I am Scott Ian, Anthrax guitarist, on my "Speaking Words" tour of America. AMA!

I teach biology and when we get to the bacterial diseases I talk about the different effects of anthrax and then ask if they'd like to see a picture. The next slide is you on stage.

Edit: It's an easy way to find out who the cool kids are.

You are the best teacher ever.

what was Cliff Burton really like? seems like he was a good guy #RIPCLIFF

He was an individual and an original. And a funny motherfucker.

Who is the law?

Dredd.

Scott,

I was in the front (can't call it a row as there were no seats) at a show in '87 or '88 at the Cameo Theater in Miami Beach (opening acts were Exodus and Celtic Frost). All three bands were awesome, one of my favorite concerts ever.

In the middle of Indians, a bouncer got a little too rough for your tastes with a kid trying to stage dive (incidentally a friend of my brother).

You pounced on the bouncer, a melee erupted on stage and you guys took off for a couple of minutes. The dust settled, you came back out and picked up the song at the War Dance part. We always though it was cool how you stood up for your fans to the point of interrupting a show to protect one of them.

Anyway, my question is this: Why did you blow me off on the field at the Orange Bowl during the Monsters of Rock show in the summer of '88 (I believe during the Scorpions' set)? All I wanted was a high five but you had this big goon who wouldn't let me near you. It made me sad.

Wow, that's a long set up. I had a big goon? At least take solace in the fact that I'm high fiving you virtually right now!

Also, I was a total dick in 1988.

OK my friends I'm off to Chicago to start my talking tour. Thanks for all the questions and I hope to see you out there. Stay tuned for new Anthrax! Cheers, Scott

What is your favorite band to tour with? And have you ever injured yourself while performing?

Maiden. Just aches and pains, cuts and scrapes.

Any chance of any more S.O.D. material ever being released?

There isn't any more. Except in my brain.

Hey Scott. Isn't it time for Anthrax to do one more Stephen King inspired song? It's been awhile since the last one...

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

How do you and the rest of the guys in the band age so well? Is Flavor flav hooking you up with anti-aging serum?

Metal keeps us young

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Stay strong my friend. I'll give it a listen

The Metal thrashing mad man! thanks for doing this AMA Scott Ian. First I’d like to say thanks for all the great music of course! And the memories that have come with it, my first moshpit was actually during the song Caught In a Mosh.

I got two questions:

1. From the rest of the big Four (Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica), who is your favourite guitarist? And why?
2. What is the most “un-metal” thing about you? What is something people would not think of a metal guy doing?

James. He's the best. Everything about me is metal.

Who have you been "starstruck" by? Any funny stories of clamming up or eating the old foot?

I still turn into a sweaty 12 year old around Gene Simmons.

No question, just wanted to let you know that I had "Got the Time" stuck in my head from 1990 to 1994. Thanks for that, jerk!

Thank Joe Jackson!

Hey Scott, not a question but anyways- When I was a teenager I saw you in an episode of I Love the 70s/ 80s (Can't remember). You said something to the effect of 'When I was growing up, I had no idea I'd be a big rock star. I was just a nerdy Jewish kid from Queens." I thought to myself, "I'm a nerdy Jewish kid from right across the river, and my dad's from Queens!" I've since joined a few bands. So, thank you from all the nerdy Jewish kids out there that jam along to Anthrax tunes.

You're welcome

SCOTT FUCKING IAN! I just wanna start off by saying I was fortunate enough to see you guys live at the Big 4 show in Indio CA, and it was for sure the best concert I've ever been to. It was a shame you guys only got about 45 minutes of playing time, but you for sure made the best of it. My question is, why didn't you guys play Heaven and Hell in between Indians in the US like you did on the European tour? It sounded so good on the DVD and I was looking forward to Joey doing his killer Dio voice

I don't remember why. Sorry!

Have you seen "The Wolf of Wall Street" yet? If you haven't, you really should!!!

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Do you shave you're head because it looks cool or because your going bald?

I went bald.

The video for 'we've got a situation here' is one of my favourite music videos ever. So thank you.

I realise that isn't a question, I just wanted you to know. However, I may as well ask something so... What one bit of advice would you give the younger self?

That video rules. Brendon Small did a great job directing. Advice....shave your head earlier

HUGE fan since the 80's! Although you're my favorite guitarist, I've only gotten to see you with S.O.D. on the Bigger Than The Devil tour in Spartanburg, SC.

All I want to know is how did you get that tone on Shenanigans?

Oh, what was it like on the set of Married With Children?

I think that was a Randall RG100 maybe. MWC was a blast.

What is the best thing about playing with Anthrax? Also, what is your favorite song to play?

Getting to jam with my brothers in the band. Writing, recording, live. I'm a lucky man. Current favorite is In The End

What are your proudest moments as a musician, and as a person?

