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Anthrax

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Queens, New York (early); Yonkers, New York (later)
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1981
Genre:
Thrash Metal, Groove Metal
Themes:
Humour, Hardships, Social issues, Anti-fascism
Current label:
Megaforce Records
Years active:
1981-present
Pictured from left to right: Jonathan Donais, Scott Ian, Joey Belladonna, Charlie Benante, Frank Bello.

Anthrax was founded on July 18, 1981 in Queens, New York City by guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Lilker. They discovered the band's name while perusing a biology textbook and claimed it solely for its sufficiently evil-sounding connotation. Soon to join them were vocalist John Connelly, drummer ...
Current
Scott Ian Guitars (lead) (1981), Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing) (1981-present)
See also: Motor Sister, Mr. Bungle, Posehn (live), ex-S.O.D., Minorjerkbrains, The Damned Things, ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Damnocracy, ex-Doom Squad, ex-Four-X, ex-Pearl, ex-Slam Jam, ex-Roadrunner United (live)
Charlie Benante Drums, Percussion, Vocals (backing) (1983-present)
See also: Pantera (live), ex-S.O.D., ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Metal Allegiance (live), ex-Heavy the Fall
Frank Bello Bass, Vocals (backing) (1984-present)
See also: Altitudes & Attitude, ex-Helmet
Joey Belladonna Vocals (1984-1992, 2005-2007, 2010-present)
See also: Belladonna, ex-Bible Black, Beyond Frontiers, Chief Big Way, Metal All Stars, ex-Triffid
Jonathan Donais Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (2013-present)
See also: Living Wreckage, Shadows Fall, ex-Aftershock, ex-Whiskey Whore
Past
Kenny Kushner Bass (1981-1982)
See also: ex-World Bang
Paul Kahn Bass (1981)
See also: ex-Four-X
Dave Weiss Drums (1981-1982)
See also: ex-Four-X
Dan Lilker Guitars (lead) (1981-1982), Bass (1982-1984)
See also: Blurring, Evil Wrath, ex-Brutal Truth, ex-Crucifist, ex-Extra Hot Sauce, ex-Hemlock, ex-Nokturnal Hellstorm, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Overlord Exterminator, ex-Redrum, ex-S.O.D., ex-The Ravenous, ex-NunFuckRitual, notS.O.D. Fist Banging Maniacs, Stormtroopers of Beer, Tales of a Therion, United Forces, Walking Corpse, ex-Venomous Concept, ex-Autopsy (live), ex-Dark Angel (live), ex-Lock Up (live), ex-Soulfly (live), ex-Exit-13, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Crab Society, ex-Human Garbage, ex-Last Satanic Dance, ex-Malformed Earthborn, ex-Sick of It All, ex-White Heat
Jason Rosenfeld Vocals (1981-1982)
See also: ex-Rug Rat, ex-Reverend, ex-Hunger, ex-Seed
Dirk Kennedy Vocals (1981)
See also: Hittman
John Connelly Vocals (1981)
See also: ex-John Connelly Theory, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Acid Reign (live), ex-C.I.A., ex-Nuclear Theory, ex-Rite Bastards
Greg D'Angelo Drums (1982-1983)
See also: Greg Leon Invasion, Rough Riot, Stephen Pearcy, ex-Black Label Society, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Blackthorne, ex-Pride & Glory, ex-Cities, ex-AntiProduct, ex-Britny Fox, ex-Lynyrd Skynhead, ex-Pirates of Venus, ex-White Lion, ex-Ace Frehley (live)
Greg Walls Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: Greg Walls, ex-Hittman, ex-Stephen Pearcy (live)
Neil Turbin Vocals (1982-1984)
See also: ex-Neil Turbin, Bleed the Hunger, DeathRiders, Immortal Soul, ex-Onslaught (live), ex-Steel Prophet (live), ex-AMRA, ex-Bad Applz, ex-Claude Schnell, ex-Great Gildersleeves, ex-Kurt James Band, ex-New Race, ex-School of Hard Knocks, ex-Turbin, ex-Voodoo Rhythm Devil's Project, ex-Wrecking Crew
Bob Berry Guitars (1983)
Dan Spitz Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (1983-1995, 2005-2007)
See also: ex-Thrasher, ex-Red Lamb, ex-DeuxMonkey, Voices of Extreme, ex-Overkill
Matt Fallon Vocals (1984)
See also: ex-Skid Row, ex-Steel Fortune
John Bush Vocals (1992-2005, 2009-2010)
