Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh (REACTION!!!)

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[@dylanschad7207]

There are some basic rules in the pit that always need to be observed. 1) If someone falls, help them up 2) If someone doesn't want to mosh, help them to the edge of the pit. 3) Do not deliberately hurt anyone. 4) If someone is disobeying Rule 1, 2 or 3, fuck 'em up. Aside from that, yes, people still get hurt, but everyone's aware of that risk before getting in the pit.

[@rskalisky]

Dylan Schad Exactly, someone goes down, you get them back up.

[@adbamf13]

Dylan Schad you should publish this lol

[@67cuda38]

Dylan, your right on target ! These guys really need to experience it, or they just can't accurately critique metal !! They're milk drinkers, describing everclear !!!

[@relaxationmeditation499]

Beautifully said.

[@lancem6363]

at a slayer show this fuckhead in a button up shirt was blindsiding everyone, and even knocked me down, so when the pit wave was coming around and gave him a hard shove into it, watching his stupid stunned face as he fell sideways was amazing. Also, he didn't knock anybody else down when i did that so i didn't feel bad.

[@LonestarWoodworks]

Moshing is similar to square dancing in a blender.

[@m2karateman]

But instead of ice cubes there are shards of steel in the blender with you.

[@David_Theisen]

LOL That’s a good description right there!!! (Pushing off Scott)

[@theoptimisticmetalhead7787]

Moshing is a friendly activity. There are certain places where you basically just fight each other. But at real metal and punk shows it's all about fraternity. It doesn't look like it from the outside, but from inside you can feel the rhythm. It's a really violent dance. And at every metal show I've been to where the band was big enough to bring in non-metalheads, some dude-bro fratboy asswipe thought to himself "let's go fight some kids in the moshpit," and then they get their asses beat real hard and thrown out of the show. Because that's not what moshing is about. If you knock someone down, you pick them up. If you hurt someone, you take care of them. If you're a big giant motherfucker, you're protecting people from the chaos. If you're a tiny little 14 year old girl, you're the most dangerous person in the pit. Seriously, their little elbows are like knives... I once went into a pit with my glasses on (fucking dumb on my part, got excited and forgot to take them off) and of course they fell off while I was in the pit. And some guy three times my size single-handedly stopped everyone in the vicinity and helped me find my glasses. Which I did, put them in my pocket, and we went right back to it.

[@babgnush1118]

Evan Schooling great example, and I fucking hate moshing ( just because I can’t handle it :p )

[@petewelsh9978]

Good description

[@nopegoogle69]

Lmao, I ended up being the big guy in that situation at a sabaton concert in boston! Pushed back the crowd when I saw a set of glasses in the air lmfao.

[@emperorhirohito3965]

I'm 15 went into my first mosh pit a week ago at the Toxic Holocaust concert with municipal waste, Nuclear assualt, and Haunt. I fell and I had like 10 people immediately pick me seconds after and carry me on their shoulders and stage dove me. So first ever fracture in a mosh pit aka battle injury. First ever mosh pit. And first ever stage dive.

[@emperorhirohito3965]

@@nopegoogle69 strange sabaton isn't known for moshes? Was it the Sabaton and Kreator concert.

[@heyitsmegoku69420]

"A chaotic high school", that perfectly describes Anthrax lmao

[@PaulPelkonen]

they got me through my high school years. Anthrax was "armor".

[@twistedvette13]

Now listen to the adult years with John Bush

[@nicholasstevenson7574]

Anthrax were always tongue in cheek, didn't really take themselves too serious

[@varix3554]

@@nicholasstevenson7574 That’s what I love so much about them

[@Chris-xn5ht]

Moshing is like when you're a kid wrestling in a bouncy house but not actually trying to hurt your friends except the house isn't bouncy.

[@jerrybarnes9538]

Chris one of the best descriptions I've heard for moshing in a while

[@ChunderHorse]

Its hard for newcomers to metal to deal with the speed, cause they are definitely looking for groove. You guys like Black Sabbath a lot, cause it was groovy, dark, cool lyrics, etc. When you're a metal head, and you've heard Black Sabbath a million times, and you want something just a little heavier/darker/faster, then you find Metallica. Then you want something heavier, faster, etc, and you find Anthrax/Slayer. Then death metal, black metal, etc. You gotta work your way up to fast thrash like Anthrax/Slayer. But once you're there, you find the groove easily. Its definitely there, just really fast.

[@DeFFicationISgolD]

Tony Mangnall this!!!!^^^^

[@JB-ju4ev]

anthrax sucks, there was a groove in that song, its the singing, and production, the lyrical content, did I mention the singing, sorry bro but anthrax sucks. go watch vh1 classics. listen to how much scott ian loves getting interviewed by them. production,sound quality, lyrical content, vocals, the riffs, the solo, holy shiiit. throw it in the trash. part of the so-called big 4? maybe that's why I'm pissed about anthrax, its not the band themselves, but a band that shit being put over say, pantera or testament. wtf. sure you'd argue differently though.

[@Lothspell]

Star scriem I hear ya, I’d never say Anthrax is better than Pantera or Testament, I’m just predicting the path a lot people take when getting into thrash and heavier stuff. Thrash was my doorway into metal, and I still got a lot of love for Anthrax. Scott Ian is a cool fuckin dude in all his interviews, and I got to crush Joey Belladonna in a Halo 2 LAN party once lolol. He was a chill ass cool guy, though so I can’t say anything bad, and Attack of the Killer B’s is a fun album

[@JB-ju4ev]

just talking about music, like I think I said, they seem like cool guys. It's not your fault, and I'm not trying to discredit or take away any of your love (even though I feel like theirs better bands that could use your money on cd's or word by mouth cred) just sayin their singer, get rid of the dude, he's just not a good metal voice, like I thought dave mustaine sucked as a metal singer but then again he doesn't sound like my next door neighbor..i like your comment but you danced around that lol cmon, I like babymetal and ill admit its kindaaaaaaaa...yeah could you atleast admit that the singing isn't ..uhh...for everyone? (you get what I'm saying?) he kinda su..hes OK, there I said it.

[@JB-ju4ev]

its just the singing, the vocals, theirs nothing special about the guys voice. it doesn't stick out, and his lyrics don't stand out. atleast be controversial or something when ur shii stuff sounds that bland. its like the dudes not even trying. refer me to something better by them. id like to see what vh1 see's in them. for real.

[@Nunez87]

this is one of the best live songs ever. If you get to experience Anthrax live, even today. they are one of the best live bands in metal imho. They always kick it. Metal people are some of the kindest people, especially at concerts. We pick each other up if they fall. We share laughs, experiences. Beer. It's good. But this is one of the best live songs ever.

[@jager8872]

the metal community is the best ever!

[@Scarecrow545]

Would absolutely recommend they watch Caught In A Mosh from Sofia 2010. They will almost guaranteed enjoy it more - Anthrax's energy live is just electric.

[@obrigahistoria]

If one day you think about giving Anthrax another chance, try "I Am the Law". It's based in Judge Dredd's comics.