Just making our first record over 30 years ago was quite an achievement. Playing Yankee Stadium. A 33 year career and counting. Being a good man, husband, father and I'm good at math and I can fold a fitted sheet. FTW.

what is the story behind the song BLACK LODGE? that is one deep song that is part of my lifetime playlist. it is an honor to communicate with you.

Unrequited love.

Hey Scott, welcome to AMA!

I was wondering if you can talk a bit about your time in the show Supergroup. How was it working with the likes of Ted, Bonham and Sebastian. Is Bach really as crazy as he came off or was that all showmanship?

First and only time I got to be a "rockstar." Sebastian rules. Great singer and awesome guy.

What are your thoughts on Eddie Trunk giving metal a proper outlet?

EDDIE RULES.

Thoughts on the Big 4 shows and the other 3 bands?

Love them and want to do more.

Can we expect a new Damned Things album? Or will the new Anthrax album have more of a rock and roll vibe?

We're all busy with our day jobs so no new album in sight. New Anthrax is if anything, thrashier.

You are a legend and i love you.

Thankee sai

Hey Scott, thanks for bringing the fuckin' metal for all these years. I'm so glad you got to party it up with my other fav band, Pantera. Anthrax's new album rocks!

Anyways, I had 2 simple questions for you (my wife and I are looking to get a dog when we move into our house)

1. What's your favorite kind of dog, and
2. What's your favorite name for a dog?

Thanks, and keep up the great work!

Get a wolf and name it wolf.

SO, I'm super excited about this AMA, because I literally have listened to your music all my life. My dad is a super metalhead, and I grew up on Anthrax. My teacher in second grade asked us for our role models, and I was told that 'Scott Ian' is not an acceptable role model to write a paper of admiration about. Shows what they knew!!!

Anyways, my questions are:

1.) If you were an animal, what would you be?

2.) What was your favorite song you worked on? Not because it was fun to play, but actually putting it together and recording.

3.) What's the writing process like in Anthrax? Is someone bossy and writes most of it, or does everyone pull their weight? What happens behind the scenes, for real.

Again, thanks, this is probably the coolest AMA ever and I will have to ask my dad to post something too.

George The Animal Steele. In The End. Usually Charlie, Frankie and I in a room working on music. Words after.

When will we see you in the walking dead?

I want to do it again. Trying.

Just wanted to say that I love your Dharma Initiative picks! Awesome to see you're a LOST fan. What are some other favorite shows?

Deadwood. The Wire. Sopranos. The Shield. Game Of Thrones. Seinfeld. Twin Peaks. BREAKING BAD.

Do you have any tips on dying my beard? Anything I try seems to fade really quickly.

Stop dyeing it. Go natural.

Hey man, thanks a bunch for doing this. My question is this;

What are your thoughts on the traditional rock band working cycle (album, tour, break, repeat) nowadays?

Is it enough to keep fans interested and the revenue steady? Or in the age of digital distribution of music, is it more manageable to do a DOWN and release EPs amidst a hectic touring schedule?

Also, as we approach the ten year anniversary - have you got any Dimebag stories for us?

The cycle works for us. We just tend to take more breaks between tours if possible. We also don't work with a deadline when it comes to writing. We learned after State Of Euphoria to never rush an album again. Come see my show for a Darrell story. Or read my book when it comes out in October. PLUG.

do you and Meatloaf ever jam? any chance for a duo project with you two? him singing over some of your riffs would be a trip for sure

Maybe some day

Hey Scott, I'd like to say first, you're the man and a total inspiration as a rhythm guitarist. I have two questions. 1) what got you playing guitar? 2) will there be a mandolin part at all on the new Anthrax album?

Pete Townshend. Yes.

Just droppin' in to say sup. Keep on rockin'!

sup

Jewcifer! Thanks for doing this AMA. Do you have a favorite memory of touring/playing with Dimebag? Any thoughts on 'newer' thrash bands like Toxic Holocaust?

see my show or read my book re Darrell. PLUG. Municipal Waste is gonna fuck you up.

I'm buying that fucking book.

Thanks!

Does John Bush get free Burger King meals for life?

Yes. He weighs 450lbs.

Seriously, no bullshit...Priest or Maiden?

Why choose?

Hey, thanks for this AMA!

Favorite guitar?

What band would you most like to be on stage with?

My Jackson T-1000 sig model!

Really nice-looking axe, although I'm a little disappointed to find that it isn't made out of liquid metal.

Apparently, it doesn't really shoot lightning, either.

You're just not doing it right

Hey Scott, big fan of your music! Thanks for doing this.

2 Questions:

1. When Rob left the band, was there any consideration to get Dan Spitz back and complete the 80's lineup again?
2. What's Meat Loaf like as a father-in-law?

1. No
2. We jam Bat Out Of Hell every night.

Hey, Scott. I'm looking forward to see you in Pittsburgh on Saturday. My question is, is it a curse or a blessing to be a short dude in music, especially in the metal industry?

Ask Angus and Malcolm

Favorite Damned Things song?

