Fistful of MetalAnthrax's lineup had not yet solidified when they recorded their debut album, and neither had their style. Fans of the group's peak period material are likely to find Fistful of Metal off putting, as the band sounds more like a Judas Priest knockoff with rather silly, stereotypical heavy metal lyrics than the thrash innovators they would become. Bassist Dan Lilker, who subsequently left to form Nuclear Assault, is present for this album, while