Anthrax share first new song in 10 years, "It's For the Kids"

"“A friend of mine said, 'It's For The Kids' is a straight-up love letter to your fans,'” guitarist Scott Ian says. “That's exactly what I wanted it to be. The album needed a four-minute thrash song that harkened back to our first era. Whether it's the aggression or the big chorus, it represents all the best parts of Anthrax in a very angry four-minute package.”"

"“For the video, we wanted to throw back to our 'Madhouse' video-thematically it just made sense and this idea opened the door for us to share the experience with our fans. For all of us!”"

"Anthrax will release their first album in a decade, Cursum Perficio, on September 18 via Megaforce ( pre-order), and they just shared its first single, “It's for the Kids.” Judging by this track, the 10 year gap without music hasn't slowed down the band's trademark thrash attack one bit. Check out the song and its Don Argott-directed video below."

Anthrax will release Cursum Perficio on September 18 through Megaforce and has shared the first single, “It’s for the Kids.” The track is presented as a return to the band’s earlier thrash style, emphasizing aggression and a large chorus within a four-minute format. The accompanying video is directed by Don Argott and is designed to echo the themes of the band’s “Madhouse” video. The release is framed as a direct message to fans, aiming to share the experience with them. Anthrax will tour starting later in the month in Greece, followed by North American shows beginning in September, with additional European dates listed.

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