ANTHRAX Returns to the Stage: Brooklyn's Saint Vitus Bar Set for a Legendary Night

In a blast from the past that echoes through the metal underground, ANTHRAX has announced a special concert on Friday, September 4th, at the newly revamped Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn. This isn’t just any gig; it’s the grand re-opening of a storied venue that has seen its fair share of legendary performances. Located at 428 Troutman Street in Bushwick, the bar is primed to host a night of pure thrash fury, and ANTHRAX is ready to capture every moment on film.

The band itself expressed their excitement, stating, "NEW YORK CITY. We're honored to be performing at the grand re-opening of the legendary Saint Vitus Bar on September 4th. We'll be filming the entire show, capturing every intimate moment. Bring the mosh and live forever with us in the histories of New York Thrash." This is a call to arms for fans, promising a night that will intertwine the band’s legacy with the vibrant pulse of New York’s metal scene.

Saint Vitus Bar has been a cornerstone of the heavy music community since its inception in 2011, hosting everyone from local hardcore acts to surprise performances by rock royalty like NIRVANA and MEGADETH. After a tragic shutdown in February 2024 due to permit issues, the venue's resurrection is a beacon of hope for metalheads eager to return to the mosh pit.

Formed in 1981 in Queens, ANTHRAX carved their name into the annals of thrash metal alongside titans like METALLICA and SLAYER. Their upcoming twelfth studio album,