Anthrax have always had a thing for the odd cover. Search early albums and you'll hear their takes on
Black Sabbath and
Sex Pistols. Then, of course, there's the legendary version of
Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise," a song that played a massive role in their success. For the
Anthems EP, they tackle six classic rock radio staples from their teenage years:
Rush's "Anthem,"
AC/DC's "T.N.T.,"
Boston's "Smokin',"
Journey's "Keep on Runnin',"
Cheap Trick's "Big Eyes," and
Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak." When original singer Joey Belladonna tries to hit the
Geddy Lee high notes it can get a little iffy, but most takes are meticulously executed and in the fun, dumb spirit that most
Anthrax fans will love. ~ Jason Lymangrover