Anthrax - Spreading the Disease

Title: Spreading the Disease Artist: Anthrax Release Date: 1985 Label: Megaforce/Island Duration: 43:40 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 042282666826, 0042282666826, 042282666819 Genre: Rock Styles: Heavy Metal, Speed Metal Moods: Aggressive, Manic, Visceral, Brash, Brooding, Confrontational, Energetic, Harsh, Hostile, Intense, Malevolent, Raucous, Rousing, Menacing, Nihilistic, Rebellious, Rowdy, Tense/Anxious, Bleak, Humorous, Street-Smart, Angry, Boisterous, Bravado, Cynical/Sarcastic, Hedonistic, Irreverent, Outrageous, Reckless, Swaggering, Uncompromising, Confident, Fiery, Searching, Volatile Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 7 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

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

Year Type Label Catalog # ------ CD Megaforce/Island 422-826668-2 ------ CD Megaforce/Island 90480-2

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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, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alex Perialas Engineer Anthrax Producer Carl Canedy Assistant Engineer, Producer Charlie Benante Cover Art Concept, Drums, Cover Construction Dan Spitz Guitar David Hefferman Illustrations Frank Bello Guitar (Bass) Frank White Photography Gary Gershoff Photography Howie Weinberg Digital Mastering Joey Belladonna Vocals Jon Zazula Producer, Executive Producer Neil Stopol Photography Norman Dunn Assistant Engineer Peter Corriston Art Direction Scott Ian Guitar