened together)
- [Ozzy Osbourne](https://themetalnet.com/band/ozzy-osbourne) (listened together)
- [Sepultura](https://themetalnet.com/band/sepultura) (listened together)
- [Testament](https://themetalnet.com/band/testament) (listened together)
- [System of a Down](https://themetalnet.com/band/system-of-a-down) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrax
- x: https://twitter.com/Anthrax
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthrax/
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Anthrax/169
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/80417
- youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCYjzkgiNzCLU_NlBAFflrAg
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/9399332
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JysSUOyfVs1UQ0UaESheP

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/anthrax](https://themetalnet.com/band/anthrax). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt