Rappers React To Anthrax "Among The Living"!!!

[@paulielipman]

Y'all are right. The lyrics are written from the perspective of Randall Flag in The Stand. One of my favorites from Anthrax.

[@JonnyPhive]

^this! This song is about the novel/TV movie, The Stand by Stephen King

[@markwillis675]

Definitely need more Anthrax!!

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

Also, remember when everyone ran around saying "Not"? Anthrax started that 🤘

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

For real? I have no memory of that whatsoever, that's f'n funny tho

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

@NotBenCoultry yea...I went to a show in the late 80s and Scott had "Not" shaved in his chest hair...even thier mascot is named "Not-man"

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

Ok I DO remember the chest hair thing but never made the connection to the origination lmao that's crazy @@tobaobokoomi1693

[@ast3663]

sticker on the album: "this album contains N O T a hit single".

[@optimoprimus4608]

Good times. Cheers, y'all. 🍻🤘

[@ExUSSailor]

Charlie Benante & Frank Bello - the BEST rhythm section in thrash!

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

The Uncle, Nephew combo of Charlie and Frank, respectively

[@thunderspike1892]

Anthrax used two Stephen King novels on the Among The Living album. The Stand for this track and Apt Pupil for A Skeleton In The Closet

[@TheRobsam]

I always thought it cool that on the album cover is a perfect depiction of Leland Gaunt from needful things

[@tajbaber9425]

​@TheRobsam he's the villain from the movie "Poltergeist "

[@fronthorse]

Thx for the info. After 36 years of loving that album haha.

[@petrilampela]

@@tajbaber9425 Poltergeist II (1986) was the first movie where that guy appeared in, he wasn't in the first one. Benante said that the cover wasn't inspired by that movie though, he just looks very similar.

[@stevenstokes464]

Apt Pupil was actually a novella in the book titled Different Seasons. That book also has the stories for Shawshank Redemption and The Body which became what the movie Stand by Me was based on.

[@groovelife415]

I met Scott Ian at Sweetwater one day. Awesome dude that couldn't have been more chill. Took a pic with him as well.

[@stevepower9801]

Dudes, this was the song that got 15 year old me into Anthrax way back in 1988. I also loved old school hip hop at the time and in a live version of this back on the tour for this album, Scott Ian (rhythm guitarist) was wearing a Public Enemy t-shirt and a few years later they re-made "Bring The Noise" and toured together in the early 90s. This was heaven to me as I'd loved metal and hip hop for a fair few years by that point and it felt amazing for those two genres to finally recognise and accept that we all need to stand together and fight the power!

[@BillyBong]

Captain trips was the name of disease in the stand, and Randal Flagg was the walking dude, character in the stand.

[@Janaesp12]

You beat me it lol. Yeah definitely written in homage of that book.

[@edrock1676]

You guys got it. The Stand. This one’s a heater!!

[@steveparker8065]

Brings back so many memories of the late 80s when I was a teen. Great reaction guys, I'm glad you enjoyed this fragment of my youth.

[@kristaspecht]

Same lol!

[@gurulimbo]

Same! 🤛😎👍 🤘🤘 🔥🌳🌬️💨

[@sergiodavila5269]

Yup….this is based on the book “The Stand” & the main villain “Randall Flagg”…great book & movie!!! Kikass reaction too 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@johncampbell756]

4th of July, 1986, three friends and I go to Six Flags Great Adventure in NJ to see a day and night set by Night Ranger. We meet two friebds of the people I was with. One had Anthrax painted on his jean jacket. I had never heard of the band before. Later were looking gur a phone so I xan call to see if my dad can drive them home as well. Three guys come uo behind us, "Yo, you guys lije Anthrax?" "Yeah." "They're on the phone." We needed the phone anyway, so we followed them. Drummer Charlie Benante is on the phone and Scott Ian (rhythm guitar) is standing there. We talked to Scott until Charlie hung up. I called home while the kid with Anthrax on his jacket keot talking with them. We later ran into singer Joey Belladonna. We ended up sitting with them for the first set. We didn't talk to then lea guitarist Dan Spitz because, at 5'1", he was shorter than the 14 year old kid, so we thought he was just a fan. LOL. Scott Ian is one of the coolest people I've ever met. I immediately bought their then current album, Spreading the Disease. It is still my favorite. They were one of the first metal bands to incorporate rap music. They used to wear Public Enemy shirts on stage. Chuck D was told about this. He had no idea who they were but respected the love and wrote the line, "Wax is for Anthrax" into Bring the Noisefrom It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988). In 1991, Anthrax did a reverse of Run-DMC/Aerosmith and did a netal cover of Bring the Noise, featuring Chuck D and Flavor Flav. They then toured together, which Chuck D claims changed rap shows for ever. Public Enemy were an emaborate rap group having two NCs and a DJ, plus a three man step show. But the stage was just them a d a couple of spot lights. The Anthrax crew taught the PE crew everything they knew about stage lighting and sound. The PE crew then spread that to as many rap tour crews as they could. Suddenly rap artists has light shows, with lasers, pyro, etc. I've heard Chuck D talk trash, but never once about Anthrax. By the way, the video is awful, so check the studio track first, but in 1987, Anthrax released the I'm the Man EP which had six songs. Censored, uncensored and a live version of the rap metal title track, a cover of Black Sabbath's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and two other live versions of songs from Among the Living.

