Sorry, I don't mean to start this thread off on a tangent, but since when did anthems become all crap.
There are anthems for one reason, they completely sum up a genre, and everyone who loves that genre gets the F down. I will not argue that some people write tracks for the express purpose of commercial success, but no one can honestly say they hate all anthems.
"American Pie" by Don McLean is an anthem, but it should not be burned on a pyre. I could name others, but you get the point.
My advice Hydra, play for your audience. If they want an anthem, give em a good one, but don't shy a way from what's good because of snobs.