ANTHRAX TALKS ABOUT “THE SIXTH MEMBER OF THE BAND,” PRODUCER JAY RUSTON

Highly-Anticipated Album For All Kings Due Out February 26, 2016

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When it came time for thrash rockers Anthrax to start the writing and recording process for the follow up to 2011’s Grammy-nominated Worship Music, named one of the best metal albums of the year by countless media outlets, there was no doubt that the entire band wanted producer Jay Ruston there with them from the start.  Ruston first worked with Anthrax during the final-stages of Worship Music, but for this new album, he’s been “in the room” every step of the way.
“He’s become an intregal part of our process, that’s for sure,” said Anthrax’s Scott Ian.  “It’s cliche, but he really has become a sixth member.”
In this video clip, Ian, Frank Bello, Charlie Benante, Joey Belladonna and Jonathan Donais talk about Ruston’s invaluable contribution to the making of For All Kings, due out February 26 (Megaforce/North America, Nuclear Blast/International).
With 2016 marking the band’s 35th anniversary, Anthrax has just kicked off a four week U.S. tour with Lamb of God in support of For All Kings. Dates are below.
JANUARY
15   Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
16   Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
17   The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
19   Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
20   Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN
22   Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk, VA
23   Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
24   Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT
26   Starland Ballroom, Sayerville, NJ
27   Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH  (HEADLINE DATE)
28   Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
29   Egyptian Room at Old National Center, Indianapolis, IN
30   Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL
31   Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI
FEBRUARY
 2   Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, Kansas City, MO
 3   George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville, AR  (HEADLINE DATE)
 4   Revention Music Center, Houston, TX
 5   Bomb Factory, Dallas, TX
 6   Concrete Street Pavilion, Corpus Christi, TX
 8   ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, Austin, TX
 9   Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, OK
10  Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque, NM  (HEADLINE DATE)
11  Brooklyn Bowl, Las Vegas, NV
12  Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA