Thrash legends Anthrax ended up recognize-checked in a new Stephen King book, and it truly is not the 1st time the legendary author has referenced them in his functions.

In accordance to a social media publish by Scott Ian, Anthrax are stated in a new collection of restricted tales the author unveiled in May beneath the title You Like It Darker. The story that contains the band reference is titled “Finn.”

“Stephen King title checks us once more in his new collection of tales You Like It Darker!!! I was looking through on the flight property from Europe yesterday,” Ian wrote in the place up.

“In the fifth tale in the guide, a somewhat brutal tale known as ‘Finn,’ Steve uses our tune ‘Madhouse’ as a torture unit. Best! I apologize if the seem of my head exploding when I saw Anthrax stated woke any individual up on the aircraft. If you have not study You Like It Darker I endorse you do. It’s a vicious summertime study!”

The rocker’s publish features a photograph of the excerpt that mentions Anthrax, which you can see beneath.

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As noted by Blabbermouth, Anthrax have been also referenced in his 1991 book The Darkish Tower III: The Squander Lands, and their consist of of “Delinquent” by Trust was also highlighted in the film adaptation of the book It. 

Anthrax Have Also Referenced Stephen King

Anthrax are big supporters of King’s do the job, and there are lots of references to his tales in their new music — in particular their 1987 album Amongst the Dwelling. The title retain track of is based on the 1978 novel The Stand, and “A Skeleton in the Closet” draws from the novella “Apt Pupil” from Diverse Seasons.

Ian was even requested to develop a foreword on a later on edition of The Stand for the explanation that of how a excellent deal of an influence it knowledgeable on the album. The rocker has his personal collection of King’s operates.

“I saw the motion picture Carrie when it came out and went ideal out and purchased the book. I beloved it. I went again to the bookstore and asked, ‘What else do you have by Stephen King?’ They were being like, ‘Nothing. You have to wait around for the upcoming book to arrive out’,” he immediately after instructed Metal Hammer.

“I’ve hardly ever fulfilled Malcolm or Angus Young, but assembly Stephen King would be even greater for me. Other than breathing and listening to music, studying Stephen King books is the one consistent action in my everyday living. It pre-dates Anthrax.”