Anthrax (band)
This article deals with the American band called Anthrax. For the British band of the same name see: Anthrax (Anarcho-punk band)
Anthrax is a New York City-based heavy metal rock group, who released their first full-length album in 1983. Several members launched affiliated side-projects like Scott Ian's Stormtroopers of Death.
They also made an appearance on the television shows Married with Children and NewsRadio.
Discography
In March 2004, long-time bassist (and nephew of drummer Benante) Frank Bello left the band amid much speculation. The band has yet to release an official statement about Bello's departure and have recruited Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) as a touring bassist.
Former members have included:
- Joey Belladonna, lead vocals
- Frank Bello, bass
- Paul Crook, lead guitar (touring guitarist only; never an "official" member of the band)
- Greg D'Angelo, drums
- Dan Lilker, bass
- Dan Spitz, lead guitar
- Neil Turbin, lead vocals
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During the terrorist-related anthrax outbreak in the United States in 2001, the band altered their website to provide information about the disease because many people had come there simply by entering "anthrax.com" in their Web browsers. Amid what could have become a PR nightmare for the band, they issued a on October 10, 2001 jokingly mentioned that they were going to change to name of the band to "something more friendly, like 'Basket Full Of Puppies.'"
