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Anthrax is a potentially fatal disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that forms spores that are normally dormant but can come to life under the right conditions. Symptoms can include small blisters, stomach pains and flu-like symptoms.
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Anthrax is a serious concern even in its naturally occurring form, but during the course of the 20th century it took on an even more ominous shape as a biological weapon. Its very lethality made it attractive to scientists and military specialists attempting to develop biological agents. Today, anthrax has emerged as a powerful tool in the arsenal of terrorists with the aim of spreading fear and panic across the country.
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Anthrax was always a band prone to experimentation; in 1987, they appeared on the title track of rap group U.T.F.O.'s album Lethal. In 1991, they collaborated with pioneering rap artists Public Enemy on a joint version of PE's "Bring the Noise", although Anthrax already did a fusion of rap and heavy metal in the form of "I'm the Man" in 1987, a comedic song originally slated to be played with the Beastie Boys (although they did not actually get to play this song with Anthrax until a 1991 remake). "Bring the Noise" was a hit, and the band had a successful joint tour with Public Enemy.
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Anthrax was formed in 1981 by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker. They found the name in a biology textbook and claimed it because it sounded sufficiently evil. Vocalist John Connelly (Nuclear Assault) joined, as did drummer Dave Weiss and a bassist named Kenny. Kenny was replaced very early on with Paul Kahn, who was found insufficient as well, so Danny Lilker took over on bass, and Greg Walls joined as second guitarist. Then Connelly and Weiss left, being replaced by Greg D'Angelo (White Lion) on drums, and after a series of vocalists (including Scott's brother Jason), they found Neil Turbin.
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On April 1, 2005, the Anthrax website announced that the "Among the Living" lineup of Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Dan Spitz, Joey Belladonna, and Frank Bello would be re-forming. On solo-dates of the tours, for the first time ever, they performed the entire 1987 classic album Among the Living.
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