Anthrax - It's For the Kids

[DanTravis62]

The only thing Ian is good on imo
Milano also epic

I personally think Ian is really really overrated

for his tone, his playing, and especially his writing - apparently the drummer writes most of the riffs, and you can tell

Even the "classic" albums of anthrax have some pretty obvious filler riffs and inconsistent songwriting, which is why they were never on the level of the other three bands in the big four

TBH I think Testament or Exodus or Overkill or some other band deserves the fourth spot in "the big four" more than anthrax does

And I'm saying this with love mostly, as I think those early anthrax albums have a couple of bangers

 

[Simon Dorn]

The only thing Ian is good on imo
Milano also epic

Yes

 

[romanianreaper]

Frank's tone is totally different and he is doing way more interesting runs on bass... and Charlie's drums sound super flat and dull to me. Didnt really sound like Anthrax til the mosh part and Frank's bass went back to the classic piano tone... with that said, I wish Dan Lilker was in the band... He has that heaviness they need in my opinion. And I agree with @sytharnia1560 , I never got into Joey as singer... Overall though, I think I prefer this to the new Exodus lol

It's funny but I agree it didn’t sound like Anthrax until it got to that part.

I like that it is fast and just seems to be missing some of that Scott Ian palm mute, Charlie's drum sound and Frankie' bass tone that pops out.

I probably need to listen again.

 

[Beyond Black]

Lineup:Billy Milano - Vocals
Scott Ian - Guitars
Dan Lilker - Bass, Vocals (backing)
Charlie Benante - Drums, Vocals (backing), Guitars (lead) (track 6)

That album still rules soooo fucking hard. Lightning in a bottle ️