Anthrax "In My World" 1990 Vintage Brockum Tee
US$134.38
Anthrax "In My World" 1990 Vintage Brockum Tee
An authentic grail straight from the golden era of The Big Four thrash metal. This genuine 1990 original release licensed under The Brockum Collection commemorates the iconic "Persistence of Time" era (Megaforce / Island Records), showcasing the landmark artwork from the single "In My World".
The front features the surrealist wooden arched gates swinging open to reveal a haunting landscape complete with a skull-embedded sundial stone wheel, a skeletal hand, and lone silhouettes under an eerie twilight double-moon sky. The back features the royal blue Anthrax logo paired with the immortal battle cry from the song's chorus: "NOTHING TOUCHES ME, I'M A WALKING RAZOR BLADE".
Specifications:
- Band / Era: Anthrax / 1990 Persistence of Time Era
- Tag: The Brockum Collection (Original 1990 Licensed Tag)
- Size: L (Large)
HISTORICAL BREAKDOWN: "PERSISTENCE OF TIME" & THE SONG "IN MY WORLD" :
The Context of "Persistence of Time" (1990):
Released on August 21, 1990 via Megaforce and Island Records, "Persistence of Time" stands as Anthrax's critically acclaimed fifth studio LP, earning a 1991 Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance. Marking a definitive departure from their earlier comic-book-inspired aesthetic, the album tackled somber and philosophical themes: institutional racism, psychological alienation, personal betrayal, and the relentless march of time (influenced visually by Salvador Dali's surrealism).
The Anthem "In My World":
"In My World" served as the album's lead single alongside "Got the Time". Crafted by the classic lineup—Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, and Dan Spitz—the song delves into emotional defense mechanisms and personal isolation in an uncaring society. Scott Ian penned the lyrics drawing upon personal alienation and difficult family dynamics.
The back quote:
"In my world, nothing touches me / I'm a walking razor blade"
remains one of thrash metal's most celebrated anthems of defiance. The band famously performed the track during their guest appearance on the hit sitcom "Married... with Children" in the 1992 episode "My Dinner with Anthrax".
The Castle Gate Artwork Heritage:
The front illustration of this t-shirt was originally commissioned for the limited-edition 1990 UK 7-inch vinyl release of the single, which featured a unique die-cut fold-out "castle gate" sleeve packaging. Opening the gates symbolically enters the inner psyche portrayed in the song—a desolate surreal world populated by time relics, skulls, and solitude.
The Brockum Licensing Pedigree:
The Brockum Group reigned as the gold standard of music merchandising during the late 1980s and 1990s, holding exclusive tour apparel licenses for premier heavy metal royalty including Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer. The presence of the authentic "The Brockum Collection" woven tag and the "(c) 1990 Anthrax Ent. Under License to Brockum" legal copyright guarantees that this tee is a certified, authentic original 1990 concert merchandise garment.