Anthrax<\/strong> have released \u201cThe Edge Of Perfection,\u201d<\/strong> the second single from their long-awaited new studio album, Cursum Perficio<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The track arrives alongside a haunting new music video directed by Jeff Harlow<\/strong>, with the cinematic clip appearing to feature a dramatic twist as its narrative unfolds. The song serves as the latest preview of Cursum Perficio<\/em><\/strong>, which is scheduled for release on September 18<\/strong> and marks the legendary thrash metal band\u2019s first new album since 2016\u2019s For All Kings<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Speaking about the track, guitarist Scott Ian<\/strong> didn\u2019t hold back in his praise, calling it one of the strongest songs the band has ever created.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the apex predator of Anthrax songs. I think it\u2019s the best song we\u2019ve ever written and the best thing I\u2019ve ever been a part of creatively.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Ian went on to explain that the song\u2019s lyrical inspiration stems from the power and vulnerability that come with love.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat\u2019s the most powerful emotion that moves me more than anything? Of course, it\u2019s love. Nothing moves me like the deep feeling that I get from my wife and son.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n According to Ian, \u201cThe Edge Of Perfection\u201d<\/strong> explores the delicate balance of protecting and preserving the most important relationships in life.<\/p>\n \u201cLove is perfection, and I like being on the edge of it. I don\u2019t want everything to be about all of the same shit. This record has a whole bunch of love, a whole bunch of fun, and a little hate.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Drummer Charlie Benante<\/strong> also expressed strong confidence in the song, comparing his reaction to hearing it with the feeling he had when working on some of the band\u2019s most iconic material.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I think about songs like \u2018Only\u2019 and \u2018Indians,\u2019 you know that you hit something and you can feel it. That\u2019s the way I felt about \u2018The Edge Of Perfection.’\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n With anticipation continuing to build around Cursum Perficio<\/em><\/strong>, \u201cThe Edge Of Perfection\u201d<\/strong> offers another glimpse into what fans can expect from Anthrax\u2019s<\/strong> first studio album in nearly a decade.<\/p>\n Watch the official music video for \u201cThe Edge Of Perfection\u201d<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re rocking with The Mosh Network<\/strong>, hit the link and add us<\/a> as a Preferred Source on Google<\/strong>. That\u2019s the easiest way to keep our latest metal, hardcore, and alternative news, tours, and releases showing up directly in your feed.<\/p>\n
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