Anthrax - Persistence Of Time (2CD) (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2020)
Posted: 01 Dec 2020, 08:14
Anthrax - Persistence Of Time (2CD) (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2020)
Year : 1990 (Japan Digipak Edition 2020)
Style : Thrash Metal , Groove Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 219 mb
Bio:
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group was considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene during the 1980s. When the genre's popularity increased, Anthrax was one of its "big four" with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. As of 2014 the band has released ten studio albums, a number of singles and an EP with American hip hop group Public Enemy. According to Nielsen SoundScan Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of over 15 million.Noted for its live performances, Anthrax signed with the independent label Megaforce Records (which released the band's debut studio album in 1984). Lilker soon left the band to form Nuclear Assault, and was replaced by roadie Frank Bello. Vocalist Neil Turbin left shortly after and was replaced by Joey Belladonna. With a new lineup, the band recorded Spreading the Disease (distributed by Island Records) in 1985. Anthrax's third album, Among the Living, was released in 1987 to critical praise. The band experienced another lineup change in 1992, when John Bush replaced Belladonna as lead vocalist. Sound of White Noise was released the following year, peaking at number seven on the Billboard 200. Studio recordings during the 1990s saw the band,influenced by other genres, experimenting with its sound.Anthrax's lineup has changed several times. Paul Kahn and Greg Walls were early replacements for drummer Dave Weiss and bassist Kenny Kushner; the band has had a number of vocalists, including Neil Turbin, Joey Belladonna and John Bush. Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, who joined Anthrax in 1983, are the only band members to appear on every album; bassist Frank Bello has played on every album except the band's first. Belladonna returned to Anthrax for Worship Music, his first studio album with the band since 1990's Persistence of Time.
Album:
ANTHRAX TO CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERSISTENCE OF TIME WITH DELUXE CD and VINYL EDITIONS.Fully Re-Mastered with Refashioned Cover Art.Available exclusively on disc and vinyl, the CD package will include two CDs and one DVD, the vinyl edition offers four LPs, as well as revised cover art that reflects what had been the album’s original visual concept.The 40-minute “guerilla-style” DVD was shot when Anthrax was on tour with Iron Maiden in 1991 and features live footage of Benante taking over the drums for Iron Maiden’s Nick McBrain, as well as backstage and dressing room footage with members of both bands. The piece wraps with Benante, Bello, and Ian joining Iron Maiden on stage for the final song of the night, “Sanctuary.”
'Persistence of Time' was released is August 1990, two years after its predecessor 'State of Euphoria'. Entering the new decade, Anthrax surprised many of their fans and released their heaviest and darkest effort to date. Now where had a lot of humouristic traits of the band's music gone, many were asking. Well, people get older, and they learn more about this world. The band had got deeper into business and there was always tomorrow to think about. Time ticking away, tic-toc-tic-toc... So it was goodbye to sappy bermuda shorts, comic book shirts and Beavis & Butt-Head antics (well, that "Married With Children" scene did happen, though). Just look at that fine cover art...Okay, 'Persistence of Time' isn't most aggressive thrash metal (or generally, metal music) out there, but in 1990 this sounded HEAVY. And it still does. The lower end might not be of nowadays' standards, but still this is loud! Compact disc was a rather new thing back then, and vinyl always sounded heftier. The guitars are ripping, to say the least, the bass is pounding, and the drums are both ringing and devastating. The vocals are lightweight compared to everything else, but they fit in perfectly. However, the mix sounds very clear, finely bringing forth everything between trebly and bassy levels. What a fantastic production by the band with Mark Dodson (who also produced Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church, Judas Priest and U.D.O. among others)!The production alone does not an album make. What we need are good songs! Music-wise, this album is one of the best sets of the songs from Anthrax. Anyway, by putting four longest songs at the beginning of the album (from 6 and a half minutes to over seven minutes in length) the band took a brave step. While maintaining sharp and thrashy sound, it's also more heavier and more oppressive. The tempos are more middle ground this time around. However, this way