Alive 2

For a band that's been around thirty plus years now, picking out a Live album shouldn't be too hard. Well in the case of Anthrax it's really not. The band to date has 5 of em under their belts. And why not Anthrax is a band that demands to been Live. Despite the numerous lineup changes and an almost questionable name change, the band has been part of the Big 4 for the past three decades, helping fly the flag of Thrash Metal. So for the selection I've decided to go with the 2005 'Reunion' show 'Alive 2 - The Music'.

Every since 1993 fans of the band wanted a return of vocalist Joey Belladonna. Former Armored Saint vocalist John Bush stepped in and made some outstanding records til 2003. By 03 Anthrax made a comeback record if you will in 'We've Come For You All', signaling what was sure to be a return to the glory days. Of course given the Anthrax history it was too good to be true. Bush was once again dabbling around with Armored Saint, bassist Frank Bello would go on to play with Alt-Rockers Helmet and the rest of the band kinda wondered if this was the end. However the Metal Gods intervened and delivered a Thrash Metal comeback in the form of bringing back vocalist Joey Belladonna and Guitarist Dan Spitz. The reunion was seen as a blessing by most. But in some ways it was short lived. The band parted ways once again with Belladonna shortly after the reunion and Spitz decided to call it a day. Everyone thought, great Bush is back in the band. In true Anthrax fashion the next few years were questionable at best with an unknown new vocalist in Dan Nelson. Things of course fell apart and once again paved the way for another Belladonna reunion. As again in true fashion the band hasn't been without some lineup changes over the past few years. But lets take a trip back to the first reunion.

It seemed like a great idea to bring back the classic 'Among The Living' lineup. Why not? Anthrax had gained some steam with their comeback record. 'Alive 2 - The Music' was released in 05 as a separate CD/DVD release. The band was riding high and this album captures that high. Classics pretty much fill this Live record, each song a fan favorite, there's no lull here, just straight forward in your face thrash from a classic lineup. The album was captured Live on June 3, 2005 at the legendary Starland Ballroom in Sayerville NJ. So move the furniture, crack a couple of cold ones and turn this one to 11.

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