Anthrax - Intro to Reality... Belly of the Beast

[@beer2041]

This is one of the greatest intros in metal history.

[@71bxboy]

Hell Yeah it is, Anthax rules

[@sorbetgelato9497]

it is a masterpiece.

[@neilmurrell281]

Its off the Twilight Zone.

[@conanmoody2032]

As much as I enjoy anthrax the greatest intro is a subjective reality, I for one enjoy budgies breadfan as favorite and I am sure plenty of metal heads on other bands pages are saying the same, just because we think it so does not always make it into reality

[@anonb4632]

@@neilmurrell281 I think they were referring to the music.

[@drumlord27]

One of the best albums in history in my opinion

[@billya4491]

This never gets old, it ages like fine wine.

[@beer2041]

That's so true, decades later still awesome stuff.

[@shawnhapney8784]

Yes

[@franksullivan7110]

Who is evil and who is blind

[@71bxboy]

Yes its fuckin awesome

[@gavinwurm3097]

Same with literally all music from the 70s 80s and 90s

[@predragdundjerski60]

Intro from one of episodes Twigliht zone...perfect match,perfect song.

[@MrGil78]

Hugely underrated album. Classic intro. Fuckit I’m old.

[@mechachrist]

I was a freshman in high school when this album came out. While everyone else was arguing over Metallica or Megadeth I was sitting by myself worshipping this masterpiece record.

[@red_rogue73]

Only as old as we feel...I absolutely love this song. This album got dragged too much in its day. It was a good one, though not their best. Still, quite good. Especially this "beast" of a song.

[@red_rogue73]

@@mechachrist Holy crap, it's like a KZbin HS reunion over here!

[@jarrod9052]

Astro Zombie lol me too . Came out my freshman year and I’d rock this shit on cassette , on my Sony Walkman. One of the best concerts I’ve seen . Slayer,Anthrax, megadeth and AIC . They all dropped great albums in 1990

[@skytale35]

This album has never lefty collection. When all my CDs were stolen, this was the first one I repurchased. One man stands and belly of the beast are just insane.

[@76manitou]

After 31yrs, from time to time I put these 2 songs in my stereo and enjoy each single note. What a band!!

[@trekmaster7774]

Dang, when you put it like that, it kinda makes me feel old! Lmao

[@jdc8352]

Same here man

[@jdc8352]

@@trekmaster7774 I'll assume everybody here is around the same age and getting old sucks @((( seems like yesterday #(((

[@trekmaster7774]

@@jdc8352 yeah, I was 21 when this was released, but hey, we’re just the last of the true thrashers! Lol

[@capra216]

Oh jeez sounding old but I think my tape melted under the seat in my car 30 years ago.Still a bad ass jam though. Thanks a lot I don't have tapes or vinyl but now I gotta listen to the album all the way through

[@sandrabrown4745]

Carlos Garcia, I miss you; my music soul mate. Seeing Anthrax with you was the best! Thank you for being you. ❤

[@peterkearns2413]

I remember skipping school thrashing around town skating parking garages with this tape in the walkman tapeplayer

[@tdson2694]

Yuuuuup!!!

[@iuliubutiu4905]

Hard

[@lancerobbinssr4546]

Smmfd

[@Jasun1974]

I remember the day this came out I went got me a tape of it...I was like whoa!!! Anthrax is getting heavier and more lyrically mature...or more serious topics...but it makes me feel old af and shit I still have my "State of Euphoria' t shirt it's so thin you can see through it I have recently retired rhe shirt I was afraid it blow off me one day and be gone with the wind lol I got that shirt when I was In like 8th grade in 88-89? I soon be 50 rocking Anthrax 2023!!!!

[@jackburton7483]

The sound clip from the intro is from "Deaths-Head Revisited" from The Twilight Zone in 1961, season 3 episode 9.

[@fl00d69]

This song is how I know I was born in the right timeline.

[@Ramzblood]

shut the hell up

[@ickess]

Does not get old. I can listen to this over and over all while driving the kids nuts. It’s a win win

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Today's kids don't know proper music.

[@accesosinmobiliarios7557]

I´m sure it is

[@linkatwood7906]

Only album I could remember to put in My Montego down to log the Gifford Pinchot!

[@primalconcretesledge3137]

Chuck Norris threw a kick at this intro.......and broke his foot.

[@justinp103]

Chuck Norris might even thumbs up that.

[@PSBEadventures]

Brilliant. Been out of school for 27 years, listened to this headed there every day, still doesn't get old. Never will!!

[@jdc8352]

Thanks for putting this up. It helps with my mid life crisis

[@cerf-volant6800]

For me, the BEST álbum of Anthrax.

