Anthrax

Anthrax Scores Second Billboard No.1 in 10 Years with 'Cursum Perficio' Debut

Anthrax, the quintessential rock outfit, clinches its second No.1 on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums with "Cursum Perficio," its first fresh offering in a decade, bowing dramatically on the chart dated Oct. 3.

As the drums of anticipation roll, 22,000 equivalent album units echo through the U.S. with 21,000 album sales paving its climb to No. 4 on the Top Album Sales survey. The vinyl resurgence adds an 8,000-strong heartbeat, bringing it to No. 7 on Vinyl Albums. The album fittingly begins at No.27 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

Anthrax Muses Over "Final" Opus, Dismisses Retirement With a Laugh and a Wink

During their candid discourse on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk," ANTHRAX collectively laughs off any murmurs of hanging up their proverbial guitars. Having just unleashed "Cursum Perficio"—their first opus in ten years—they hint that while they've no blueprint for stepping back, this magnum opus might quietly conclude their full-length saga.

The band quells speculation with a wink, noting that retirement speeches would be shouted from the rooftops should they ever choose that boulevard, much like many of their industry peers have done with theatrical panache.

ANTHRAX Brews Up Metal with "Cursum Perficio" Coffee Collaboration

On the cusp of debuting ANTHRAX's suspenseful twelfth album, "Cursum Perficio," a flavorful twist emerges. The band finds themselves entwined with Dark Matter Coffee, presenting an intriguing limited-edition brew aptly matching the album's namesake.

This caffeinated creation, drawing its essence from the "Cursum Perficio," is poised to tantalize taste buds while echoing the heavy-metal vibes ANTHRAX fans have come to expect.

ANTHRAX Injects Mystique Into Metal with Animated Teasers for New Album

ANTHRAX, gearing up for the September 18 launch of their twelfth studio opus "Cursum Perficio," concocts a visual feast by releasing a series of animated shorts. These vignettes intricately dissect the enigmatic figures gracing the album's cover.

The initial clip, dropped recently, inaugurates a procession of storytelling that navigates the arcane world depicted in their artwork. Delivered with a theatrical flair, the rollout promises to animate curiosity and provide deeper insight into the creative universe ANTHRAX crafts.

Anthrax's Frank Bello Talks Sticking to Hits as New Album Readies for May Launch

Anthrax's Frank Bello graces Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, waxing poetic about their eagerly anticipated studio album, set to drop in May. In North America, Megaforce sets the stage, while Nuclear Blast caters to European fans.

In his musings, Bello delves into the band's decision to stick to playing the hits, striving not to ruffle feathers of their fervent audience. Meanwhile, mixing sessions firmly tread ahead, promising a new chapter for the iconic thrash metal outfit.