See also: Armored Saint, Metal Allegiance (live), ex-Stone Soldier, ex-Doom Squad, ex-Royal Decree
Rob Caggiano Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (2001-2005, 2007-2013)
See also: Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy, ex-Volbeat, ex-Boiler Room, ex-Temple of the Black Moon, ex-The Damned Things
Dan Nelson Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: BlackGates, Dan Nelson and the Contention, Lead Pipe Cruelty, Wolfpack Black, ex-Devilsize, ex-Discipline, ex-Farewell to Washington, ex-Godsize, ex-Inside Hollow, ex-Me, My Enemy, ex-The Unbroken, ex-TRED
Current (Live)
Derek Roddy Drums (2023-present)
See also: Doomsilla, Isotropy, Khavar, Menace, Serpents Rise, The Deboning Method, The Great Die, Nader Sadek (live), ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Fire for Effect, ex-Aurora Borealis, ex-Blotted Science, ex-Gothic Outcasts, ex-Hate Eternal, ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-Divine Empire, ex-Today Is the Day
Dan Lilker Bass (2024-present)
See also: Blurring, Evil Wrath, ex-Brutal Truth, ex-Crucifist, ex-Extra Hot Sauce, ex-Hemlock, ex-Nokturnal Hellstorm, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Overlord Exterminator, ex-Redrum, ex-S.O.D., ex-The Ravenous, ex-NunFuckRitual, notS.O.D. Fist Banging Maniacs, Stormtroopers of Beer, Tales of a Therion, United Forces, Walking Corpse, ex-Venomous Concept, ex-Autopsy (live), ex-Dark Angel (live), ex-Lock Up (live), ex-Soulfly (live), ex-Exit-13, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Crab Society, ex-Human Garbage, ex-Last Satanic Dance, ex-Malformed Earthborn, ex-Sick of It All, ex-White Heat
Past (Live)
Paul Crook Guitars (lead) (1995-1998)
See also: ex-Belladonna, ex-M.O.D., ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Marya Roxx (live), ex-Meat Loaf (live)
Dave Sabo Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2000)
See also: Skid Row, ex-Bon Jovi, ex-Steel Fortune
Joey Vera Bass (2004-2005, 2008, 2012)
See also: Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Motor Sister, Posehn (live), Joey Vera, John Arch, A Chinese Firedrill, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Seven Witches, ex-OSI, ex-Engine, ex-Invasion, ex-Royal Decree, ex-Sapphire
Jason Bittner Drums (2006, 2012)
See also: Burning Human, Overkill, Shadows Fall, Prong (live), ex-China White, ex-Ever Dark, ex-Fear Itself, ex-Hellspeak, ex-Suspended Animation, D.D. Verni & the Cadillac Band (live), ex-Flotsam and Jetsam, ex-Toxik, ex-Stigmata, ex-Crisis, ex-Lynch's Mr. Scary (live)
Gene Hoglan Drums (2011-2012, 2018)
See also: Brendon Small's Galaktikon, Dark Angel, Dethklok, ex-Daemon, ex-Meldrum, ex-Strapping Young Lad, ex-Tenet, ex-Mechanism, ex-Pitch Black Forecast, Death DTA (live), ex-Devin Townsend, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Forbidden, ex-Just Cause, ex-Memorain, ex-Testament, ex-Viking, ex-Old Man's Child (live), ex-Opeth (live), ex-Unearth (live), ex-Death, ex-Wargod, ex-Zimmers Hole, ex-Carnage, ex-Punchdrunk / The Almighty Punchdrunk, ex-The Ani Kyd Band, ex-Glostik Willy (live)
Andreas Kisser Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2011, 2018)
See also: De la Tierra, Sepultura, Metal Allegiance (live), ex-Pestilence, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Esfinge, Andreas Kisser, Hail!, Kisser Clan, ex-Asesino (live), ex-Scorpions (live), ex-Andreas Kisser & Embromation Society, ex-Brasil Rock Stars, ex-Charles' Angels, ex-DJ Andreas Kisser, ex-Ed Motta, Andreas Kisser and Rui Veloso, ex-Godswallop, ex-Projeto Brasil Guitarras, ex-Quarteto da Pinga, ex-Clube Big Beatles (live), ex-Far From Alaska (live), ex-Ivete Sangalo (live), ex-Orquestra Rockfônica (live)
Jon Dette Drums (2012-2013, 2015, 2017)
See also: Meshiaak, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-Impellitteri, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, ex-Heathen (live), ex-Iced Earth (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed
Alex Skolnick Guitars (2012)
See also: Metal Allegiance, Testament, ex-Legacy, Alex Skolnick Trio, Hu$h Money, ex-Savatage, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ex-Ozzy Osbourne (live), ex-Attention Deficit, ex-Exhibit-A, ex-Stu Hamm (live)
Eric Peterson Guitars (2012)
See also: Dragonlord, Spin the Wheel, Testament, ex-Legacy
Scott Ian Guitars (lead) (1981), Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing) (1981-present)
See also: Motor Sister, Mr. Bungle, Posehn (live), ex-S.O.D., Minorjerkbrains, The Damned Things, ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Damnocracy, ex-Doom Squad, ex-Four-X, ex-Pearl, ex-Slam Jam, ex-Roadrunner United (live)
Charlie Benante Drums, Percussion, Vocals (backing) (1983-present)
See also: Pantera (live), ex-S.O.D., ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Metal Allegiance (live), ex-Heavy the Fall
Frank Bello Bass, Vocals (backing) (1984-present)
See also: Altitudes & Attitude, ex-Helmet
Joey Belladonna Vocals (1984-1992, 2005-2007, 2010-present)
See also: Belladonna, ex-Bible Black, Beyond Frontiers, Chief Big Way, Metal All Stars, ex-Triffid
Jonathan Donais Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (2013-present)
See also: Living Wreckage, Shadows Fall, ex-Aftershock, ex-Whiskey Whore
Kenny Kushner Bass (1981-1982)
See also: ex-World Bang
Paul Kahn Bass (1981)
See also: ex-Four-X
Dave Weiss Drums (1981-1982)
See also: ex-Four-X
Dan Lilker Guitars (lead) (1981-1982), Bass (1982-1984)
See also: Blurring, Evil Wrath, ex-Brutal Truth, ex-Crucifist, ex-Extra Hot Sauce, ex-Hemlock, ex-Nokturnal Hellstorm, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Overlord Exterminator, ex-Redrum, ex-S.O.D., ex-The Ravenous, ex-NunFuckRitual, notS.O.D. Fist Banging Maniacs, Stormtroopers of Beer, Tales of a Therion, United Forces, Walking Corpse, ex-Venomous Concept, ex-Autopsy (live), ex-Dark Angel (live), ex-Lock Up (live), ex-Soulfly (live), ex-Exit-13, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Crab Society, ex-Human Garbage, ex-Last Satanic Dance, ex-Malformed Earthborn, ex-Sick of It All, ex-White Heat
Jason Rosenfeld Vocals (1981-1982)
See also: ex-Rug Rat, ex-Reverend, ex-Hunger, ex-Seed
Dirk Kennedy Vocals (1981)
See also: Hittman
John Connelly Vocals (1981)
See also: ex-John Connelly Theory, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Acid Reign (live), ex-C.I.A., ex-Nuclear Theory, ex-Rite Bastards
Greg D'Angelo Drums (1982-1983)
See also: Greg Leon Invasion, Rough Riot, Stephen Pearcy, ex-Black Label Society, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Blackthorne, ex-Pride & Glory, ex-Cities, ex-AntiProduct, ex-Britny Fox, ex-Lynyrd Skynhead, ex-Pirates of Venus, ex-White Lion, ex-Ace Frehley (live)
Greg Walls Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: Greg Walls, ex-Hittman, ex-Stephen Pearcy (live)
Neil Turbin Vocals (1982-1984)
See also: ex-Neil Turbin, Bleed the Hunger, DeathRiders, Immortal Soul, ex-Onslaught (live), ex-Steel Prophet (live), ex-AMRA, ex-Bad Applz, ex-Claude Schnell, ex-Great Gildersleeves, ex-Kurt James Band, ex-New Race, ex-School of Hard Knocks, ex-Turbin, ex-Voodoo Rhythm Devil's Project, ex-Wrecking Crew
Bob Berry Guitars (1983)
Dan Spitz Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (1983-1995, 2005-2007)
See also: ex-Thrasher, ex-Red Lamb, ex-DeuxMonkey, Voices of Extreme, ex-Overkill
Matt Fallon Vocals (1984)
See also: ex-Skid Row, ex-Steel Fortune
John Bush Vocals (1992-2005, 2009-2010)
See also: Armored Saint, Metal Allegiance (live), ex-Stone Soldier, ex-Doom Squad, ex-Royal Decree
Rob Caggiano Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (2001-2005, 2007-2013)
See also: Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy, ex-Volbeat, ex-Boiler Room, ex-Temple of the Black Moon, ex-The Damned Things