[@brandisify]

I remember watching Headbanger's Ball always waiting for this song. Metal will never be as good as the 80's/90's

[@Regular_Pigeon]

@яøøκ I grew up listening to 80s/90s metal. The industry has changed, and just because it's not on TV anymore doesn't mean the whole scene is dead. It's just moved to the internet. Metal has continued to evolve and is better and stronger now than it's ever been.

[@waskozoids]

no, it is even better.

[@MrEgofreak]

Careful those hipster glasses of yours don't obscure to the beauty of current metal scene. Creativity and originality is everywhere since it's such a beautiful, diverse genre. Wintersun, Insomnium, Be'Lakor, Parasite Inc and countless others. Metal is still and always will be a genre to be reckoned with!

[@mightywings76]

This is SAD BUT TRUE! Epic fuckin' thrash metal! Anthrax, Slayer, Metallica, Exodus, Death Angel, Testament, Flotsam & Jetsam, Megadeth, Paradox, Artillery, Sodom, and a lot of masters who ruled my little world when I was young. Cheers, and all my respect for them!! Keep thrashin'!! \m/

[@anonb4632]

@@MrEgofreak There is a lot of bland junk around just now, but then again there always was. Not a fan of Cookie Monster vocals either.

[@neilduffy127]

Love the intro the it cuts rite to belly of the beast...i used this song at my wedding as the people were coming in...classic intro...

[@jamesmanning6323]

Neil Duffy you are my freaking hero!!! That is the coolest thing ever!!! EVER!!!

[@dragonfistX200]

This intro actually does sound really fitting for a wedding lol

[@loui30]

NO FUCKING WAYYYYY!!! Before I read your comment I came here because I thought this song would fit a wedding....Im not alone thinking that, then...CRAZYYY

[@DEFKONSIXTYSIXlml]

I'm genuinely curious.. Is the marriage still thrashin?

[@burgessmireles6640]

Consider your fantastic idea stolen.

[@mrmikesparks]

These 2 paired together are 2 of the BEST songs of the era! I could listen to this on repeat all day! Love the way Intro to Reality builds and builds and then takes off into Belly of the Beast! MOSH!!!!!!!

[@martinhansen5021]

Worked in a bar in London and our bouncers worked the London Arena as well. I got tickets, and came concert, I walked in as if I owned the place. Just......awesome.

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Wembley? What year?

[@paulbrikwallmeredith5691]

Absolutely love to play this, excellent anthrax album,

[@opetharte]

me acuerdo cuando tenia 14 años cuando escuche este disco, lo quería a toda costa, lo intercambie a un amigo por un disco de AC/DC, el mejor cambio del mundo, este disco es un clásico, todas las canciones son buenas

[@Guillermohistoriador999]

Si hermano! Yo lo tuve en casete y ahora en vinilo, espero salga la reedición con la portada más orientada a Salvador Dhali. Yo me emociono con cada acorde. Esta música no tenía cadenas.

[@accesosinmobiliarios7557]

El mejor trueque de la historia mi hermano.

[@mario-rj7ti]

The Golden Age of Thrash!!!

[@maniamraja5543]

Again and again

[@hotlanta35]

You aint lyin

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

This is the end of the golden age.

[@hotlanta35]

It’s been long gone for decades

[@Kruegernator123]

@@hotlanta35 That’s why he called it “the golden age”.

[@jamesadams6925]

What a soothing melody! Love these fella's!

[@jennicatlalunagato1122]

I feel 17 again!🎉😊 Right up there with Metallicas' Orion. ❤

[@pauleaxe9407]

This is not just a song It s an experience

[@wyldhowl2821]

The best versions always include the instrumental intros. \m/

[@ShredmasterFlash]

Intro is amazing they worked that riff perfect the sound is way out of left field for anthrax imo but wow I’m blown away

[@davidemalagoli5269]

Great intro by Scott Ian, killer guitar by Dan Spitz and massive rhythmic line by Benante and Bello.

[@Faks.09]

And great vocals by Joey)

[@thomascollette6322]

Benante and Bello are the most underrated rhythm section in modern music. Check out their work during the pandemic on Charlie's channel; particularly their cover of U2's "City of Blinding Light." They are fucking incredible.

[@matthewestrada5217]

Saw them open for Maiden in 91 i think i was like 11 or 12 fucking epic.

[@MrBenfranz]

I love how the instrumental cut is aurally hypnotic, as if they're weaving some sort of spell.

[@jayk8535]

I can’t listen to this just one time no way this is so bad ass it still gives me goosebumps after all these years so so go ANTHRAX for life

[@soberslayer666]

Great Album/up there wit Among the living!!!!

