I'm half Native American myself (Cherokee), so I've always appreciated this song and it's lyrics. It's been said countless times on here, but this singer, Joey Belladonna is also Native American. So those lyrics were coming straight from the heart.

The singer Joey Belladonna is native American and Italian.

I’m an Indian from Oklahoma. This was a big song when I was in middle school . Even some of my older family that didn’t like rock or metal , like this song . One those people being my Grandma . She bought me almost all of my metal tapes and She’s still awesome at 90 years old🤘🏻🤘🏻

'"WAR DANCE!" The most insane pit I've ever been in was when Anthrax did Indians.

'punk on steroids' actually pretty good way to explain antrax's music.

Indians was written in 1987. The song with Public Enemy was released in 1991 but it was really a historic moment because it was the first time we really saw non mainstream metal and non mainstream rap come together. It really impacted generations of music. Next thing Ice T and Body Count took off. Rage blew up. Then later everything was rap metal and angry white teenage metal kids (like me) got into rap like Ice Cube, Dr Dre, and Snoop. I think people my age grew up in an epic time of music.

I feel I must point out just as the breakdown (mosh part) kicks in, guitarist Scott Ian shouts "WAARRRRDAAANCE" which really amps that bit up for me

Anthrax's writing ability gets overlooked because of their punk-rock-party-thrash style, but when you focus on the lyrics, they are REALLY good at writing. Now, since you guys don't care for Joey on vocals, Anthrax did have a different singer starting in 1992 (John Bush) who sounded very different, and you would probably like him better, and the band too, because they took on an entirely different, more mature sound during that era. (I got the impression that you have heard "Bring the Noise" already, but if you haven't - you HAVE GOT to check that out.) A really good John Bush era song would be "Only" to start out with. You will probably be shocked by how different the band sounds.

Anthrax is one of those bands that were not afraid to tackle some down-to-earth issues. Another good example would be "Who cares wins".

Pantera- Domination Live in Moscow 91' (Video)

Cemetery Gates - Pantera, cmon dude? you should do it now!

Thank you for saying "Native Americans" we are not Indians. We ride horses, not elephants. I'm full blooded Navajo. Love this song!

These guys have to hear Anthrax's actual stand alone metal rap classic "I'm The Man"

“It sounds like punk rock on steroids” - ding, ding, ding - Thrash is a genre of punk rock and Thrash Metal started as a punk influenced version of Metal

I've been a huge fan of this band since age 14 (when Among the Living was released, I'm 46 now)...the biggest of the B4 for me, at least at the time. One of the biggest attractions was the social message, coming off massive Dead Kennedys fandom as I was at then (and still now, check out Holiday in Cambodia for starters, please). Anyway, you've identified the punk influence, the open minded musical cross-pollination, and the inherent social conciousness that exists with these guys well. Love your work LiV, keep it rollin'.

Give them a 3rd chance with" Keep it in the Family", this will make your playlist for sure!!!

"Only" by Anthrax. Different lead singer.

I’m going to keep suggesting Megadeth’s “In My Darkest Hour”

Dystopia by Megadeth It’s one that I can’t stop listening to

Love that you reviewed this one. "Indians" was the first Anthrax song I'd ever heard..I even remember when it happend and what i was doing at the time. Such a great song from a great band that really has a history of contrasting the aggressive nature of the music (unappealing to some, I might add) with a lyrics that really make you think. I've always loved this song and it's still as relevant today (Standing Rock, anyone?) as it was in 1987 when it came out. Well done, guys!

Great reaction, guys! And to answer George's question about whether the fans actually took these lyrics to heart, I can answer with an emphatic YES. I grew up on this music in the 80s and can say with certainty that the social commentary in metal music helped shape my thinking and made me who I am - which is someone with deep empathy and compassion for those suffering oppression in this world. Songs like Indians, Disposable Heroes (Metallica), Revelation Mother Earth (Ozzy), Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Maiden) and Run to the Hills (Maiden) taught me so much about injustice. After hearing Indians I went on to read books about the TRUTH of Native American history (not the bs they taught in school). I ended up becoming an activist and remain very involved in social justice issues. I thank metal music for helping to open my eyes.

Accept - Balls to the wall

I respect you guys a lot. I've only watched three videos thus far - but the fact that you recognize that there is a real message in this song as opposed to just "kill your mother kill your father" that so many non-metal people think..... Good stuff, guys. Keep up the good work.

Sepultura - Territory

I love this song. This band isn't for everybody but I love them. You should react to Replica by Fear Factory. Please. Please. Please.

