Theatre Kid Reacts to Anthrax: Caught in a Mosh

[@CharisSellick]

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[@RolandDeschain1]

As a bass player myself, Frankie Bello is a hero because he is one of the very few finger players in metal who still sound as ballsy and heavy as any pick player. Dude is a beast, even while tearing around on stage like a lunatic.

[@happydude2163]

Totally agree, Frankie never gets a mention and he was one of the few bass players who's original independent sound really stands out. Him and Ellefson (Megadeth) really stood out in the thrash genre the most I think.

[@ZombieJesus1987]

he has a similar bass tone to Duff McKagen and I fucking love it.

[@JonMalbrough]

That solo he peels of in "Got the Time" is goddamn brilliant.

[@rhinno1969]

Anthrax I'm The Man

[@ditsiwt]

I'm so bad I should be in detention

[@weareparkerful]

Nope …I am the man!

[@OneofMyTurns]

Nope I’m the LAW!!!

[@scrmngshts]

Fuck I had on chance

[@scrmngshts]

Old and white

[@phillipweber6059]

Anthrax holds a special spot in my heart forever. Well, at least lead vocalist Joey Belladonna does. Last year I went on one of those 30 heavy metal band cruises and he was onboard. Long story short...all the stars aligned and I got to sit in on drums with Joey and the backing band on two Black Sabbath covers in a lounge on the ship. Absolute dream come true. I'll share the link to the video of that's cool with you.

[@jeffblanchard2406]

Out of the "Big 4", Anthrax was the only east coast band. "Indians" is another good one representing their style, especially a live performance with Joey wearing his headdress. Another song that's metal, but not really thrash that you should check out is "When the Crowds are Gone" by Savatage. I think you could really relate to the lyrics.

[@dave4487]

The entire Spreading the Disease album is killer.

[@athenawiltfong5717]

Im a 50 year old dude, got to see these fellas, a bucket list band from my youth, for Father's Day when they toured with Slayer on there Farewell Tour. These dudes bring the energy for EVERY song. When this song started, the ENTIRE FIELD started moshing uncontrollably. It was the greatest experience I'd ever had. None of that circle mosh crap just marching around. It was the greatest energy release on the planet that night.

[@seanherskowitz5998]

Favorite thrash band !!!!! So much fun , humor in metal is underrated as the genre usually tackles very sad intense topics Also the duck 🦆 rainbow 🌈 earrings combo is MF fire queen

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

I literally can't even imagine Anthrax being my favorite thrash band; utter mediocrity.

[@KHETTIUS]

@@FuckKZbinAndGoogle Yeah because Among the Living was a medicore thrash album when it came out in the 80s, said no-one who was there enjoying thrash in it's hayday, also that's his personal subjective choice, that's the band he resonates with. Imagine being such a pathetic prick that you felt the need to shit on the fact he digs a particular band you don't, and also completely missing the point of what Thrash was all about.

[@edh9999]

"Talking to you is like clapping with one hand." Still the most original insult I ever heard. lol.

[@jasonlmeadows]

I love Anthrax and have been lucky enough to see them in concerta few times and moshed at those shows. Funny side note, lead guitarist Dan Spitz retired from music and is now a master craftsman high end watch maker.

[@metalmark1214]

Don't know if you caught the lyrics Charis, but this song has some profound lyrics, namely when he says - "Think before you speak, or suffer for your words" and "Learn to give respect, that others give to you" Some on the outside not knowing metal think it just anger and hate, but if you dig into it, it's much deeper.

[@constructor2763]

I love the fact you have taken to listen and react to this band, and this track. I say, in the greatest of respect, that persons of a certain age... and I don't know how else to say it... find it difficult to comprehend... or classify. Music is of a certain time and place. I really like the fact you took the time to listen.

[@billymaus6287]

Anthrax was crazy fun back then, lots of smiles and laughter. Now a days, a bit more serious, darker, and still kickin serious ass.

[@moz2007]

Hands down my favorite thrash band. Their cover of Got the Time by Joe Jackson is fantastic.. that and the fact the calibrated with Public Enemy before crossover was even close to being cool.. and good mosh pits don't beat you up.. lol

[@jimthar17]

*Collaborated.

[@chaospoet]

I have this entire concert on VHS. I watched this show countless times in my youth. Anthrax is definitely one of the best ever. I actually saw them earlier this year and believe it or not they have even MORE energy! One of those shows where I left completely exhausted and slept like the dead when I got home. They still have it.

