Anthrax 1988 Headbangers Ball

Includes a tour of NYC, and takes you into the studio where Anthrax were writing and rehearsing tracks for the upcoming album State Of Euphoria. Quality is a little low at times as this tape was very old, but it is a rare Anthrax classic I thought many would love to see. The quality is good enough for most of it and the audio is solid for all of it. I spent a lot of time making sure the tape played back as well as possible, and getting the audio back in sync.
I love listening to this classic era Anthrax talk about the gear they used. Scott is using a very sweet Marshall Jubilee head... I have the 50 watt version and its killer.
I can't find this on youtube and I love it so I want other Anthrax fans to be able to enjoy it as well. It is nearly complete as the opening segment is unfortunately missing I think. This video contains just the segments Anthrax were in, and all the videos are cut out. Also, I did find 1 small part of this in a little higher quality on youtube from an mtv "flashback" moment, but it is only about a minute and this is almost 10 minutes long.
Enjoy

[@godstomper]

Anthrax in the 80s was one fun band that you either hated or loved. Thrash hardcore crossover, comic books, skateboarding, what more can you not love?

[@MetalHeart8787]

never seen anyone skateboard to Anthrax BUT yeah they are a cool Band been a fan since 1987 recently did a Video Review about ANTHRAX. I remember watching this on THBB

[@nomadwolfox2140]

more brewskis

[@ironjaydentaylor8196]

'hey welcome back to headbanguhs bawul"

[@kaori_kanzaki]

Layne... 😥😭

[@lesnash6953]

I miss being a teenager. Staying up on Saturday night watching Headbangers Ball. The good ol' days.

[@BB-vq6cb]

I do too brother.

[@grahamjarman]

and if i didnt watch it i rec it to vhs tape n watched it the next morning, fast fwd thru the commercials

[@Endo-uu8mo]

im married and did the same thing after 33 yrs ,nothing changed only that i got martied and had Kids and my pets,but i played also guitar as these days,wears the same exactly same clothes i started to have first in 1988 and had exactly the same Hair and shoes,lol ,People call me the Trash Peter Pan 🤣🤘

[@sirlordwhitman]

what a fun lovin' bunch. They were the laid back comedians of the thrash era.

[@MsCristyful]

Couple O'wize guyz Ey?

[@Maintenancebay]

It's bananas how quick Scott's hair started falling out two years later. Probably from all the stress of his second marrige & the band getting screwed over and over

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

So sad, he used to have hair..

[@midget_spinner8449]

Or just genetics. He is pretty hairy.

[@Whateves73]

Or, you know, just aging/genetics?

[@smoothborescattergun1365]

Also testosterone

[@andysalter7192]

It happens to most men at a certain age , Scott just choose to not look ridiculous balding ( as did Kerry King ) and shaved it off before. He looks better with the shaved head anyway

[@jamesrockford2626]

these guys did have the best hair of all 80s bands

[@quinn79]

the 80s for you

[@davidcatanus4922]

James Rockford so did overkill and flotsam and jetsam

[@michael7v6]

So did Death Angel

[@juanantoniocarmonacamacho3344]

James hetfield 88 was really cool

[@cosmokramer179]

Anthrax is so underrated among the big four

[@plciferpffer3048]

Totally overrated. They don't even belong there.

[@C4Ske]

@@plciferpffer3048 disagree, they actually do something different from the big four

[@plciferpffer3048]

@@C4Ske Matter of opinion. Testament have much better albums imo. Also Exodus. But hey, I respect your opinion ofc.

[@C4Ske]

@@plciferpffer3048 I love those bands but IMO they don’t fit the 4th spot, same here I respect your take

[@jdtolliver801]

@@plciferpffer3048wrong

[@topiasleskinen6908]

Dan Spitz laughs a lot when joey and frank talks about their equipments

[@mikemars2112]

It seems he was really close with those two guys back then, especially Joey.

[@BigboiiTone]

@@mikemars2112 Agree they seem to have great chemistry at this point

[@WarrantDownboys]

Danny is so cute🥰🥺🤘🏻

[@creamysauce7966]

@@WarrantDownboys Danny is really the cutest

[@creamysauce7966]

@@BigboiiTone Sad to hear Joey talks about how he doesn't really feel like other bandmates consider him as their friend.

[@TheWandarin]

This was time of REAL music!!!!

[@metalwarlock73]

I remember seeing this just like it was yesterday, I was 14 years old at the time.

[@BB-vq6cb]

Me too I was born in 74. Your name sounds familiar. My name real name is Bryan Bruce from Gulf Breeze Florida just in case.

[@metalwarlock73]

@@BB-vq6cb no bro i don’t know you I’m from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

[@a47041]

i wish i was a teen in the 80s

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

they really do sound like new yorkers

[@netrioter]

they are New Yorkers ...lol From the Bronx and Queens.

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

joey and dan are from upstate

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

i live in queens

[@K1ng1995]

They should've had a cameo in Avengers

[@gerardomartinez576]

Oh man, this channel was gold back then. After all these years I still can’t believe the way they completely change.

[@tobiasdetrick7521]

That was Sick! I love the whole New York way about them. I miss Dan Spitz. Get him back!

[@Gmanrushfan]

Those were the days... When Benante looked like Jay Leno and Scott had hair.

[@metalheadneji]

Also they have the coolest style in thrash metal.

[@grandcru5690]

Especially on Stage. Her Stage Show in particular is unique. I saw them in Bochum D in 1988. Unforgettable. I even still have the Photos

[@ToruKun1]

"Here's a KISS video, it's Heaven's On Foiyah" Their Noo Yawk accents are too adorable.

[@noeltheshemale]

I like how they all talk at the same time. Lol

[@DioandMaiden]

I wish i was around then to hang out with Anthrax lol.

[@MrMonkman2000]

Oh Man, Their accents kill me...Heavens on Fiaa

[@vindensdotter5796]

I find Joey's speaking voice very soothing 😌

[@nirvhannahgarden]

He just sounds adorable💜

[@ronaldshank7589]

Not! Not! Not, not, not! (Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee)! These guys were a load of fun to be around, compared to other bands.

[@metalheadneji]

Frank's bass is awesome, and he has one of the coolest bass tones.

[@kalynmoore644]

they’re so wholesome😌

[@ronaldshank7589]

Except for Joey Belladonna. He partied, while the others didn't. At least, that's what one of the band members said. It may have been Scott Ian that said that. It was from VH-1: Behind The Music, when they covered the history of Anthrax.

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

They are so cute...

[@lewisdellow6498]

Ah,the days of VHS,quality

[@ronaldshank7589]

Yeah!😆🤣😆! Where the video could be reasonably clear one second, and all squiggly and messed up the next!

[@ToCrawlUnder]

This brings back so many memories for me. I recorded this entire host session when it first aired. I lost the VHS tape in 2000 and I was so upset especially since my tape then didn't have so many skip lines like this one. I would have loved to shared it. My favorite moment is still when Scott and Charlie give the MOSH lesson with the Imitation of Life riff. The guys are still a load of fun. I saw them last month and unfortuanately the set was too short due to the fact that they were unbelievably an opening act. WTF??? ANTHRAX....HEADLINE PLEASE!!!

[@ronaldshank7589]

An opening act?!? Seriously? These guys are LEGENDS! They shouldn't be treated with such disrespect. That's totally unfair, and very uncool!

[@mjf920]

I remember when this was first on Headbanger's Ball. Damn, I am old.

[@evdawg5325]

are they wearing the same shoes? that's so metal

[@TheMilford]

I love how Joey cracks up Frankie and Danny

[@RedElephantStampede]

Grooving on the "Hold Your Fire" ERA shirt Joey has.

[@OldmovieMike]

I know right? coolness!!!

[@metalred74]

Always loved the TMNT and Judge Dredd guitars! The "Not Man" was great,too. I really miss that era of Anthrax!

[@Weedeater58]

I miss VHS so much

[@chrilad]

Thanks for posting ! Stuff like this needs to be on KZbin so it gets preserved. Takes me wayyyyyyy back.

[@SheaRecordmetal]

I clicked on this cause that camo mesh on the marshall cab is something i need in my life.

[@Squirrelconga]

"Marshal speaker cabinets..with speakers in them" Hahaha! He's got a way with words

[@ronaldshank7589]

It's like he forgot what to say for a split-second, then came up with whatever first popped into his mind. Oh, well...none of us humans are perfect.

[@97warlock]

That March of the SOD , that inro .. BEST intro on Headbanger ball, EVER

[@FiveInchTaint]

Funnily enough, Scott Ian was in both Anthrax and SOD.

[@creamysauce7966]

@@FiveInchTaint Charlie too. And Billy Milano (Vocalist of SOD) was a roadie for Anthrax in the early years.

[@earljohnson7745]

Was surprised to see Joey wearing a Rush sweater.. Nice!

