
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.
Acted in 21
2020s
- 2026
Anthrax - Hellfest 2026
Guitar
- 2025
Old Time Radio: The Specter of Christmas
The Gravedigger
- 2023
- 2020
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Anthrax - Live Rock Hard Festival 2019
Rhythm Guitar
- 2014
Anthrax: Chile On Hell
Guitars
- 2013
Story of Metal
Scott Ian · 11 episodes
- 2011
Volbeat - Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven
Guest Guitars
- 2010
The Big Four: Live in Sofia
Guitars
Anthrax - The Big Four - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria
Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Anthrax: Live at Sonisphere
Scott Ian
2000s
- 2009
Anthrax: Oidivnikufesin (N.F.V.) - Live in London 1987
Movie
- 2006
VH1 Rock Honors
TV
- 2004
Anthrax: Music of Mass Destruction - Live in Chicago
Scott Ian
- 2003
I Love the '70s
TV
1990s
- 1995
- 1991
Anthrax: Oidivnikufesin 1987
Rhythm Guitar
No release date
Old Time Radio: Dance With Me
Gravedigger
Appearances27
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Kreator - Hate & Hope
Self
- 2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Self
- 2021
Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
Himself
2010s
- 2018
Anthrax: Kings Among Scotland
Self / guitar
- 2017
Sepultura Endurance
himself
- 2015
Rammstein in Amerika
Self
- 2014
Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD
Self
- 2011
The Big 4
Self · 4 episodes
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Get Thrashed
Self
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Self · 10 episodes
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life
Self
- 2004
VH1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs
Self
- 2002
Run Ronnie Run
Self
- 2001
Scoring 'Ghosts of Mars'
Self
S.O.D. - Speak English or Live
Himself (Guitar)
1990s
- 1992
S.O.D. Live at Budokan
Himself
- 1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 10
Self