Dan Nelson Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: BlackGates, Dan Nelson and the Contention, Lead Pipe Cruelty, Wolfpack Black, ex-Devilsize, ex-Discipline, ex-Farewell to Washington, ex-Godsize, ex-Inside Hollow, ex-Me, My Enemy, ex-The Unbroken, ex-TRED
Current
Derek Roddy Drums (2023-present)
See also: Doomsilla, Isotropy, Khavar, Menace, Serpents Rise, The Deboning Method, The Great Die, Nader Sadek (live), ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Fire for Effect, ex-Aurora Borealis, ex-Blotted Science, ex-Gothic Outcasts, ex-Hate Eternal, ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-Divine Empire, ex-Today Is the Day
Dan Lilker Bass (2024-present)
See also: Blurring, Evil Wrath, ex-Brutal Truth, ex-Crucifist, ex-Extra Hot Sauce, ex-Hemlock, ex-Nokturnal Hellstorm, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Overlord Exterminator, ex-Redrum, ex-S.O.D., ex-The Ravenous, ex-NunFuckRitual, notS.O.D. Fist Banging Maniacs, Stormtroopers of Beer, Tales of a Therion, United Forces, Walking Corpse, ex-Venomous Concept, ex-Autopsy (live), ex-Dark Angel (live), ex-Lock Up (live), ex-Soulfly (live), ex-Exit-13, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Crab Society, ex-Human Garbage, ex-Last Satanic Dance, ex-Malformed Earthborn, ex-Sick of It All, ex-White Heat
Past
Paul Crook Guitars (lead) (1995-1998)
See also: ex-Belladonna, ex-M.O.D., ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Marya Roxx (live), ex-Meat Loaf (live)
Dave Sabo Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2000)
See also: Skid Row, ex-Bon Jovi, ex-Steel Fortune
Joey Vera Bass (2004-2005, 2008, 2012)
See also: Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Motor Sister, Posehn (live), Joey Vera, John Arch, A Chinese Firedrill, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Seven Witches, ex-OSI, ex-Engine, ex-Invasion, ex-Royal Decree, ex-Sapphire
Jason Bittner Drums (2006, 2012)
See also: Burning Human, Overkill, Shadows Fall, Prong (live), ex-China White, ex-Ever Dark, ex-Fear Itself, ex-Hellspeak, ex-Suspended Animation, D.D. Verni & the Cadillac Band (live), ex-Flotsam and Jetsam, ex-Toxik, ex-Stigmata, ex-Crisis, ex-Lynch's Mr. Scary (live)
Gene Hoglan Drums (2011-2012, 2018)
See also: Brendon Small's Galaktikon, Dark Angel, Dethklok, ex-Daemon, ex-Meldrum, ex-Strapping Young Lad, ex-Tenet, ex-Mechanism, ex-Pitch Black Forecast, Death DTA (live), ex-Devin Townsend, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Forbidden, ex-Just Cause, ex-Memorain, ex-Testament, ex-Viking, ex-Old Man's Child (live), ex-Opeth (live), ex-Unearth (live), ex-Death, ex-Wargod, ex-Zimmers Hole, ex-Carnage, ex-Punchdrunk / The Almighty Punchdrunk, ex-The Ani Kyd Band, ex-Glostik Willy (live)
Andreas Kisser Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2011, 2018)
See also: De la Tierra, Sepultura, Metal Allegiance (live), ex-Pestilence, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Esfinge, Andreas Kisser, Hail!, Kisser Clan, ex-Asesino (live), ex-Scorpions (live), ex-Andreas Kisser & Embromation Society, ex-Brasil Rock Stars, ex-Charles' Angels, ex-DJ Andreas Kisser, ex-Ed Motta, Andreas Kisser and Rui Veloso, ex-Godswallop, ex-Projeto Brasil Guitarras, ex-Quarteto da Pinga, ex-Clube Big Beatles (live), ex-Far From Alaska (live), ex-Ivete Sangalo (live), ex-Orquestra Rockfônica (live)
Jon Dette Drums (2012-2013, 2015, 2017)
See also: Meshiaak, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-Impellitteri, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, ex-Heathen (live), ex-Iced Earth (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed
Alex Skolnick Guitars (2012)
See also: Metal Allegiance, Testament, ex-Legacy, Alex Skolnick Trio, Hu$h Money, ex-Savatage, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ex-Ozzy Osbourne (live), ex-Attention Deficit, ex-Exhibit-A, ex-Stu Hamm (live)
Eric Peterson Guitars (2012)
See also: Dragonlord, Spin the Wheel, Testament, ex-Legacy
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