I would say NO RRHOF to Anthrax. Don't think they ever captured the world like Metallica did with their music.They had a few good songs but never could smash through.

They will score innovation points with their rap & metal fusion. Public Enemy has been inducted in RRHOF so maybe it helps that they collaborated with P.E. with Bring The Noise.

Maybe,it's my fault but I never understood Anthrax music. Similar to Queensryche. It seemed intelligently done but there was something missing for me. I liked the Indians song. KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/29/2014 @ 15:45pm

Anthrax probably is a good reason the RRHOF Committee waits 25 years for the 1st time eligibles. They were remembered in the late 80's and early 90's mostly with the Among The Living album. I don't think their music captured people like Def Leppard, Metallica, or Nirvana did. 2 of these bands are already in the RRHOF and Def Leppard could be nominated this year. Anthrax is a good band but the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will be a difficult climb. Don't see many Anthrax T-shirts any more or hear their records played. I would like to see Grant Lee Buffalo and Smashing Pumpkins inducted. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 07/9/2018 @ 04:16am

With Black Sabbath, Metallica, Public Enemy, and other certain names in the Hall of Fame, I actually think those guys increased the chances of Anthrax to get an induction. We just need these acts to get in much as possible until it’s enough for them first:

Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
Def Leppard
Motley Crue
Foreigner
Blue Oyster Cult
Jethro Tull
Boston
Scorpions
Megadeth
Pantera
LL Cool J
UFO
Thin Lizzy
Jay-Z (Eligible in 2020)
Eminem (Eligible in 2021)

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 07/9/2018 @ 10:28am

“Run DMC’s Aerosmith team-up Walk This Way certainly comes to mind, as does the Chuck D featured Anthrax reinterpretation Bring The Noise. No matter the provenance, however, these tracks very clearly offered young listeners permission to reconcile their interests in both worlds, setting the stage for the rap metal of the 1990s.”

https://www.kerrang.com/features/a-short-history-of-metal-and-hip-hops-greatest-crossovers/

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 03/1/2019 @ 21:34pm

New ANTHRAX Songs Are 'A Little More In The Aggressive Style,' Says CHARLIE BENANTE

“ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to Australia's "Everblack" podcast about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. "There's a collection of songs so far that are very, very, I would say, a little more in the aggressive style," he said (hear audio below). "There's gonna be a lot more coming, but as of right now, I think we're off to a really good start."

“Asked if the next ANTHRAX album will have a lyrical concept behind it, similar to the way some of the tracks on 2011's "Worship Music" were apparently inspired by the zombie drama "The Walking Dead", Benante said: "We did have a song about zombies on 'Worship Music' and then 'For All Kings'… The last three records that we did, I'm trying to tell a story, especially with the album covers and stuff like that. But it's not a concept or anything like that. It's just a collection of songs at where we were at that moment. Which is exactly what the next one is gonna be — just a collection of songs that reflect where we've been."

“Charlie's latest comments echo those he made last June, when he told Metal Rules that the songs that ANTHRAX is working on now "are a little more aggressive and angrier, only because the climate we are all living in is reflected in our music.”

"When I come in with something, I have hopes and dreams that the song is going to be as great as I hear it in my mind," he added. "I think the other guys stepped up as well and want to hit a home run on each song. Everybody in the band stepped up their game."

“Released in February 2016, "For All Kings" was called by some critics ANTHRAX's strongest album to date. Its arrival followed a five-year period during which the band experienced a rebirth of sorts, beginning with ANTHRAX's inclusion on the 2010 "Big Four" tour with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH, and continuing with the 2011 release of comeback LP "Worship Music".

“ANTHRAX's upcoming disc will be the band's third full-length release since the return of singer Joey Belladonna, who came back into the fold for the "Big Four" shows, in the process helping inspire a new wave of creativity.”

“Last year, ANTHRAX supported SLAYER on the first and second leg of the latter outfit's last-ever North American run of dates.”

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-anthrax-songs-are-a-little-more-in-the-aggressive-style-says-charlie-benante/

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/2/2019 @ 17:44pm

FRL REGULARS and ANTHRAX FANS. Halloween October 31, 2019. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

On Anthrax: Congrats to Anthrax on the FRL Tiebreaker. Appears they will be inducted soon. I'm curious how many Metal Heads and FRL REGULARS have Anthrax being inducted in the Rock And Roll HOF. Say next 5 years? Next 5-10 years? And so on. Here's 12 metal bands I have in front of Anthrax. 1. Judas Priest 2. Motley Crue 3. Scorpions 4. Megadeth 5. Iron Maiden 6. Ozzy Solo 7. Motorhead 8. DIO 9. Soundgarden 10. Alice In Chains 11. Queensryche 12. Slayer. What do U say? KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 12:11pm

I don't think Soundgarden is 'metal', KING. They are more hard rock/grunge. Same for Alice in Chains.

Motley Crue will never be elected to The Hall, IMO. Rest of them fine with (except maybe Queenscrythe. Have to read up on them).

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 14:01pm

What is this, an Anthrax news feed? Not the place for all that.

And I know it was said years ago but Cinderella is a great band, as are many of their contemporaries. But I suppose some are still stuck in the 80s 'thrash vs glam' sandbox and listening with their eyes.

Anyway, as for Anthrax I say no. I like the band and they did improve a lot post-grunge but the material and influence just isn't there. Haphazard songs, half the stuff on ATL and SOE are kinda sloppy and out of time and as far as their signature stuff..."Caught in a Mosh" (listen to it now btw. Horrendous! I don't know how I ever tolerated it), "Indians", "I'm the Man", Attack of the Killer B's, plus the big clocks and jam shorts..."novelty band" may be a bit unfair but I seriously can't think of a better way to sum it up. They seemed like thrash's Ugly Kid Joe at times. No knock to UKJ either but none of this says "Hall of Fame" to me.

Sidenote: I wasn't exposed to metal until '89 or so and that was the glam/sleaze bands, thrash took another year or two, so someone please explain how in the world Anthrax was one of "The Big 4" over Exodus, Testament, or Metal Church just to name a few more fitting bands? To me, Anthrax doesn't even have a thrash album aside from maybe the proto-thrash of Fistful of Metal, and I know that isn't the reason.

Posted by zmbdog on Saturday, 10/31/2020 @ 00:44am