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Anthrax to Shoot Concert DVD in Santiago, Chile

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:39:28 +0000

Anthrax are currently on the latter portion of touring behind their 'Worship Music' album and 'Anthems' cover EP and they've decided to capture the live experience while the band members are definitely clicking on all cylinders. The group revealed via their Facebook page that a new concert DVD will be filmed during their upcoming stop in Santiago, Chile.

Anthrax Rock 2013 Revolver Golden Gods With Pantera's Philip Anselmo + Rex Brown

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:25:43 +0000

Anthrax kicked off the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods last night (May 2) with a set that included blistering performances of ‘Caught in a Mosh’ and ‘Fight ‘Em Till You Can’t,’ before the band welcomed the night’s first surprise guests –Â Pantera‘sÂ Phil AnselmoÂ andÂ Rex BrownÂ – for a performance of Pantera’s ‘This Love.’ A partial performance ofÂ Slayer‘s ‘Raining Blood’Â in [...]

Anthrax Perform as Four-Piece Due to Scott Ian Ailment in Orlando

Chad Childers — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:37:10 +0000

Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais is definitely being thrown into the fire. The musician has joined Anthrax's touring lineup after the exit of longtime axeman Rob Caggiano earlier this year, and during Friday's (April 12) performance in Orlando he stepped up by covering both Caggiano and fellow guitarist Scott Ian's parts during the show.

Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Transforms Into a Werewolf for 'Blood & Guts' Series

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:38:24 +0000

Each and every day of his life, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian proves that he is metal's most devoted horror fanatic. Sorry, Phil Anselmo, you'll have to accept the silver for now. However, there's good news for the Pantera / Down vocalist -- Anselmo can now melt down that silver medal, mold some silver bullets and do away with Scott Ian, as the thrash guitarist was recently transformed into a werewolf.

Anthrax Singer Joey Belladonna Nails 'National Anthem' at Chicago Bulls Game

Chad Childers — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:45:59 +0000

There's no denying the power of Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna's voice, but how would he handle the American standard, 'The National Anthem?' Audiences found out Friday night (April 5) as Belladonna walked out to center court at the Chicago Bulls-Orlando Magic game at Chicago's United Center to open the night's pre-game festivities.

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' Live With Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:17:22 +0000

Legendary thrashers Anthrax have been busting out some mind-blowing surprises lately. On Wednesday night (March 27), Anthrax brought both legendary guitarist Slash and iconic Public Enemy rapper Chuck D onstage on Los Angeles. Now comes news that last night in San Francisco, Anthrax were joined by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett for an explosive live performance of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.'

Anthrax Rock AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' With Special Guest Slash in Los Angeles

Chad Childers — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:05:27 +0000

Who doesn't love a good fist-pumping metal anthem? Anthrax have been enjoying rocking out to AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' while on tour, promoting their recently released version from the new 'Anthems' covers EP. But Wednesday (March 27) in Los Angeles, the veteran metallers offered a warm welcome to special guest Slash for their performance.

Anthrax Honored in Yankees Stadium With Showcase of Jerseys

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:33:14 +0000

As native New Yorkers, Anthrax were thrilled getting to play Yankees Stadium a couple of years ago for 'The Big 4.' But the honor didn't just stop there, as the band recently learned that the specialized Yankees jerseys made for the occasion are currently hanging in the historic baseball stadium for all to see.

Rob Caggiano on Leaving Anthrax + Joining Volbeat: 'I'm Just Following My Heart'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:34:38 +0000

Guitarist Rob Caggiano's exit from Anthrax has been a confusing one. At first, Caggiano chalked up his departure as wanting to focus primarily as an in-studio producer, specifically with Volbeat, but exactly one month after leaving Anthrax, Caggiano joined Volbeat as a full-time guitarist. The reactions of Anthrax band members have been mixed, but now Caggiano has gone further in-depth as to why he chose to leave the thrash legends.

