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Stomp 442

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When I think of great drummers, there are three in particular that come to mind. Herb the Ginseng drummer (Primus), Danny Carey of Tool, and most noteably, Charlie Benette of Anthrax. This guy is incredible. Over the years, I've listened to this band put out some incredible stuff (Among the Living, Sound of White Noise) and stuff that is pretty average (State of Euphoria, Persistance of Time). It leads one to wonder what will come next. Well, I got this sucker and there was no doubt in my mind that Stomp 442 was their most excellent effort. In all aspects, this album encompasses what Anthrax is all about. Intelligent, hard core lyrics, palm mutes, and the most amazing drumwork of all time. American Pompeii is my favorite song, an impassioned plea for musical talent in a barren industry of dribble and mindless heavy metal of the 90's. There is so much packed into this album, when I got it in '95 I was blown away and have since never grown tired of it.

I think it is a tragedy what has happened to the music industry and an even greater trajedy that the youth of today will probably dismiss material like this, and opt to learn the guitar listening to Korn or Limp Bizkit. In such a scenario, we all lose. Buy Stomp 442 and support one of the greatest bands of all time.

I have no doubt: After listening the entire Anthrax catalog, my conclusion was instantaneous: Stomp 442 is the best Anthrax effort. I guess why many people (religious metalheads) overlooks this album: it's not thrash (like Anthrax 80's model) but heavy hard rock (really hard)... ready to smash your head. This album was the best moment of Anthrax, the most original... there is no similar album on the genre (except "We have come for you all"). And John Bush... he is a true hard rock singer.

With the departure of lead singer Joey Belladonna from the 80s metal group Anthrax in the early nineties, fans might have been forgiven for thinking that the writing was on the wall for the highly regarded speed / thrash metal outfit. Imagine the surprise then when, with new recruit John Bush in the frontman position - recruited from fellow US metallers Armored Saint - Anthrax burst back onto the scene with The Sound Of White Noise in 1993.Two years later, they were back again, this time with Stomp 442. Although well recieved by pundits and listeners alike, it disappointingly undersold, a fact you can't help but find unbelievable on listening.Opening with the brutal "Random Acts Of Senseless Violence", Anthrax state their intent through the commercially-edged "Fueled" to "American Pompeii" and the metallic anthems of "In A Zone" and "Riding Shotgun".A criminally underrated album, deserving better than it got, from a truly underrated band who, with a legion of adoring fans, may one day recieve the true plaudits they deserve

All music was a little out of step in these strange musical times but Anthrax hits with another winner. Soon as you pop this one is you will realize you have bought a great metal album!

This one is right on par with White Noise and We've Come for You All. All are awesome albums. The only Bush album I never got into was Volume 8. I only liked a select few tracks off of that disc. Stomp, on the other hand, is a really good disc and is overlooked many times. I really never got why this one was not promoted as much as White Noise. I play this Anthrax disc the most.. mostly because I have played the other mentioned 2 to death. I have always favored Bush to Belladonna. I can listen to this one all the way through and enjoy every song. Random Acts of Senseless and Riding Shotgun are my 2 personal faves. Dimebag contributes guest solos on King Size and Riding Shotgun too! If you haven't heard this one yet and you really liked White Noise, pick this one up!! I was really looking forward to the 2010 release of "Worship Music" with Bush on board but it looks like he is going to stick with Armored Saint. With Anthrax singer history, who knows? We might see him back in the band at some point in time.

This is by far THE best Anthrax album ever! Yeah, you heard me. Usually Anthrax fans would say stuff like "Oh, but it's not Joey singing, it's different, it doesn't sound like Anthrax, blah, blah, blah........." Hey IT'S COOL. This album is thrashy as hell and God, it's heavy! It's got really heavy guitars and hard vocals. Much, much better than Joey as much as i like him. I don't think Joey's voice was made for this kind of music.
I can not believe this album is out of print.
Once again this record rocks!

While not being a bad album, there was some really good stuff on here but some is not rememberable. To me a great album is one that you remember even if it's been weeks to years of hearing it. Great production and still worth having in the collection.

They're still rockin' after all this time. This band is second only to METALLICA. They should keep on rockin' and put out something new. This CD is a masterpiece.

THIS CD IS SO HEAVY. MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE OF THE 90'S. EVERY SONG IS GREAT WHICH IS RARE THESE DAYS. DIMEBAG FROM PANTERA PLAYS A COUPLE OF AWESOME SOLOS ON "KING SIZE" & "RIDING SHOTGUN". THERE ARE SO MANY KILLER SONGS THAT I CAN'T PICK A FAVORITE.

Since the intro of John Bush, Anthrax has finally come to a balance of incredible lyrics and sounds. I haven't heard a band yet who can jam as hard and yet be so in tune with what's going on in this crazy world!