![]() ![]() Anthrax's third album, Among the Living, was released in 1987 to critical praise. With a new lineup, the band recorded Spreading the Disease (distributed by Island Records) in 1985. Vocalist Neil Turbin left shortly after and was replaced by Joey Belladonna. Lilker soon left the band to form Nuclear Assault, and was replaced by roadie Frank Bello. According to Nielsen SoundScan Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of over 15 million.Noted for its live performances, Anthrax signed with the independent label Megaforce Records (which released the band's debut studio album in 1984). As of 2014 the band has released ten studio albums, a number of singles and an EP with American hip hop group Public Enemy. When the genre's popularity increased, Anthrax was one of its "big four" with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. The group was considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene during the 1980s. Anthrax - Persistence Of Time (2CD) (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2020)Īnthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker.
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