Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 … Read Full Bio ↴Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the East Coast. The band has released 11 studio albums, several other albums, and 26 singles, including collaborating on a single with American hip hop group Public Enemy. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of 10 million. Four of the band's studio albums have also achieved gold certifications by the RIAA, including their third full-length record Among the Living (1987), which cemented Anthrax's reputation as one of the most successful thrash metal bands.

Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has had a revolving cast of singers and lead guitarists, including Neil Turbin, John Bush, Dan Spitz and Rob Caggiano. Since 2013, the band has consisted of Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello, vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais. Ian and Benante (who replaced one-time drummer Greg D'Angelo in 1983) are the only two members to appear on every album, while Bello has been a member of Anthrax since 1984, replacing original bassist Dan Lilker. After two stints in Anthrax, from 1984 to 1992 and again from 2005 to 2007, Belladonna returned to the band in 2010.

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Studio albums
Fistful of Metal (1984)
Spreading the Disease (1985)
Among the Living (1987)
State of Euphoria (1988)
Persistence of Time (1990)
Sound of White Noise (1993)
Stomp 442 (1995)
Volume 8: The Threat Is Real (1998)
We've Come for You All (2003)
Worship Music (2011)
For All Kings (2016)

Deathrider
Anthrax Lyrics

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Riding hard, high in the saddle
Winged steed of unwearing flight
Sweeping through air just like fire
Swift of the foot, great of might

Hear the screams (Ow!)
Feel the bite
We ride with death

Tonight

Here it comes
You better hide
Shoot the guns
You're gonna die

Conquering all, spreading terror
Hoofs gallop in thunderous pound
Devouring the souls of the wretched
Trampling them down to the ground

Gripping the reins of destruction
Made of steel on his hands

Holder of forces immortal
Slaughtering all in his path

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthrax's song Deathrider describe a ferocious and powerful death rider, riding a winged steed through the air with great speed and might. The imagery in the lyrics creates a sense of fear and danger, with the rider conquering all and spreading terror, devouring the souls of the wretched, and trampling them down to the ground. The rider is seen as a holder of immortal forces, gripping the reins of destruction made of steel, and slaughtering all in his path. The chorus emphasizes the intensity of the ride, with screams and the feeling of biting, as the riders embrace death and ride with it tonight.

Line by Line Meaning

Riding hard, high in the saddle
Riding with full force and confidence

Winged steed of unwearing flight
A horse that never tires and flies like the wind

Sweeping through air just like fire
Moving with blazing speed

Swift of the foot, great of might
Fast and powerful

Hear the screams (Ow!)
Observe the sounds of fear and pain

Feel the bite
Experience the sharp and painful attack

We ride with death
We embrace danger and the possibility of death

Tonight
In this moment

Here it comes
The danger is approaching

You better hide
Protect yourself from harm

Shoot the guns
Fight back with weapons

You're gonna die
You will not survive

Conquering all, spreading terror
Overcoming everything in its way and causing fear

Hoofs gallop in thunderous pound
The sound of the horse's hooves is loud and powerful

Devouring the souls of the wretched
Destroying the spirits of the unfortunate and miserable

Trampling them down to the ground
Crushing them underfoot

Gripping the reins of destruction
Controlling the forces of harm and ruin

Made of steel on his hands
Hands of great strength and power

Holder of forces immortal
Possessing eternal and unstoppable strength

Slaughtering all in his path
Killing anyone in its way

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CHARLIE L BENANTE, DANIEL LILKER, DANIEL SPITZ, NEIL TURBIN, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD

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