Anthrax released their debut album Fistful of Metal in January 1984. Former guitarist Walls said he was shocked that the album was released without giving credit to Walls as the primary songwriter on “Panic” and “Metal Thrashing Mad”, as well as smaller songwriting contributions throughout the album. Tensions were building between Lilker and Turbin for various reasons, eventually leading to Turbin firing Lilker without informing the rest of the band. He would soon form the band Nuclear Assault with former Anthrax roadie / vocalist John Connelly. Lilker was replaced by Benante’s nephew and roadie Frank Bello . The band then went on a successful US tour opening for Raven and others to support Fistful of Metal .
Released debut album Fistful of Metal
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