ROCKPIT INTERVIEW: Scott Ian of Anthrax talks upcoming tour & new music

LEFT TO RIGHT: Scott Ian, Joey Belladonna, Charlie Benante, Jonathan Donais, Frank Bello

In episode three of 50 Shades Of Slaids – Andrew Slaidins sat down to chat with Scott Ian of   Anthrax to talk about the upcoming Australian tour at the end of March, their first headline tour since 2005 and their first visit in seven years. Ian talks about the excitement of the tour, mentioning that the band had recently completed a successful run of shows with Megadeth and Exodus in Canada. 

Slaids also tries to squeeze information about the forthcoming album out of Ian and the tease of new material in the live set.

In closing Ian promised an energetic and lengthy performance, stating that fans could expect “the most energetic, certainly minimum 90 minutes of metal you’ve ever seen from any band.”

For the rest of the fun you will just have to check it out.

ANTHRAX AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026

Monday, March 23rd
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD

Wednesday, March 25th
Hindley St, Music Hall, Adelaide SA

Thursday, March 26th
Festival Hall, Melbourne VIC

Saturday, March 28th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW

For complete tour and ticket information, see here