[@HighlanderNorth1]

It's amazing how different the vibes are between the big 4 metal bands. Anthrax is laid back and having fun, Slayer seems to be coming apart due to long simmering arguments and of course, death. Megadeth is pure business, where Mustaine treats his bandmates with the degree of respect a fry cook at McDonalds receives, and Metallica finally seems to be settling down, after their top 2 douchewagon egomaniacs finally seem to have their egos a little more in control(well, at least James does).

[@KickflipGnasty]

Megadeth has been in a great place the last several years. It WAS like that. But that was even back in the 80's. Dave's gotten a lot better over the years.

[@midget_spinner8449]

Loll

[@ronaldshank7589]

I, for the life of me, simply cannot comprehend how James and Lars have managed to put up with each other for nearly 40 years now! It's amazing!

[@ryanlogan35]

@@ronaldshank7589 well being worth hundred of millions will do that for you

[@ronaldshank7589]

@@ryanlogan35 ...almost sounds like a "friendship" based on money. There have been plenty of times that these two have fought each other, verbally and physically. Lars seemingly indicated that the only times James seemed to be a "friend" was when James was drunk, at least early in in their careers and personal lives. Things seem to have changed over the years, though. I wouldn't be surprised if there's still a like/hate relationship between the two.

[@derekwilliams1660]

I miss Headbangers Ball.

[@BB-vq6cb]

Me too brother.

[@guitarfoundry]

i forgot how fluffy their was...layers, fringes, the whole deal.

[@hawk6111]

That ninja turtles jackson is the shit

[@mikemars2112]

Dan Spitz was the shit. I really hope he gets to play on another album with Joey someday.

[@creamysauce7966]

@@mikemars2112 Still hoping to see Dan back

[@matthewkimball5369]

"These are my Marshall speakers that have speakers in them." haha

[@christopherschott2401]

I really appreciate Anthrax, they are good guys .. they are so appreciative about life and music and creativity. And they over time so humble and really funny, tong and cheek , They keep it mostly family friendly too hich I love too..

[@matthewcashdollar4221]

Those Def Jam jackets are freeeesh

[@Mattelliott1234]

Bello seems more grown up in this video than he does now days hahah, worlds biggest kid!

[@creamysauce7966]

This statement is still true today XDD

[@TheBeatlesfanyeah]

I remember this episode like it was yesterday ❤️❤️❤️

[@afghanwhigs01]

My dads friend lived down the street from one of these guys. Said the “noise” was something he was not into.

[@ronaldshank7589]

They could be extremely loud...or so I'm told...

[@tombstone667]

Thanks so much for posting this! I didn't have satellite TV during this era so completely missed out on this first time around 😃

[@frankpfau9054]

best time to grow up, what great memories i have... and they were always funny (maybe because of their ny-italian-jewish roots...) frank looks same now, charlie even younger...

[@michelroerdink6587]

Well that was nice. A blast from the past. Love those guys.... Greetings from Holland.

[@LadyJay252]

aww they were my favorite as a teenager. Its really cool seeing this again, thank you for posting it!

[@daust126]

Amazing trip down memory lane Thank you ! ANTHRAX rules, so hard and so fun at the same time

[@Fingelmeister]

Anthrax is so fricking chill and kickass

[@roymartin500]

A Marshall Silver Jubilee for Scott or it's a JCM 800 in silver. Mesa/Boogie Mark IV 400 series for Dan(monster tone!). I have a Mesa Dual Rectifier series 2 solo head 2x12 cab. The Rectifiers weren't out then but the Mesa Mark IV has a similar sound. Top of the line gear for these guys then. All classics!

[@bobemigh3226]

love this band...

[@WhyTheHorseface]

This was so great! Thank you so much for posting it!

[@royalorphanmetal]

I remember when this aired, taped it on VHS and watched it all the time. Thanks for posting, brings back memories.

[@TheBeatlesfanyeah]

JOEY ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☝️

[@zombiemosher1139]

This was really cool, I particularly liked the gear bit. Thanks for sharing.

[@mykeee253]

Gotta LOVE VCRs!

[@jerrymauleon]

remember the 80s. awesome band ever!!! from mexico 2013 saludos!!!

[@adam985185]

I like how Scott Ian looked here, he truly rocked that stubble beard combined with the long hair. 🔥🤘

[@WindsOfNeptune]

I love headbangers ball nostalgia, thank you 🙏

[@willmartins168]

For awhile i forgot how great these guys r...