[@waxdeli377]

"What's the attraction of getting caught in a mosh?" This sir, is the duality of man; you want to mosh and you do so, but sometimes, you get caught in a mosh without the intention of wanting to mosh. This is the age old paradox of being caught in a mosh.

[@ChristoRedentor777]

Wax Deli Well said

[@christopherseancampbell8125]

Exactly

[@xJCOx]

Brilliant

[@duanenash9474]

I've found it fascinating watching your journey through metal. Many of your comments and critiques are spot on. It is interesting that you are coming at it through the lens of more contemporary hip-hop and soul/groove music. Original "metal" artists like Black Sabbath actually came from primarily black music i.e. basic rock n' roll. When metal lost much of it's "groove" is after large elements of hardcore punk music got grafted into a riff structure. A lot of the groove or beat - the space between music - got foregone in favor of pure aggression when this happened for better or worse.

[@EightsNAces]

I've heard someone say that metal is white boy blues. Just like the blues came out of the culture of the south for black folks, metal has come out of the culture of 'white trash' dudes... a way of expressing how they feel, just like the blues and eventually hip hop.

[@Dinerboy11]

Just as hip hop came out of the working class black community, metal came out of working class white communities like Birmingham England (where Sabbath was born).

[@JohnnyBgood911]

Moshing is organised chaos. There is almost always some unspoken rules between the participants. If someone falls to the ground people instantly pic you up. No one will throw you to ground intentionalty, but people be drunk so not a guarantee. Moshing is kinda like stomping, wilding out within a proximity with different people. You are mostly focused on the artist playing, and the music, so it is not like gladiator. Lastly, a mosh seems tougher than it is, very easy to join and escape well and sound. Peace.

[@rdmrdm8251]

i will knock you down and step on you

[@tonykasik3862]

Rdm Rdm then the pit would kick your ass

[@AlerieHightower]

Metal moshing, yes. I'm an old punk rocker too though, and that shit was kill or be killed.

[@hmpz36911]

Does EVERYONE seem to overlook the true meaning of the song? It's NOT about Moshing! Its about being trapped in an abusive household (the father really) but feels like he's "Caught in a Mosh (pit)". Getting slammed & thrown about; stuck and can't get out! Fighting endlessly & swearing to get out & NOT be as ignorant & bad as his dad... GET IT?

[@milenarandjelovic4481]

finally! bravo, you are one of the few who really understood this song! long live and prosper :)

[@williamtallman9816]

hmpz36911 I think of it as more about someone just not oe.refusing to understand what the singer is saying "Talking to you is like clapping with one hand". And the you are just circling each other in the mosh pit. It's like wiping your ass with a hula hoop. It never ends.

[@cginsane22]

William Tallman Now I can't get that image out of my head!

[@hrdcoremetalchik]

yes. I totally get it. sometimes you gotta live it to understand it. and this music helps get you though it. in my case it was my mother who was the abusive one.

[@elspencer9779]

hmpz36911 so glad that other’s realize what this is really about.

[@micahmiller7313]

Anthrax is a lot to absorb. They hook you in with these killer riffs, then smash you in the face with a bunch of dissonance and screaming. My biggest complaint is that Anthrax has consistently raised awareness of real societal issues that we need to address as a country and world (moreso than your typical bands) - but if you don't have the lyrics handy, you'll miss the message. Either way, God bless the both of you. You are bridging a gap in a fun way and I love your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@johnnyparamedic]

Micah Miller word!

[@HackSawSees]

Anthrax and Public Enemy “Bring Tha Noise”.

[@DScottyP73]

1000%

[@broadkil]

Lost In Vegas... THIS SONG.... No really.... you will find a good reason to dig Anthrax.

[@broadkil]

NOT!!

[@mmkkaayy59]

Please do itttt

[@s0rd3z]

This. You guys should do a reaction of "Bring The Noise". It's so good.

[@vinceruland9236]

See Anthrax is an easy coast band. The music scene in the early 80's there was much different than what was happening on the west coast where Metallica, Slayer, & Megadeth were. Anthrax has always had their unique style. I happen to love them. Always have.

[@seek8739]

I personally preferred Overkill as far as the east coast scene went. To me Overkill just had a much better sound Anthrax at times sounded like a hardcore punk band playing Thrash just my opinion though.

[@vinceruland9236]

@@seek8739 I am a huge Overkill fan as well. I just gravitate towards Anthrax more. Nothing wrong with your opinion brotha. 🤘🤘🤘

[@Liviopedata]

I think they have not the sound of a typical thrash metal band from the east coast..they have a unique style of thrash neither bay area sound neither east coast sound.

[@kevinklement2621]

Madhouse would have been my choice for Anthrax.

[@davidruland5519]

Kevin Klement definitely madhouse

[@MrDeengels]

Mad house or Medusa

[@Maul-kh4ek]

If you guys are gonna pick another song by Anthrax to react to in the future Madhouse would be my choice

[@danielb.4775]

First song I ever heard from them and still blows my mind .I literally remember what I was doing at the time

[@LudusAurea]

Their most commercial song possible? Literally all of their songs are better - I am the man, for example. Finale. etc.

[@randommetalhead7]

I fucking love you, guys. Even when you're not a big fan of a particular song, you still can argue why you don't like it without spitting on it. I mean, even if that's not your jam. You guys still can smell and recognize the talent, the composition and the efforts made in the creation of a concrete musical structure. Respect, boys. Oh, and congrats for your 200k subs lol. I was there when you weren't even at 1k. Time flies, man...

[@JCWigriff]

Anthrax did a version of Bring the Noize with Chuck D. from Public Enemy. You guys should check it out!

[@TheShaner]

YES! Good call J.C.

[@Hibbsi91]

YES haha i love it.

[@chassmp3]

Yes, you gotta do bring the noise, Anthrax has a lot more than this.

[@rippermadness2080]

Bring the noize would be a much better anthrax song for them to listen to.

[@NinoMit87]

Yeah please!!!!!! been waiting a while to see that one because of there love for rap and hip hop.

[@xIronPigx]

I just discovered you guys and I can appreciate your open mindedness, respect your opinions, and see you can recognize skill and musicality (especially in the metal genre). You started to come around to this song towards the end. You started to get it, but should also realize this song is very tongue in cheek as well. This song is classic Anthrax. It’s exactly what thrash metal is. With their roots in punk rock and heavy metal Caught in a Mosh is the culmination of their influences and raw thrash metal at its core.

[@microbus99]

Man. I was so into that movement! I was a guitarist for a thrash metal band in the 80's and tried into the 90's. That was hard times. In short we owned it. It was an extension of punk and metal. We as a collective came together. Then Grunge happened. Well, some of us moved over there or not. Got to see Anthrax in 1996 and was literally caught in a mosh. So much so I was pushed toward the stage. My best friend was with me. He was passed out!!!!! The crowd and I still got him up front enough to touch the stage and High five Scott Ian. We got him out of the mosh was a major thing. Still one of the best concerts I've ever been too. Long live Anthrax and thank you guys for this review!!

