It's been eight years since Anthrax released an album, but don’t dare suggest to Scott Ian that the band have been dragging their heels. “When it’s done, it’s done,” says the guitarist of the follow-up to 2016’s acclaimed For All Kings. “We live in this world of instant fucking gratification, but things take time. If people are having a hard time waiting for it, that’s just tough.”
Still, the New Yorkers are deep into recording their 12th album, with returning producer Jay Ruston. Drummer Charlie Benante says: “There’s songs that are very aggressive and songs that are very melodic.”
