As earth-shatteringly powerful as its monicker suggests. Twenty years after its creation the song would begin to make a rare appearance in the band’s live set. Pay dirt for those wishing to break their own necks.

One of their most brilliant moments, Among The Living – song and album alike – saw Anthrax pushing their guitar shredding abilities to the brink. Even the most limp-wristed teenage boy would struggle to keep up.

Throwing a gallop-friendly and distinctly upbeat tone into the mix, this provides a rare moment of Maiden-worshipping chaos, the results of which were nothing less than thrilling.

Could this collaboration with rap mob Public Enemy be the song that spawned the birth of nu-metal? Regardless, this party anthem boasts one of the most infectious choruses of the last twenty years.

A totally tip-top-tastic riff kicks in before charging headfirst into a tornado of clattering drums and gang vocal refrains. Predictably, the song would become a pit-inhabiting anthem for years to come.

Chugging along with the terrifying power of a charging tank, this curiously titled behemoth detailed the life of deceased comedian John Belushi in a suitably metallic manner.

A furious, full-throttle sucker punch. Recorded at a time when the likes of Testament and Exodus were hot on their heels, Gridlock is proof that their inclusion in thrash metal’s elite was wholly justified.

‘I am the law/don’t want to fuck around no more’ cries Belladonna atop a canvas of riffs that simply demands respect. Believe us, sir, fucking around is the last thing on our minds. Pumping our fists, however…

Boasting a surprisingly epic opening that gives way to a sufficiently meaty riff, the song has been a staple in the Anthrax live set ever since its creation, prompting war cries the world over.

Opening with a low-rumbling bass line and a rock solid drum beat to boot, this is a prime example of just how unspeakably mighty a combination of thrash and hardcore can be.

One of the finest moments in the band’s history, that the title of this mammoth-riffed anthem would go on to form the name of their greatest hits collection stands as proof of its vitality.

Throwing a predictably aggressive nod towards the likes of British metal legends Saxon, Metal Thrashing Mad was every bit as frantic and heavy as its ‘pedal to the metal’ refrain suggested.

Metallica front man James Hetfield once described this five minute wonder as “the perfect song”. Given the sheer weight of the riffs on display, we’d probably be inclined to agree.

Slightly naff and overly soppy it may be, but this semi-ballad has since gone on to become a favourite with many of Anthrax’s newer fans, possibly due to its skyscraper of a chorus.

A balls-to-the-wall, hard rocking stomper that slams a fist into the face of anyone who dares oppose it. Not that its huge, furious middle breakdown gives you much of an option, mind.