[@inage2360]

Nice memories! I saw them for the first time in 1988 in Schweinfurt Germany during the Monsters of Rock!

[@luvhippo4415]

Anthrax was my 1st concert. Saw them during the headbangers ball in Seattle. Helloween, Exodus, and Anthrax at the paramount theater. Great Concert!

[@opencarrier8607]

I seen em in Seattle with Iron Maiden. In 90 I think. Also at the Clash of the Titans tour with Alice in Chains , Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer! Epic! All had new albums. 1991 I believe.. Getting old.

[@stevehedrick5400]

saw the same tour at the UNO lakefront arena in New Orleans. Hell of a show got an autographed pick from Danny spitz

[@TheOtherOne111]

I saw them on that Headbangers Ball tour at the Orpheum in Boston.

[@metalguru85]

You're absolutely right. This song is based on The Stand.

[@markwilliams6394]

Stephen King got the name Captain Trips from Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead. That was his nickname.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

…..now we’re talking 🎸 “Anthrax” …..original member of the (Big 4) 1st thrash metal band to represent from the East Coast 💪🏼 with “Overkill & Nuclear Assault” right behind them. “Among The Living” their 3rd album (1987) for me is my personal favorite…. Every dam track is F*#king 🔥🔥🔥🎸 Thank You Haley ❤️ #shoutoutstephenking

[@jasonkadlec3929]

This is the classic lineup: Joey Belladonna on vocals Scott Ian on guitars Dan Spitz on guitars Frankie Bello on bass Charlie Benante on drums Fun fact, Dan Spitz is now a world class watchmaker. I recommend Stormtroopers of Death - March of the S.O.D. It's a side project of Scott and Charlie's.

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

With original Anthrax bassist Danny Lilker and Billy Milano on vocals

[@MrGmonkeywillruleyou]

Reminds me of a slow version of Sudden Death by Mr Bungle

[@adriandossantos4318]

Fistful of Metal with Neil Turbin (greatest metal vocal performance of the 80's and greatest debut Thrash album of all time, in my opinion!); Among the Living with Joey Belladonna; We've Come for You All with John Bush; For All Kings with the return of Belladonna. 4 eras. 4 great Thrash albums. 1 great f***ing band!!!🦾

[@paulh9]

I've got 100% agree, I still regularly listen to Fistful of Metal it's absolutely fantastic. Anthrax are still superb live too. 🤘🤘🤘

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

They have a song Misery Loves Company inspired by another Steven King story "Misery"

[@loneponderer495]

They (Anthrax) have so many good songs. It's good you cover another one, but there are many more worthy songs to react to. "Got the Time", "Only", "Belly of the Beast".

[@metalmike8872]

Can't do Belly of the Beast without Intro to Reality leading into it

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

One of the most underrated thrash metal bands of the time

[@johnmartin9854]

Underrated?? Being considered in the Big Four is completely opposite of underrated. Maybe the least liked or popular of the Big Four but definitely no underrated

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

@@johnmartin9854 well they definitely better than Metallica

[@Teraxx23]

@@JohnWayne-vf5bs Let's not get crazy...I love Anthrax to death, but Metallica's first 4 albums (Kill, Ride, Master, And Justice...) are simply unreal.

[@Easy_Skanking]

@@Teraxx23But those were the only good Metallica albums. LOL Just my opinion. 😉 Anthrax is still putting out awesome thrash.

[@Carolinaslimdud]

They are definitely the thrashiest of the big four. I discovered the song Indians on a compilation cassete tape back in the late 80s. I've been a fan every since.

