1. Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The band is regarded as one of the leading acts of the 1980s thrash metal scene and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were among the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast of the United States. The current lineup consists of Scott Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello, vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais. Over the course of their career, the lineup has changed multiple times, with Ian remaining the only constant member. Ian and Benante are the only members to appear on all of Anthrax's albums, while Bello has been a member since 1984, replacing Lilker. Anthrax released their debut album "Fistful of Metal" in 1984 with singer Neil Turbin, who was replaced by Joey Belladonna later that year. Their third album "Among the Living" (1987) brought them wider recognition. Subsequent albums "State of Euphoria" (1988) and "Persistence of Time" (1990) solidified their status in thrash metal, with "Persistence of Time" earning the band their first Grammy nomination. In 1992, Anthrax signed with Elektra Records and replaced Belladonna with John Bush from Armored Saint. Bush's first album with the band, "Sound of White Noise" (1993), reached number seven on the Billboard 200 and featured the single "Only". Later albums under Bush received less commercial success, and the band left Elektra following "Stomp 442" (1995). "Volume 8: The Threat Is Real" (1998) was affected by the bankruptcy of its label. Bush left the band in 2005, and Anthrax briefly reunited with Belladonna and lead guitarist Dan Spitz. After further lineup changes, Dan Nelson joined as vocalist but departed in 2009. Belladonna returned in 2010, and the band released "Worship Music" (2011), their first studio album in eight years and first with Belladonna in 21 years, reaching number twelve on the Billboard 200. Their most recent studio album, "For All Kings", was released in 2016, and a twelfth studio album is scheduled for 2026. Anthrax has released 11 studio albums, several other albums and 26 singles, including a collaboration with the hip hop group Public Enemy. Four of their studio albums—"Among the Living", "State of Euphoria", "Persistence of Time" and "Sound of White Noise"—have received gold certification from the RIAA. From 1991 to 2004, they sold 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales estimated at ten million. Anthrax was formed in Queens, New York City, on July 18, 1981, by Scott Ian and Dan Lilker with Dave Weiss on drums. The band's name was inspired by the disease anthrax, which Ian encountered in a biology textbook. The initial lineup included singer John Connelly and bassist Paul Kahn. After several early lineup changes, Neil Turbin joined as vocalist in 1982, and the band recorded their first demo. Turbin performed on the debut album "Fistful of Metal", released in January 1984. Following Turbin's departure, Frank Bello joined on bass and Joey Belladonna was recruited as vocalist in 1984. The EP "Armed and Dangerous" marked Belladonna's recording debut. Their second album, "Spreading the Disease" (1985), was seen as a technical advancement from their debut. During this period, Ian, Benante and Lilker formed the side project Stormtroopers of Death and recorded "Speak English or Die". "Among the Living" (1987) was dedicated to Metallica bassist Cliff Burton and featured singles "Indians" and "I Am the Law". The B-side of "I Am the Law" included the rap-metal hybrid "I'm the Man". Anthrax collaborated with U.T.F.O. and later with Public Enemy on "Bring the Noise", a track that became a live staple. The fourth album, "State of Euphoria" (1988), included the single "Antisocial". "Persistence of Time" (1990) reflected a darker, more technical approach, with a notable cover of Joe Jackson's "Got the Time". Anthrax toured extensively during this period, including supporting Iron Maiden on the "No Prayer for the Dying" tour and participating in the Clash of the Titans tour. In 1992, Joey Belladonna left the band, and John Bush became the lead vocalist. The first album with Bush, "Sound of White Noise" (1993), marked a stylistic shift toward a darker sound influenced by alternative rock and included the single "Only". The departure of guitarist Dan Spitz left the band temporarily without a lead guitarist. "Stomp 442" (1995) and "Volume 8: The Threat Is Real" (1998) were less commercially successful due to label changes and distribution issues. "Return of the Killer A's" (1999) was a greatest hits compilation that included a version of "Ball of Confusion" with both Belladonna and Bush. Rob Caggiano joined as lead guitarist in 2001. During the anthrax attacks in the United States in 2001, the band addressed public confusion over their name through press releases and benefit concerts. In 2003, they released "We've Come for You All" under Sanctuary Records. "The Greater of Two Evils" (2004) was a re-recording of earlier material. Bassist Frank Bello temporarily left and was replaced by Joey Vera. In 2005, Anthrax reformed the classic lineup of Ian, Benante, Spitz, Belladonna and Bello. Dan Nelson joined as vocalist in 2007, with Caggiano returning as lead guitarist, but Nelson left in 2009. Belladonna returned in 2010, coinciding with the band's participation in several "Big Four" concerts. "Worship Music" (2011) debuted at number twelve on the Billboard 200. Rob Caggiano left in 2013 and was replaced by Jonathan Donais. The "Anthems" EP was released in 2013, and the live DVD "Chile on Hell" in 2014. The band continued to tour and record new material, including the release of "For All Kings" in 2016, which reached number nine on the Billboard 200. They have been nominated for Grammy Awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Anthrax continued to tour extensively, including co-headlining with bands such as Kreator, Testament, and Slayer. They participated in the "70,000 Tons of Metal" cruise in 2017 and had tracks featured in media, including a version of "Antisocial" in the film "It" (2017). A live album, "XL", was released in 2022 from a livestream performance. The band has planned their twelfth studio album with recording beginning in 2023, and it is scheduled for release in May 2026. Prior to the album release, Anthrax performed as support for Megadeth and will also join Iron Maiden on select dates of their Run for Your Lives World Tour. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthrax_(American_band) Studio albums Fistful of Metal (1984) Spreading the Disease (1985) Among the Living (1987) State of Euphoria (1988) Persistence of Time (1990) Sound of White Noise (1993) Stomp 442 (1995) Volume 8: The Threat Is Real (1998) We've Come for You All (2003) Worship Music (2011) For All Kings (2016) There is at least one other known artist tracked as "Anthrax" on last.fm. 2. Anthrax are an English anarcho-punk band formed in Gravesend, Kent, in 1980. They recorded their first demo in 1981 and subsequently released two 7" EPs on Crass Records and Small Wonder Records. The band contributed to compilations issued by Crass Records, Mortarhate Records, and Fightback Records, and toured in the Netherlands alongside Dutch band The Ex. In 2007, Anthrax released a compilation album, "One Last Drop", which included their early demos, both EPs, a track from the Mortarhate compilation, and two live recordings. The band reformed in 2010 and released their debut full-length album, "All for the Cause", in 2012. Two split singles were released in 2015. Studio albums All for the Cause (2012) Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthrax_(British_band)