Among the Living is the third studio album by heavy metal band Anthrax. It was released on March 16, 1987, by Megaforce Records in the US and by Island Records in the rest of the world. Anthrax members described the album as their breakthrough, as it marked the progression from the band playing in small clubs to arenas and stadiums. The album was critically acclaimed and promoted the band among the ""Big Four"" of thrash metal. The band's second gold record, Among the Living was certified gold by the RIAA on July 31, 1990.