the band had more space to add more meat on the bones, from tiny details to major song-smithing. Surely there are some rather slow and simple, in Anthrax's terms, parts. This isn't pure thrash metal like the previous two albums, but more varying like 1985's 'Spreading the Disease' is. This is Anthrax putting in some hard-hitting heavy metal again, in their own, unique way.The rhythm guitarist Scott Ian does have fast, precise and heavy hand and has created his own style, but he's not overtly technically skilled otherwise. In a way, he reminds me of James Hetfield and Max Cavalera with his style: A bloody ace rhythm guitarist who does nail his bit without fucking around! The drummer Charlie Benante is a real powerhouse yet very much a detail-squeezer; very much with a unique style. These two fellas are the masterminds behind the band and the music, even though the songwriting credits go to the whole band. This is why Anthrax sound so distinct. Add to that formula the adept guitarist Dan Spitz, who is fast and clockwork-sharp, and adds melodiousness into this album that isn't particularly melodic guitar-wise.This takes us to Joey Belladonna, whose vocals are clean, light and melodic compared to other elements. He wields his part surprisigly well, when thinking about general murkiness. He was able to incorporate some angst, vehemence and spite (lyrics include topics about holocaust, racism, rough childhood and greedy leaders). His voice isn't overlapped like on newer albums from the band, but on a few occasions; he's backed by the band. Generally, I feel that some of the vocal lines could have been more massive, more epic, because now it feels a bit too simple. On 'Got the Time' he sounds very similar as the next Anthrax vocalist John Bush (of Armored Saint fame). Last but not least comes the bass player extraordinaire, Frank Bello with his clanking finger-played. He's fucking everywhere, even though isn't soloing but on that cover song. All-important, hard-workng piece of machinery. I play both drums and bass, and Charlie and Frank are some of the best artists, not just mere players, with their instruments I've ever heard. It's not merely about backing the guitars.So, this is still Anthrax from two previous albums, but heavier, darker and generally a bit slower. 'Keep It in the Family' starts as the slowest Anthrax stomper up to date, but even it picks up pace at some point. These longer song kind of build up a momentum, being like advancing tanks. Everything is in motion all the time.. Then again, 'Gridlock' begins basically with grinding. The band was on their way towards groove metal, and it can be heard here and there during these 60 minutes. Well, this packs more groove than actual groove metal albums often do, to tell the truth! There are no funny melodies or vibes, and melodiousness is at times missing ('Gridlock' being the clearest example, and also the only throw-away track); this also happens with Joey's vocals, as he was instructed to sound more angry or whatever, hence giving us less melodies. 'Belly of the Beast' contains some early Iron Maiden style riffing. Music-wise, 'Discharge' is the most related to earlier Anthrax. The Joe Jackson cover 'Got the Time... The band really made it their own, even though it's way punky than anything else here. The outcome, as a whole album, is a very organic-sounding thing packed with extremely explosive energy.Grunge and overtly polished thrash, or more like "thrash" metal, hadn't as yet hit the music world as hard as they would later. 'Persistence of Time' is a fine artifact of its turbulent time before the collapse that many a band, even Anthrax, fell victim to. This is thrash with seriousness, kind of Anthrax's '..And Justice for All', 'Twisted into Form' or 'Oppressing the Masses'. This would be one of my "desert island" albums!
Line-Up:
Joey Belladonna - Vocals
Scott Ian - Guitars (rhythm, lead track 8), Vocals (backing)
Frank Bello - Bass, Vocals (backing)
Dan Spitz - Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
Charlie Benante - Drums
Tracklist:
CD1: Remastered Original Album / Bonus Tracks
01. Time
02. Blood
03. Keep It In The Family
04. In My World
05. Gridlock
06. Intro to Reality
07. Belly of the Beast
08. Got The Time (Joe Jackson cover)
09. H8 Red
10. One Man Stands
11. Discharge
12. I’m The Man (The Illest Version Ever) (Bonus Track)
13. Time (Live at The Palace of Auburn Hills) (Bonus Track)
CD2: Bonus Tracks
01. Got The Time (Pre Production)
02. In My World (Pre Production – Scott Guide Vocal)
03. H8 Red (Rehearsal/Charlie’s, Riff Tape/Pre-Production)
04. Discharge (Charlie’s Riff Tape/Rehearsal/Pre-Production)
05. Keep In In The Family (Rehearsal/Scott Guide Vocal)
06. Blood (Rehearsal Room/Pre-Production)
07. Intro to Reality (Pre-Production)
08. Belly Of The Beast (Tracking)
09. Gridlock (Tracking)
10. One Man Stands (Pre-Production)
11. Time (Pre-Production, Scott Guide Vocal)
