The Anthrax was a highly regarded all-ages music venue that hosted punk and hardcore shows in Connecticut.
To the many touring acts that played there, The Anthrax was as essential a stop as punk rock landmarks like New York City's CBGB or 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California.
Founded in 1982 by brothers Brian and Shaun Sheridan, the actual club was located in the basement of a makeshift art gallery on the then dilapidated west side of Stamford, Connecticut, at 70 Main Street.
[2] Many bands played the small Stamford location including 7 Seconds, Corrosion of Conformity, Youth of Today, RKL and Circle Jerks.
[1] Among the many influential bands that performed the Norwalk location were Reagan Youth, The Exploited, 7 Seconds, MDC, Descendents, Government Issue, NOFX, Die Kreuzen, Fugazi, Sick of It All, Dag Nasty and many more.