Anthrax - Fistful Of Metal (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1984)

Anthrax – Fistful Of Metal is the debut album by New York thrash metal band Anthrax, released in January 1984 on Megaforce in the US and Music For Nations in the UK (cat. no. MFN 14). It was recorded at Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca and produced by Carl Canedy, drummer of The Rods. It is the only album with singer Neil Turbin and bassist Dan Lilker and includes a cover of Alice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen". This copy is a 1984 UK original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Music For Nations MFN 14
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Rock, Heavy Metal, Thrash, Speed Metal

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU AX S8).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Deathrider
2. Metal Thrashing Mad
3. I'm Eighteen (Alice Cooper, Buxton, Bruce, Dunaway, Smith)
4. Panic
5. Subjugator

Side B

1. Soldiers Of Metal
2. Death From Above
3. Anthrax
4. Across The River
5. Howling Furies

Personnel

Neil Turbin (vocals), Scott Ian (rhythm guitar), Dan Spitz (lead guitar), Dan Lilker (bass), Charlie Benante (drums).

Produced by Carl Canedy; executive producer: Jon Zazula; engineer: Chris Bubacz, assistant: Alex Perialas.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1984 UK first edition on Music For Nations with catalogue number MFN 14.

Who sings on Fistful Of Metal?
Neil Turbin. He left the band in 1984; from the second album Spreading The Disease onwards Joey Belladonna sang. Bassist Dan Lilker also appears only on this album.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) on the record means light signs of play that barely affect listening. On the sleeve, VG+ means light wear but overall good condition. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Anthrax records?
Yes, for example Anthrax – I'm The Man (12" maxi, 1987). More titles are in our Metal collection.