Anthrax have become the first metal band to have their music played on Mars.
The band’s 1990 track “Got The Time” was one of several songs on NASA’s wake-up playlist for the Mars Rover, Curiosity. “Got The Time” woke Curiosity up on Day Six, along with “Echelon” by 30 Seconds to Mars.
According to Scott Ian, “Yes, there will be moshing on Mars.”
The group has confirmed a tour for September/October. Dates follow:
Sep 14 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Sep 15 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
Sep 16 Kennewick, WA @ Toyota Arena
Sep 17 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Sep 19 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox at The Market
Sep 20 Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Sep 21 Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom
Sep 22 Edmonton, AB @ Events Center
Sep 24 Saskatoon, SK @ The Odeon
Sep 25 Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
Sep 27 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
Sep 28 Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s Concert Theatre
Sep 29 Toronto, ON @ Danforth Hall
Sep 30 Quebec City, QC @ Capitole du Quebec
Oct 02 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
Oct 03 Portland, ME @ State Theatre
Oct 04 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
Oct 05 Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre
Oct 06 Atlantic City, NJ @ House of Blues