[@bigmuthatrukka]

I'm in the audience

[@chaospoet]

@@bigmuthatrukka That's awesome! 😃

[@lincolnman1972]

Oedivnikcufecin?

[@dvaderwasframed]

I finally got to see them live last year. They old but still rock

[@Heath-c2q]

Took my son to see them last year at the first metal show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Such a killer show with Hatebreed and BLS opening the show. My hearing was shot for a few days after.

[@daved2352]

Me and a friend saw them in about 2004 and we both had the flu the day the gig came round but we went anyway and leaned against the the front barrier hanging on for dear life. We were too ill to mosh but my buddy caught a pick and gave it to me cos I play guitar. Unfortunately I used it and the logo rubbed off so i couldn't tell it apart from my normal picks

[@RolandDeschain1]

Anthrax were the most fun of all the big thrash bands. their playing was just as hard ands technical as any other band, but their subject matter was a little lighter. They wrote songs based on comic books and Stephen King novels back when other bands were writing about Satan and killing people.

[@ZombieJesus1987]

Out of the four, Anthrax was the one that I really didn't appreciate until I got older. Among the Living is now one of my favourite albums of all time, and their last album For The Kings fucking ruled.

[@MrSatellite13]

And I was just as excited the first time i seen them , In 1987 Anthrax among the living tour at the palace theater in Albany NY . loved your reaction .

[@jeffmaltby6185]

Yeah I saw them also in 87 here in Portland , Metal Church was the opener. KIck Ass show !!

[@SteveFrank111]

Didn't see them til Joey and Danny came back. Played a show in the same venue a couple of months later and I stood where Scotty stood. It was surreal af.

[@5486rg]

Anthrax is still kicking ass in 2023 🤘🏼

[@ZombieJesus1987]

I saw Anthrax live at a 2 day music festival in 2011 and they blew everyone else away. Amazing energy even in their late 40s

[@EattheApple666]

Oh what a great time to be alive!!!

[@ruilacas184]

This guys are soo cool, love the voice, the goofy attitude, and that mix of trash, speed metal and hardcore!

[@mechanicat23]

I really appreciated this reaction.

[@jonakers704]

Great to see these reactions Charis. I grew up listening to these guys. Another fun one to watch is the recording of the Theme from Game of Thrones in which Scott Ian (rhythm guitarist in Anthrax) just rocks the rhythm guitar throughout the performance of the theme like a God while everyone else rocks out with their own interpretations of the theme. Well worth watching... it is the Fender studios one.

[@pyroman6000]

That is a good one! I especially liked how they were dismissive of Brad Paisley when he came in- until it was his turn to solo, lol. Nuno and Tom looked a bit taken aback- Scott just grinned.

[@chrisdunbar5159]

Charis has the best personality ever!!!!! With a face to match. Found myself with a constant grin. Made my day.

[@TheNuyotican]

I’ve seen them live twice. Once on the Clash of Titans tour at Madison Square Garden along with Slayer and Anthrax. Anthrax headlined since it was their hometown & also brought on stage with them Public Enemy to do their collab song they have called “ Bring the noise.” The 90s was a great era in music especially growing up in NYC. The golden era of hip hop

[@laurenfazenbaker9777]

I remember the Clash Of The Titans tour...90-91...Richfield Coloseum, Cleveland Ohio...no longer standing Alice In Chains opening Anthrax Megadeth Slayer In order of appearance, except the 3 bands after AIC were rotating as headliners. Fukkin great show🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@randywissler9923]

I saw that same tour at Deer Creek in Noblesville Indiana, same order. If I remember correctly, Testament was supposed to be the 4th band, but illness or something caused them to back out and got replaced by AIC. AIC put on a helluva show. Never really thought of them so much as grunge.

[@laurenfazenbaker9777]

@@randywissler9923 yeah that tour put AIC on the map. That band was more metal than grunge. They sounded great!

[@chaospoet]

I am eternally jealous of anyone who attended the Clash of the Titans tour. If I had a time machine, that's where I would go.

