Quote Originally Posted by The Overfiend View Post
I totally think Anthrax is deserving of being in the big four.
Their music is total integration of all things that make metal good.
Hardcore influence, speed, and aggression
Charlie Benante's percussion is rediculous
Dan Spitz is not exactly rusty on the guitar
Belladonna had range of the total metal voice whether it was cadence or pitch
Amen dude. Anthrax was one of the bands that got me out of the hardcore and punk rock pigeon hole in the late '80s and early 90s. Made me realize that there was heavy political music out there that wasn't all about anti-racist skinhead posturing and scenester bullshit. Plus that tour they did with Public Enemy that started and ended with shows in Brooklyn was amazing.