Anthrax's Masterpiece Single
Anthrax Unveils 'The Edge Of Perfection' Music Video, Heralded as Band's Best Song Yet
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The music video for The Edge Of Perfection features notable cameos beyond the band, including martial artist Wes Scarpias, actress Ashley Edner-Tancharoen, performer Troy James, makeup legend Rick Baker, and actors Rod Maxwell and Fedor Steer.
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"It’s the apex predator of Anthrax songs" and "I think it’s the best song we’ve ever written," Scott Ian said about The Edge Of Perfection, underscoring its significance to the band.
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Drummer Charlie Benante revealed that he wrote the music for The Edge Of Perfection long before the COVID era, highlighting the song’s long gestation and the band’s creative process.
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There is inconsistency in reporting the video director: some outlets list Jeff Harlow (e.g., Metal Underground, Chaoszine), while others and multiple reports attribute the clip to Joel Harlow.
Anthrax has released "The Edge of Perfection," the second single from their upcoming twelfth studio album, Cursum Perficio, due September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe. The seven-minute track arrives with a full music video and has guitarist Scott Ian calling it the best song the band has ever written, according to Loudwire.
The album title, Cursum Perficio, is Latin for "completing a journey" — a fitting name for the band's first record since 2016's For All Kings. The release marks a long-awaited comeback for one of thrash metal's founding acts, according to Yahoo.
Scott Ian Calls It the "Apex Predator" of Anthrax Songs
Scott Ian did not hold back when describing the new track. "It's the apex predator of Anthrax songs," he said. "I think it's the best song we've ever written." According to Loudwire, Ian wrote the song about his family and the constant drive to reach something just beyond your grasp — the edge of perfection they are always chasing.
At seven minutes long, the song is a serious statement. Ian said it captures something deeply personal. The combination of its length, its emotional weight, and the family inspiration sets it apart from most of the band's catalog, according to 98KUPD.
Charlie Benante Wrote the Music Before COVID Hit
Drummer Charlie Benante revealed that he actually wrote the music for "The Edge of Perfection" long before the COVID era. That means the song has been years in the making. The long gestation gives a sense of just how carefully the band has built this album, according to AOL.
The timeline also shows that Cursum Perficio was not rushed. Benante's early work on the track, combined with Ian's personal lyrics, helped shape what both members describe as a career-defining song, according to 105.7 The Point.
Music Video Features Cameos From Rick Baker and More
The music video adds a visual punch to the track. The clip features cameos from martial artist Wes Scarpias, actress Ashley Edner-Tancharoen, performer Troy James, makeup legend Rick Baker, and actors Rod Maxwell and Fedor Steer, according to Loudwire. Baker is famous for his Oscar-winning special effects work in Hollywood.
Reports differ slightly on who directed the video. Most outlets credit Joel Harlow, while some, including Metal Underground, list the director as Jeff Harlow. The star-studded cast and the described "intriguing twist" in the video have added extra buzz ahead of the album's September 18 drop, according to Yahoo.
Album Drops September 18 on Megaforce and Nuclear Blast
Cursum Perficio will be released September 18. Megaforce handles the U.S. release, while Nuclear Blast covers Europe. The album is Anthrax's first studio record in nearly a decade, following 2016's For All Kings, according to 98KUPD.
"The Edge of Perfection" is the second single. The first single also drew strong fan and media attention. With two well-received tracks out, expectations are high for the full album, according to 105.7 The Point.
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