Anthrax share black-and-white 'Cursum Perficio' video starring London May
Anthrax have released a black-and-white video for “Cursum Perficio,” the title track from their 12th album and first in a decade.
The clip stars London May and was directed by Don Argott, according to Rolling Stone. It was reported on 17 September 2026. The picture is shot entirely without colour, which puts the focus on face and performance.
A title track is the song that shares its name with the album. Here the title is Latin. It roughly translates as “Your journey’s over.” The band’s official site lists ‘CURSUM PERFICIO’ with the date ‘09.18.2026’, according to Anthrax.
May is the face of the video. He previously played drums and bass in Samhain, the group led by Glenn Danzig between the Misfits and Danzig. That places him at a junction in American heavy music, moving from punk-rooted beginnings to a harder-edged next chapter.
Argott brings a documentarian’s credit list. He directed Lamb of God’s As the Palaces Burn film, a tour and studio portrait of the metal band. He also co-directed Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era film, which follows a pop stadium run from the inside.
The director leads that screen work, from casting to camera to final cut. Videos remain a central part of how albums are introduced, alongside singles and live dates. A clear visual can give a new song a second route to listeners.
The shoot was physical. May said he broke his finger on the first day. He kept going. Shoots often run to repeated takes, which test hands as much as patience.
“Cursum Perficio” is the fourth song from the project to get a visual. It follows clips for “The Edge of Perfection,” “It’s for the Kids” and “Everybody’s Got a Plan.” Releasing several clips in sequence is now standard practice. Each one gives a different entry point.
For fans, this means the shape of the new record is becoming clearer. Three songs set the range. A stark, monochrome title track centres it. With four visuals now public, listeners can trace the record’s scope before hearing it whole.