[@laurenfazenbaker9777]

@@chaospoet honestly, me too just to get away from the current woke digital age society

[@happydude2163]

Anthrax were always so much fun and so high energy. Even now their current albums rock, while the rest of the thrash genre are a bit stale. Listen to the official video clip of madhouse for even more intense fun ;-)

[@DaveBeard24]

This concert was dope and crazy as hell and this jam is timeless

[@marjonenedwin]

Hello Charis, thank you for reviewing these thrash metal bands. I am 53 years old and I am still listening to these bands that I grew up with. I think your presentation is with humor, sincere interest and respect. Thank you for giving this type of music a new stage on the internet ❤. Keep up the good work!!

[@godropkicks3219]

This was great. It reminds me of when I saw these guys back when I was in high school. Super fun show. Lots of moshing.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

I love the energy of this song, and Scott Ian pretty much says that Caught in a Mosh is the ultimate Anthrax song to this day. It has never NOT been played live since the Among the Living album released. As a guitarist...I find a lot of the riffs and guitar lines in their song Indians to be more my style. Especially during the "WARDANCE" breakdown!

[@TheReuby667]

Loved your reaction to this 🤘

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

Joey Belladonna is a local guy, I run into him from time to time. A couple of my good buddies have played and toured with him in Belladonna, and his cover band plays around the area. Super chill, down to earth guy.

[@Bhanshee]

It is well known amongst the field of physics that the more hair the greater the sound of "metal". One cannot deny the universal auditory physics of "Hair".

[@RolandDeschain1]

Anthrax is still the best live show I have ever seen. It was Newcastle, Australia in '97 on the 'Stomp 442' tour. John Bush nearly got into a fight with security goons for being to heavy handed, Frankie fell of the stage, the band walked off and Scott Ian came out to address the crowd and said "This is the craziest show we've played since Jersey in '82..." They then came back out and just took the roof off the place for the rest of the show.

[@timjames9963]

Great tour - it was April 96.

[@RolandDeschain1]

@@timjames9963 I keep getting the year mixed up.

[@obiwonton369]

Anthrax is my FAV of the Big 4 [Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica] Joey B vocals crisp, clean monster range. Next up INDIANS!

[@becketv1]

A few years later Scott Ian (the guitarist) would shave his locks and they would do a video with Public Enemy and that is what tied Metal and Hip Hop forever as two great counter cultures. From Anthrax I would learn about NWA and WuTang. I still stuck with Megadeth and other metal but kept the hip hop. I also recommend Bloodywood for modern metal from India. Just because the are astonishing

[@alwaysbreezy37]

Literally the greatest headbanging I've ever seen 🐐

[@Heath-c2q]

I took my son to see them last August at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. It was during their 40th anniversary tour.

[@SteveFrank111]

Pantera is on the road right now with Phil and Rex. Zakk Wylde is covering for Dimebag, and Charlie is doing Vinny. Charlie has consistently been one of the most incredible drummers I've heard in the last 40 years.

[@locomike102]

Charlie gets nowhere near the credit he deserves--his work is always spot-on and you always know its Charlie.

[@mikepaulus4766]

Of the big four thrash metal bands Anthrax has always been my favorite. I was 15 when I discovered them.

[@mikekohutek6329]

Anthrax is one of the best bands. They have so much energy. I know Scott Ian. He is bad ass

[@goodini026]

I got to see Anthrax and Exodus back in February, and out of all the Big 4 (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax), i gotta say, they put on the best show. Super high energy throughout the entire set list and Joey Belladonna can still scream and sing his ass off!

[@mikem.7921]

1987 was s great year for metal

[@GeorgeSmart-b4e]

I can remember how many times I've seen a band. I can't remember how many times I've been in a mosh/pit.

[@lastboyscout73]

When I was growing up (and this came out when I was in high school) we called this speed metal...Anthrax, Metallica...Megadeth etc.

[@jamescoleman8954]

I just seen them last year on their 40th anniversary tour and they sounded just as good as they did in the early 90s

[@rodolforodriguez6230]

Love you reaction, to this great song, l love ANTHRAX so much

[@Disco_Breakin]

I was at this show. Hammersmith odeon in london. Got a signed video of it that i waited a year for. I then promptly gave it to a french girl I fancied

[@cliffemall6462]

ANTHRAX!!! this was the first song I learned on guitar

[@jumpfart666]

2 people got stabbed at this particular show at the Hammersmith. I used to own this VHS. Classic!

[@billwell9266]

Saw this tour ... good times!

