The Radiation Sickness Show - since 1985

08/17/2024

08/13/2024

08/06/2024

Scott Ian, the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of Anthrax, is a titan in the world of thrash metal. Born Scott Ian Rosenfeld on December 31, 1963, in Queens, New York, he grew up during a time when rock was evolving, but he was drawn to the heavier, faster side of the spectrum. With his shaved head, goatee, and intense stage presence, Scott Ian became an unmistakable figure in metal, but there's much more to him than just his appearance.

Anthrax was formed in 1981, and Ian was just 18 years old when he helped kickstart what would become one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth. But here’s something not everyone knows: Scott Ian was instrumental in merging metal with hip-hop, a genre-crossing move that was almost unheard of at the time. The 1991 collaboration with Public Enemy on "Bring the Noise" not only broke down genre barriers but also became one of Anthrax’s most iconic tracks, influencing countless bands in the years to come.

As a songwriter, Ian has been a driving force behind some of Anthrax's biggest hits, including “Madhouse,” “Indians,” and “I Am the Law,” the last of which was inspired by the British comic book character Judge Dredd. Scott Ian is a massive comic book fan, and this love of comics has often seeped into his music, giving Anthrax’s lyrics a unique narrative edge that many of their contemporaries lacked.

Besides his work with Anthrax, Ian has been a prolific collaborator, joining forces with bands like Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.) and The Damned Things, a supergroup that blends elements of hard rock, punk, and metal. He’s also known for his appearances on VH1’s *That Metal Show* and his spoken word tours, where he shares candid, often hilarious stories from his decades in the music industry.

Another interesting tidbit: Scott Ian is a self-proclaimed horror movie buff. He even had a cameo as a zombie on *The Walking Dead*, adding another layer of cool to his already impressive resume.

Scott Ian's influence in the metal community is undeniable, and his dedication to the genre has made him not just a musician but a cultural icon. Even after decades in the industry, he continues to push boundaries and inspire both fans and fellow musicians.

08/02/2024

🌀 Tickets on sale now for the Cometh The Storm North American Tour ⛈️
With Negative Approach, Weedeater & Exhumed

🎟️: https://linktr.ee/highonfireband

07/31/2024

High on Fire 'Cometh the Storm' summer/fall U.S. tour with our friends Negative Approach, Weedeater and Exhumed. Tickets on sale Friday, August 2 at 10 AM local time. https://linktr.ee/highonfireband

August 31 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom^^
September 1 - Cookeville, TN @ Muddy Roots
September 3 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway*
September 5 - Kansas City, MO @ recordBar*
September 6 - Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theater*
September 7 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village*
September 8 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village*
September 9 - Chicago, Il @ Sleeping Village*
September 10 - Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs*
September 11 - Toronto, ON @ The Axis Club
September 12 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
September 13 - New York City @ Desertfest
* = Negative Approach
^^ = Weedeater
October 2 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
October 4 - Dallas, TX @ The Granada Theater
October 5 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk
October 6 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
October 8 - New Orleans, LA @ Tipatina's
October 9 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
October 10 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
October 12 - Asheville, NC @ HalloWolfbat
(All dates with support from Weedeater)

October 26 - Seattle, WA @ Rat City Recon
October 27 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater^
October 29 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall^
October 31 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory^
November 2 - Mexico City, CDMX @ Hipnosis
^ = Exhumed

07/24/2024

https://youtu.be/uob5EhZwpYw?si=AHINPneq68CQOXu5&sfnsn=mo

(This song did not appear on the Show No Mercy album, and was never officially released.)This live show was originally recorded in two different formats: Vid...

07/23/2024

YCR Classics!

07/15/2024

MTV Returns To Metal With Their New Series, ‘Metal Thrashing Madness’

Read here: https://metaladdicts.com/mtv-returns-to-metal-with-their-new-series-metal-thrashing-madness/

07/13/2024

07/09/2024

Exodus returns to Bethlehem with special guests Havok, Candy and Dead Heat on November 17th!

🎟️ https://bit.ly/4eNZcZQ

07/09/2024

“After more than a decade long hiatus of SIX FEET UNDER touring the States, I’m super excited and very much looking forward to our upcoming co-headlining tour with our old friends Nile! It’s gonna be a mo*********ng ripper!!”
-Barnes

General tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY @ 10AM ET.

VIP tickets will be announced asap

Tue 7 Jan Nashville, TN Basement East
Wed 8 Jan Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Thu 9 Jan Pensacola, FL Handle Bar *NO NILE
Fri 10 Jan Orlando, FL The Abbey
Sat 11 Jan Ft Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Sun 12 Jan Tampa, FL Orpheum
Tue 14 Jan Greenville, SC Radio Room
Wed 15 Jan Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819
Thu 16 Jan Leesburg, VA Talley Ho Theater *NO NILE
Fri 17 Jan Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Sat 18 Jan Worcester, MA The Palladium Underground
Sun 19 Jan Albany, NY Empire Live
Mon 20 Jan Mechanicsburg, PA Lovedrafts
Tue 21 Jan Pittsburgh, PA Preserving Underground
Wed 22 Jan Rochester, NY Montage Music Hall *NO NILE
Thu 23 Jan Cleveland, OH Agora Theater
Fri 24 Jan Columbus, OH The King Of Clubs
Sat 25 Jan Flint, MI The Machine Shop
Sun 26 Jan Grand Rapids, MI Elevation
Mon 27 Jan Joliet, IL The Forge
Tues 28 Jan Lexington, Ky Manchester Music Hall *NO NILE
Wed 29 Jan St Louis, MO Red Flag
Thu 30 Jan Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
Fri 31 Jan Ft Wayne, IN Piere's
Sat 01 Feb Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Sun 02 Feb Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theater
Mon 03 Feb Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre *NO NILE
Tue 04 Feb Denver, CO Oriental Theater
Thu 06 Feb Las Vegas, NV Sinwave
Fri 07 Feb Santa Ana, CA Observatory
Sat 08 Feb Roseville, CA Goldfield Roseville
Mon 10 Feb Portland, OR Bossanova Ballroom
Tue 11 Feb Seattle, WA El Corazon
Thu 13 Feb Berkeley, CA Cornerstone
Fri 14 Feb Santa Cruz, CA Catalyst
Sat 15 Feb Los Angeles, CA 1720
Sun 16 Feb Phoenix, AZ Nile Theater
Mon 17 Feb El Paso, TX Rockhouse *NO NILE
Tue 18 Feb Farmington, NM Lauter Haus
Thu 20 Feb Dallas, TX Haltom Theater
Fri 21 Feb Austin, TX Come And Take It Live
Sat 22 Feb Houston, TX Warehouse Live

07/07/2024

Metal TV is back! Check out METAL THRASHING MADNESS 🔥

You can now tune in each Saturday, starting TONIGHT July 6th, from 10:00 PM til Midnight EST via MTV Live on Paramount+ 🤘