[@InsomniacRocker]

There's different types of pits and different types of moshers for sure, but I'd say the classic pit is where you just rock out, headbang, bounce around, and go crazy. There's pushing and shoving of each other as you bounce around. It can certainly be quite rough, but it's more like having a friendly grappling or football match with a friend than an actual brawl. At least it should be. Standard mosh pit code is to immediately pick someone up and make sure they are alright if he or she falls down. I don't go to many concerts these days, but I've never seen someone fall and not have multiple people immediately rush to pick him or her up. Sometimes you get an asshole in there that takes things too far, and that's how someone could easily get hurt. Also, if you're part of the crowd on the perimeter of the pit, you need to be on your guard to brace yourself in case someone gets pushed into you, and push them back into the pit. Someone unfamiliar with pits may not realized this and that's another way someone could get hurt. I've participated in quite a few in my time, and I would say the purpose is to just loose yourself in the music and adrenaline in a pretty primitive and tribal fashion with others.

[@uoabigaillevey]

My first experience in a mosh pit was at a Dio/Megadeth concert back in like '88 or maybe '87. Was the 'Dream Evil/So far so go so what' era of those two bands. I was lucky enough to be on the ring and not on the inside.. so yes.. I learned real fast to brace myself so those inside could bounce off of me and not knock me down in the process. Was a quick learning experience.. mostly for personal safety lol.

[@Brandeena233]

Said it better than I did. Well put.

[@CJohn23]

Charles Lizana the thing is now days you get them stupid hardcore kids in the pits sometimes and they’re always trying to punch and kick people acting like an idiot that’s the reason I don’t mosh anymore because of them idiots

[@pafou]

I've seen many time someone fall off in moshpits and everytime people gather extremely fast around and lift em up. And of course I've seen often injuries but that wasn't intentional. I've always felt love in those moshpit, people hit you hard and shit but it's all about the love for the music and the people around and having fun. And people huging random people and laughin when the mosh is over. Just like the guy said, it's like a football team celebrating or something like that you know.

[@TheTrooper9169666]

The best part about mosh is standing on the edge and thinking to go in or not to go in for me, then adrenaline pumps up and you're just fuck it, I'm going in, and it's an insane and beautiful moment.

[@azz75sl]

Moshing is a very carnal and tribal experience. It is a bit visceral in a way. It’s really not as brutal or dangerous as it sounds most of the time. The people in the pit usually try to keep each other standing. When someone trips and falls and people don’t see is usually how people get hurt. It is very much part of the metal subculture.

[@TheZoorat]

Moshing came from the old punk and hardcore scene back in the 80's, it became a metal thing after that.

[@HaibaneRakka571]

Carnal and tribal, great description. It taps into something deep you want to physically express, like dancing, except it's more raw

[@samthegreatgenius]

Wall of death is definitely it's own chaos. Gives me goosebumps thinking about it.

[@Arixensjach]

Yes, but the flavor changed with metal. Punk mosh pits are intentionally violent like a barely contained brawl. Metal mosh pits are about the rush like in extreme sports.

[@arvispinkletter5324]

At the time, it was a big part of thrash metal and skate punk, and was kind of like.... the next level of energy at this type of show. Gonna stand around and wave the horns, or pump your fist? Nah... come on let's GET GOIN' and really get active down there! "Good friendly violent fun". People bashing into each other, but yes, always looking out for each other and making sure nobody actually gets hurt. Man it was fun.

[@cignus19831]

hi guys,first of all I recently started watching your videos, I love what you guys do! it's just great! I wanted to answer your Question about what you heard on the song "Raining Blood" and in this one "Caught in a Mosh" the fast tempo chaotic beat you hear is Actually call a "Skank beat" it got started in the early 70's and 80's in Europe's Punk scene. it was later added to the Metal sound creating the Sub Genre "Thrash" Metal" Bands Like Slayer,Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax are consider "Thrash Metal ". "Thrash Metal" bands normally don't play "Blast beats"(there are 1 or 2 exceptions) you can say it's the Blast beat predecessor. The "Skank beat" it's basically a simple 4 quarters notes on the high hats, with kick drum on 1 and 3 the snare on 2 and 4 play at a fast tempo (if you play it really slow it sounds like a simple 1,2,3,4 beat) although there are variations to that beat. but that is the traditional "Skank beat " The "Blast beat" got started in Europe as well in the early 80's. but it wasn't until the "Blast beat"made it's way to the Usa in the early 90's that it really started to take the form that we hear today. There are 4 different variations of the "Blast beat" (but there are more being created over time) The traditional "Blast beat" it's pretty much the same as a "Skank beat " but play at a ridiculously fast tempo. It's normally use in "Death Metal", "Black Metal", sometimes in "Power Metal" but rarely you hear it in "Thrash Metal" (i know for fact that "Raining Blood " does not have a "Blast beat"). Anthrax has 1 or 2 "Blast Beats" in some of their songs. Take it from someone who's a fan of these bands,Loves Metal,Music in General and has being playing drums for 12 years. Anyway, I hope that answers your question guys, now I will continue watching your videos. while I'm at it, I'll make a suggestion. could you please do "Eagle Fly Free" by Helloween. it's a German Power Metal band. (I think it would be the first Power Metal song you guys Analyze, but i could be wrong). thank you so much!

[@robdroppa7887]

I have been a "headbanger" for 40+ yrs and I really like your open minds and much respect for what I have grown up to and worshipped for many years. Love u guys and always watching!

[@assodclown5260]

Mosh pits are like backyard football. Some games are friendly, some are not. Anthrax are friendly, they will help you up if you fall. Slayer pits, you wil get stomped, but it is still fun. So, yes it is exactly like backyard football.

[@R6-J4]

asso D'Clown craziest mosh I've ever been a part of was Slayer/Suicidal/Exodus and they still had the decency to help you up

[@djKeu]

yeah. Here's some 'official' information en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moshing

[@nateallison4990]

Moshing is part of metal. There is also a brotherhood about it with unwritten rules of the mosh or at least there was. If someone gets knocked down you help them up, if some is hurt you help them out and at the end you shake hands and tell them good job. Overall it is a Metal thing and it should be expected. As being an older Metal head I have realized rules have changed(looking at you crowd killers) but it should be back to basics and make it about beating each other but also respecting each other.

[@ActionAwesome]

This

[@918273645ist]

Fucking HATe the crowd killer people. God they ruined moshing for me.

[@qricc]

Rule #1: No karate in the pit.

[@donaldprice6951]

Last pit I was in was a Pro-Pain show. Someone threw a chair in there. I tripped and mangled both of my shins. Now I stay on the outside.

[@lasalbay]

Moshing is metal heads thrashing out to the energy of the show. Best way I can describe it. It is a celebration of the music, like dancing but metal style.

