List of Anthrax members

Anthrax performing live in 2017.

Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, New York. The group was originally formed on 1981 by guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Lilker, lead vocalist John Connelly, bassist Paul Kahn and drummer Dave Weiss.[1][2] The band went through many members in its early stages – Connelly was replaced by Dirk Kennedy, followed by Ian's cousin Jason Rosenfeld, then Tommy Wise; Greg Walls spent two years with the group on lead guitar (So, Scott Ian switched to rhythm guitar), followed briefly by Bob Berry; Kahn was replaced by Kenny Kushner, before Lilker took over on bass when Walls joined; and Weiss was replaced by Greg D'Angelo.[2] The band eventually settled in 1983 with a lineup including Ian and Lilker, lead vocalist Neil Turbin (who joined in August 1982),[3] and recent additions Dan Spitz (lead guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums).[4] After signing with Jon Zazula's new thrash metal label Megaforce Records later in the year, Anthrax recorded its debut album Fistful of Metal which was released in January 1984.[4]

Shortly after the release of Fisful of Metal, Turbin fired Lilker without consulting with the other members of the band, although Ian has since admitted that "there were issues" with the bassist.[5] He was replaced by Frank Bello.[6] Tensions continued to grow between Turbin and the rest of the group as they toured throughout 1984, leading to his eventual departure in August.[3][7] The vocalist was briefly replaced by Matt Fallon, before Joey Belladonna joined later in the year.[8] After recording four studio albums with the band, Belladonna was fired from Anthrax in 1992 due to stylistic changes the group intended to take, with John Bush taking his place.[9] Spitz left in 1995 to become a professional watchmaker.[10] Guitars on Stomp 442 were recorded by Ian, Benante, Paul Crook and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell.[11]

Crook remained with Anthrax for touring and recording after the release of Stomp 442, although never became an official member.[12] He was replaced in 2001 by former Boiler Room guitarist Rob Caggiano.[13] Bello briefly left in March 2004 to join Helmet, with Joey Vera temporarily taking his place.[14] It was announced in April 2005 that Belladonna, Spitz and Bello would return to Anthrax for a reunion tour and potentially new recordings.[15] Alive 2 was recorded on the tour, but by January 2007 the reunion had fallen through as Belladonna had reportedly chosen not to continue.[16] By the end of the year, the group had enlisted Dan Nelson as its new lead vocalist and brought back Caggiano.[17] However, after recording a new album with the band, Nelson left in July 2009 and was replaced for future tour dates by Bush.[18]

Belladonna returned to Anthrax the following year, making his first appearance at June's "big four" show and re-recording vocals on the album Worship Music.[19] Caggiano left the band in January 2013,[20] with Shadows Fall guitarist Jonathan Donais taking his place a week later.[21]

Members

Current

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
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 Scott Ian 1981–present
all Anthrax releases
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 Charlie Benante 1983–present
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 Frank Bello
  • 1984–2004
  • 2005–present
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 all Anthrax releases from Armed and Dangerous (1985) onwards
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 Joey Belladonna
  • 1984–1992
  • 2005–2007
  • 2010–present
 lead vocals
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 Jonathan Donais 2013–present

Former

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Dan Lilker.jpg
 Dan Lilker 1981–1984
  • bass
  • rhythm guitar (early 1981)
 Fistful of Metal (1984)
David Weiss 1981 drums none
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 John Connelly lead vocals
Paul Kahn bass
Kenny Kushner
Greg Walls 1981–1983 lead guitar
Dirk Kennedy 1981 lead vocals
Greg D'Angelo 1981–1983 drums Fistful of Metal (1984) (one track only)
Jason Rosenfeld 1981–1982 lead vocals none
Tommy Wise 1982
Neil Turbin.jpg
 Neil Turbin 1982–1984 Fistful of Metal (1984)
Bob Berry 1983 lead guitar none
Dan Spitz.jpg
 Dan Spitz
  • 1983–1995
  • 2005–2007
  • lead and occasional rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
Matt Fallon 1984 lead vocals none
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 John Bush
  • 1992–2005
  • 2009–2010
 lead vocals all Anthrax releases from Sound of White Noise (1993) to The Greater of Two Evils (2004)
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 Paul Crook 1995–2001
  • lead and occasional rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
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 Rob Caggiano
  • 2001–2005
  • 2007–2013
  • lead and occasional rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
Dan Nelson 2007–2009 lead vocals none (songwriting credits only)

Touring

Image Name Years active Instruments Notes
Dave Sabo – Wacken Open Air 2014 03.jpg
 Dave Sabo 2000
  • lead guitar
  • backing vocals
 Sabo toured with Anthrax during 2000, when regular guitarist Crook was touring with Sebastian Bach.[22]
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 Joey Vera
  • 2004–2005
  • 2008
  • 2012
 bass Vera toured with Anthrax after Bello's departure in 2004,[14][23] and again in 2008 and 2012.[24][25]
Jason Bittner
  • 2006
  • 2012
 drums Bittner substituted for Benante at two shows in January 2006,[26] and two more in February 2012.[27]
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 Andreas Kisser
  • 2011
  • 2018
  • rhythm guitar (2011)
  • lead guitar (2018)
  • backing vocals
 Kisser substituted for Ian at eleven shows in July 2011, following the birth of the regular guitarist's first child.[28] He also substituted for Donais in 2018.
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 Gene Hoglan 2012, 2018 drums Hoglan filled in for Benante, who was spending time with his terminally ill mother, at shows in January 2012.[29]
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 Jon Dette
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2015
  • 2017
 Dette has substituted for Benante on various tours between November 2012 and May 2017.[30][31][32][33][34]