Overkill- Elimination 🤘🏼🎸🔊🎧🍺🤪

They ARE punk on steroids! Skater punk history. Very distinct part of the Big 4.

Growing up listening to Anthrax their lyrics have always been the main factor for me, and their music is dope as well.

DOWN - STONE THE CROW (never gonna stop requesting this)

Orion-Metallica PLEASE!! Such an awesome song

I am one of the original fans who not only loved their music, but also their "message"and demeanor. Anthrax was always a genuine band, with a great message, and their concerts were always fun. Old school, "unity" vibe at shows. You guys HAVE to do Unleash The Archers Awakening. I think it will blow you away

I was a teenager when this came out originally and even though I'm a big metal head and Anthrax fan, I really appreciated the lyrics in this song as well. The thing about metal (and music in general) is that it brings people together (kinda like sports) no matter what skin color, religion, sex, etc.....That's the power of music.

Testament - More than meets the eye !!!

Annihilator - Alison Hell Its one of the best thrash songs out there.

Belladona, the vocalist, made a huge impact in giving Metal from the East Coast a new, fresh, high pitched vocal sound that Metal from the West Coast (San Francisco) didn't have. They new what they were doing as a group. You will begin to appreciate this tone of voice when you listen to other old-school thrash songs on the market. New Metal embraces the vocals from Anthrax. Check them out!

As an Anthrax fan from back in the day I don't feel their music has aged as well as some of the other bands of that era. However back in the 80-90's they were right up there. Having watched them live several times during both the Joey and John era's one thing that always stood out was how energetic they were on stage. They really matched and increased the energy of the crowd and delivered great shows. I was lucky enough to meet the band at a signing event for the "Stomp 442" album release and although I only spent a few minutes with them they genuinely seemed like really decent guys.

Ryan! George! FIRE reaction to a cool song with a message. Anthrax is a live band, listening to Indians this way doesn't do it justice. Thank you. Please react to Judas Priest's Beyond the Realms of Death. #freethinkers

Deftones - My Own Summer

Thanks for the reaction guys. I appreciate what you do and look forward to your fresh perspective on the music I grew up on.

Yes, many of us were really listening. I am a former heavy metal bassist who is now a teacher living on an Indian reservation. The first metal band to tackle this topic was Iron Maiden, "Run to the Hills." Then D.R.I. wrote "Manifest Destiny" -- another good song from a hardcore punk/metal band. #PrayForNativeAmerica

"Dancing In The Moonlight" by Thin Lizzy!

Oh man, Joey Belladonna is one of my all-time favorite vocalists. He's amazing! And I'm sure it's been said already, Joe is Native American. Another great one is Testament's Native Blood.

ANTHRAX played the Navajo Nation Fair last month in New Mexico! \m/ Natives of the four corner states have always related to metal & love ANTHRAX for acknowledging our plight: 500 open pit Uranium mines that still exist from the Cold War, A 300 year water supply for the Hopi Nation gone over night during the World's Largest Strip Mining operation between 1970 & 2005, The only operating uranium mine in the state of Arizona (Grand Canyon Mine) threatening the health and culture of the Havasupai Nation, The Nation's Only Conventional Uranium Mill threatening the water Systems of the Ute Mountain Ute people. National attention has been given to one Standing Rock, but there are 500 'Standing Rocks' in this hemisphere. We've heard about Flint, Michigan, but what about Sander's Arizona? 90 percent Native American with Uranium contamination in the elementary school & residential homes. "We all see in black & white, when it comes to someone else's fight. No one ever gets involved. Apathy can never solve." Love & Respect, Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Franke Bello, Danny Spitz, & Joey Belladona! \m/

Good to see you gave Anthrax another "chance". Remember, this album and the song was released in 1987, thats thirty years ago!!!! Their sound right here was/is reminiscent of that period in thrash and metal in general. They were and still are very socially aware but can have fun too. IMHO its hard to fault any release of theirs and they have absolutely earnt and deserve their place in thrash and metal history.

I'm an Anthrax fan and I always loved Indian's lyrics.

Cemetery Gates!!!!!!!

Scatterbrain - Don't Call Me Dude Soilwork - Nerve Children of Bodom - Living Dead Beat Anthrax - Inside Out (they had a different vocalist during this period as well as a guest solo by Dimebag from Pantera)

As a teenager in the 80's, I was definitely paying attention to the lyrics, following along with the lyrics on the inside sleeve of the record. I bought this album the day it came out.

Death - Voice of the Soul , it’s a instrumental and it’s a masterpiece

Diamond head- am I evil

Anthrax won a Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" for their song "Black Lodge" which features John Bush, a decidedly different vocalist. I'd also recommend, "Only", "Safe Home" & "Inside Out" all which feature John Bush if you guys are looking for a different take on Anthrax.

