Scott Ian

Biography

Scott Ian (born Scott Ian Rosenfeld, December 31, 1963) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the thrash metal band Anthrax. Ian is the guitarist and a founding member of the crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death for which he is also the lyricist. He has hosted The Rock Show on VH1 and has appeared on VH1's I Love the... series, Heavy: The Story of Metal, and SuperGroup. Ian is also the rhythm guitarist for the metal band the Damned Things, and played with experimental band Mr. Bungle for seven reunion shows in 2020.

Known for

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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

2026 ⭐ 7.1

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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

2023 ⭐ 6.6

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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 ⭐ 8.2

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Metal Lords

2022 ⭐ 6.8

Career timeline

2026

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition Notable

Self · 2026

⭐ 7.1

2025

Kreator - Hate & Hope

Self · 2025

⭐ 5.5

Old Time Radio: The Specter of Christmas

The Gravedigger · 2025

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Self · 2025

2023

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Elite Tribunal Soldier / Fan ( · 2023

⭐ 6.6

2022

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Notable

Self · 2022

⭐ 8.2

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

Self · 2022

Metal Lords

Self · 2022

⭐ 6.8

2021

The History of Metal and Horror

Self · 2021

⭐ 4.5

Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream

Himself · 2021

Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes Notable

Himself · 2021

⭐ 7.0

2020

Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home Notable

2020

⭐ 7.0

2019

Anthrax - Live Rock Hard Festival 2019

Rhythm Guitar · 2019

2018

Anthrax: Kings Among Scotland

Self / guitar · 2018

2017

Sepultura Endurance Notable

himself · 2017

⭐ 8.3

2015

Rammstein in Amerika Notable

Self · 2015

⭐ 8.0

2014

Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD

Self · 2014

⭐ 6.8

Anthrax: Chile On Hell Notable

Guitars · 2014

⭐ 7.5

2011

Volbeat - Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven Notable

Guest Guitars · 2011

⭐ 7.9

2010

The Big Four: Live in Sofia Notable

Guitars · 2010

⭐ 8.2

Anthrax - The Big Four - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria

Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals · 2010

Anthrax: Live at Sonisphere

Scott Ian · 2010

2009

Anthrax: Oidivnikufesin (N.F.V.) - Live in London 1987

2009

2008

Anvil! The Story of Anvil Notable

Self · 2008

⭐ 7.6

2006

Get Thrashed Notable

Self · 2006

⭐ 7.0

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

Self · 2006

⭐ 6.8

2004

Anthrax: Music of Mass Destruction - Live in Chicago

Scott Ian · 2004

⭐ 6.0

2003

Calendar Girls

Anthrax · 2003

⭐ 6.5

2002

Run Ronnie Run

Self · 2002

⭐ 5.9

2001

S.O.D. - Speak English or Live

Himself (Guitar) · 2001

Frequently appears with

Steve Harris

Self

Bruce Dickinson

Self

Nicko McBrain

Self

Adrian Smith

Self

Dave Murray

Self

Brendon Small

Edgar / Pickles / Nathan

Tommy Blacha

William Murderface / Toki

Victor Brandt

General Crozier (voice)

Thundercat

Fan (voice)

King Diamond

Priest (voice)

Full filmography

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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

2026 ⭐ 7.1

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Kreator - Hate & Hope

2025 ⭐ 5.5

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Old Time Radio: The Specter of Christmas

2025

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Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

2025

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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

2023 ⭐ 6.6

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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 ⭐ 8.2

HD

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

2022

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Metal Lords

2022 ⭐ 6.8

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The History of Metal and Horror

2021 ⭐ 4.5

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Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream

2021

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Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes

2021 ⭐ 7.0

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Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home

2020 ⭐ 7.0

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Anthrax - Live Rock Hard Festival 2019

2019

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Anthrax: Kings Among Scotland

2018

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Sepultura Endurance

2017 ⭐ 8.3

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Rammstein in Amerika

2015 ⭐ 8.0

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Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD

2014 ⭐ 6.8

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Anthrax: Chile On Hell

2014 ⭐ 7.5

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Volbeat - Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven

2011 ⭐ 7.9

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The Big Four: Live in Sofia

2010 ⭐ 8.2