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Anthrax and Z2 Announce “NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax” Graphic Album
Anthrax and publisher Z2 have announced NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax, a graphic album recounting stories from the thrash metal band’s four-decade career. Due in March 2027, it follows their 2021 collaboration on a graphic-novel adaptation of Among the Living and aims to turn the group’s real experiences into illustrated, humorous anecdotes.
The book will cover episodes including Anthrax’s early encounters with KISS, friendships with Metallica and Pantera, its collaboration with Public Enemy, and an appearance on Married… With Children. A deluxe edition will include a 12-inch greatest-hits picture disc featuring the band’s Notman mascot, while contributors include comic artists associated with MAD Magazine, Marvel, Bob’s Burgers and Garbage Pail Kids.
In short
- Anthrax and Z2 will release an illustrated oral history in 2027.
- It depicts real stories from the band’s long career.
- A deluxe edition includes a greatest-hits picture disc.
Explained simply
Anthrax is an American thrash metal band that emerged in the early 1980s and has maintained a career spanning more than four decades. The band is known for collaborating across musical genres, including work with hip-hop group Public Enemy and appearances in mainstream television and media.
This represents the second collaboration between Anthrax and publisher Z2, following a 2021 graphic novel adaptation of the album Among the Living. Graphic albums are illustrated books that blend text with artwork to tell stories; this project will chronicle anecdotes and experiences from the band's career, including encounters with other musicians and notable moments in popular culture.
The book will feature artwork from comic artists who have worked on publications such as MAD Magazine and Marvel Comics. A deluxe edition will include a 12-inch vinyl record as a companion to the illustrated work.