Anthrax - Releasing 30th Anniversary Edition Of 'Spreading The Disease'
Even as they focus on a new album, on November 20th, three decades after their 1985 debut, Universal will release a special 30th anniversary edition of Anthrax's classic Spreading The Disease, the band's second studio album and the one that served as the thrash band's breakthrough, and still considered one of the best thrash metal records ever recorded. Now seems like a good time to give it another spin.
"We wanted to do something special for our fans to celebrate the anniversary of Spreading The Disease'" said drummer Charlie Benante. "We took the idea to Universal a couple of years ago and have been very hands-on with them, creating this special, deluxe edition that we think our fans will really like."
"We didn't know what we were doing, but we totally knew what we were doing," said guitarist Scott Ian. "I know that doesn't make sense, but it's where we were at, a bunch of 21 year-old kids making our major label debut on a shoestring budget with nothing but a dream and a bunch of songs that we thought killed. We were right and our dream came true. Thank you to all the fans that put this record and Anthrax on the map way back when and still support us today. Cheers my friends!"
Tracklist:
Disc One:
1. A.I.R.
02. Lone Justice
03. Madhouse
04. S.S.D./Stand Or Fall
05. The Enemy
06. Aftershock
07. Armed And Dangerous
08. Medusa
09. Gung-Ho
10. Medusa (Joey Belladonna demo)
Disc Two:
01. A.I.R. *
02. Metal Thrashing Mad *
03. The Enemy *
04. Madhouse *
05. Howling Furries *
06. Armed And Dangerous *
07. Gung-Ho *
08. Soldiers Of Metal *
09. Lone Justice **
10. Gung-Ho **
11. Metal Thrashing Mad **
12. Raise Hell **
13. Stand Or Fall **
14. Aftershock **
15. Armed And Dangerous **
16. Madhouse **
17. The Enemy **
* Live at Sun Plaza (Tokyo) 1987
** Rhythm track tape, 1984
"We wanted to do something special for our fans to celebrate the anniversary of Spreading The Disease'" said drummer Charlie Benante. "We took the idea to Universal a couple of years ago and have been very hands-on with them, creating this special, deluxe edition that we think our fans will really like."
"We didn't know what we were doing, but we totally knew what we were doing," said guitarist Scott Ian. "I know that doesn't make sense, but it's where we were at, a bunch of 21 year-old kids making our major label debut on a shoestring budget with nothing but a dream and a bunch of songs that we thought killed. We were right and our dream came true. Thank you to all the fans that put this record and Anthrax on the map way back when and still support us today. Cheers my friends!"
Tracklist:
Disc One:
1. A.I.R.
02. Lone Justice
03. Madhouse
04. S.S.D./Stand Or Fall
05. The Enemy
06. Aftershock
07. Armed And Dangerous
08. Medusa
09. Gung-Ho
10. Medusa (Joey Belladonna demo)
Disc Two:
01. A.I.R. *
02. Metal Thrashing Mad *
03. The Enemy *
04. Madhouse *
05. Howling Furries *
06. Armed And Dangerous *
07. Gung-Ho *
08. Soldiers Of Metal *
09. Lone Justice **
10. Gung-Ho **
11. Metal Thrashing Mad **
12. Raise Hell **
13. Stand Or Fall **
14. Aftershock **
15. Armed And Dangerous **
16. Madhouse **
17. The Enemy **
* Live at Sun Plaza (Tokyo) 1987
** Rhythm track tape, 1984
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| Athropos Burning inside Posts: 158 From: Switzerland  |
I don't have this one, so this may be the right opportunity to buy it.
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| BitterCOld The Ancient One Posts: 15250  |
That and Among The Living take turns alternating as my fave release. Would be interested in hearing this one.
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands  |
The original is still Anthrax's best album by far. No need for a remix or remaster whatsoever.
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| Darkside Momo Retired Posts: 9087 From: France  |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 22.10.2015 at 00:42 Indeed. But as long as it's not re-recorded / re-arranged versions like Megadeth did, I guess it's fine.
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| Ocean Sage Posts: 473 From: USA  |
I just want the new Anthrax album and I already have Spreading the Disease (looks at tracklist full of live Belladonna tracks)...fuck I might get this too. TAKE ALL MY MONEY SCOTT IAN!
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| Maco Pvt Funderground Posts: 3593  |
I hope they do the same with Among The Living, their best album.
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| Megadeth88 Posts: 194 From: USA  |
Written by Ocean Sage on 22.10.2015 at 00:57 Agreed!
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| Guib Thrash Talker Posts: 3056 From: Canada  |
Interesting.
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| Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6060 From: Poland  |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 22.10.2015 at 00:42 If they are re-releasing the album, they SHOULD re-master it. I'm not saying the album needs re-mastering, because it doesn't, but it's not such a bad idea. Flotsam and Jetsam's debut proves that re-mastering can give excellent results. Edit: Also, Disc Two, track 05, "Howling Furries"? Sounds hilarious 
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| Timelord Posts: 276 From: USA  |
I could never view Spreading the Disease as a "true" thrash album. I have always considered it a preview as to what was to come with "Among the Living" one of the best thrash albums ever recorded.
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