Anthrax returns after a decade. The thrash metal fall is taking shape
Anthrax is back with its first album in ten years. Cursum Perficio and “It’s for the Kids” set up a major metal return for fall 2026.
Anthrax has officially ended a ten-year studio silence. The New York band has announced Cursum Perficio, its first album since For All Kings in 2016 and the longest gap between two studio records in the group’s history.
The first single, “It’s for the Kids,” is already out and launches the campaign around the new record. The album is set for release on September 18, pointing to a major autumn moment for fans of heavy music in 2026.
The announcement has already stirred strong reaction across guitar forums and metal media. That makes sense, given Anthrax’s status as one of the defining names in American metal and a band that still carries real weight across riff-driven scenes.
There is also a production angle behind the excitement. Industry coverage has noted the long development cycle of the album, while earlier reports pointed to renewed work with producer Jay Ruston, adding even more anticipation around the final sound.