Anthrax announced the release of their first studio album in 10 years, titled "Cursum Perficio," and debuted a new single called "It's For the Kids" [1].
The announcement marks a significant return for the U.S. thrash metal veterans, who have not released a full-length studio record since 2016 [3].
The new project, which serves as the band's 12th studio album [2], is scheduled for worldwide release on Sept. 18, 2026 [1]. The band shared the news through their official social-media channels, coinciding with the launch of the lead single [5].
According to the band, the album title was inspired by a specific discovery during a documentary about Marilyn Monroe. Drummer Charlie Benante said, "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, ..." [1].
This gap in production follows the release of "For All Kings" in 2016 [3]. The band is now utilizing standard distribution channels to bring the new material to a global audience [5]. The single "It's For the Kids" became available for streaming on the Friday following the announcement this week [1].
The return to the studio comes after a decade of touring and maintaining their presence in the heavy metal scene without new long-form recordings. The band has not detailed the full tracklist for the album, but the release of the first single suggests a move toward the official promotional cycle for the September launch [1].
“Anthrax announced the release of their first studio album in 10 years”
The release of 'Cursum Perficio' represents a strategic return to the recording studio for Anthrax after a ten-year hiatus. By breaking a decade-long gap since 'For All Kings,' the band is attempting to re-engage their core fanbase and attract new listeners in a modern streaming landscape, utilizing a high-profile lead single to build momentum before the September release date.