Blues having The Blues

Little known fact about Scott Ian?

My beard is fake.

Hey Mang, 2 questions dude; 1 are you bringing this tour to Aus? & 2 Are Anthrax returning to Aus? Was front barrier at Sydney soundwave & you guys still got it!!!! \m/ Cheers for the tunes over the years.

Yes and yes. Don't know when.

What's the least "metal" thing you've ever done, and would you do it again?

I'm made of metal, my circuits gleam...

Hey Scott I loved the covers EP! Joey can sing some really mean Journey!

But my question is, how do you come up with what you do to your goatee?!

I don't. It does what it wants.

Hi Scott! Any tips on playing guitar better? Nice meeting you last year.

Yes. Practice.

Where is the strangest or most obscure place you've ever been recognized?

That'd be in the butt Bob.

Hey Scott! I saw Anthrax in NY on the Big 4 tour and saw you guys last year in Worcester when you played the New England Heavy Metal Festival. You guys kick ass! Any cool stories about the early days with Metallica in NY?

being in the room with them while they rehearsed Kill'em All with Mustaine was very intense

Scott! Huge fan, saw you shred at Yankee Stadium!!!

I would love to hear your thoughts on Lemmy, his health, and his legacy.

He's the best.

What is your craziest moment to happen while on stage?

I won the Publisher's Clearinghouse thing and they walked on stage in the middle of Madhouse with that huge check.

Hi Scott!

What is your favorite Anthrax album? (choose one)

Worship Music

Can you give us a little tease as to what will appear on the new season of Blood and Guts, That show is absolutely AMAZING!

More of everything!

Thank you so much for this AMA! I was wondering if there is a special story you can share with us about Dimebag?

see my show or read my book in October. PLUG. I don't have the ability to type a story that long in this amount of time.

Who was your role model as a kid?

My dad

Scott,

Anthrax is great keep up the good work. I saw you guys with Motorhead, Slayer and Slipknot. Amazing show!

What is your favoraite song that you haven't played in a long time?

Also, Volbeat is one of my favorite bands. How was it playing with them?

Thank you for doing this AMA!!

Keep It In The Family. I like Volbeat!

What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Coffee

Hey Scott big fan here, did you see the new judge dredd movie? Also do you know why anthrax shows were age restricted? I wasn't able to see you guys in saskatoon 2 years ago. thanks.

Yes, liked it a lot. Age restrictions are the venue, not us.

Scott, I love your work with Anthrax! You guys have been one of my favorite bands since I first got into metal. I was ridiculously psyched when I got to hear about your supergroup side project of The Damned Things though (I still can't go a day without listening to a song from that album).

I actually saw you guys in Madison, WI back when the CD released and absolutely fell in love with the live performance. I just wanted to bring up that when Fall out Boy came to Madison spring 2013, I got the opportunity to meet Joe T and ask if you guys were planning to do anything with The Damned Things anytime soon, he mentioned something along the lines of you all entertaining the idea but nothing solid yet because of each band's respective touring schedule. I was wondering if there were any updates on this? It'd be truly awesome to see the band swing through again or to hear some new TDT songs.

Dude, all of your art rocks and I just wanted to say thanks for doing this and that I'm psyched for this AMA. \m/

Thanks! No updates. We're all very busy. At least we see each other socially.

What's your favourite guitar riff you jam out to?

Riff Raff

Scott, thank you for doing this ama, I first saw Anthrax 22 years ago opening for Iron Maiden. Had only heard Got The Time and that was it, walked out a huge fan, still am to this day….just saw you play Eds in Edmonton last year for the 3rd time still amazing.

Question, How was it parting ways with Joey and then having him come back after John Bush, do you regret the time with John?

bonus question: Ive read that Dan left to make watches …what up with that?

Thank you for being one of my biggest influences.

No, I cherish it. I'm just lucky to have been in a band with both of them.

Hey Scott! Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite book and/or current read? THanks! You rock!!!

Currently reading Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. Hard to pick a favorite all time book.

No question, just thanks for so many great songs over the years. I met you and Charlie in San Diego about 15 years ago and you were both cool to me.

Nice to meet you again.

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Do what makes you happy.

What was your favorite memory between you and Dimebag Darrell?

see my show or read my book in October. PLUG. I don't have the ability to type a story that long in this amount of time.

Hey brother, did you guys decide on a title for the new album?

It won't be 11.

What are some groups that you like?

The Beatles. AC/DC. Iron Maiden. Judas Priest. Sabbath. Kiss. Motorhead. Sepultura. Pantera. Thin Lizzy. UFO. Cheap Trick. Ramones.

Have you ever gotten scared while on stage or on tour?

Only when we play spooky venues.

Are you and Anthrax making a new album anytime soon?

Writing one now.

Being a zombie fan, what do you think of The Walking Dead? and if you had to choose, which character would you team up with?

Love it. I'd be a zombie.