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

I have always considered Anthrax as my fave of the Big 4 just because they represect NYC . wide ranging influences specifically the punk and hardcore scenes but they also take inspiration from comics, horror movies and the ills of society and blend the hardness with a bit of humor,

[@codydrummer]

That drummer is Charlie Benante. He's currently also the drummer for Pantera. I always thought he was a good drummer and respected his skill.........then he started dating Carla from the Butcher Babies and he's now my hero.

[@stevepower9801]

Just to add to what I commented earlier. Others may have mentioned already but this song was based on Stephen King's classic novel "The Stand". Both Scott and Charlie especially from the band were huge fans of comics, old school horror films and novels. Also from this same album was song about comic book legend Judge Dredd (I Am The Law) as well as a song that dealt with the native American Indian heritage of singer Joey Belladonna in "Indians". This album, even at 50 years old is still one of my faves when it comes to old school thrash metal.

[@DevinDamien]

This album changed the course of my life, musically. I was just 9, and it absolutely blew my mind. All Hail the Thrax!

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

Joe belladonna's voice really stood Out Among the early thrash vocalist in that he had a really paid attention to the fundamentals of how to really sing. He loved vocal heavy bands like journey and Foreigner and apparently didn't know squat about thrash metal or the whole scene in general when he auditioned for the band but he adapted very quickly and brought strong Melody intoANTHRAX Styl=eof thrash metal

[@somersetcace1]

Ahh an 80's favorite! Great reaction.

[@ClaytonMacleod]

This album is an absolute classic. I was 15-16 when it came out, and had been trying to teach myself to play guitar for just 5-6 months at that point. My goal immediately became learning to play that album. Scott Ian made me love playing rhythm via learning his rhythm parts on that album. Before I reached the point of playing for a year I had that album down. James Hetfield gets a lot of praise for being an amazing rhythm player and fastest downpicker, but Scott Ian’s downpicking technique is even faster. This album is a picking hand workout. So much fun to play.

[@mikethemotormouth]

Anthrax has had a number of people come and go through the ranks but as far as who's stayed around more than others? Singer Joey Belladonna then John Bush for a few years and then in 2010 Belladonna came back, the one remaining founding member guitarist Scott Ian, guitarist Dan Spitz whose place is currently being held by Jonathan Donais, bassist Frank Bello and drummer Charlie Benante Also gotta get to Madhouse, Metal Thrashing Mad, and one of my favorites of the John Bush era, Safe Home

[@badguyrob6666]

Breathing Lightning from For All Kings is based on Stephen King's Gunslinger. I think Lone Justice from Spreading the Disease is also based on that character. Both are great songs. I am the law should probably be next from Among the Living, it is about Judge Dread

[@jburt779]

You are correct, gentlemen. Randall Flagg, or The Walkin’ Dude appears in at least three SK novels that can think of. Captain Trips is the name of the flu virus in The Stand. That and Anthrax love to sing about pop culture stuff they’re into.

[@AnyoneForToast]

Wow, I was expecting Smoke dude to dig this more than Holly. A great track from Anthrax's greatest era. Plenty more greats on that piece of vinyl.

[@JonnyPhive]

Check out in My World, off of Persistence of Time. That's the song they played on their Married with Children cameo if i remember correctly. Also, Got the Time, off that album SLAPS!

[@catmanduu66]

Huge fan of Anthrax. After I heard Metallica I went looking for other bands like that and found Anthrax. They became my favorite band. The Among the Living is one of the greatest albums in metal. So many great songs. Check Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.), A Skeleton in the Closest or Imitation of Life all are killer. From other albums try Misery Loves Company, Belly of the Beast or Evil Twin from their current (it came out in 2016 but is the last one, so far) album For All Kings.

[@kennybrommer3957]

This is one of those albums where every song is great, not one song, "Do you want to fast-forward, not one. Fantastic album.

[@skydog6376]

This album kicks azz 🤘

[@gurulimbo]

Apt Pupil is on this album as well… another Stephen King short story.

[@dvaderwasframed]

This album came out when I was 16. Thrash metal scene was so lit back then.I finally got to see them live last year. Great show. My buddy and I both got a guitar picks from from it.Good Times!