[@eask11]

They need to open shows with this. One of the best 1-2 punches in music history and one of the greatest album openers ever

[@neilmurrell281]

Would have been if it wasn't on side 2 but its awesome anyway.

[@coney4578]

When I seen them they did.

[@RandyVampiro]

Another One for the Playlists! All Hail!

[@lagskippingalong3782]

Press F to pay respects. My man putting both of these songs together the way it should be.

[@jameskolak4017]

F

[@jonatancasas3509]

F

[@juancolon887]

Man, i miss danny spitz but im so glad joey has been back with the band. They were at their best when it was joey, scotty, charlie, frankie and danny!!!!! Oh and N.O.T. man😁

[@BoogieMan568]

Danny spitz but his mother swallows🤣🤣

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

NOT!

[@broontroosers]

Dan was back after the reunion shows but got fed up waiting around

[@Lou-q1t]

Very underrated band, album and song.

[@joshcollins8727]

I used to have a pioneer home Stereo that had two 15' subwoofers. I would jam The fuck out of this song. The bass drum and bass guitar on the entire persistence of time album is the Fucking Baddest Bass you will ever Hear in your life!

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Those were the days. This digital shit is no comparison to the old stereo equipment.

[@CowboyBebop444]

You walk this earth without a heart You tear the innocents soul apart You shovel your conscience into the grave You walk this earth without a heart Your uniform couldn't be taken off A tattoo burned into your flesh Your mind, your voice These are your instruments of death How could you dare to be so bold You only did as you were told Marionettes dancing in time To the apologetic lines For all the monsters of our time Who is evil, who is blind? In the name of who you'll find A city of souls dying for peace Welcome to the belly of the beast One mind, one voice Welcome to the belly of the beast Who hears, your voice? Millions, never, never again Madness, never, never again Martyrs, dead that can't die Monsters Insanity, the normal state The left hand a hammer The right the stake Driven so deep into the heart It's killing love, it's killing faith It's killing 'cause it's from the heart What better way to demoralize When your own children are your spies The things you trust are not the same Trust in death, trust in grief Trust in hope is trust in pain Who is evil, who is blind? In the name of who you'll find A city of souls dying for peace Welcome to the belly of the beast One mind, one voice Welcome to the belly of the beast Who hears, your voice? Millions, never, never again Madness, never, never again Martyrs, dead that can't die Monsters Who is evil, who is blind? In the name of who you'll find You're not supposed to question faith But how do you accept this fate? Madness, tear the innocents souls apart Martyrs, shovel your conscience into the grave Monsters A city of souls dying for peace Welcome to the belly of the beast One mind, one voice Welcome to the belly of the beast Who hears, your voice? This is the belly of the beast And all the souls dying for peace Inside the belly of the beast Millions, never, never again Madness, never, never again Martyrs, dead that can't die Read more: Anthrax - Belly Of The Beast Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@abraxasvoice440]

If this song isn't apocalyptic then i don't know what is??? Millions" never and never again" Madness"Never and never again . MartyrsDEATH THAT CAN'T DIE" The NWO

[@dataquester]

Ur lyrics r incomplete. Ya missed "millions, you walk this earth without a heart" n the last verse.... Just sayn......

[@jamesrosemary2932]

@@abraxasvoice440 This song refers to a dictator. I'm not sure if Mao or Stalin (the Austrian with the funny mustache maybe?). But it is definitely a song denouncing the atrocities of a totalitarian regime.

[@alexsaucedo8032]

Kick ass guitar intro. Love this opening. So badass. Thank you for sharing this. This whole album kicks ass. Anthrax 4 ever. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@chloedog47]

Best Thrash Album of all the big Four

[@johnhubert7206]

You could make an argument for Rust in Peace

[@chloedog47]

@@johnhubert7206 True I should have said my favourite album of the big four

[@rolfe998]

Peace sells, kill em all,master of puppets, reign in blood, south of, seasons And this! + others :-)

[@gunner.]

@@rolfe998 AMONG THE LIVING!!!

[@gavinwurm3097]

john hubert in my opinion and justice for all by Metallica. BUT..... an argument can be made for master of puppets or rust in peace.

[@MrToddforever]

I had eaten Lucy in the sky with diamonds the first time I heard this... was already a big thrash fan but this one got played like 60 times in a row... we couldn’t get enough that night.

[@chuckryan6065]

@Bitoni Lane Acid tends to do that :) \m/

[@mattaaron9169]

Shhhhhhh your mom might see this!

[@sorbetgelato9497]

hell yeah

[@sorbetgelato9497]

@@mattaaron9169 LOL!!