[@shawnfate2656]

fun fact, the vocalist is in a journey tribute band

[@stiffhauler3238]

Anthrax was a very important band, largely because the thrash scene was very heavy on the west coast, particularly in the Bay Area. All of the big thrash bands, Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Exodus, Slayer, they were all on the west coast just killin it, there was nobody on the east coast doing this kind of music. Thankfully, along came Anthrax and proved thrash was loved from coast to coast and full of raw energy to rival any band from any corner of the country.

[@crazexskater]

ANTHRAX RULEZ!!! I AM THE MAN!!!

[@genevee2871]

Aahh! When i see someone reacting to Anthrax, i watch and subscribe!

[@tashafreese2082]

Persistence of Time is a classic. Love Anthrax 🤘🤘

[@lucharmonmpddrummer4697]

You want to be floored.. Sepultura Intro and Arise in Barcelona 91

[@GooeyFrog]

My favorites of Anthrax- I'm The Man, Finally, Nisefukinballad and their crossover with Public Enemy - Bring the Noize

[@rofyle]

Metallica and Megadeth are from San Francisco. These guys are from New York. Metallica and Megadeth were trying to write about serious subject matter. These guys were into writing about having a good time and joking. They were the Van Halen of thrash metal. They were the inventors of rap metal, and even toured with Public Enemy. They wrote the first rap metal song, "I'm the Man"

[@shawnannul]

Type O Negative (another NY band) were also mostly a humorous band with ridiculous/sarcastic lyrics. I love it

[@SteveFrank111]

They had some super serious songs though. Indians from ATL and Who cares, wins from State of Euphoria. That one still gets me. Brutally honest.

[@meh-canics9628]

Anthrax with Public Enemy should be your next reaction!

[@williamtardy8137]

Antisocial is a kickass Anthrax song also.

[@TheIcpfan23]

Public enemy is a rap group that's why Scott Ian had the shirt on he listened to alot of public enemy that's why they did the bring the noise remix together

[@breakdancinfool]

Anthrax was the Party thrash bad - just fun music! Most other bands had pretty heavy messages in their music at this time, but Anthrax kept it light and unserious

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

I case you are interested, this song is about, well, it relates getting caught in a mosh pit to *dealing with stubborn, annoying person. When you get stuck in a mosh pit, it can be frustrating and can wear you down in a hurry.* *MORE* Anthrax please 😎

[@AJtux]

Frank Bello is such a bad ass bassist and my one of my main reasons for liking this band.

[@Kevinkowalski-hz6hp]

As a teenager in the 90s. I was caught in MANY MOSHES

[@angrydemonproductions4361]

The song doesn’t mean caught in a literal mosh pit but caught up in life situations that you can’t get out of (debt, relationship, etc). Whatever that situation is, that’s the mosh (pit). HOWEVER, the song title is inspired by a real mosh pit…. when Scott Ian’s guitar tech injured his back in a mosh-pit. When asked what happened he replied, “I got caught in a mosh”. Also, they were not all wearing their own merch… Scott Ian was wearing a Public Enemy shirt (hardcore rap/hip-hop band with Chuck D & Flava Flav)… speaking of Public Enemy, next Anthrax song - “Bring the Noise” featuring Public Enemy….. that song is PE’s original work but made a metal/rap “cover” song in 1991. That collaboration started… or should I say, help…. in bringing a new style of metal called ‘nu metal’ - bands like Korn, Slipknot, Rage Against the Machine, Limp Bizkit (ugh), etc that infuse the rap & hip-hop sound to metal.

[@eh477]

Yes Anthrax is very different band with different style and message in lyrics on their own... but they just different on their own. Respect

[@davidkoblentz]

context: (from a metal head who grew up with this)... there was an anthem thing going on... like who could make "the " song... this was one of the most under rated.. the big hit (imo) was "Toxic Waltz" by Exodus... but this is so great... I like the album version a bit better - it has the same energy.. plus the album itself is one of the best meta albums ever top to bottom (and artwork).. anthrax got more cred/movement on their RAP collaborations... "bring the noise" and also their own "I am the man" ... which.. to this day is so unique.... by the way your reaction shows the headbang urge... and that is what it is all about...

[@jakesmith6233]

She is Charis, Metalhead in training!

[@catmanduu66]

I know this is a long ago video but if you do listen to them again you listen to something, technically, recent, their last album. They just had their fortieth anniversary tour, I was there, and they still sound just as good as when I was eighteen. A recent song to check out is Blood Eagle Wings. It's an epic song with a epic video.