[@shillymonster6965]

Great reaction guys, i saw Anthrax live in 1989 it was awesome, another tune worth checking out is I'm the man, its abit like a rap tune i think you would enjoy it

[@davidmassey6332]

‘Blood Eagle Wings’ is prob the most gruesome video ever. Anthrax can be found in the dirt in certain places around the world

[@kendrick7201]

You should check out El Estapario Siberanio. Best drummer I've seen ever so far. The guy is literally re writing how to play drums

[@jonathanheyerdahl3660]

The song contains references to classic horror movies like “The Amityville Horror” and “The Devil House.” The chorus of the song itself is even a reference to Stephen King's novel, “The Stand.” The song also references the zombie movie “Day of the Dead” and the classic horror movie “Nosferatu.” Keep up the great work! Love this channel. 😎

[@ladaddy19]

I am the walking dude! Randall flag. The Man In Black. This song was 100% about The Stand. Good call. Shout out to Locked Up Smokey. Hahaha

[@sterling8298]

Anthrax, yeah. I remember this band i haven't heard them in a while. 😊🤘🤘

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

I forgot just how good ST is =!!!! Damn! I;m still obsessed all these decades later!

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Anthrax was a mad cow disease . My 6th grade teacher would make fun of me for wearing that band shirt by telling me that fact in front of the class . But man I loved that band . Thanks Haley for suggesting this vid and thanks you guys for reacting to it ! I Am The Law is another cool song from them based on Judge Dreadd . Who Cares Wins talking about the homeless problem is another great vid by them .

[@TheRoyalCheez]

reaction starts at 5:45

[@stevenstokes464]

Fun trivia fact: After the anthrax attacks in 2001, Scott Ian said they were going to change the name of the band to "something happier like Basket Full of Puppies". If I remember correctly, this was actually quoted on CNN.

[@bill9605]

This was an awesome tour Saw them at l a m o r e s Is in brooklyn It was a great club in brooklyn That showcase a lot of bands that were up and coming Basically everybody played there at one time

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

wish I would have seen them at Lamours was too young for that started getting into them when I was like 9 or 10

[@michaelward5370]

Another great video, guys! It would be cool if you reacted to something by Sensational Alex Harvey Band or Ian Dury And The Blockheads! I think you would enjoy how different they are, and both bands were enjoyed by The Sex Pistols and The Clash!

[@kristaspecht]

Morning guys! Man its been a minute since i heard this!!! I remember when i first heard metal! Anthrax and Metallica was what i heard first then Megadeth and slayer....and it was all over with then!! Hahaha! I think i just got into 7th grade lol! This took me back for sure!❤️👍🤘

[@richardivey6945]

A lot of people your age think the 80s is pop (which granted, some of the best pop songs are from this era), but it was an unparalleled time for metal.

[@KenBober]

My oldest brother loved Anthrax but i never really got into them. My big 4 didnt involve them, testament was my 4th in that count. No matter what i still love thrash.

[@Easy_Skanking]

I hear you. 🤘 My big 4 is Anthrax, Testament, Metallica (until the Black Album), and Exodus. 🎸

[@TomRam-2358]

I will suggest a review of a song of Slayer called Cult was his first appearance on national us TV. Worth with it .. thank you for do a f great job.

[@MarvDawk]

one of the greatest metal albums of all time!!!!

[@renedesruisseaux819]

Thx great react 🎸

[@jasonmarquis7586]

The long walk, is the Stephen King story you're thinking of. He released it under his pseudonym Richard Bachman.

[@fabriciobastos4674]

Anthrax huge and big Band Dan Spitz Scott Yan Charlie Benantte Frank Bello Joey Belladona 5 top musicians fact!

[@stevethomas7986]

I've seen Anthrax so many times (joey Belladonna) first time supporting Metallica in The Puppets tour. They never disappoint. This song is awesome live, I saw them in Bristol playing the whole of this album a few years back. Great choice guys

[@codymoe4986]

Fun fact..."Grand Tin Tin" National Park is just down the road from JellyStone National Park... Sorry... P.S. Pronounced "tea-tawn"...

[@bill9605]

Charlie and frank From my neighborhood in the bronx That's my claim to fame

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

I grew up in Queens so I was closer to Scott's territory but am now in the Bronx lol

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

Ah yes, "the Stand" song🤘🏼 Anthrax were pretty brilliant tying in their favorite Stephen King novels into their albums. I always appreciate fellow nerds doing their nerd thing in all their majestic nerdy glory🤘🏼🤓 #NerdsUnite ✊🏼

[@kristaspecht]

Lol kool

[@harrypothead42024]

Anthrax is my favorite band to hear at work

[@Easy_Skanking]

Are you an MMA fighter? LOL I feel you, as Anthrax is one of my favorites.

[@timurhant469]

This is the only album I bought more than 4 times. 3 cassettes and 2 Cds. This and Death's "Individual thought patterns" are the two albums I heard thousands of times. I used to fall asleep as a teen with Among The Living. The main Riff of Among the Living is one of the most played things on my guitars. You need to check S.O.D. March of SOD. Same guitar player and drummer but a more brutal song.