[@martinbaker1609]

I just found your channel tonight and I really enjoying it. I have been a metalhead from back in the late 70's/ 80's. Moshing( aka slam dancing) is really just a visceral outlet of an almost tribal gathering.

[@cuoremetallico]

I have to congratulate you, because you are the only ones in the "reaction" on youtube, which focus on the song to listen without shit and above all without speaking over the music and I love your sense of humor .. So far 'guys, a greeting from Italy

[@MetalOMania]

Moshing is our Fight Club...and the person who knocks you down is supposed to be the person to help you up.

[@RyanJacksonElectrical]

Chris Grant You broke the first rule of fight club.

[@jedinightwing]

Rule 1: Practice proper Moshing Etiquette.

[@oldfart2962]

Ironically, the most respectful people you'll ever see are those moshing with you

[@derpderpington824]

Furious i can only like this once.

[@ryandbowers]

Hypothetically, people shouldn't really be getting hurt moshing at a metal concert. There are unwritten rules of mosh pits, which include only pushing/shoving and not punching or kicking. You are also supposed to help people up when they fall on the ground. Of course there are always idiots who come into the pit trying to hurt people, but usually there are people there to set them straight. Moshing at hardcore/punk concerts can be a different animal though. You'll see a lot of people throwing limbs wildly there. I haven't personally spent a lot of time in the pit, but I think it is similar to why people like boxing, MMA, football, etc. It is a great way to relieve stress and expel energy and people usually feel like part of a community where everyone is moshing together. It really is the opposite of trying to hurt anyone. Everyone is just trying to have a good time and enjoy the music.

[@lindygrrl658]

you forgot to suggest departure plan...or have you before? seriously they NEED some swedish metal

[@ryandbowers]

I think we will probably have to be patient. They are just now getting to the classic bands and it will probably be a while before they get into more modern European bands, if they ever do. I know people have suggested Amon Amarth, Soilwork, Insomnium, and many others in previous videos. I think it would be cool to see them react to those bands, but I also recognize metal is generally something that takes a while to acquire a taste for, and I would rather not rush them into heavier music, because they might write it off and be less likely to check out more cool shit.

[@eldiego68]

Well put. There’s always some idiot in the pit that runs into the wrong person and gets his due lol.

[@skeletankmcgraw7343]

I could see certain Soilwork tracks actually being good metal introductions for them. Something like "Two Lives Worth of Reckoning" that is very groovy and melodic. Plus it has the contrast of clean and harsh vocals to sort of ease someone into harsh vocals. Soilwork's "Natural Born Chaos" album was actually one of the main albums that eased me into harsh vocals since when I first got into metal I hated them (harsh vocals not Soilwork).

[@lindygrrl658]

you are right i just have no patience....figure number five got me all those years ago. hook line and sinkers!!! i just hate that they are getting recos for stuff that i wouldn't have appreciated either...metal is absolutely an aquired taste and my palate is still being refined, but you gotta love speed! i don't care who you are ;)

[@tonykasik3862]

The song is about living your life being pushed around, like you are caught in a mosh. It is about standing up for yourself. Most of Anthrax’s songs are about empowering yourself.

[@JeffreyBezeau]

Seriously, i just discovered you guys and i got to say your channel, your videos...are really entertaining! Your reaction are always fun to watch...specially on metal music (Yeah yeah i'm a metalhead so i guess it might help on it hehehe) SO as a new follower i'll suggest you a song and a band that i love above all: Band: Abysmal Dawn Title: In Service Of Time I think we might get a tun and cool reaction from you with this one hahaha! Alright! Keep up the good work!!

[@9999crazymonkey]

Moshing isn't about hurting others, it's getting out aggression in in the funnest way possible to the music. There is often bad apples in the crowd who are being reckless, but they are often taken care of by either security or the members of the mosh pit. Also you have to check out stuff from Anthax's newest album "For All Kings" it's completely different from their older stuff. My favorite is "Blood Eagle Wings".

[@polerin]

Yeah this. A good decade of moshing prepped me for playing roller derby. There are rules of behavior (ish) and people slamming into you from every which way, but there is a rhythm and a flow. Though I will say that every pit (and every band's pit) is different. Some of the most fun I've had was in a flogging molly pit, where one moment we were slamming it in a friendly manner, then the next we were throwing people up in the air and doing a jig when the song changed. So damn fun. On the other hand, I'm not going to jump into a Slayer pit. Those get really unfriendly.

[@marktaylor7162]

No, it's not 'about' hurting others, but that stuff tends to happen when such a large amount of energy is being expended in such a chaotic way.

[@polerin]

Mark Taylor you're not going to get me to say that people don't get hurt. :D

[@ActionAwesome]

This. A mosh should be a circle. If someone goes down you pick them up. If you are running around slamming into each other it is NOT a mosh

[@guym2222]

100% correct. Any moron can bash into people. Get your aggression out, but help any who need it. Everyone trips sometime!

[@jt624]

Gentlemen, it is totally the culture of metal. If I saw anyone in the moshpit fuck with you guys in the wrong way I would be giving those motherfuckers the people's elbow! Seriously though, it is just for fun, moshpits are fun. I've been there, had a good time, and if someone steps out of line in the pit usually the rest of "the pit" will take care of it. So "the pit" regulates itself. Unspoken rules that transcend race, nationality, creed, age, color, etc. Just "be cool". Now do some Dream Theater - "Dance of Eternity" (This could/would be your first progressive metal instrumental! PLEASE! YOU will be blown away bro!)

[@biggiezsnack]

Hell yea would love to see some Dream Theater reactions lmao

[@IdahoJockDoc]

lol The People's Elbow

[@peckish_tooth6515]

"Hy Pro Glow" is an EPIC jam. "H8tred" "Keep It In the Family"

[@orlandoventor1754]

Eventough "Among the living" os considered as their best album i have always preferred "Spreading the disease",you guys should definetely check out "Lone justice" & "Medusa".

[@weevil5269]

Orlando VENTOR State of Euphoria was always one of my favorites

[@wpwilder]

a mosh pit is fuckin therapeutic. especially after a fucked up week at work, the pit is where you let all that shit out. we take care of each other in the pit though.. somebody falls, we pick them up. nobody gets beat up.🤘🤘

[@Galacticat_]

Dio - Holy Diver. Great grooves in that one. And he is one of the best singers of all time.

[@joshclark3175]

Josh Grooves Dio has hands down the greatest rock voice ever

[@dannyh7557]

Black Sabbath sounds better with DIO

[@Galacticat_]

Definitely. I'd even say he is one of the best singers period... any genre. And I agree. I prefer Sabbath with Dio as well.

[@Gilroben]

I have read the scroll of truth, It reads "DIO>ozzy"

[@joshclark3175]

Josh Grooves rainbow had some killer songs as well. Dio and whoever that guitarist was were an amazing combo. Man on the silver mountain was a classic

[@brian644]

Anthrax was the first metal band to embrace rap .." im the man" was a classic

[@thebob01]

Bring tha noize~!

