Worship Music is the tenth studio album by American thrash metal band Anthrax released on September 12, 2011 internationally,[1] and on September 13 in the US.[2][3] It is their first album of original material since 2003's We've Come for You All, and the first album since 1990's Persistence of Time to feature vocalist Joey Belladonna.
The album's creation went through a lengthy process, with work beginning as early as November 2008.[4] The album was delayed due to issues with the departure of vocalist Dan Nelson from the band, and the re-joining of John Bush who ultimately decided not to commit to the album. The band would eventually reunite with vocalist Joey Belladonna, and finished recording in April 2011. Upon release, the album was received positively, with critics describing it as "as fresh and eruptive as ever"[5] and qualified it as a "return to form" for the band.[6] The record debuted in the United States at No. 12, their highest chart position since 1993's Sound of White Noise.