At Home With Scott Ian: New Anthrax, Iron Maiden Rock Hall & 45 Years of Metal

Scott Ian pulled up, immediately grabbed the cinnamon rolls, and we ended up having one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on the show. 🔥🎸 In this intimate home hang, the Anthrax co-founder opens up about the new album, losing his father, raising a son, staying a true music fan after four decades, and what happiness actually looks like now. We talk about: ⚡️ The emotional weight behind “The Long Goodbye” ⚡️ Writing through grief and catharsis ⚡️ Why Anthrax still pushes themselves creatively after 40+ years ⚡️ Joey Belladonna’s vocals and the chemistry inside the band ⚡️ Public Enemy, “Bring The Noise,” and helping open the door for rap/rock ⚡️ Iron Maiden and the Rock Hall conversation ⚡️ Marriage, family, fatherhood, and perspective ⚡️ Staying inspired and connected to music after all these years ⚡️ The changing music industry and what it means to “make it” now ⚡️ Legacy, happiness, and leading with heart Plus: Dave Grohl pillows, cinnamon rolls, beard talk, and a reminder that the legends who last are usually the ones who stay human. 👀 Watch next:    • Ringo Starr | new EP, legacy & favorite th...   🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/sxhb2ibzrw-... 🍪 Yes, the baked goods always matter. ⸻ ❤️ FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE TO ALLISON ✅ Substack: https://allisonhagendorf.substack.com ✅ YouTube:    / allisonhagendorf   ✅ Official Website: https://allisonhagendorf.com ✅ Instagram:   / allisonhagendorf   ✅ TikTok:   / allisonhagendorf   ✅ X: https://x.com/allihagendorf ⸻ 00:00 - Arrival & Welcome 01:01 - Intro & Cinnamon Rolls 02:00 - Album Title: Meaning & Translation 03:32 - Is This the Final Journey? 07:15 - Why Now Was the Right Time 09:40 - Opening Tracks & First Impressions 13:19 - “The Long Goodbye” & Processing Loss 15:37 - “It’s For The Kids” 18:32 - “The Edge of Perfection” 20:55 - Dave Grohl Story 22:13 - Joey’s Vocals & Band Chemistry 25:12 - Writing About Love 26:33 - Iron Maiden & Rock Hall 31:10 - Staying a True Music Fan 32:13 - Public Enemy & “Bring The Noise” 39:21 - Rap Meets Metal 40:47 - Fatherhood & His Son 45:44 - Then vs Now in the Industry 48:55 - Family & Life Balance 52:30 - Love, Marriage & Happiness 54:37 - Anthrax Longevity 57:09 - Playing Songs Live 58:05 - Legacy & Leading with Heart 01:04:50 - The Beard #ScottIan #Anthrax #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #IronMaiden #MetalInterview #AllisonHagendorf