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Spreading the Disease is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Anthrax, released in 1985 through Megaforce Records and Island Records. It was the band's first album with vocalist Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello, joining guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz and drummer Charlie Benante. The record combines rapid thrash riffs with Belladonna's melodic, high-register singing, and includes songs such as "Madhouse," "A.I.R.," and "Medusa."
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When did Joey Belladonna and Frank Bello join Anthrax?
Joey Belladonna and Frank Bello joined Anthrax for the recording of Spreading the Disease, released in 1985. Belladonna replaced previous vocalist Neil Turbin, while Bello took over on bass, solidifying what many consider the band's classic lineup.
What label released Spreading the Disease?
Spreading the Disease was released in 1985 through Megaforce Records and Island Records. Megaforce was the influential independent label founded by Jon and Marsha Zazula that had also released Metallica's early work.
Is Spreading the Disease the first Anthrax album?
No, Spreading the Disease is Anthrax's second studio album, following their 1984 debut Fistful of Metal. The 1985 release marked a significant shift in the band's sound and lineup with the addition of Joey Belladonna on vocals and Frank Bello on bass.
Who played guitar on Spreading the Disease?
Scott Ian and Dan Spitz handled guitar duties on Spreading the Disease, with Ian also providing rhythm guitar and backing vocals. The twin-guitar attack of Ian and Spitz became a defining element of Anthrax's thrash metal sound alongside Joey Belladonna's vocals.
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