Anthrax is an amazing band, one of their best songs. Definitely has more songs with meaning for yall to dig into.

"Disciples of the Watch" by Testament. Or finally get around to "Cemetary Gates" by Pantera. It would be like an early Christmas present watching you guys check either of those out.

WAR DANCE!!!

You guys make a great point about the lyricism in this song... The song is a staple of their live shows but I think you are right that many fans don't really know what the song really represents... By the way, when they play this live, right after the section when it slows down and they scream "War Dance!!!" you will always see the most insane mosh pit!!

This was early anthrax and Joeys voice matured a lot over the years. Some of their new stuff when Joey came back is much better cause his voice grew over time. I like the John Bush era as well.

I'm having a hard time believing that this one got more requests than "Madhouse" though. Madhouse....is dope

Bolt thrower - cenotaph or kill chain. It's death metal but you can understand the words

Metallica - Blackened

I wasn't into Anthrax at first but I started getting more into them the more I listened and eventually I listened to them like every day, something you should know is they are a live band; the energy in the room when I saw them live was insane and the mosh pits we're wild. Also most drummers appreciate Anthrax because Charlie Benante is a drumming god, his style fits the band perfectly and he is pretty technical. That being said, Joey Belladonna has a very unique voice, I think it fits the band well and I would not say his vocals are flat at all, he is a little on the higher end, but he covers a wide vocal spectrum. Everyone should listen to this band more they are super creative and unique. Of course among the living is they're most famous album but give fistful of metal a listen as well as spreading the disease. Most people could definitely appreciate them.

Angel of Death - Slayer

FIRST!💕 I love Anthrax and this song, I clicked SO fast 😂

"Inside Out" by them would have you groovin' FOR DAYYYYYS.

I remember when you guys were at 8k man now y'all are 508k yall are KILLING keep it up!

If you thought "indians" says a lot, check "keep it in the family".

Indians is one of their better songs. There are so many songs of theirs that rock ,🤘. Thanks guys,you rock😎🖤

YES! THANK you for giving Anthrax a second chance. Indians is THE song to listen to.

Hey guys... Great job breaking it down As Always. I grew up with these guys. Interesting facts you may not know. 1. Anthrax & Public Enemy attempted the First Ever Metal/Hip-Hop cross over in the 80's with "feel the Noise." 2. Did a spoof 80's rap song also; "I Am The Man." That i think you'd find entertaining.

Love you guys but I'm going to keep bugging you to react to Ride The Lightning by Metallica

Glad you guys went back to Anthrax! You should check out a song from their most recent album, For All Kings. I was never a huge Anthrax fan but I really enjoy that album

The reason the song sounds the way it does is because Anhrax started out as a thrash band like early Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth. So speed was the key. They were trying to appeal to kids like them. The song also got played on MTV. Many of us metal heads read lyrics too and appreciated the lyricism. And many of us older ones grew up on Sabbath and Purple. (War Pigs and Child in time)

Anthrax's has always have lyrics with a socially conscious message: Indians, One Man Stands, Burst,One World to name a few. Glad you give them a second chance.

Kreator- Violent Revolution. They HAVE to do Kreator at some point. They'd hate their old stuff, but they still had awesome stuff after the 90's and Violent Revolution is one of their best modern songs.

Dream Theater - As I Am

I was a big fan of Anthrax. This album came out when I was in 4th grade and I recognized the lyrics as being noble. So to answer your question, yes the lyrics were recognized and made me like them more.

To answer your question, I started listening to Anthrax as a pre-teen in the late-80s. I didn't gravitate towards them because of their lyrics, but over time their lyrics had a huge impact on my worldview. Most of their album Persistence of Time, which include some really power statements against racism and narrow-minded nationalism, was huge for me.

Most of Anthrax`s older stuff is a preferred taste either you like it or you don`t.........Intro to Reality/Belly Of The Beast is a good song ,Anthrax - Inside Out is with a different singer(John Bush ) ..is not bad.

You guys should check out the song "Only" from when Anthrax had another lead singer, John Bush, who fronted the band for like 15 years. I always preferred his singing as he has a much more mature voice and they sounded like a totally different band. James Hetfield from Metallica has said that "Only" is "a perfect song."

Back when this music was coming out, most of us buying it would sit down with it day one with the jacket/lyrics in hand the first time through. I know I and all my friends did it that way, because more often than not the thrash bands were making real statements with their lyrics. Sometimes those statements weren't about real issues, but they might apply to real issues. It was a different world then than it is now. Now people see music as background, not to really be paid attention to for the most part. Back then, if you were in on music, you were IN on music.