[@miladtaleghani234]

in my world - belly of the beast by anthrax is a must... so is "I am the law"

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

I can't believe I never noticed the lyrics were about The Stand, holy shit O.o

[@jon21770]

What an amazing album! A masterpiece of thrash.

[@petertapola8097]

Among the Living album is the definition of thrash metal. You just have to mosh!

[@cheez1771]

Scott Ian (one of the guitarists) is a Stephen King SUPERFAN nerd. So yeah this is about The Stand! :)

[@bryankuettnet9324]

My favorite of the BIG 4. I think they have the most solid albums if you just count the Joey albums.

[@Easy_Skanking]

Truth. 🤘

[@sidesoneable]

Its about the book the stand

[@Easy_Skanking]

Not so fun fact is that the Anthrax in the envelopes you mentioned, was analyzed. There are records of particular genotypes of the virus tracked to their origins, whether natural or man-modified. The stuff on 9/11 came from USAMRID (United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Cue X-Files theme...

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Anthrax's best album and The Stand is my favourite King book!

[@Neal_YouTube]

I wish Anthrax would put out a re-mastered Spreading The Disease album.

[@jannowak9639]

oh, there's remastered version of Spreading The Disease: it's on "Aftershock - The Island Years 1985-1990" compilation!

[@rickcain4736]

The Stephen King novel you are thinking of Smokey is The Stand....The song is indeed based on that novel....Also in the novel most of the world is wiped out by anthrax leaving behind 2 groups.. good and bad...The bad group led by Randall Flagg...Not a 100% sure but I think the band name themselves Anthrax due to the novel...

[@codymoe4986]

The planet's population in "The Stand" was wiped out by "Captain Tripps", an engineered super flu...not anthrax...

[@doug071173]

The disease in The Stand was not Anthrax it was something never seen before that was dubbed "Captain Trips."

[@codymoe4986]

7:33 It's right there in the lyrics above...

[@zeigbert1743]

It's a great album.

[@scotty666tt]

The trash albums of the 80s will never be topped period end of story

[@bradsimpson9396]

Charlie Benante is a monster drummer!!

[@Alfaqwad]

Keep it in the Family is a good one from these guys

[@pauloaraujo3824]

ANOS 80❤❤❤

[@Chaotic-Demise77]

🤘💀🤘 ...this a tough song to learn on guitar and took me forever to learn it. Once you get used to the pattern....it's easy.

[@gurulimbo]

Thanks Haley! Or Hailey.. or Hail E.. 🤛😎👍 🤘🤘 🔥🌳🌬️💨

[@mikenguyen4855]

Anthrax - I am the law

[@timg1034]

"I'm the walking News"

[@LudusAurea]

F yes y'all I've been requesting Antrhax on Patreon. IMO they're the thrashiest band of the big 4 in all honesty - Megadeth and Metallica are surely thrashy but they're more intricate. Anthrax is just straight up thrash.

[@carbon1479]

Hit the 'Persistence of Time' album, particularly 'Time' and 'One Man Stands'

[@R8drdave]

My favorite Stephan king book

[@johnmartin9854]

Sicksense- Feed Them To The Wolves, please and thank you

[@luispaulosilvadossantos9995]

Hey man. Seeing your shirt of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, remind me the video of Attitude by Sepultura, check it out. And how about react over to rap group of Brazil? I recomend you Racionais Mc's, has videos with english subtitles, is a good chance to know more about our black culture in Brazil.

[@wyattshaver2494]

I'm 100% certain I bought this album in early 85. This video says it came out in 87. That's incorrect. I know because I bought it at the start of my tour of duty.

[@wyattshaver2494]

To me it's talking about evil politicians who seek to control. He's against it. That's why he's the walking dude.

[@NikkoBellic-sf6bo]

The Stand

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Lacrimation would be a great name for a Goth band !

[@sonikahijam8603]

Livin on a chain gang by skidrow please...

[@KattMurr]

Doesn't look like anyone mentioned it, so I will. You absolutely must listwn to the song "Bring the Noise" which is Anthrax and Public Enemy. Also another great and entertaining song by Anthrax is "I'm the Man"....I recently learned Anthrax was suppose to have the Beastie Boys on that song but ended up recording it without them and the song is fucking awesome and hilarious!!!

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

They did that 3 years ago was the first Anthrax track they reacted to

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

Giving the times we are in these days it seems he's talking about the man of sin, the antichrist ..among the living follow me or die.

[@PapaMikeO]

Did you ever actually say what you thought of the song? You went down the lyric rabbit hole and never came back unless I missed something. Lol