+ Video "Got the Time" (Official Video)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 1990 (Japan Digipak Edition 2020)
Style : Thrash Metal , Groove Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 219 mb
Bio:
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group was considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene during the 1980s. When the genre's popularity increased, Anthrax was one of its "big four" with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. As of 2014 the band has released ten studio albums, a number of singles and an EP with American hip hop group Public Enemy. According to Nielsen SoundScan Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of over 15 million.Noted for its live performances, Anthrax signed with the independent label Megaforce Records (which released the band's debut studio album in 1984). Lilker soon left the band to form Nuclear Assault, and was replaced by roadie Frank Bello. Vocalist Neil Turbin left shortly after and was replaced by Joey Belladonna. With a new lineup, the band recorded Spreading the Disease (distributed by Island Records) in 1985. Anthrax's third album, Among the Living, was released in 1987 to critical praise. The band experienced another lineup change in 1992, when John Bush replaced Belladonna as lead vocalist. Sound of White Noise was released the following year, peaking at number seven on the Billboard 200. Studio recordings during the 1990s saw the band,influenced by other genres, experimenting with its sound.Anthrax's lineup has changed several times. Paul Kahn and Greg Walls were early replacements for drummer Dave Weiss and bassist Kenny Kushner; the band has had a number of vocalists, including Neil Turbin, Joey Belladonna and John Bush. Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, who joined Anthrax in 1983, are the only band members to appear on every album; bassist Frank Bello has played on every album except the band's first. Belladonna returned to Anthrax for Worship Music, his first studio album with the band since 1990's Persistence of Time.
Album:
ANTHRAX TO CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERSISTENCE OF TIME WITH DELUXE CD and VINYL EDITIONS.Fully Re-Mastered with Refashioned Cover Art.Available exclusively on disc and vinyl, the CD package will include two CDs and one DVD, the vinyl edition offers four LPs, as well as revised cover art that reflects what had been the album’s original visual concept.The 40-minute “guerilla-style” DVD was shot when Anthrax was on tour with Iron Maiden in 1991 and features live footage of Benante taking over the drums for Iron Maiden’s Nick McBrain, as well as backstage and dressing room footage with members of both bands. The piece wraps with Benante, Bello, and Ian joining Iron Maiden on stage for the final song of the night, “Sanctuary.”
'Persistence of Time' was released is August 1990, two years after its predecessor 'State of Euphoria'. Entering the new decade, Anthrax surprised many of their fans and released their heaviest and darkest effort to date. Now where had a lot of humouristic traits of the band's music gone, many were asking. Well, people get older, and they learn more about this world. The band had got deeper into business and there was always tomorrow to think about. Time ticking away, tic-toc-tic-toc... So it was goodbye to sappy bermuda shorts, comic book shirts and Beavis & Butt-Head antics (well, that "Married With Children" scene did happen, though). Just look at that fine cover art...Okay, 'Persistence of Time' isn't most aggressive thrash metal (or generally, metal music) out there, but in 1990 this sounded HEAVY. And it still does. The lower end might not be of nowadays' standards, but still this is loud! Compact disc was a rather new thing back then, and vinyl always sounded heftier. The guitars are ripping, to say the least, the bass is pounding, and the drums are both ringing and devastating. The vocals are lightweight compared to everything else, but they fit in perfectly. However, the mix sounds very clear, finely bringing forth everything between trebly and bassy levels. What a fantastic production by the band with Mark Dodson (who also produced Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church, Judas Priest and U.D.O. among others)!The production alone does not an album make. What we need are good songs! Music-wise, this album is one of the best sets of the songs from Anthrax. Anyway, by putting four longest songs at the beginning of the album (from 6 and a half minutes to over seven minutes in length) the band took a brave step. While maintaining sharp and thrashy sound, it's also more heavier and more oppressive. The tempos are more middle ground this time around. However, this way the band had more space to add more meat on the bones, from tiny details to major song-smithing. Surely there are