[@BlackieDawson]

The earliest Blast Beat I recall would be Napalm Death "Scum" album. It will be a rough listen for you both, but check out Siege of Power from that album. Another more polished example would be Morbid Angel "Enshrined in Grace". I have immensely enjoyed your posted. It is great to see you stepping outside of your comfort zone and finding new music to groove on.

[@aaronnavejad4480]

The Conjuring- Megadeth

[@dragonfistX200]

I think Madhouse, Indians, Be All End All, or Intro to reality/Belly of the beast would've been better introduction to Anthrax for them

[@MrJimbo721]

Thumbs up. A.I.R is my absolute favorite too

[@andresgil5248]

INDIANS!

[@thehousehack]

Any other song would have been a better introduction. I never really rated this song. Anything from State of Euphoria or Spreading the Disease. Lone Justice, Medusa, Stand or Fall?

[@erikgiggey4783]

even i'm the man would have been better. that was the first song of theres that i heard and got hooked.

[@jurgengatica2824]

i´m the man it´s more fun than musically good. Indians is a good idea

[@kimshe70]

i'm new to your channel and i am really enjoying your metal videos as a long-time thrash fan. Watching this one and hearing the comments regarding vocals i just keep thinking - you guys need to do NIGHTWISH (with Tarja Turanen on vocals). That's the epic, MELODIC metal :)

[@OmarBhoo]

A good mosh pit is like a rollercoaster. Highs, lows, you could get hurt.

[@jason8304]

Madhouse by anthrax is awesome as hell.

[@Cocktail_Kvltist]

I was hoping that would have been the Anthrax song they did their initial reaction to.

[@Shifty319]

Chris Myers i was hoping for Indians!

[@85metalmania666]

or A.I.R or Medusa. Caught in a Mosh is a great song, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone just listening to Anthrax for the 1st time.

[@chriscarbone4116]

This song was made to fucking thrash around to. Check out these other Anthrax classics: "Medusa" "A.I.R", "Armed & Dangerous" "Indians" "Among the Living" "Madhouse" Love the channel and keep it up guys 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻

[@donculotta1514]

Chris Carbone A.I.R. is so underrated.

[@traceyrychewhite6374]

Chris Carbone , Among the living is definitely my favorite Anthrax CD. Check out Indians and they also mixed metal and rap, in the song, I am the Man. Mix it up!

[@gayeocu]

Hey friends! Foundation = Main Riff of the song I'll keep watching you, nice work

[@mattdunlap3485]

For me anthrax has great songs here and there his early vocals are odd at times it wasn't until they made their album worship music. Whole album is 10/10

[@kking1367]

Back in the day anthrax and public enemy did a song together called "Bring the noise". React to that!

[@DerEchteBold]

I loved the upcoming Crossover sounds back then, but that song was rather disappointing.

[@unclescavie2121]

Yes yes yes

[@tonyv.8781]

Bring the Noize was a Public Enemy song that mention Anthrax and Anthrax wanted to cover it because they were already fans of PE.

[@electrofryed7239]

What set Anthrax apart from the rest is by it's east coast New York street metal sound. Most of the other USA bands you reacted to are West Coast. That's one of many reasons they sound so different than the rest.

[@HideousConformity]

As a New York band, Anthrax also took inspiration from NY Hardcore bands iirc.

Right, which is where they get their no-bullshit sound from. So it's less melodic than the other big 3, and why they have such abrupt transitions.

[@rpete9255]

Also they were more punk/Skater at the time than Metal..........

[@silverback9572]

Madhouse, Among The Living, Breathing Lightning, & Blood Eagle Wings - Anthrax

[@damienknight1323]

There is something self destructing-ly gratifying about moshing. A release of suppressed emotion that comes out almost naturally when the groove of a live band is in the pocket, and your emotions are peaked. The song touches a primal part of you that almost wants to hurt...idk if that helps, but that's what it feels like. At least to me. And in turn, no one is actually trying to hurt you, but it doesn't look like that from outside. You really should try it to know, But you don't have to mosh at a show. No one will make you. But it's really thrilling. When I go to shows, sometimes I just want to observe the band, but I know that there are a few songs I HAVE to make my way to "the pit" for. Some songs I want to "feel" more than hear. Thank you for the awesome content, I love it!

[@Varlwyll]

Lamb of god - omerta Great lyricism and it definitely has a strong beat that you'll love

[@TheSoulstainer]

@Lost in Vegas. Anthrax is a complicated metal band. They have a lot of Punk genre mixed into their music. Better choices for you to try for Anthrax would be Time or Belly of the Beast. As for your questions about Mosh Pits. Well mosh pits have changed over the years. Back in the late 80s early 90s they (depending on the band) could be some of the most violent things you have ever seen, insert any slayer mosh pit, to just running around in a big circle over and over. Mosh pits are more about releasing pent up aggression and adrenaline. At a Slayer concert you might get punched square in the face seeing stars, but the guy who just tried to knock you out would also be the guy helping you up and out of the pit if needed. Now at a Metallica concert (pre-Black album), the mosh pits were mainly just people slamming their bodies into each other. It was far tamer for "slower" metal bands in the pit than the "heavier". The intentions of people in each mosh pit was mainly to blow off steam or just knock someone out in order to make themselves feel better about having a rough day,week,year, or just life in general. Metal moreso than any other style of music is about expressing yourself without any care in the world about what others think. As for recommendations for you to listen to. Nightwish- pretty much anything.They are a Finnish Melodic Metal band with great story telling and vocals. Baby Metal- Road to Resistance. They are theatrical to some degree (Japanese lyrics only) one of the best drummers I have ever seen. Not real popular here in the states and a-lot of metalheads cringe when they see them but Rob Halford of Judas Priest thinks they are awesome and so do I. They are a manufacture band though which throws a-lot of people off. Dio- Holy Diver or pretty much anything by him. Glen Danzig- Mother or for something realllllly creative (no lyrics though) anything from the Black Aria album. Metallica- One, Harvester of Sorrows, Ride the Lightning. Megadeth- Tornado of Souls, Peace Sells... (this is pretty much their mostly popular song and one of their best.) For something a bit more fun check out Alestorm- Drink or Korpiklaani- Vodka definately some intresting stuff you would never expect in metal hehe

[@Jmaveryk]

nice recommendations!

[@jimlewis4853]

Agree with the first 2 paragraphs

[@fifis677]

I had a seizure at a Slipknot concert years ago while in a mosh pit. Everyone stopped moshing backed away, then I was told they ran to the paramedics quickly after that (I woke up about to be taken to the hospital before I convinced them I was okay). Most metal fans are some of the most awesome people you'll ever meet.

[@felinekaiju4517]

love it george, straight to the point!. This is one of my less favourite songs. The song they did with Public Enemy is Bring The Noise or Rom For One More, it's got better transitions, more of a groove and a bit heavier and also the album it is off is the first album to have John Bush on vocals replacing Joey Belladonna.

