John Bush’s 5 Favorite Live Albums When He Was a Teenager

As he turns back the clock for three special shows performing sets from his era of Anthrax, singer John Bush is going back even further to recollect his favorite live albums from when he was a teenager.

The Armored Saint and former Anthrax frontman has always thrived in the live environment, still possessing the robust, booming voice heard on classics such as “Can U Deliver,” “Reign of Fire,” “Only,” “Room for One More,” “Safe Home” and many others from both groups.

Born in 1963, that puts Bush’s teenage years between 1976 and 1982 — a prime era as hard rock morphed into heavy metal, influencing a generation of future headbangers and headliners.

As the singer is about to celebrate his four-album legacy with Anthrax onstage with his Category 7 bandmates (Phil Demmel, Jason Bittner, Mike Orlando and Jack Gibson), let’s take a closer look at the live recordings that inspired him at such a young age.

But first, let’s take a look at those upcoming gigs where Bush will be celebrating his time in Anthrax!

READ MORE: John Bush Names Surprise Anthrax Song Fans Want For His Upcoming Shows

“I’ve talked about doing this for a long time – and now, I’m finally doing it,” Bush says of revisiting his chapter with Anthrax. “Fans constantly tell me how much those records meant to them, and how they miss hearing those songs live. It’s very humbling. The wait is over.”

Get tickets at the Category 7 website.

John Bush 2025 Tour Dates — Celebrating the Songs of Anthrax

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Dec. 13 — Los Angeles, Calif. @ Whisky a Go Go
Dec. 18 — St. Charles, Ill. @ Arcada Theatre
Dec. 20 — New York, N.Y. @ Racket

John Bush’s 5 Favorite Live Albums When He Was a Teenager

John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax) shouts out the live albums he loved the most back when he was a teenager.

Gallery Credit: John Bush



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