some rather slow and simple, in Anthrax's terms, parts. This isn't pure thrash metal like the previous two albums, but more varying like 1985's 'Spreading the Disease' is. This is Anthrax putting in some hard-hitting heavy metal again, in their own, unique way.The rhythm guitarist Scott Ian does have fast, precise and heavy hand and has created his own style, but he's not overtly technically skilled otherwise. In a way, he reminds me of James Hetfield and Max Cavalera with his style: A bloody ace rhythm guitarist who does nail his bit without fucking around! The drummer Charlie Benante is a real powerhouse yet very much a detail-squeezer; very much with a unique style. These two fellas are the masterminds behind the band and the music, even though the songwriting credits go to the whole band. This is why Anthrax sound so distinct. Add to that formula the adept guitarist Dan Spitz, who is fast and clockwork-sharp, and adds melodiousness into this album that isn't particularly melodic guitar-wise.This takes us to Joey Belladonna, whose vocals are clean, light and melodic compared to other elements. He wields his part surprisigly well, when thinking about general murkiness. He was able to incorporate some angst, vehemence and spite (lyrics include topics about holocaust, racism, rough childhood and greedy leaders). His voice isn't overlapped like on newer albums from the band, but on a few occasions; he's backed by the band. Generally, I feel that some of the vocal lines could have been more massive, more epic, because now it feels a bit too simple. On 'Got the Time' he sounds very similar as the next Anthrax vocalist John Bush (of Armored Saint fame). Last but not least comes the bass player extraordinaire, Frank Bello with his clanking finger-played. He's fucking everywhere, even though isn't soloing but on that cover song. All-important, hard-workng piece of machinery. I play both drums and bass, and Charlie and Frank are some of the best artists, not just mere players, with their instruments I've ever heard. It's not merely about backing the guitars.So, this is still Anthrax from two previous albums, but heavier, darker and generally a bit slower. 'Keep It in the Family' starts as the slowest Anthrax stomper up to date, but even it picks up pace at some point. These longer song kind of build up a momentum, being like advancing tanks. Everything is in motion all the time.. Then again, 'Gridlock' begins basically with grinding. The band was on their way towards groove metal, and it can be heard here and there during these 60 minutes. Well, this packs more groove than actual groove metal albums often do, to tell the truth! There are no funny melodies or vibes, and melodiousness is at times missing ('Gridlock' being the clearest example, and also the only throw-away track); this also happens with Joey's vocals, as he was instructed to sound more angry or whatever, hence giving us less melodies. 'Belly of the Beast' contains some early Iron Maiden style riffing. Music-wise, 'Discharge' is the most related to earlier Anthrax. The Joe Jackson cover 'Got the Time... The band really made it their own, even though it's way punky than anything else here. The outcome, as a whole album, is a very organic-sounding thing packed with extremely explosive energy.Grunge and overtly polished thrash, or more like "thrash" metal, hadn't as yet hit the music world as hard as they would later. 'Persistence of Time' is a fine artifact of its turbulent time before the collapse that many a band, even Anthrax, fell victim to. This is thrash with seriousness, kind of Anthrax's '..And Justice for All', 'Twisted into Form' or 'Oppressing the Masses'. This would be one of my "desert island" albums!
Line-Up:
Joey Belladonna - Vocals
Scott Ian - Guitars (rhythm, lead track 8), Vocals (backing)
Frank Bello - Bass, Vocals (backing)
Dan Spitz - Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
Charlie Benante - Drums
Tracklist:
CD1: Remastered Original Album / Bonus Tracks
01. Time
02. Blood
03. Keep It In The Family
04. In My World
05. Gridlock
06. Intro to Reality
07. Belly of the Beast
08. Got The Time (Joe Jackson cover)
09. H8 Red
10. One Man Stands
11. Discharge
12. I’m The Man (The Illest Version Ever) (Bonus Track)
13. Time (Live at The Palace of Auburn Hills) (Bonus Track)
CD2: Bonus Tracks
01. Got The Time (Pre Production)
02. In My World (Pre Production – Scott Guide Vocal)
03. H8 Red (Rehearsal/Charlie’s, Riff Tape/Pre-Production)
04. Discharge (Charlie’s Riff Tape/Rehearsal/Pre-Production)
05. Keep In In The Family (Rehearsal/Scott Guide Vocal)
06. Blood (Rehearsal Room/Pre-Production)
07. Intro to Reality (Pre-Production)
08. Belly Of The Beast (Tracking)
09. Gridlock (Tracking)
10. One Man Stands (Pre-Production)
11. Time (Pre-Production, Scott Guide Vocal)
+ Video "Got the Time" (Official Video)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/