Recording Timeline

Role Album
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)
Lead Vocals Neil Turbin Joey Belladonna John Bush Joey Belladonna
Rhythm and occasional Lead Guitar Scott Ian
Lead and occasional Rhythm Guitar Dan Spitz Paul Crook Rob Caggiano Jonathan Donais
Bass Dan Lilker Frank Bello
Drums Charlie Benante

Timeline

References

  1. ↑ Falina, Melanie (June 21, 2016). "Anthrax to celebrate 35th anniversary with global tour". AXS. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Ian, Scott (October 14, 2014). I'm the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax. Boston, Massachusetts: Da Capo Press. pp. 59–62. ISBN 978-0306823343. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Neil Turbin Talks About Split With Anthrax, Musical Differences". Blabbermouth.net. September 13, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  4. 1 2 Dome, Malcolm (September 22, 2016). "The story behind Anthrax's Fistful Of Metal". Metal Hammer. TeamRock. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  5. ↑ Roche, Jason (October 8, 2014). "Scott Ian Describes His Worst Moment in Anthrax's History". LA Weekly. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  6. ↑ Morton, Luke (August 15, 2016). "Famous Firsts: Anthrax's Frank Bello on surviving smelly tours and loving Kiss". Metal Hammer. TeamRock. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  7. ↑ Syrjala, Marko (February 20, 2007). "Neil Turbin (Deathriders, ex-Anthrax) - Sets The Record Straight!". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Early Recordings From Former Skid Row And Anthrax Singer Matt Fallon Released On CD". Blabbermouth.net. November 19, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  9. ↑ Bowar, Chad (July 2, 2015). "Joey Belladonna On His '90s Ouster From Anthrax: 'It Sucks That We Had To Spend 13 Years' Apart". Loudwire. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Dan Spitz: 'The Same Passion That I Have For Anthrax I Have For Watchmaking'". Blabbermouth.net. October 22, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  11. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo (October 24, 2015). "How Anthrax Moved With the Times on 'Stomp 442'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Loudwire. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  12. ↑ Phelps, Matt (January 14, 2010). "Paul Crook - Interview Exclusive". Über Röck. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Anthrax Debut New Axe!". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. August 15, 2001. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  14. 1 2 "It's Official: Anthrax Part Ways With Bassist Frank Bello". Blabbermouth.net. March 4, 2004. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  15. ↑ "It's Official: Anthrax's 'Among The Living' Lineup To Reunite". Blabbermouth.net. March 24, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian: 'The Reunion Is Over'". Blabbermouth.net. January 24, 2007. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  17. ↑ "It's Official: Anthrax Taps Former Devilsize Singer". Blabbermouth.net. December 10, 2007. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Anthrax Splits With Singer Dan Nelson; John Bush To Fill In For U.K.'s Sonisphere". Blabbermouth.net. July 21, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  19. ↑ "It's Official: Joey Belladonna Rejoins Anthrax For Tour, Studio Album". Blabbermouth.net. May 10, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Guitarist Rob Caggiano Quits Anthrax". Blabbermouth.net. January 4, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Anthrax Taps Shadows Fall Guitarist For Upcoming Tour". Blabbermouth.net. January 11, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  22. ↑ Mancini, Rob (February 2, 2000). "Anthrax And Sebastian Bach Swap Guitarists". MTV. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Joey Vera: 'My Time With Anthrax Is Done'". Blabbermouth.net. March 29, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Anthrax Bassist Bello Forced To Sit Out Heavy MTL Festival; Joey Vera Steps In". Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2008. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  25. ↑ "Anthrax Bassist To Sit Out Next Few Shows; Armored Saint's Joey Vera Steps In". Blabbermouth.net. February 2, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Shadows Fall Drummer To Play With Anthrax". Blabbermouth.net. January 18, 2006. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Anthrax Taps Shadows Fall Drummer For Argentina Dates". Blabbermouth.net. February 9, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  28. ↑ "Sepultura's Andreas Kisser Says Playing With 'Big Four' Has Been 'Amazing'". Blabbermouth.net. July 31, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  29. ↑ "Gene Hoglan Is 'Honored' To Be Filling In For Anthrax's Charlie Benante". Blabbermouth.net. January 28, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  30. ↑ "Anthrax Taps Former Slayer/Testament Drummer Jon Dette For European Tour (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Anthrax Drummer Forced To Miss Australian Tour; Jon Dette To Step In". Blabbermouth.net. February 19, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  32. ↑ "Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante To Miss Few Weeks Of Volbeat Tour; Jon Dette To Step In". Blabbermouth.net. April 23, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  33. ↑ "Charlie Benante Sitting Out Anthrax's European Tour Dates; Jon Dette Once Again Steps In". Blabbermouth.net. October 27, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  34. ↑ "Anthrax: Drum Cam Footage Of Jon Dette From Kansas City, Missouri". Blabbermouth.net. May 12, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
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