Anthrax: Worship Music

CD: Worship Music (2011, Megaforce Records)

by M. Alberto Rivera

The new Anthrax CD, Worship Music features the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna, and in more ways than one, the band sounds as if they are releasing an amazing follow up to their phenomenal 1990 release, Persistence of Time. The band is in rare form, with some of the best heavy metal recorded in a long time.

One of the most obvious things that set Anthrax apart from other thrash bands was Joey Belladonnas vocal ability and range. He no longer hits the higher notes, but refuses to dwell in the land of Cookie Monster vocals either.

The song, Judas Priest is a clever nod, both musically and lyrically, to the obvious influence the boys from Birmingham had on these Scott Ian and company. Earth On Hell and Fight ‘Em Til You Can’t sound like they are straight ought of 1987; it’s enough to make you feel Anti-social or at the minimum like you’re Caught in a Mosh.

Worship Music isn’t a nostalgic trip down memory lane with one Heavy Metals’ most influential groups ever. This is a band refusing to buckle under to line-up changes and life’s difficulties. They’ve re-tooled themselves into fighting shape and are looking to prove themselves every chance they get.

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