Spreading the Disease

by Anthrax

Overview

Anthrax's first album with vocalist Joey Belladonna is a huge leap forward, featuring strongly rhythmic, pounding riffs and vocals that alternate between hardcore-type shouting and surprising amounts of melody. Two tracks left over from the Dan Lilker days are here as well. The traditional metal lyrical fare is more original, while also introducing a penchant for paying tribute to favorite fictional characters and pop culture artifacts ("Lone Justice" and "Medusa" are prime examples). One of Anthrax's best efforts. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/1990
Label:	Island / Megaforce/Island
UPC:	0042282666826
Rank:	50127

Tracks

1. A.I.R.
2. Lone Justice
3. Madhouse
4. S.S.C./Stand or Fall
5. The Enemy
6. Aftershock
7. Armed and Dangerous
8. Medusa
9. Gung-Ho

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Anthrax   Primary Artist
Frank Bello   Guitar (Bass)
Scott Ian   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Dan Spitz   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Joey Belladonna   Vocals,Lead Vocals
Charlie Benante   Drums

Technical Credits

Anthrax   Producer,Arranger,Composer
Carl Canedy   Producer,Assistant Engineer,Engineer
Alex Perialas   Engineer
Charlie Benante   Cover Art Concept,Cover Construction,Composer
Frank Bello   Composer
Scott Ian   Composer
Neil Turbin   Composer,Lyricist
Norman Dunn   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Jason Rosenfeld   Composer
Dan Liker   Composer
Joey Belladonna   Composer
Howie Weinberg   Digital Mastering
Dan Lilker   Composer
Joseph Bellardini   Composer
Peter Corriston   Art Direction
Gary Gershoff   Photography
Neil Stopol   Photography
David Hefferman   Illustrations
Jon Zazula   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Executive Producer
Daniel Alan Spitz   Composer
Joe a. Belladonna   Composer
Frank White   Photography
Scott Rosenfeld   Composer
Ian Scott Rosenfeld   Composer
Dan Spitz   Composer