[@scottpulver8692]

Back in 84..that was THE shit.

[@jeffsmith6596]

...and that's why they made the big bucks! 🤘

[@sumonjamal1653]

Anthrax has quite a variety of songs in their catalog and were not afraid to cross genres of music, including rap... They are one of the 'Big 4' of thrash metal, but they had songs that had more in common w/ Kiss, and The Ramones... than Metallica and Slayer. Their best songs include: "I am the law" ... 'A.I.R.' ... 'Metal thrashing mad' ... 'Who cares wins' ... 'Armed and dangerous'... 'Got the time' (Joe Jackson cover)... 'Room for one more'... "What doesn't die"... 🤘🤘🔥🔥 But some of their more diverse songs include: 'Only'... 'Antisocial' (Trust cover) ... 'Safe home'... 'Inside out'... 'In the end'... 🔥🔥

[@KalElvis]

I used to deliver pizza listening to this Cassette. Wore it and my Beastie Boys cassettes out.

[@RazielXSR]

Ok. Exodus. Toxic Waltz. You're welcome.

[@williamnettnin957]

The big 4 Metallica Megadeth Slayer Anthrax

[@4freebird69]

4:45 None of that backing track BS. Glad you can appreciate what you are hearing. It sounds real because it is and that's the whole point of seeing a band live is to get the live vibe. If I want to hear studio quality, then I'd listen to a CD.

[@jesusfreak777ize]

I call these guitar riffs "choppa choppa" riffs. Because that's how they sound. Choppa choppa choppa

[@BillyRoss-dv6dk]

Your journey of self awareness and gaining your first brain wrinkle is adorable to see, dear youngling. Keep growing 🤘

[@mikegraham3006]

Badass! Ok Anthrax and Megadeath it’s a must you do some Slayer!!!

[@mikekohutek6329]

They aren't on anything. They just have the energy. They love to put on a great show

[@jamescoleman8954]

Indians, from that album would be a good one to check out that whole album was my favorite album by Anthrax among the living

[@windwarattack2300]

This concert recording was 37 years ago...in 1986..yeah that's all..Ha.Ha..But I remember this time like it happened yesterday ...miss those days...today sucks compared to then

[@markothemagnificent]

more thrax please.

[@juanramirez-wk8ty]

Back in the day as a teenage stoner thrasher I never thought I would be a middle aged geezer watching some cute young girl giggling away watching Anthrax live, what a crazy world.🤘😜

[@CharisSellick]

You never know what’s gonna happen lol

[@jamesbishop4635]

🤣🤣.You & me both!

[@metaltildeth6783]

This song is off the first Anthrax album I bought as well as my first Thrash metal album. If not for Anthrax, I might never have moved into Thrash. You should play 'Imitation of Life', which is my favorite song off "Among the Living".

[@hobgoblin13]

I was actually at this concert,

[@danielingersoll7768]

Anthrax started on the 80's. With Fist Full of Metal. (Dif vocalist).

[@Kevinkowalski-hz6hp]

God bless metal!!!!🎃

[@brettmarlar4154]

The "stimulant" they were on was likely coffee. They weren't into the drug scene.

[@jamescoleman8954]

The guitar player with the goatee was Meat Loaf, the singer, his son-in-law

[@nickgappmayer5939]

Out of the bit 4 Anthax is my fav 💯

[@williamnettnin957]

Indians is an awesome song by them definitely listen to or read the lyrics

[@bukeksiansu2112]

Talk about thrash metal, you should talk about Testament, Kreator, S.O.D, Death Angel, Wrathchild America, Powermad beside the Fab Four.

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

*MORE* Anthrax please 😎

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

Suicidal Tendencies> Can't bring me down . Ps They don't have hair like that now. Scott Ian doesn't have any hair 😂

[@waltertschanz51]

Grew up with Anthrax... saw them 6 to 8 times between 1989 and 1995. Allways good performances. The Changes in sound with John Bush to me were at the right time. Nowadays my favorite Thrash-Record includes the Bush-Anthrax-Records! Sadly the Return of Joey was not a further development... saw them 3-4 times in this century and... nooo... just played the old material of the '80 plus "only" from the Bush-Era. Instead of cover-things like "antisocial", there where a bunch of cool songs from "We've come for you all"....

[@fhermeneses7999]

LISTEN TO "TESTAMENT"... OVER THE WALL LIVE PERFORMANCE......