Anthrax (American band)
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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

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

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

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

Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais check in from the studio to explain why the new Anthrax record will “punch people in the face”
By Jon Wiederhorn published
It's been a long time coming, but as Ian explains, life is complicated – and the forthcoming studio album from the Big Four alumni could be their best and heaviest since the ’80s

“When we parted ways back in 1984, they told me to stick around because they might need me in 40 years”: After four decades, Dan Lilker is set to return to Anthrax for the band’s upcoming US and South American tour dates
By Phil Weller published
The bassist who played on their debut album, Fistful of Metal, is back in the band after a 40-year absence, stepping in temporarily for Frank Bello

Tech 21 SansAmp Street Driver 48 review – a new Frank Bello signature amp pedal that delivers the full range of the Anthrax bassist's tones, and then some
By Joel McIver published
Yes, the monstrous drive tones are unmistakable, but this impressively versatile SansAmp unit is not only about unhinged distortion that will terrify your neighbour’s cat

“The Franken V is literally a dream come true. It’s the best guitar I’ve ever had”: Scott Ian always wanted a V-shaped version of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein – and Jackson made it a jaw-dropping reality
By Matt Owen published
One of 2023’s most awe-inspiring builds, the Franken V is the result of a close collaboration between Jackson and EVH, but has so far flown completely under the radar – we got the lowdown from the Anthrax legend on his new prized possession
![[L-R] Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian and Gary Holt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/82GXWxaFgTWfMssigR9xzC.jpg)
Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian and Gary Holt on the furious riffs, high-octane gear and lifer philosophies that shaped their careers – and why everyone cheats with downpicking
By Amit Sharma published
Midway through their Anthrax and Black Label Society co-headlining tour with special guests Exodus, the metal legends share how they developed their distinctive tones and techniques, and why Tony Iommi is the “Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Lennon, McCartney and Burt Bacharach of riffs”

Scott Ian controlled Zakk Wylde’s DigiTech Whammy pedal at Pantera’s recent show
By Matt Owen published
The Anthrax man revisited a role he once performed for Dimebag Darrell when Pantera were on tour in '97/'98, and operated a DigiTech Whammy V that carried a strong instructional message
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