[@scottashe984]

State of Euphoria has some psychedelic moments.

[@Ampeautyful]

These lyrics are just as pertinent today as when they were written.

[@slapdash26]

I also like the use of some lines from an old Twilight Zone episode ("Deaths-Head Revisited"), which is one of my favorites.

[@Ampeautyful]

slapdash26 I agree. That was a brutal episode.

[@red_rogue73]

They are MORE pertinent.

[@sorbetgelato9497]

It literally is the best theme for this year 2020./

[@grilledspaghetti]

​@@red_rogue73 much, much, more. In 91 this sounded like nostalgia. Today it's current events.

[@666Amokoma]

The best Song from Anthrax imo and, to Reality...Belly of the Beast are one Song.......excellent

[@jermaineguillory2694]

Classics never die!

[@malsawmamsa2966]

This song is my favourite....ilove this instrumental music

[@Guillermohistoriador999]

Best intro of metal!

[@MikeAdelic1207]

These 21 people who dislike this masterpiece must be millennials.

[@JustJohn505]

Woah full on Boomer over here

[@CatMan-sj3ju]

They're probably Metallica fans lol. Anthrax was so far ahead of their time and I'm 44 yrs old. So this was my time.

[@rowdylilpiper1379]

Or karens😆😆😆😆😆😆😆Scotland loves ya anthrax🍻🍻🍻🤘🤘🤘

[@76manitou]

It a pro'bly Justin Bieber fans

[@hellstrings2379]

@Beerun Beedstine millenials are too dumb to comprehend more than two things in a specific category except for video games and pokemon. Those little autists go full aspergers with their pokemons.

[@marioserrano96]

Qué rolota! Thrash puro de NYC, en 1992 escuchaba este álbum a diario.

[@tinopacino9400]

Anthrax Rocks!!

[@anthonyslusher7339]

Days of Cambridge living with my grandmother i thought this. Stood high and it still does 🔥i know it. To be a great album

[@dataviper5369]

still amazing since the first time I heard it years ago ..!

[@garyseedhouse2624]

Love the intro then straight to belly of the beast

[@snapperjessen]

theres no other way, they are too intertwined in eachother

[@eaiii1262]

Good God, man. Some of Benante’s finest drum work. 😍🫡 😍

[@sdavis6806]

Amazing, I got to see them open for Maiden in Toronto for this tour, seen them many times after, always solid live

[@dennispaul2841]

I was there to hahaha awesome in bc now

[@sdavis6806]

@Tony Angel awesome!

[@sdavis6806]

@@dennispaul2841 it was an awesome show, I actually won 4 tickets in the 5th row from a college radio station in Hamilton, I took three of my metalhead buddies and to this day after probably 50+ concerts that show is in my top 5, I loved both bands so it made it special! Scott Ian threw guitar picks to the crowd, after the lights went on I found a pick on the floor, it had his signature on one side and the not man on the other, but unfortunately I've misplaced it over the years haha! Damn

[@LocoDirewolf]

Saw the same show in Baltimore

[@sdavis6806]

@@LocoDirewolf it was amazing, especially when the opening act is a band i loved, seen many bands where i couldn't care less about the opening act, Anthrax delivered

[@The_OneManCrowd]

Nothing like it. Even the whole album is a masterpiece. 70 more years and this will be Ludwig Van turf. Gorgeousness and Georgouisity.

[@johnjandreau9444]

Is that even a word?! The second choice?

[@The_OneManCrowd]

@@johnjandreau9444 It might be. In the future. 70 more years in the future, to be exact.

[@johnspencer4527]

Saw anthrax twice in the 80sand 90s ,,loved them ,,,,there music was awesome fond memories of that band ,,,,,love to see them again,,, when are you coming to the UK Mr Scott not Ian and co be great to see you again ,,,,,I've still got the plectrum you threw to the crowd,,,,, that's when you was with iron maiden !!!!!, Please come back

[@master4992]

Very groove sound. Just listen to drums, bass line and guitars. And Joe sings like a beast. Their best Thrash album in my opinion \m/

[@Hupomone]

So great. Anthrax is so underrated.

[@The_OneManCrowd]

Not for me. Four years ago I fought my way up front for Anthrax when they were in Orlando with Slayer, broken knee and all lol

[@Hupomone]

@@The_OneManCrowd You're knee was broken at the show? Man, I'm sorry to hear that.

[@louiscsanko9322]

Nice intro// Bass is phenomenal//

[@usuck1883]

I never understood why some people say Anthrax doesn’t belong in the “Big 4” of Thrash Metal bands. Hell yeah they do!

[@bbd468]

One of the most Legendary Heavy Metal Intro EVER!