[@mikekallies407]

People are making the mistake of recommending chaotic songs. Frantic vocals and drums aren't going to appeal to some one just getting into the genre. As far as the Slayer review you did, i personally love the Reign In Blood album.. but its certainly not something i would recommend to someone who is just getting into metal. I think a good review that might change your mind on the band would be SLAYER - SEASONS IN THE ABYSS . Theres a clearer song structure, and it doesn't have the same chaotic vocals as anything off the Reign In Blood album. It also has the transitions you seem to enjoy.

[@mikekallies407]

and at the very least if the song doesn't interest you, you are treated to drumming of IMO the best drummer in metal, Dave Lombardo.

[@Herringboner]

mike kallies well said.

[@stevelockhart2047]

Excellent suggestion. I think you guys would enjoy Seasons in the Abyss.

[@fmlAllthetime]

I said the same thing on an earlier video.

[@timjenkins502]

mike kallies agreed. For anthrax they should listen to something form the sound of white noise. "ONLY or " 1000 POINTS OF HATE " and for slayer they should listen to "seasons in the abyss" those songs have great grooves and melodies as well as great vocals

[@sleestack13]

Pantera - Cemetery Gates

[@Todrick451]

The original Anti-Ballad, Ballad. I have to 2nd this.

[@guywholikesheavymetal8814]

Agreed mate, I also recommend floods, 5 minutes alone, I'm broken, fucking hostile, cowboys from hell, drag the waters, and This love.

[@Timbo6669]

YES!!!! PLeasee guys read this comment!!! +1 Sleestack13

[@Omar-wx2uq]

yeeeee

[@Nightbreed82]

Back when Phil could actually sing. Best Pantera song, hands down.

[@logicisdead7815]

You should watch concert footage of this song, crazy...moshing, stage diving, fist pumping... the crowd is soooooo into it

[@frankquigley995]

Loved my time in the pit. I'm retired from it now, but I look at it as a badge of honor and good memories. Still going to shows as much as I can.

[@Ja-mbi]

Tool Schism please!! Give the people what they want!

[@AntonioReventon689]

Justin Roberts people want more Metallica, not that shit

[@Hatrimn]

People wanting to see these guys react to the same shit again and again are fuckwits. Nobody cares that you like thrash metal, seek validation elsewhere.

[@resinated420]

NO SHIT! ITS PISSING ME OFF THAT THEY WANT MORE SONGS DONE BY THE SAME ARTIST! PICK SOMETHING ELSE YOU TARDS! SHOOT I WANT THEM TO LISTEN TO CONVERGE!!! NOW THATS SOMETHING DIFFERENT

[@Ja-mbi]

Tool is twice the band metallica is. Metallica would be lucky to produce even a quarter as good as an album as Lateralus

[@AntonioReventon689]

Justin Roberts LMAO everything okay at home? They maybe better than modern Metallica but their 1st 4 albums? Tool entire catalogue fuckin trash compared to those

[@stainedclass7894]

Caught in a Mosh is a difficult song for non-metal heads. If you want a song with more groove to it, you should try out "Indians". It's not nearly as crazy but it has much more melody to it.

[@zombiemosher1139]

I agree, they picked the wrong song, I love Caught but there are better songs they could have picked.

[@richardo775]

Madhouse would be the best for non metal heads

[@silverback9572]

indians is definitely my favorite anthrax song

[@tonywallace6873]

I think that the big 4 should have had testament instead of anthrax they are a much better band you guys should check them out they are a all around better band

[@Everlast1974]

There is no big 4 there is a big 3...

[@brianleisure593]

Try the "Only" from Anthrax. Different vocalist. And it fits more of the things that attract you to metal. My personal favorite Anthrax song.

[@13xRunner]

Your comments at 6:51 are on point. Joey - the vocalist was originally just singing in a Journey cover band and was introduced to the rest of the band as a random suggestion. The band emphasized the gang/punk chant vocals and adding Joey (after other failed attempts of a lead vocalist) was perfect in the most odd way. Anthrax, at this time, showed their punk influenced heavily and bringing in a dude who was singing like Steve Perry was just weird, but perfect in its own way. Definitely enjoy your vids and know that much of metal is "learning" to like it and it's taking me back as to how this stuff hit me as a kid in the 80's.

[@RayyenTube]

TOOL - 46 & 2 or The Pot! TOOL is one of the most talented and creative bands in metal.

[@dmusiclife5727]

Rayyen_ The Pot! But I would put them in a metal category. They’re a rock band.

[@brianwhitley2065]

U guys need to check out Body Count. Its Ice Ts metal band

[@basel401]

hell yeah

[@elbruces]

They dropped an album just a couple years ago, it's pretty great. They even did a cover of "Institutionalized," updated to Ice-T's current life if you can believe that.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

Brian Whitley no one checked out Body Count.

[@JB-ju4ev]

don't check it out. its horrible, ittle make you look down on ice-t's rap career. I don't even like rap and that band made me question his musical cred.

[@johnw806]

Love the reaction, love Anthrax. Singer used to play here locally with his cover band, Chief Big Way. Actually like him better when he plays drums and sings.

[@colebycarey5951]

The big attraction to a mosh pit for me is that it’s a great stress relief. Get in, shove each other around, sometimes shit happens and you catch an elbow, knee or fist. And when you get knocked down, some folks stop and help you up, shake hands, and go back to it. And yes, it’s very much a part of the culture of metal. By far some of the greatest fun I’ve had at metal shows is in the pit, and even in a wall of death.

[@Blackfire5457]

I think a part of the issue is you guys have been thrown into the deep end with thrash by suggestions on the comments. You guys should check out more Pantera for some groove, or if you want more accessible thrash, more metallica.

[@AcornArm]

TiberiusGracchus seriously. They gottah be eased into it.

[@ayeb0ss]

exactly, for some reason so many metalheads don't understand that

[@brettsumner5129]

TiberiusGracchus This is so true. There's so many kinds metal. Old Anthrax is definitely lowest common denominator in lyrical content and very sloppy sounding. Better off skipping Anthrax altogether.

[@nukenfry]

I think if they did Got the Time or Madhouse it be more accessible.

[@danbardos3498]

Honestly, I think it's best to go chronologically, but so much for that lol.

[@MemeLordOzai]

I fell during a mosh and about four people threw me to my feet it was beautiful. Most of the time in a mosh everyone has everyones back if they fall or trip.

[@Todrick451]

yeah, it may look like we're trying to hurt each other(we kind of are...) but we're not trying to kill anyone ;)

[@peterwaterfield5098]

Hi guys. Just started watching your channel. Very impressed with your open mindedness. I've watched a few of your vids and I thought I'd now leave a comment. If you want to give Anthrax another chance, try the song "indians" or their version of "Bring the noise" this features the awesome Public Enemy. Anyway keep up the great work. Much love from the UK and all the other free thinkers.

[@HerbertHoover38]

Love seein Ryan mix my two favourite things together: Metal & hockey

[@SrSmileAGH]

Hangar 18 by Megadeth. One of the most complex songs of this great band. I really like your reactions, seem fair to me.

