Anthrax are avowed comics followers, by means of and thru, with the long-lasting thrash outfit having penned songs about Choose Dredd and scribed their very own Lobo books for D.C. Now, the Large 4 band are set to inform their very own story in an upcoming graphic novel.A press launch says that the newly-announced NOT: The Illustrated Oral Historical past of Anthrax is about to discover greater than 40 years of the band’s historical past, detailing “unforgettable moments, onstage triumphs, backstage chaos, and enduring legacy in sequential kind.” Anticipated highlights embody their rise by means of the steel scene, befriending fellow future legends in Metallica and Pantera, their basic Public Enemy collaboration, their notorious look on Married… With Youngsters, and extra.Their story will probably be paired with visuals from numerous comics veterans, together with Brian Bolland (Choose Dredd), Peter Bagge (Hate) Jay Howell (Bob’s Burgers) Danny Hellman (Authorized Motion Comics), Sean Pryor (The Illustrated Al), Erik Rodriguez (Hispanic Batman), Brent Engstrom (Rubbish Pail Children) and extra. “Being a band for 40+ years you’ve got tales, you’ve got experiences, and the best way we’re telling the tales and experiences with Z2 is a good way for us and the followers to truly visualize these little tales in comedian guide kind,” says drummer Charlie Benante.He provides: “I believe as soon as individuals see it, they’ll get amusing out of it as a result of these tales are true! Nothing is fabricated right here. I believe you’re gonna take pleasure in these tales, these nice artists, and this new collaboration between Anthrax and Z2!”The upcoming guide is the follow-up to Anthrax’s earlier partnership with Z2, an illustrated retelling of their 1987 album Among the many Dwelling (which may be bought in Revolver’s store).NOT: The Illustrated Oral Historical past of Anthrax is about to be launched March sixteenth, 2027. The 108-page guide is on the market as a deluxe, signed version that features a slipcase, artwork prints from Bolland (reimagining his iconic Batman: The Killing Joke cowl with Anthrax’s Notman), Kevin McVeigh and JG Jones, an Anthrax “Hair Historical past” poster by Cojo, an unique biggest hits image disc and extra.The guide may be pre-ordered right here.In associated information, Anthrax’s Cursum Perficio album, their first full-length in a decade, is due out September twenty sixth through Megaforce. You’ll be able to pre-order CD and vinyl copies over in Revolver’s store.Likewise, Revolver’s new Summer time 2026 Difficulty options an interview with illustrator John Howell — in addition to with Immobile in White, Detest, Evanescence and extra.
