Fistful of Metal/Armed and Dangerous

Fistful of Metal/Armed and Dangerous

Track Listings

1. Deathrider

2. Metal Thrashing Mad

3. I'm Eighteen

4. Panic

5. Subjugator

6. Soldiers of Metal

7. Death from Above

8. Anthrax

9. Across the River

10. Howling Furies

11. Armed and Dangerous

12. Raise Hell

13. God Save the Queen [Non LP]

14. Metal Thrashing Mad [Live]

15. Panic [Live]

16. Soldiers of Metal

17. Howling Furies

Tracks:

Deathrider
Metal Thrashing Mad
I'm Eighteen
Panic
Subjugator
Soldiers of Metal
Death from Above
Anthrax
Across the River
Howling Furies
Armed and Dangerous
Raise Hell
God Save the Queen [Non LP]
Metal Thrashing Mad [Live]
Panic [Live]
Soldiers of Metal
Howling Furies

Customer Reviews:

Great Music, Horrible Disc Quality.......2007-01-26

This is the simple review: the music is killer. Neil Turbin is great.

Music is 5 stars. Disc quality and editing is - 2 stars.

Here are the problems: The disc sounds bad. Also, there is an unforgiveable 2 second gap between each song. The gaps exists even when the song is supposed to blend into the following tune. It was so annoying that I put my CD on Ebay.

BLOW UP THE VAULTS!!!!!!.......2006-01-21

YES! Here's what I was hoping to find! FISTFUL OF METAL and ARMED AND DANGEROUS together on one release. This, my friends, is the ANTHRAX story chapters ONE and TWO together on one KILLER compilation.
Now, I am here to tell you not to listen to ANYBODY but me on this one. FISTFUL is such a cool record, I can't believe how many people are knocking it. NEIL TURBIN only sang vocals on the one album, and yeah, they are a bit outrageously high pitched, but the speed and killer licks will whip yo' hide. No joke. It sounds like it was recorded inside of a trash can, but man can it rock... Play loudly.
Keep the volume as loud for ARMED AND DANGEROUS. This record introduces a young sounding JOEY BELLADONNA before he really claimed his sound. Here we get him covering some TURBIN material, and we get him on a couple early live outings. I love early THRAX, SPREADING THE DISEASE is probably the best album, but I get all jazzed up when I hear a real classic early eighties metal track that was recorded on zero budget. This is underground New York Garage sh*t and it is wicked f'in awesome. If you are an ANTHRAX fan and have never heard these albums.. do yourself a favor and pick this up!

Exellent reissue.......2005-07-21

Don't be fooled by the moron below me, this is the exact same sound qaulity as the original 'Fistful of Metal' CD that came out in the early 90's. I bought this to replace my old scratched up copy and it sounds great. It is definatly worth it, now even more because it includes the 'Armed & Dangerous' EP as well. For some reason, these two Anthrax releases were very hard to find, and i always thought 'Fistful' was greatly overlooked and neglected, so i am glad Scott Ian and crew have not forgotten their awesome debut album and decided to reissue it for the 20th anniversary.

It is a short album, only around 35 minutes or so, but the EP included makes it longer. 'Fistful of Metal' is probably the most brutal Anthrax album, for one thing, they had this guy called Neil Turbin who could scream his head off. It is very raw sounding and sounds nothing like any of their later albums, in fact you might think it is a completely differant band. Of the big four debut albums (the others being Kill Em All, Show No Mercy and Killing is my Buissness) this is my favorite. My favorite cuts are DEATHRIDER, METAL THRASHING MAD, SOILDERS OF METAL, SUBJUGATOR, ANTHRAX, DEATH FROM ABOVE and the cool Alice Cooper cover I'M EIGHTEEN. What ever happened to Neil Turbin? i think they should of held on to him, i like Joey too, but why would you just kick out some one that talented? Oh yeah, the drumming on this album is insane, just listen to Charlie on this thing with his double bass pedals, he was all about speed back then i guess, but he would become better and more inovative. Scott Ian is the best here though, he came up with the best riffage back then (still does) and this album showcases it perfectly. I would say that you should definatly give this a try if you harbor any interest at all in early 80's thrash or even metal in general, it is such a fun record. Keep in mind that it was 1984 and they were still an underground band back then, so the production is kind of horrible, but the music is so good that you will get over that, come to think of it, what thrash album ever had GOOD production anyway? remember that this was a gendre noted for its attacks on any kind of commercial "polished" form of metal.

Anyway, this album is worth finding if you like thrash in the vein of early Metallica, Exodus, Slayer or even Metal Church.

Great Albums, Horrible Release.......2005-06-15

Fistful of Metal is one of the all time great metal albums. Unfortunately, this release sounds like it was sourced from 96 kbps mp3s. Buyer beware. Buy the original releases instead. You'll be more satisfied with them.

I don't know what band that is, but it's not Anthrax.......2005-03-07

Man, most bands have got weird sounding debuts, but Anthrax really takes it to another level. This is nothing like 'Spreading the Disease', even though it was only a year earlier, and has very little thrash in it. This is pretty much pure speed metal from beginning to end, mostly Judas Priest worship type stuff. It's pretty entertaining, though certainly not all that hot, so I only really recommend this to very, very serious Anthrax fans. If it weren't a historic curiosity, 'Fistful of Metal' would still be kinda amusing, but not enough so to make it worth having. Same goes with the 'Armed & Dangerous' ep, which comes along with it.

'Fistful of Metal' has probably the crappiest production I've ever heard on a metal album outside of Black Metal. Not very loud, lots a static at times, no real depth or thickness. Too bad they didn't remaster it. Turbin is quite an amusing vocalist. He's about as over the top as they come, with a rather unbelievable amount of shrieking. As with most of this album, he's fairly entertaining, if not exactly very good. Everything on 'Fistful' sounds pretty much the same, with the exception of the cover, 'Eighteen', which still has much the same tone and feeling, it's just slower, mid-paced hard rock rather than speed metal. The songs they'd later do for 'Greater of Two Evils' are the best ones here. 'Death Rider' and 'Metal Thrashing Mad' are both total stompers, lots of fun and energy, and 'Panic' isn't too far off, with a particularly nice little lead section. Everything else on here at least sounds pretty good while it's on, even if it isn't all that memorable.

'Armed & Dangerous' hasn't got much new material, but it's still kinda interesting. The title track is the same as on 'Spreading...' and other than that we've got a buncha Turbin songs with Joey on the vox, a song called 'Raise Hell' and a cover of 'God Save the Queen'. The re-done Tubin songs are pretty decent. Live in the studio, but they actually tend to have better production than on the debut, and Joey does some shriekier, vox than he'd typical do, kinda mixing his own style with Turbin's. 'Raise Hell' is kinda blah, just sorta a more primitive version of the stuff they'd do on the next album. It's alright, but not up to Anthrax's standards. I've never been a Sex Pistols fan, so the 'God Save the Queen' cover doesn't interest me too much, though it is pretty funny to hear Joey try and sing a punk song.

Well, that's it. Not very good, but still sorta fun and interesting, and worth a look for serious Anthrax fans. No one else need bother with it.

Average customer rating:

Horrid Remaster
pure thrash... oops i meant trash
Old, cheesy, cool.
THIS IS REAL METAL!!!!!!!!!!!
KICK YOU WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE!

Fistful of Metal/Armed and Dangerous
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002419O
Release Date: 2003-01-01

Tracks:

Deathrider
Metal Thrashing Mad
I'm Eighteen
Panic
Subjugator
Soldiers of Metal
Death from Above
Anthrax
Across the River
Howling Furies
Armed and Dangerous
Raise Hell
God Save the Queen [Non LP]
Metal Thrashing Mad [Live]
Panic [Live]
Soldiers of Metal
Howling Furies

Customer Reviews:

Horrid Remaster.......2007-06-28

The reviewer James Prosser stated that it sounds like mp3's were used when doing this reissue. I have been thinking the same thing the past year or so that I've owned this.

It makes me think that we are truly living in a sad age when music is done on the cheap, and that fans seem to be just as apathetic as the musicians themselves.

Not all is terrible, at least metal is on the upswing again, but its releases like this that are truly showing its a scary time in music.

The album? Its classic early thrash seasoned with some incredible hooks and vocals.

This "remaster"? It seems like they took the original songs, compressed them into mp3 format (or similar) and smooshed them onto the cd.

I am 100 % serious with this assumption. As someone who has downloaded thousands of mp3s, but also owns thousands of cds, tapes and records, I know the difference between the two.

Too bad the people behind this rerelease pulled a fast one with this.

pure thrash... oops i meant trash.......2006-11-21

this thrash metal or whatever it's called is disgusting. it shouldn't be listened to! these guitar...um.... riffs are sorta fast so it isn't memorable. and the drummer only uses double bass drums which get boring real quick. for real music you gotta check out eminem. the only reason i gave it 2 stars is because anthrax was in taht one chappelle show episode. I dunno what you metal heads like to listen to, but for ppl like me, avoid this! the only reason i bought this is because anthrax's and public enemy's "Bring the noise" was good. i guess i was wrong....

Old, cheesy, cool........2006-09-04

You can't really fault this album for being cheesy. It's old. Its nearest cousin is Metallica's Kill 'Em All, which is infinitely better by the way... Still, you've got to admire the musicianship in this band, and most of the songs are pretty cool.

Anthrax has re-recorded a bunch of their music. If you find yourself laughing at this album, check out The Greater of Two Evils. It's less, uh, 80s

THIS IS REAL METAL!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-07-14

This was the album that started it all for me... when it came out, it never left my turntable for years. Anything that wasn't metal went in the garbage. Great riffs,and excellent screaming vocals. Much different than the Belladonna Anthrax- but if you want the true definition of metal- this is it.

KICK YOU WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE!.......2006-01-19

The first ANTHRAX album is a far cry from their last. FISTFUL OF METAL is the only 'THRAX album to feature NEIL TURBIN on vocals. Although many don't remember this guy, and credit JOEY BELLADONNA for the original sound of the band, he was a NASTY vocalist. This is one of my faves of the THRAX backlog because of the insanely high pitched vocals delivered over revolutionary thrash riffs from way back in 1983. Definately a unique sounding record. It should be hailed by rockers and metal heads alike. Yet this album is way under appreciated.
The songs are nothing short of in your face and kickin' ACE! I personally would take this over Metallicas debut from the same year. Anthrax are way more raw and rigid, with nasty F you up licks. Yeah, the album sounds like it was recorded inside of a tin can, but that only adds to its charm.
TEAR IT UP! LOUDER BABY LOUDER!

[ANTHRAX "6 CD PACK"] Fistful Of Metal / Among The Living / Armed And Dangerous (bonus tracks) / I'm The Man (ep) / State Of Euphoria / Persistence Of Time ... {see product details}

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TRACK LISTINGS

[ANTHRAX "6 CD PACK"] Fistful Of Metal / Among The Living / Armed And Dangerous (bonus tracks) / I'm The Man (ep) / State Of Euphoria / Persistence Of Time ... {see product details}

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Product Description

All 6 releases on Megaforce Records. Armed & Dangerous is a special edition containing 2 rare collector's tracks.

Customer Reviews:

TRACK LISTINGS.......2006-07-14

"FISTFUL OF METAL"
1. Deathrider
2. Metal Thrashing Mad
3. I'm Eighteen
4. Panic
5. Subjugator
6. Soldiers Of Metal
7. Death From Above
8. Anthrax
9. Across The River
10. Howling Furies

"AMONG THE LIVING"
1. Among The Living
2. Caught In A Mosh
3. I Am The Law
4. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)
5. A Skeleton In The Closet
6. Indians
7. One World
8. A.D.I./Horror Of It All
9. Imitation Of Life

"ARMED AND DANGEROUS"
1. Armed And Dangerous (Studio)
2. Rause Hell (Studio)
3. God Save The Queen (Studio-Non Lp)
4. Metal Thrashing Mad (Live)
5. Panic (Live)
6. Soldiers Of Metal (Collector's Rare Track)
7. Howling Furies (Collector's Rare Track)

"I'M THE MAN"
1. I'm The Man (Censored Radio Version)
2. I'm The Man (Def Uncensored Version)
3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. I'm The Man - Live (Extremely Def III Uncensored Version)
5. Caught In A Mosh - Live
6. I Am The Law - Live

"STATE OF EUPHORIA"
1. Be All, End All
2. Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
3. Make Me Laugh
4. Antisocial
5. Who Cares Wins
6. Now It's Dark
7. Schism
8. Misery Loves Company
9. 13
10. Finale

"PERSISTENCE OF TIME"
1. Time
2. Blood
3. Keep It In The Family
4. In My World
5. Gridlock
6. Intro To Reality
7. Belly Of The Beast
8. Got The Time
9. H8 Red
10. One Man Stnads
11. Discharge

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