Anthrax - Premiere New Single 'It's For The Kids'

Anthrax - Premiere New Single 'It's For The Kids'

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May 15, 2026
Anthrax have released a music video for their new single, titled "It’s For The Kids". The new song marks the band's first new music in a decade and the lead track from their upcoming twelfth studio album Cursum Perficio, due out September 18th via Megaforce Records in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe.

The album was produced by Jay Ruston (known from his work with Stone Sour and Armored Saint), with recording and mixing sessions taking place at multiple locations including Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in California.



Directed by Don Argott


The band commented on the music video as follows:

"Filmed on a cold rainy December day at the notorious Pennhurst Asylum the video is a throwback to Anthrax's first video "Madhouse". Many of the details were recreated for this video, including the frigid filming conditions! The fans are the true lifeblood of this video. They got an early taste of the music and brought this filming to life."





Cursum Perficio tracklist:

01. Persistence Of Memory
02. The Long Goodbyes
03. It's For The Kids
04. Everybody's Got A Plan
05. The Edge Of Perfection
06. Infectious
07. NYC 93
08. Cursum Perficio
09. Target On My Back
10. Watch It Go
11. My Victory

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nikarg
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15.05.2026 - 13:42
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What a fantastic song!
Amazing solo, too.
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15.05.2026 - 17:08

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Absolutely killer
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15.05.2026 - 19:17
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I didn't add this album before because of that cover; it just doesn't look like Anthrax.
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15.05.2026 - 21:05
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What a banger! 9/10!
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15.05.2026 - 22:09

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Much better than I expected! after 10years since For All Kings they have not missed a beat!
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Written by ChapuLviz on 15.05.2026 at 19:17

I didn't add this album before because of that cover; it just doesn't look like Anthrax.

Sure sounds like em tho.
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Written by ChapuLviz on 15.05.2026 at 19:17

I didn't add this album before because of that cover; it just doesn't look like Anthrax.

It does look a bit black metal
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17.05.2026 - 00:44

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Sounds very good to me. Belladonna's voice obviously is not the same but still he can sing decently, and the rest of the performances are solid. Looking forward to the album!
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Written by ChapuLviz on 15.05.2026 at 19:17

I didn't add this album before because of that cover; it just doesn't look like Anthrax.

It kinda looks more like some kind of rejected artwork for a Rush, Yes or Opeth album.
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Written by nikarg on 15.05.2026 at 13:42

What a fantastic song!
Amazing solo, too.

Either the solo or a portion of the song reminds me of the Persistence Of Time era.
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22.05.2026 - 16:42
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Written by Metal God on 20.05.2026 at 14:54

Either the solo or a portion of the song reminds me of the Persistence Of Time era.

Which is one of the reasons why I love it
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Written by nikarg on 15.05.2026 at 13:42

What a fantastic song!
Amazing solo, too.

Better as I thought , better as all after Persistence Of Time album
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