[@jgmopar]

I remember watching this back then. I have always wanted some of those camo marshall cabs

[@EmissaryofYogSothoth]

He still is full of energy!!! I saw Anthrax a few months ago and he was all over the place

[@michaellazor5667]

I remember this episode. It was the first time I was introduced to anthrax. 35 years and 11 concerts and I'm still a die-hard fan. I saw them earlier this year in Houston

[@jeffclark6988]

Met them a few years back in london ontario..awesome guys..wicked fawkin show!!😜🍻

[@filmusikchannel7596]

Scott Ian an Idol

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Very nice, thanks! I also play and have shared some VHS clips and HeadBanger's 20th anniversary special dude!

[@Napalmdog]

Yes, thank ya for this!

[@christophheider1371]

I love Anthrax

[@MrOzzy123fest]

love anthrax!

[@evaborisova6209]

1:44 hahah I love these guys so much

[@mykeee253]

a million thank yous for uploading this! Better a crappy copy than none at all!

[@joeyhandeland983]

This is awesome footage. I love the New York accent. I love their music more.

[@altemu]

good old times....

[@marvpelly961]

I remember this episode... very vool

[@steevidrums]

*Drum nerd comment coming up* Charlie's Artstar II kick drums look custom made. They look like 18" which wasn't (as far as I know) a standard production model. They did do a 22" x 18" with the BEM line some years later. I also think it was a custom build because it's got the single lug boxes and not the high tension lugs that all the Artstar II kits had.

[@andrewherdeg7293]

Most excellent mullets!

[@heyitsmegoku69420]

Those aren't Mullets

[@ronaldshank7589]

@@heyitsmegoku69420 Scott's hair almost looks like a cross between a mullet, and just being a natural look.

[@larrymm1963]

Hey Scott I saw you In Whitehouse NJ years ago

[@robsharkhammer8867]

This should be called "Scott Ian and his kids".

[@Skynet_Scans_It]

I'm not so sure it was a dog Mr. two six packs of malt liquor

[@WarrantDownboys]

I watched this with subtitles and it makes no sense it's just funny🤣

[@that_pinball_metal_dood169]

So badass💪 It's funny when they all start interrupting each other hahah. Anthrax kicks ASS!

[@TheBrynngar]

Scott with hair :D

[@DeathAngelml]

NINJA TURTLE RAndy RhoADS!! 7:04

[@AbstractMan23]

Wow they're all buzzing and hyper!

[@calldyuk1751]

Charlie looks the older guy in the band back then, which is contrast to nowadays where he looks the youngest with his short hair.

[@RatatRatR]

must be a year or so before i started watching

[@zoeconnor2482]

Scott and Charlie said recently that Charlie played alot of the leads on Fistful and Spreading and not Dan. I don't believe that shit for one minute. Dan is not Yngwie but he can def play his guitar.

[@marinhrabric6162]

Zoe Connor Spitz is brilliant. His solos are impeccable

[@Maintenancebay]

5 pounds of the dude's body weight are in his balls alone lmfao

[@mikemars2112]

For sure. He has a distinctive style, almost a "Middle-Eastern" flair to his note choices. I think they're trying to downplay Dan's legacy, which isn't fair to him or to the band. There was such obvious chemistry between them all in this video, and on the albums.

[@waltercortese9946]

Not even fair to compare spitz and yngwie. How many of Yngwies solos can you hum note for note? Yngwie gives me a headache after 30 seconds, way to busy with little emphasis on phrasing. Spitz’s guitar playing just like Joeys voice fit the music. It was ANTHRAX, thrash not neoclassical or power metal. Comparing Spitz to Yngwie is almost like comparing Kiss to Frank Zappa. Which one would you rather listen too?

[@creamysauce7966]

@@waltercortese9946 I've nerver read a comment that explain how Dan's solo is important to the songs as clear as yours. thank you.

[@sergioRR3073]

the Turtle XTRR is still one of the best guitars ever made!!!!!

[@jasonlee8497]

the old black and white footage, in between commercials was always funny.

[@Fennias]

i remember watching this live. fuck i am getting old...

[@mykeee253]

Scott is wearing a Sam Kinneson shirt, he was still alive at that point.

[@alci720]

It's Only Rock n Roll on 8th Street NYC. Memories..

[@MrPetepetepetepete]

NEW YAAAAWK. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mrtrashguy5111]

I fucking miss Dan

[@BigboiiTone]

If i didn't know this was anthrax i would just assume this was vintage footage of new yorkers on home video

[@AdamSmithNES]

god damn the stoner laugh that just came out of me within like ten seconds of this video starting