[@michaelpshena3003]

Sr Smile yesss dooo hanger 18

[@stevenzwiesler5104]

Tornado of Souls...better in every way.

[@SrSmileAGH]

Tornado of Souls is good too. Both are quite complex.

[@stevenzwiesler5104]

Sr Smile after hearing both, I prefer tornado of souls. It just sounds more appealing to the ears imo

[@ZackDion]

Yes, this!!!

[@Mandalore18]

All the thrash metal bands use that fast kick snare attack. It’s known as a “skank beat” it was inspired by old school punk rock bands.

[@kimshe70]

I am new to your channel and am really enjoying your metal review videos as a long-time thrash metal fan. While watching this one and hearing your comments regarding vocals, I keep thinking you guys need to check out NIGHTWISH (with Tarja on vocals). That's the epic, MELODIC metal :)

[@larryhaug71]

Your high school analogy was spot on perfect. Lol. That's who it was aim at , imo. Anthrax = high energy!

[@tonyhorton1748]

Exodus -Toxic Waltz

[@brodygrant173]

yeee bruhhhh

[@elscott66]

Good friendly violent fun!

[@dahartluke8438]

react to Anthrax with public enemy - bring the noise. Also some death metal i recommend Nightbringers by The Black Dahlia Murder

[@amrelseweifi5640]

If you want them to do death metal, they should start with Death. To be honest though, these guys barely got through Slayer. I don't think they're really ready for death metal.

[@spector1591]

or Widowmaker.

[@Todrick451]

Agreed. They need to stay the hell away from Death Metal... for quite a while.

[@dahartluke8438]

good point. Death is a good introduction lack of comprehension maybe. Also i think lamb of god is a good band for them to listen to because of how groovy there riffs are.

[@sethmeyer2443]

I've been requesting Bring the Noise for awhile. PLEASE DO IT!

[@d1ssidentaggressor]

Concerts are like theme parks and Mosh Pits are like roller-coasters. There are different kinds (standard mosh, circle pit, wall of death, etc.) all with different levels of intensity. When you go to a concert you don't have to participate in a mosh just like you don't have to go on a roller-coaster when visiting a theme park. But, everyone knows where the most diehard fans and thrillseeker's alike will reside. Both Mosh-pits and roller-coasters provide the participant with a unique range of emotions; excitement, fear, joy - experienced separately and all at once. Both are super fun and super-dangerous ! It's extremely stimulating and certainly not for everyone.

[@timdaugherty9203]

You guys are way cool I like the way you talk about the music I love anthrax slayer sepultura it's funny to hear what you guys got to say I've been a metal head for 35 years was born 1970 grew up in the metal scene in the Seattle area in the 80s

[@progmetalnerd982]

Some songs you can react to: * Psychotic Waltz - And the Devil Cried * Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings * Tool - Ticks & Leeches * Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt. 1 or This Dying Soul * Opeth - Ghost of Perdition

[@rickyreign2601]

Prison sex!!!

[@ianh6845]

This song is a moshing anthem for sure, it's killer in a live setting. Out of The Big Four, Anthrax are like the partying goof-balls of the four; they would go out in really colorful clothing for instance instead of wearing all black or just dark colors in general, so your high-school comment was kind of right on. Crazy party atmosphere. Also, if you sped the verse drumming up a lot more than it is, it would be a blast beat. As it sits, it is very fast yes, but it's basically a 4/4 beat played at double speed or faster (it's called The Skank Beat), which as you've noticed, is popular with Thrash Metal. A blast beat is a 4/4 beat, 4 or 5 times as fast. At first I was more used to mid-paced rhythms too, but the more I listened to the faster shit, the more I liked and understood it. You start hearing blast beats though, when you get into the more extreme sub-genres like Death Metal or Black Metal for example. Also, with how fast and heavy the verses are, the singer is not trying to be in tune until the chorus kicks in; he's just yelling at you, hyping you up. Hell I didn't like the singers for Anthrax or Slayer at first listen, but they have a way of growing on you. Like a fungus. \,,/

[@gypsylynn45]

This guy knows what's up about blast beat...

[@dianemarie8873]

Exactly! You hit it spot on. Was hard for me to explain. Thrash Metal is my favorite genre of music from my teenage and young adult years. And I still keep up with the M's.. Metallica & Megadeth. Saw Megadeth for their Dystopia tour. Anyway, yes, I have great memories of these times, but I do actually like this song! I was totally singing along! Yes, Anthrax were totally a goofball party band! For the most part. ;-)

[@DrewD55]

And I basically just told them the same thing about the blast beat without having noticed that you'd already explained it, but with over 2000 comments, how do you notice that? You've got it pretty spot on. I don't consider the drumming in this much of a blast beat, if at all--the fast tempo is all in the snare. Blast beats to me come much more out of the tempo hammering on the toms in tandem with the double bass, like the video of Napalm Death I linked to, or in 90s death metal (I'm thinking Cannibal Corpse's "Hammer Smashed Face"). It's that high-tempo mid-to-low-range intensity that gives it the "blast" of its name.

[@bh3009]

Yeah, you summed it up far better than I did. Out of the 4, Anthrax is like the outsider, but in a good way.

[@durden215]

One of my favorite things I've seen in a moshpit is when you got a young kid, probably 12-13 yrs old, standing at the edge of the pit, a lil fear in their eyes, wanting to step in but hesitant, until a couple guys put their arms around that kid, and escort him into the pit. You see the excitement in his eyes. And others in the pit run up to give the kid a "bump" or even just a high 5, letting him know that he belongs, that he's "one of us" now...

[@hrdcoremetalchik]

Reminds me of a Chaotic high school. Principle getting slammed. People pissing in corners. Spray painting the lockers. Somebodys' up against a fence (banging up against it) hehe . I like the visuals that gave me!!!!! Love this!

[@Delta5Actual]

A mosh pit is like a strange family. You knock the shit outta one another and vent your frustrations. If someone falls, you lend them a hand and pick them back up. In the end, everyone in there is trying to have fun. Not hurt one another. I've seen entire pits stop to make sure someone that fell gets back to their feet before serious damage is done. It's a family. It's a brotherhood.

[@damianstapelkamp3677]

Moshing is voluntary. There are areas for the pits and areas to just observe the show. When you are in the pit you are a brother (or sister). There is no color, no race, just working out your aggressions in one of the most fun ways possible.

[@Dyadactic]

Yeah man!

[@Psykotik_]

Fuck yeah, I just love noticing a moshpit a few rows ahead of me and seeing people slowly crawl through the crowd to get a part of the mosh, we all just want to let it all out amongst fellow fans! It looks pretty violent from the outside but it's just people jumping and pushing each other around, there's a few dickheads that put their arms out and try to hurt people while doing it but they're often shunned by others, sometimes even thrown out of the pit if it's a great one! People are also quick to stop fucking around and immediately pick up anyone that fell down in a moshpit, it's pretty fun seing 5/10 scary dudes stop enjoying themselves to care for their fellow fans, I've had a lot of misconceptions corrected after my first moshpit! If you get further, there's a few other flavors of pits, circle pit where people form an empty circle in a crowd and then all run to the center on cue, running circle pits where it's basically a standard mosh while running around a huge circle, and my favorite, the wall of death, where the crowd splits into two parts that run into each other. I hadn't moshed in a few years but I got back into it this summer at a festival and I realized how much I missed it, it's really one of the best ways to enjoy yourself and feel the energy of the music in a crowd!

