Anthrax (American band)

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Charlie Benante and Scott Ian of the band Anthrax
Why Anthrax’s riff-writing isn’t like other bands’

By Phil Weller Published

Scott Ian might be their figurehead, but he’s not always the one driving the riffs

Bands
(from left) Mark Gallagher, Rob "Wacko" Hunter, and John Gallagher, of the English heavy metal band Raven, pose for a group portrait at The Kabuki Theater in San Francisco, California on June 7, 1984
The thrash metal bands who deserved to make it – but didn’t

By David Konow Published

For every success story like Metallica from the ‘80s metal movement, there are countless bands who didn’t make it. Some of them never gave up

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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth (L) and James Hetfield of Metallica perform during night four of the band's 30th Anniversary at The Fillmore on December 10, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
How James Hetfield wrangled Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax for metal's biggest reunion

By Brad Angle Published

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett explain the origins of the Big 4 shows – which united Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax on one historic bill

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth performs at Canada Life Place on February 28, 2026 in London, Ontario
Dave Mustaine reflects on the overarching influence he had on the guitarists of the Big Four of thrash metal

By Janelle Borg Published

Mustaine makes a compelling argument that he directly inspired the likes of Kerry King and Scott Ian

Guitarists
Scott Ian of Anthrax plays a Floyd-equipped Jackson King V [left[ while Tony Iommi plays his JayDee custom SG.
Tony Iommi was such a big influence on Scott Ian that he tried to play left-handed

By Andrew Daly Published

Ahead of his performance at Back to the Beginning, Anthrax's riff-master reflects on the influence of Black Sabbath, and how he got into their "acid rock" in the first place

Guitarists
Jackson X-Series King V KVXT
Scott Ian is in his “Bruce Lee era” and giving his signature King V a solid makeover – complete with the classic Jackson logo

By Phil Weller Published

The thrash metal legend has given his signature axe a major overhaul, and owning one won’t break the bank either

Electric Guitars
Scott Ian
Tony Iommi changed his life – now Scott Ian is playing Sabbath’s last stand

By Andrew Daly Published

The Anthrax guitarist was initially asked to take part on his own, but a chat with Tom Morello got the whole band on board. Now he hints at what to expect from July’s never-to-be-repeated heavy metal extravaganza

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Scott Ian of Anthrax band, performs during a Mx Metal Festo 2024 at velodromo on April 13, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico
Scott Ian on going from a lifelong Black Sabbath fan to playing their final show thanks to Tom Morello

By Janelle Borg Published

The Anthrax co-founder teases what we can expect from this July's heavy metal extravaganza

Guitarists
(L-R) Ozzy Osbourne, Tommy Clufetos, and Tony Iommi perform onstage as Black Sabbath on "The End Tour" at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on August 17, 2016 in Wantagh, New York
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show will play host to a Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins supergroup

By Janelle Borg Published

The July 5 mega-event's lineup is stacked with top-tier names, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira and Alice in Chains

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Scott Ian of Anthrax riffs on his custom Floyd-equipped Jackson King V while frontman Joey Belladonna sings in the background.
Weaponize your picking hand with this lesson in the bruising riffing style of Anthrax rhythm kingpin Scott Ian

By Jamie Hunt Published

If you've got the time, this lesson'll whip your metal rhythm chops into shape. You might even call it a mosh pit-starter

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