Scott Ian, guitarist of Anthrax, has made several recent public statements reflecting on his musical influences, career decisions, and band dynamics. He named the Bon Scott-era AC/DC as his favorite band, discussed his complicated meeting with Lemmy, and expressed regret over the 1992 departure of Joey Belladonna. Ian also commented on setlist challenges, Anthrax's future tours including a planned return to Brazil in 2027, and his political stance as a centrist.