[@fickifickmaster]

Moshing was derived from slam dancing, which came from hardcore punk. In the 70s, punk rockers pogoed, which is jumping up and down and was relatively benign except when people would accidentally fall on each other. Then, when the beat got faster, people started adding the horizontal element of violently slamming into one another, which was originally known as the HB strut, since it was started in Huntington Beach among the more aggressive hardcore punks of the early 80s, then went all over the United States. In the mid-80s, the crossover band Stormtroopers of Death started calling it "moshing", and it was then co-opted by the metal scene. The different types of moshing or slamming varied depending on the city or region, with New Yorkers particularly fond of the circle pit, and people on the West Coast fond of a more chaotic type of dance that had no formation. In Boston, they had the pig pile, where people literally piled on top of each other.

[@miked9000]

not everybody gets the groove right away. anthrax makes complicated music, and it is not friendly to casual listeners. it is worth multiple listenings to understand the beat. they are the masters of the off beat. that's what makes them stand out.

[@Deadguy2322forreal]

Scott Ian once said that Anthrax didn't see themselves as a metal band, but rather as the world's heaviest jazz combo.

[@elbruces]

Anthrax is thrash metal, which is metal crossed with punk rock. The key thing is them using a lot of sharp keys, which you only ever see in some older classical music outside of metal. He's not off key, he's just singing a weird key with an extra sharp. It's intentionally jarring. So is the constant switching up the beat without ever really sticking with one groove. It's music for being pissed off to. Moshing happens at almost all metal shows, but it's only in one area in the crowd, you don't have to be in it. It's raging and flailing while spinning in a big circle, so you're likely to take some hits. But anybody being intentionally violent is going to get targeted and removed right quick, anybody who falls will find multiple pairs of hands picking them back up before they get trampled - there's a lot of etiquette into keeping the mosh going without allowing any tragic situations. PS: fun fact, Anthrax did a rap song one time, you'll love this (actually you'll hate it but it's funny). Checkitout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqrlaVqp7x6b5o

[@Tony_Miller]

El Bruce correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought Crossover Thrash was considered metal crossed with punk rock.

[@lt3tretrois]

Also, they did "Bring the Noise" with Public Enemy. You should definitely react to that

[@JB-ju4ev]

dude, anthrax is trash, blaming their singers shitty singing on "its a sharp key" is baloney. not only does anthrax's singer suck, but his lyrics too. their band is not good either. vh1 made them popular, with scott ian being in every interview they did during the early 2000's. it was soo hard for them to get popular (straight out of their mouths) until then, and id argue it was soo hard for them to get popular, sell records because the public, and metal heads deemed anthrax shit. their shit, you blast that shit in your car, I'm laughing and wandering why your not jamming something better ie old metallica,megadeth,pantera, fckn anything but anthrax. maybe its just the singer, he sounds fucking stupid.

[@manadren]

You can argue that punk wasn't the primary influence in the formation of Thrash, but it's definitely in there. You are right about Crossover Thrash though, as more of a straight up melding of Thrash Metal and Hardcore Punk, but there was already a bit of punk in thrash to begin with. That and you can't just ignore how individual artists and bands bring their own influences, regardless of what genre they are labeled as. Songs like this, and other earlier Anthrax and Slayer, you can really hear more of that punk influence.

[@SYLFan2008]

El Bruce: Sorry, but he is off-key. You can make all the excuses in the world, but inserting an unnecessary sharp when it's clearly jarring is off-key. This is a great mosh track but a horribly sung one. Want to hear an ever more horribly sung track? Listen to "I am the law." Belladonna simply hadn't matured as a singer and it took him a long time (until Worship music) to sing in key and sing really well. IMO, Worship Music is his best vocal performance on an Anthrax record till date.

[@metalmilitia1987]

Rainbow - Stargazer this song is a masterpiece

[@ShreddingRuen]

YESSSS!!!! that drum intro is AMAZING!

[@slackerdc]

Yeah they need to get their Dio education from this song

[@smithjeff1212]

metalmilitia198. Doesn’t get better than that song

[@IvanGomez-dl8wp]

Anthrax is a great band. You need to listen to more of them

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

Charlie Benante (Anthrax Drummer) is the one who invente the blast beat. There is actually a video here on youtube, where he explains and shows how it came to him :)

[@blainecooper123]

Megadeth - Wake Up Dead

[@kissdetonator]

THIS

[@Kelsie154]

They like their riff changes, and that song is definitely full of them. lmao

[@edthurmond9768]

One of their best!

[@christnumber2]

Good Mourning/Black Friday

[@stevenhazlewood9398]

When it comes to Anthrax, Among the Living (the song), is hard to beat.

[@Desmo904]

Among the living (The Album) I'd say.

[@evancalvert7593]

the song among the living perfectly encapsulates anthrax and their sound. killer song. other bangers include most of the first album, all of among but the best are imitation of life andi am the law, A.I.R, the enemy off of spreading (insanely slept on song), their two recent albums are also fantastic and they are by far in the best shape currently out of all of the big 4 since joeys return.

[@codyhicks8351]

I have been binge watching your videos for the past week or so and I have to say that you two have decided to fall down a rabbit hole I've been falling down for over 30 years. I still haven't hit bottom. I appreciate your honesty in your reactions. I also definitely think that the experience of jumping in head first without any guidance is educational. Thoroughly enjoying being witness to your journey. Also started watching your hip hop stuff since I haven't really listened since Jay Z's Black album.... been out of touch I guess. Now with all that being said, Why hasn't anyone suggested anything from Anthrax's Sound of White Noise? Hy Pro Glo, Potter's Field, Only, or even Black Lodge.... That is I think Anthrax's seminal album.

[@4Hisglory68]

Pantera ... Cemetery Gates

[@TheNervousnation]

...or even "Shedding Skin" Pantera has some great shit. Not sure "lost in Vegas" got enough of the Diamond.

[@doddmatt80]

Dio-Rainbow in the dark

[@nina5569]

anything from dio would be great

[@fouts420]

no.

[@michaelchristian983]

Charlie Benente...king of the blast beat. "Charlie don't cheat!" S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death) and M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction) are two bands worth checking out.

[@jossy2112]

Benante doesnt play blast beat

[@madyooper8231]

Man, I remember going to the shows. The main thing that you're missing about Anthrax, SOD, MOD, It's just fun. Fun, offensive at times, Early metal Americana written for tongue in cheek semi-seriousness entertainment. Man, I hope that makes sense, LOL!