AnthraxWe've Come For You All
By
Sefany Jones,
Contributing Editor
Tuesday, May 6, 2003 @ 9:57 AM
(Sanctuary)
Anthrax fought long and hard to get this album released, and good goddamn, was it worth the fight!
We’ve Come For You All is nothing short of stellar. From start to finish, this album combines mega-crunching riffs and percussion, perfect vocals, great lyrics, a nice array of tracks, premium guest appearances, and superior production. There’s something for every metal-loving fan here.
The classic-‘Thrax style that you’ve loved throughout the years shine through on tracks such as “What Doesn’t Die” and “Refuse To Be Denied.” “Superhero” also reflects their usual brand of rock, but with a fist-pumping, militant chorus that can only lead to brutal mosh pit mayhem. They also utilize some interesting sound effects here.
“Black Dahlia” is a tall glass of Slayer on the rocks with a twist of Ministry. The title track, “We’ve Come For You All” rounds out the album with an unforgettable dose of pure, old-fashioned metal.
As if Anthrax alone wasn’t good enough, they pull in some “family” friends to lend a hand: Roger Daltrey of The Who and Dimebag Darrell of New Found Power/Pantera. Daltrey and Bush match vocals on “Taking The Music Back.” Dimebag shreds on “Strap It On,” which reeks of Pantera. “There’s some mighty fine groovin’ going on here,” intros Dimebag on “Cadillac Rock Box,” which is titled after his pet name for his Escalade.
Something most notable on this album is drummer Charlie Benante’s turbo-charged flailing on the skins. He’s raised the bar to a maximum level, between his methamphetamine double-kick and octopus-armed bashing, he’s a force to be reckoned with, pushing him in to the top of lot. Check out “Nobody Knows Anything” and you cannot argue – it’s fucking insane! Actually, the musicianship overall on this album is absolutely top-notch. The addition of guitarist Rob Caggiano paired with Scott Ian bring Anthrax to new heights. Bassist Frank Bello keeps the low end hard and heavy, and John Bush's vocals are at their absolute finest!
This chugging, balls-out album will be in the Top 3 of this year’s metal releases – there is no question!
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metalhead1987 - 3/30/2005 12:12:33 PM Being Into Death Metal, Doom, etc.. I Can Now Add Heavy Rock, As For Hearing This Band For The First Time, I Think They Are Amazing, And I Am Definatly A Fan
pickykitty - 11/10/2003 8:36:54 AM The new CD does indeed rule. Gets better with every listen. I always thought Charlie kicked ass and couldn't get ANY better, but he took it up a couple notches on this one. Call up your local radio stations and request some Anthrax. Send 'em the damn CD if you have to. :)
fuckinmadpunk - 8/17/2003 6:30:20 PM Just bought it yesterday, kicks ass! "Superhero" kinda reminds me of songs form the STOMP 442 era.
snoviper - 6/20/2003 12:35:20 PM Bought the album..love it....any good old metal head is gonna love this album..I give it an 8 out of 10....I think so far that this is metal album of the year....In comparison..I gave St Anger (Anus) from Metallica a 4...enjoy this album it rocks......much better than metallica's new one
bud24pk - 6/20/2003 12:21:34 PM The music is great..I can just imagine myself with a machine gun and a tank listening to this as I blow shit up, which is why I'm upset at the anti-war messages in this album. Honestly, what do they think they are, dixie sluts? And while I get their sarcasm that has been in every one of their albums, this one seems to vicously attack those of us who believe in a God. It is possible to be doubtful without telling me I'm stupid for believing in God. Again, unfortunate, because the vocals and music absolutely rock. They should just reduce their political commentary to potter's feild, and let us enjoy their talents, regardless of our beliefs.
snoviper - 6/18/2003 12:55:24 PM Oh Man are you guys right...I have only heard one track and love it..I am gonna go buy this tonight after work....I heard, "What doesn't die"...does that song kick maximum ass or what????...Metallica really does need to take some notes...because WHAT DOESN"T DIE, Kills, ST. ANUS...If the rest of the album is as good as this track...I am gonna be one happy old metal head....Anthrax rocks.....again.....Metallicas throne is seriously being challenged.
KiKe - 6/16/2003 4:06:39 PM I had to come back to this archived review just because I'm impressed with the new album! It totally kicks every other CD's ass released at the time. I wish Anthrax the best of luck with Sanctuary! Oh, I saw the HOB show in Hollywood, it was moshing like I hadn't seen in a long time. Thanks for giving us this album! It was worth the wait!
symbolofsalvati - 6/6/2003 1:06:24 PM Anthrax with John Bush are metal at its finest. I saw the show in Philly when Al Jorgensen helped with Only then tried to stage dive and hit the baracade. I wish some radio airplay would come for this band. God Bless Dave Prichard.
DrDom - 6/3/2003 6:01:27 PM Anthrax have really outdid themselves this cd really hits it on the mark. Anthrax and Overkill have made us longtime metal fans very proud in 2003. Metallica should take some notes.
sixxer2 - 5/29/2003 4:08:52 PM Great band. Metallica could learn a thing or two from these guys.
Imotorhead - 5/29/2003 4:01:55 PM I just saw Anthrax last night at Nita's hideaway in AZ for the 1st time. I was quite impressed with the respect that John Bush had for the fans and Anthrax, they played for about an hour and a half. Three new songs and the rest all old, however, I was still not
overwhelemed with there set list and felt they could have played a lot more of their hits. Don'y get me wrong they played Antisocial,Indians, Only, Fueled, Got the time, but they could have filled it up with a couple of more hits from sounds of white Noise or Attck of the killer B's (greatest hits album) Indeed the show was good but I wish Motorhead would have been there to close it down. I do have respect for John Bush, however, it felt like something was missing in his vocals, I don't know I guess its hard to adapt to change and the new album. I have not heard alot of the new album like most people have in these room, however, its very hard to get me interested in anything new today. Enjoy the show in LA tonight you all!! SHOW~OF THE YEAR WILL BE MAIDEN< DIO< MOTORHEAD!!!!!
basshredder - 5/29/2003 10:25:34 AM whens SOD going back on tour i like anthrax but I like Sod way better oh yeah St Anger Sucks!!!!!!!!
diss - 5/29/2003 6:09:35 AM METALLICA - SUCK ! ESPECIALLY NOW THAT KIRK HAMMETT HAS "RETIRED" . NO GUITAR SOLOS ON NEW METALLICA = ST. PILE'0'SHIT - ONCE AGAIN !
gorcina - 5/29/2003 3:56:45 AM The quality graphic has descended until the last album when we put the starting point to White Noise, stomp was good but as not as white noise and vol 8. was good but as not as stomp.The songs that I listed today is mostly from the first two I had mentioned and for me this is an indication of quality.
For the last album: It is as good as vol 8. for me but I ask myself what did the new guitarist on the album except producing? Why the band can not catch the musical depthness of the white noise or at least stomp(which I always related to lack of a band-member LEAD guitarist)???
Evilspecies - 5/28/2003 8:03:02 PM Anthrax has alaways SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHITE TRASH FOOLS!
wANT TO HEAR A REAL BAND?
CHECK OUT SATANIC BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anthrax fought long and hard to get this album released, and good goddamn, was it worth the fight! 
