Heavy metal titans Anthrax recently released a new song, titled "It's For The Kids," the first single off their long-awaited 12th album, Cursum Perficio.
Cursum Perficio, set to drop on September 18, will mark the band's first full-length studio project in over a decade. Cursum Perficio follows Anthrax's For All Kings, which the thrash giants released in February 2016.
The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, for the LP took place at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Anthrax worked with producer Jay Ruston, who previously helmed 2016's For All Kings and 2011's Worship Music.
"Cursum Perficio" is the Latin phrase inscribed on a crest at the doorstep of Marilyn Monroe's final home, a Spanish Colonial hacienda at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, Los Angeles, which she purchased in 1962.
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante said of the album, "I was watching a Marilyn Monroe documentary, and I saw 'Cursum Perficio' written on a tile in her last home. When I found out what the phrase meant, it immediately clicked with me. We aren't saying this is our last record, but our journey has come to an end. I believe we've completed the task."
Guitarist Scott Ian said of the song, "A friend of mine said, 'It's For the Kids' is a straight-up love letter to your fans. That's exactly what I wanted it to be. The album needed a four-minute thrash song that harkened back to our first era. Whether it's the aggression or the big chorus, it represents all the best parts of Anthrax in a very angry four-minute package. For the video, we wanted to throw back to our 'Madhouse' video — thematically it just made sense and this idea opened the door for us to share the experience with our fans. For all of us!"
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