Anthrax's 1986 Concert History

Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The band is regarded as one of the leading acts of the 1980s thrash metal scene and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were among the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast of the United States. The current lineup consists of Scott Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello, vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais.

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Anthrax had 86 concerts in 1986

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 20, 1986
Anthrax
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Dec 19, 1986
Anthrax / Crumbsuckers / Hallow's Eve
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Oct 19, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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Hemmerleinhalle Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Sep 26, 1986
Anthrax

Spreading the Disease

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Solnahallen Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Sep 25, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax

Spreading the Disease

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Skedsmohallen Lillestrøm, Akershus, Norway
Sep 21, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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Hammersmith Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 20, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax

Metallica

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Odeon Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Sep 19, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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Newcastle Mayfair Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Sep 18, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Sep 17, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Sep 15, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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Ulster Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Sep 14, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax

Damage Inc. Tour

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SFX Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Sep 12, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax

Master of Puppets Tour

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Edinburgh Playhouse Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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St George's Concert Hall Bradford, England, United Kingdom
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Sep 10, 1986
Metallica / Anthrax
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St David's Hall Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 1986
Anthrax

Spreading the Disease

L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jul 25, 1986
Anthrax / Zoetrope / Nuclear Assault
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Jul 13, 1986
Anthrax

Spreading the Disease

Unknown Venue Albany, New York, United States
Jul 12, 1986
Anthrax

Spreading the Disease

Penny Arcade Rochester, New York, United States
Jul 10, 1986
Anthrax

Spreading the Disease

Unknown Venue New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [858-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [859-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [862-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [863-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Anthrax on May 2, 1986 [645-small]

Anthrax
May 2, 1986
 Guerneville, California, United States
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Anthrax on Jul 5, 1986 [909-small]

Anthrax
Jul 5, 1986
 West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [040-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [041-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 14, 1986 [042-small]

Metallica / Anthrax
Sep 14, 1986
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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Metallica / Anthrax on Sep 12, 1986 [528-small]

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Sep 12, 1986
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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  1. The Number of the Beast
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  3. Among the Living
  4. Got the Time
  5. Madhouse
  6. Caught in a Mosh
  7. Metal Thrashing Mad
  8. Keep It in the Family
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 67 concerts
2025 8 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 34 concerts
2022 50 concerts
2021 20 concerts
2020 8 concerts
2019 50 concerts
2018 123 concerts
2017 103 concerts
2016 149 concerts
2015 91 concerts
2014 49 concerts
2013 70 concerts
2012 131 concerts
2011 60 concerts
2010 51 concerts
2009 34 concerts
2008 7 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 68 concerts
2005 94 concerts
2004 67 concerts
2003 122 concerts
2002 45 concerts
2001 14 concerts
2000 50 concerts
1999 4 concerts
1998 85 concerts
1997 29 concerts
1996 102 concerts
1995 32 concerts
1994 40 concerts
1993 92 concerts
1992 9 concerts
1991 125 concerts
1990 48 concerts
1989 82 concerts
1988 74 concerts
1987 121 concerts
1986 86 concerts
1985 18 concerts
1984 23 concerts
1983 12 concerts
1982 10 concerts
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