| Artist: | ANTHRAX |
| Label: | Island / Def Jam / Universal |
Release Year: 2011
Artist Origin: USA
Style: intense traditional speed thrash metal
sophomore longplay effort [1985] of rabid NY thrashers for the first time presented legendary and genuine, melodic and conventional vocalist Joey Belladonna at the mic, charming the audience by storm with his characteristic pitch, as well as inspiring bass player Frank Bello, who both have completed the glorious, essential line-up, introducing the world with the frenetic and drastic Madhouse, which has instantly turned into a big international success, much like Armed and Dangerous, Medusa and other immortal rebellious mosh pit favorites, characterized by driving rhythmic force, sharp riffs, memorable choruses, and energetic sound that helped the band stand out in the rapidly growing American thrash scene of the time; exclusive Japanese hi-end SHM-CD edition comes with a special sound mastering, extra booklet written in Nihongo, including a commentary by Kazuyoshi Hirano, and OBI strip