[@hogflambe5778]

Solid record.

[@rhythmicbeast]

Masterpiece 😍🤘😍🤘😍🤘

[@crfbailey6558]

I love this song

[@shawnhapney8784]

I love that cowbell riff!

[@toxic212]

Needs more cowbell!

[@The_OneManCrowd]

@@toxic212 I got a fever!

[@conejobike]

Old times, please come baaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!

[@lynnejones862]

If I repeat that three times will it come true?😇

[@lynnejones862]

Old times, please come baaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!, Old times, please come baaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!, Old times, please come baaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!

[@lynnejones862]

Job done, just waiting for the outcome! 🤘🤘🤘

[@thomascollette6322]

When that Scott Ian djent kicks in ~2:00...

[@ChrisPerpetua]

Brother always jammed this album 🤘got me hooked

[@eltano06]

this album was my first aproach to anthrax. my older brother gave me a pirated POT cassete.

[@maritimeeventyrmedkaptajns3872]

13 when I bought this album. Still one of My faves.

[@josepontesferreira6243]

i recall buying the tape in a University flea Market sale for $20 circa early 90's

[@MadiUk77]

the change at 6:48 is BRUTAL - the bass tone ...FUCK

[@jaytis111]

Always loved these guys!

[@MadiUk77]

Love it so much = bought it when it came out - so good

[@nickcooley8414]

I AGREE RIGHT AROUND THE RIGHT TIME IN LIFE TOO WHEN TEENAGERS HEARD THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME HAD TO AWESOME EXPERIENCE.

[@jessemuscato]

The best anthrax album followed by sound of White noise and then among the living Fight me lol

[@Joybuzzard]

WTF with the ad break right when it goes from the intro to the song, completely wrecking the feel?

[@alancawley9992]

I listen to this at least once a day, life changing. Sad I know.

[@travisfletcher900]

The only problem I have with these 2 tracks being played together is- It’s over 8 minutes long. After you listen to it, you realize that it’s just not long enough! I could listen to Belly Of The Best 3 times in a row and still want more! Goddamn I love this shit!!!!!

[@travisfletcher900]

^^^ This guy is right. I have it on repeat and I don’t know if I’ll ever stop it! 😂

[@asvrafar]

Great album awesome songs and band

[@imarvideos]

É a minha preferida do ANTHRAX, escuto umas 3x por dia haha

[@papa6740]

Im 40 amd this still kicks fucking ass

[@jeffwatters8756]

I am 50, and I concur.

[@leopuerto5491]

Gracias Joche por presentarme a Anthrax que banda!!

[@KenKopper]

Still my favorite Anthrax album

[@jasonjuneau2948]

I was watching the old twilight zone series and low and behold, came across the episode where they got the spoken parts for the intro. Its called deaths-head revisited.

[@anonb4632]

Yes, if I remember they're dead Nazis who meet the Jewish people they murdered in the afterlife and are judged by them

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Thanks I've always wondered where it's from.

[@royberni2630]

reminds me of my thrash years early 90's

[@maniamraja5543]

For all the monsters of our & your time.

[@maniamraja5543]

@megasorearse lickalottapuss THANK you....HEADS up

[@sorbetgelato9497]

The legit anthem for this year 2020 -->

[@anonb4632]

The Monsters of Our Time are waiting in the wings and using this virus to short circuit the entire global economy.

[@elbannas1]

Trust in hope, trust in pain This song is timeless

[@johndoe-gp1fx]

P.o.t and euphoria are amazing. Spitz💥

[@Divineentity6612]

I really loved this song.

[@ElCapitanLawrence]

Brutal , that power

[@elbannas1]

Once of the most underrated metal bands

[@MasaM-c2c]

This is one bests albums but i like, among the living best and that most legendaries album ever, i have two favorite Anthrax songs, indians and now it's dark!

[@terrencewilliams508]

This was the first thrash album I bought in 1990. Got into Slayer afterwards

[@MartinTorre72]

me too!

[@crisflo7963]

estaba en octavo básico colegio Australia las condes .... ántrax te aprecio... gracias. Cristian flores.... Saludos a mi profesor Dámaso ahora cumplí 45 que tiempos.!!!!

[@crisflo7963]

feliz cumpleaños COYOTE!!

[@TabithaStabitha]

Intro to reality made me cry learning on guitar lmao

[@toxic212]

This intro blasting through my 1000 watt speakers on my bike going about 90 on a sunny day weaving back and forth in between traffic on the thruway then I hit open road and I'm out 😁

[@jameskirkley7341]

This song is better than 10 gallon of moonshine and a room full of horn girls.