You mentioned the lead singer - Joey Belladonna - he's a Native American, so as you can imagine this song is really personal. AND YES!!! The lyrics are always a large part of metal music in the mid to late 80s (when this was made). And it's usually the public at larges' idea that metal is just about getting pumped and making noise. Sure that's some of it, but most kids that grew up in the 80s metal community were outsiders that were very introspective, so, yes lyrics was a HUGE thing. Oh, and "Indians" came before the collaboration with Public Enemy. And these guys were all about 19 - 21 when they wrote this.

CREENDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL NEXT. (CCR) PLEASE!❤

Give the people what they want... CEMETERY GATES!!!

Anthrax’s singer, Joey Belladonna, is part Iroquois I believe. Always liked this song. You guys should also check out “Native Blood” by Testament, another cool song about the struggles of Native Americans (and their singer, Chuck Billy, is part Pomo).

The Dave Matthews Band also have a great song about the historical plight of Native Americans called, "Don't Drink the Water" that is excellent. It would also be a great song to react to. Love what you guys do!

How about some more Amon Amarth? you guys have to check Twilight of The Thunder God

Thrash is a cross between Punk and NWOBHM (British Heavy Metal), so that's why it sounds like an aggressive Punk song. Metallica's early stuff has a Punk feel to it as well.

Anthrax recorded with UTFO of Roxanne fame,WAY before the metal/rap thing was popular. They did a track called "Lethal" and they actually lost fans because of it. But they saw it as a cleansing. They were getting rid of the fans they didn't want anyway. You have to respect something like that. It's a great track, it appeared on utfo's album and anthrax's ep called Armed and Dangerous.

For your question, as a fan, when I bought the album, I'd listen to the album straight through first, not look at the lyrics, just hear the music and vocals. Second time through, I'd have the lyrics out and I'd read them as I was listening. I wanted that first listen to be just the music. Now time for you guys to be brave and be free thinkers. Be the first of the reaction guys I've followed to listen to a John Bush Anthrax song. No one has done it that I have seen. Anthrax changed singers in the early 90s. Check out Only, Room For One More, Black Lodge, Random Acts of Senseless Violence, Fueled, Crush, Inside Out (studio version has Dimebag Darrel playing lead guitar), What Doesn't Die, Superhero, Safe Home, Nobody Knows Anything. All good John Bush era songs. Only, Fueled, and Inside Out would probably be the ones you would actually like the best. I'm basing this off of what I've watched from your reaction videos about what you like and don't like about Anthrax. Not basing off of what is most popular, because, as my favorite free thinking teacher in school growing up said, "what's popular isn't always what's right, and what's right isn't always what's popular." Was on his wall in his classroom. Don't go with what's been popular with Madhouse, and Joey era songs. You don't like his studio vocals.

Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing

I think it's high time you give Dream Theater another shot. Something like 'On The Backs of Angels' or 'Pull Me Under'

2:42 very good observation. That’s essentially what thrash metal is, metal that is immensely influenced by punk. Oh and anthrax has covered a french punk classic called “antisocial” they covered it in 2 versions, english and french.

was never a big Anthrax fan, but always LOVED this song BECAUSE of the lyrics!

Discontinued by Death Angel. 80s Thrash who had their first demo produced by Kirk Hammett of Metallica.

Orion - Metallica please my dudes

I think you guys will be amazed with how the current era of Anthrax sounds. Their latest stuff with their OG vocalist Joey Belladonna is AWESOME. The vocals are much more rich and melodic. The music is more dynamic. The songs you gentlemen picked out was the early era of anthrax back when they were in their early 20's/late teens. The current era of Anthrax is much more dynamic than their punk/thrash beginnings.

My favorite Anthrax song. The words are great. I'm partial to it because my great grandmother was full blooded Shawnee. Great song.

FEAR FACTORY!!!!!

Would love to see Lost In Vegas reaction to Cop Killer or There goes the neighborhood by Bodycount..🍻🍻

When I was growing up listening to metal, punk rock and hip hop as a kid til now. I understood every lyric in the songs I listened to, I looked at it as.... What the schools failed to teach us in the 80s-90s I learned from the musicians I admired! Bands duch ad Black Flag, Megadeth, Metallica etc. Indians was one of my fav songs as in the lyrics and Metallica's Creeping Death taught us a little bit from the Bible! Maaaaaan I Love Music 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

I love how you guys broke that down... there are tons of metal songs that good messages that can get lost behind the aggression of the music...