Anthrax have teamed with Z2 for NOT: The Illustrated Oral History Of Anthrax
The graphic album will chronicle the thrash metal pioneers’ four-decade career through illustrated firsthand stories from Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, and Jon Donais. The book will cover the band’s early days, their ties to Metallica, Pantera, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, and more, along with moments such as their appearance on Married… With Children
Set for release on March 16th, 2027, the project will feature cover art from Brian Bolland, J.G. Jones, and Kevin McVeigh, along with contributions from a long list of underground art and comics figures.
A limited-edition “Notman” 12-inch picture disc will also be included. Pre-orders are available here.
Drummer Charlie Benante shared the following:
Being a band for 40+ years you have stories, you have experiences, and the way we’re telling the stories and experiences with Z2 is a great way for us and the fans to actually visualize these little stories in comic book form. I think once people see it, they’ll get a laugh out of it because these stories are true! Nothing is fabricated here. I think you’re gonna enjoy these stories, these great artists, and this new collaboration between Anthrax and Z2!
Z2 President Josh Bernstein added:
When it comes to Anthrax, there’s never a question of if we’ll work together again—it’s when. They’re one of the most innovative, fearless bands in heavy metal, and every collaboration pushes us to raise our game. The response to our first graphic novel proved that Anthrax fans want more than memorabilia—they want unforgettable art and experiences. This new graphic album delivers exactly that. It’s louder, bigger, and more ambitious than anything we’ve done together before, and we’re incredibly proud to unleash this metal thrashing madness together.
