Return of the Killer A's
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Return of the Killer A's is a best of compilation album by the heavy metal band Anthrax
, released in 1999.
The cover of Ball of Confusion features Anthrax's first new recording with former lead singer Joey Belladonna
since 1991, and their first with former bassist Dan Lilker
since 1984. Neither one would stay with the band past that song's recording, though a tour featuring both Belladonna and then-current Anthrax singer John Bush
was in the works at one point. The song is also notable because it features both Belladonna and Bush on vocals.
Anthrax (band)
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
, released in 1999.
The cover of Ball of Confusion features Anthrax's first new recording with former lead singer Joey Belladonna
Joey Belladonna
Joey Belladonna is a heavy metal singer and drummer, best known as the lead singer for the heavy metal band Anthrax...
since 1991, and their first with former bassist Dan Lilker
Dan Lilker
Dan Lilker is a musician from the United States, most known as a bass player, but also guitarist, pianist, drummer and vocalist...
since 1984. Neither one would stay with the band past that song's recording, though a tour featuring both Belladonna and then-current Anthrax singer John Bush
John Bush (singer)
John Bush is an American vocalist, currently a member of Armored Saint, a traditional metal band from Los Angeles, California and formerly of thrash metal band Anthrax.-Armored Saint:...
was in the works at one point. The song is also notable because it features both Belladonna and Bush on vocals.
Track listing
- "Bring the NoiseBring the Noise"Bring the Noise" is a song by the hip hop group Public Enemy. It was included on the soundtrack of the 1987 film Less Than Zero and was also released as a single that year. It later became the first song on the group's 1988 album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back...
" – 3:26 (Public Enemy Feat. Anthrax) - "OnlyOnly (Anthrax song)"Only" is a heavy metal song by Anthrax of their 1993 album Sound of White Noise. It is one of their most popular songs from the John Bush era, and has also appeared on their compilation album, Return of the Killer A's.-Personnel:...
" – 4:56 - "Potter's Field (Hypo Luxa Hermes Pan Remix)" – 4:44
- "Ball of Confusion" – 4:33
- "Crush" – 4:20
- "Room for One More" – 4:57
- "Inside OutInside Out (Anthrax album)Inside Out is an EP released by heavy metal band Anthrax in 1999 by Ignition Records.-Track listing:#"Inside Out" – 5:35#"Snap / I'd Rather Be Sleeping Inside Out is an EP released by heavy metal band Anthrax in 1999 by Ignition Records.-Track listing:#"Inside Out" (John Bush, Scott Ian, Charlie...
" – 5:29 - "Hy Pro Glo (Hy Pro Luxa Mix)" – 5:02
- "Fueled" – 4:02
- "Among the Living" – 5:16
- "Got the Time" – 2:44
- "IndiansIndians (song)"Indians" is a single by thrash metal band Anthrax, from the album, Among the Living. It is one of Anthrax's most famous songs, appearing on their best-of albums: Return of the Killer A's, Madhouse: The Very Best of Anthrax and Anthrology: No Hit Wonders .It appears in Guitar Hero game Guitar Hero:...
" – 5:40 - "AntisocialAntisocial (song)"Antisocial" is a song by the French hard rock band Trust, from their album . The song was written by Bernie Bonvoisin and Norbert Krief.The song is featured in the video game Guitar Hero World Tour and is available as downloadable content to Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.-Anthrax...
" – 4:24 - "I'm the Man (Edited Version)" – 3:02
- "MadhouseMadhouse (song)"Madhouse" is a song by the American heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released as the only single from their second album, Spreading the Disease. The song is an up-tempo time signature with heavy distorted guitar riffs. The song has become a staple of live concerts, and has also appeared on...
" – 4:17 - "I Am the Law" – 5:54
- "Metal Thrashing Mad" - 2:43 (some editions only)
- John BushJohn Bush (singer)John Bush is an American vocalist, currently a member of Armored Saint, a traditional metal band from Los Angeles, California and formerly of thrash metal band Anthrax.-Armored Saint:...
– Lead vocals - Dan SpitzDan SpitzDan Spitz is a musician best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Anthrax from 1983–1995 and from 2005 to 2007. He is the brother of former White Lion and Black Sabbath bassist Dave Spitz.-Personal life:...
– Lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure... - Scott IanScott IanScott Ian Rosenfeld , better known by the stage name Scott Ian, is an American musician, best known as the rhythm & lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Anthrax. Ian is also the guitarist and a founding member of the crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death...
– Rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
, backing vocals - Frank BelloFrank BelloFrank Bello is an American musician who plays bass guitar for the thrash metal band Anthrax. Originally he was a roadie and guitar technician for the band, but later he replaced Dan Lilker on the Spreading the Disease album. After leaving Anthrax in early 2004 Bello joined Helmet - another New...
– Bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Charlie BenanteCharlie BenanteCharlie Benante is the drummer for the heavy metal bands Anthrax and Stormtroopers of Death .- Career :...
– DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person .... - Joey BelladonnaJoey BelladonnaJoey Belladonna is a heavy metal singer and drummer, best known as the lead singer for the heavy metal band Anthrax...
- Lead vocals - Paul CrookPaul CrookPaul Crook is an American guitarist currently recording and performing with Meat Loaf. He has also recorded and toured with Anthrax, Sebastian Bach and Marya Roxx.-Biography:...
- Lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...