Anthrax recently completed a tour of Europe and the UK with label mates Slayer, and The Cut wondered why the band decided to continue touring when other bands had pulled their dates after the recent Paris terror attacks.

Anthrax bassist Frank Bello says: “It's important to me for the same reason as I live in New York and I get on the subways. Because, you know, people know this about New York. I live in New York; I live about a half an hour out of New York City, but I'm in the city two, three times a week. And I take the subways on purpose, because, you know, you can't live in fear.

"I know Scott (Ian) has said this before, and, believe me, I've said it before - I won't give in. I mean, there's no reason why people have to live another person's life, another way of life, because a person believes in a religion or whatever it may be. It's about peace and harmony; religion's supposed to be about that. I won't have anybody intimidate me. I live in a free country and in a free world.”

Here what else Frank has to say in the video below:

"Breathing Lightning”, the first official track from Anthrax's upcoming album For All Kings, due out February 26th (Megaforce/North America), hit radio earlier this week.

The band's Frank Bello, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian talk about the writing and recording of the song in this video clip:

"Breathing Lightning" and the track "Evil Twin" will be available at indie retail beginning January 15th as a download card included in each box of the band's fully customized, limited-edition full, 52-card deck playing cards. On February 26th, the card will enable the holder to download the entire album.

On January 3rd "Breathing Lightning" premiered on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, hosted by Daniel P. Carter. Check it out below along with an interview with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. Go to the 5:30 mark to hear the new track.

On January 26th at 6 PM Anthrax will be coming to Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ to celebrate their first album in over three years, For All Kings. Pre-order the new album or Anthrax's new custom playing cards through Vintage Vinyl to receive a wristband to attend the event.

The band will also be signing posters and one additional item with the purchase of either the playing cards or CD and vinyl LP pre-orders through Vintage Vinyl. Wristbands for the event are available on a first come first serve basis until supplies run out.

For All Kings tracklisting:

CD1:
“You Gotta Believe”
“Monster At The End”
“For All Kings”
“Breathing Lightning”
“Suzerain”
“Evil Twin”
“Blood Eagle Wings”
“Defend/Avenge”
“All Of Them Thieves”
“This Battle Chose Us”
“Zero Tolerance”

CD2 (Bonus Live-CD):
“Fight ‘Em ‘Til You Can’t”
“A.I.R.”
“Caught In A Mosh”
“Madhouse”

"Evil Twin" lyric video:

Artwork preview video:

Trailer:

Drummer Charlie Benante promises that the eleven-song For All Kings will be "aggressive and super-thrashy”. The album was written by Benante, bassist Frank Bello, and rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, the dynamic triumvirate whose unique composition chemistry is, in part, what sets Anthrax's music apart from other bands' in the same genre. Add to that Joey Belladonna's breathtaking vocals and the searing guitar leads by newest member Jonathan Donais, and it's no wonder the band is so excited for fans to hear what will be their 11th studio album.

Anthrax have teamed up with Back Story Events for an exclusive live interview event to discuss the record on January 13th in New York City at AOL Studios (770 Broadway, 10003). Tickets include a meet and greet, complimentary beverages and more. Get tickets here.

Anthrax kicks off its first tour of 2016 with Lamb of God on January 15th in Pittsburgh. Dates are below:

January
15 - Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA
16 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
17 - The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
19 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
22 - Constant Convocation Center - Norfolk, VA
23 - Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY
24 - Oakdale Theatre - Wallingford, CT
28 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Royal Oak, MI
29 - Egyptian Room at Old National Center - Indianapolis, IN
30 - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL
31 - Orbit Room - Grand Rapids, MI
 
February
2 - Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland - Kansas City, MO
4 - Revention Music Center - Houston, TX
5 - Bomb Factory - Dallas, TX
6 - Concrete Street Pavilion - Corpus Christi, TX
8 - ACL Live at the Moody Theatre - Austin, TX
9 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
11 - Brooklyn Bowl - Las Vegas, NV
12 - Hollywood Palladium - Los Angeles, CA