Iron Maiden and Anthrax to Perform Historic Gig Outside 'World's Heaviest Building'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:50:10 +0000

Iron Maiden have been confirmed to bring their brand of British metal to the 'world's heaviest building.' Legitimately named the world's largest civilian building, most expensive administrative building and world's heaviest building by the World Records Academy, the Romanian Palace of the Parliament lies adjacent to Constitution Square, which will host a historic outdoor metal concert featuring not only Iron Maiden, but New York thrash legends Anthrax, as well.

Anthrax Unleash Cover of Boston's 'Smokin" Off Upcoming 'Anthems' EP

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:47:03 +0000

Little by little, Anthrax are sharing all of their ‘Anthems‘ EP covers, with our friends atÂ Ultimate Classic Rock now premiering the band’s take on the Boston classic, ‘Smokin’.’ Drummer Charlie Benante explained about their selection of the Boston song, “One of the great things about â€˜Smokinâ€™ is that thereâ€™s a really cool section that has [...]

Pope Francis I Elected: Rockers React

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:08:10 +0000

After weeks of continuous media scrutiny, there is now a new pope as Buenos Aires Cardinal Jorge Bergogolio has taken the title, going under the moniker Pope Francis I. The news was revealed Wednesday as white smoke emerged from the Vatican, signifying that a new pope had been chosen. Not long after, Pope Francis I [...]

Anthrax's Charlie Benante Pays Tribute to Late Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:36:22 +0000

The music world is in mourning after the death of former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr. The musician passed away Tuesday evening (March 12) at the age of 56, following years of suffering from multiple sclerosis. Anthrax's Charlie Benante is one of many in the music industry who was influenced by Burr and he shared a story about meeting the musician when he was first getting into music.

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' for Bon Scott's Hometown Crowd

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:26:20 +0000

Anthrax are currently making the rounds down under and one of their recent stops on Australia's Soundwave Festival came in Perth, which also just happens to be the hometown of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Featured in Fangoria's 'Blood and Guts' Season Two Trailer

Chad Childers — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:27:55 +0000

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is a horror film fanatic and his love of the genre along with his celebrity status has resulted in several cool opportunities in recent years. In addition to appearing as a zombie in AMC's 'The Walking Dead,' Ian has taken things a step further by hosting the Fangoria series, 'Blood and Guts.'

Anthrax's Frank Bello Says Band 'Still Loves' Former Guitarist Rob Caggiano

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:37:13 +0000

Anthrax are moving forward after the exit of guitarist Rob Caggiano earlier this year, but bassist Frank Bello says there's still quite a bit of love in the band for their former axeman.

Anthrax / Slayer Fill-in Drummer Cites Charlie Benante + Dave Lombardo as Big Influences

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:00:32 +0000

Drummer Jon Dette's name has been surfacing a lot more in the news lately as he's landed a pair of high profile fill-in gigs for Anthrax and Slayer, two acts he's played with previously. Dette recently spoke with 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show' at the NAMM Convention (video below) just weeks before his offers to join Anthrax and Slayer for dates became wide public knowledge.

Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante Sitting Out Australian Tour Dates Due to 'Personal Issues'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:49:16 +0000

Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante has bowed out of the band's upcoming Australia tour dates due to "personal issues." The news broke on Feb. 18 via Scott Ian's Twitter account, with the guitarist explaining that Benante "can't leave the country" right now and will be replaced by Jon Dette.

Danzig Announce Dates for 25th Anniversary North American Tour

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:22:32 +0000

2013 is a year that Danzig will always remember as the band is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Frontman Glenn Danzig and his cohorts have announced their first tour of the year and they plan on making it a real hard rocking celebration.

Anthrax's Cover of Rush's 'Anthem' Hits YouTube, Guitarist Scott Ian Previews Spoken Word Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:16:05 +0000

Anthrax‘s long-awaited, much-anticipated 2013 covers EP, ‘Anthems,’ will see a March 19 release date, and to keep the buzz going, a “Viral Video Version” of the band’s take on theÂ Rush classic ‘Anthem’ has made its way onto YouTube. Posted on the Nuclear Blast Europe YouTube page, fans of Anthrax and Rush can check the song [...]