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Former ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Announces More Solo Dates
Former ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna has announced the first couple of concert dates as part of his fall 2003 tour that will kick off in late October. The dates are as follows: Oct. 30 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH Oct. 31 - Club Rocket - Toronto, ONT In other news, Joey and his new solo ...September 5, 2003
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ANTHRAX Drummer Says 'Stupid' Americans Won't Buy His Band's New Record
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante recently spoke to Brendan Manley of the Long Island Press about the disappointing U.S. sales performance of the band's latest CD, "We've Come For You All". "We're very happy with [the record]," Benante said. "We just want it to start selling more. Whoever has it loves...August 31, 2003
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Former ANTHRAX Singer To Guest On AMSTERDAM Album
Former ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin was recently at Jet City studios in Los Angeles laying down backing vocal tracks for the new AMSTERDAM album, "Suffering". Neil sings on the track "Mistaken", featuring Tracy G. (ex-DIO, WWIII) on lead guitar, Paulie Mervosh on drums and Ronnie Borchert on guitar...August 27, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Comments On Collaboration With VANILLA ICE
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain recently spoke to the Dutch web site Metalfan.nl about his collaboration with ex-ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and rapper-turned-nu-metaller Vanilla Ice on a project dubbed SEVEN X SEVENTY. "At first, I didn't think it would work out [with Vanilla Ice singing], becaus...August 25, 2003
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ANTHRAX Singer Says He Is Against Illegal Music Downloading
ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush recently spoke to Sweden's Metalshrine about his stance on the illegal music-downloading issue. "I think of it as a negative thing," he said. "The reality is that record sales are down, so how is that positive? Anybody who says it positive...why are record sales down? Some...August 25, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Just Don't Call It A Comeback
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently told Canada's Chart Attack that he's slightly miffed that their latest album, "We've Come For You All", is being touted as their "comeback album" when they never left in the first place. "We didn't have a studio album for five years, so they put a 'comeback album...August 22, 2003
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Makers Of Thrash Metal Documentary Defend Their Decision To Include Non-Thrash Bands
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have issued a statement defending their decision to include footage in the film from such "non-thrash" outfits as GODSMACK, DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, and KITTIE...August 21, 2003
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E.TOWN CONCRETE Drop Off ANTHRAX Tour To Join OZZFEST
E.TOWN CONCRETE have dropped off the ANTHRAX-headlined Take The Music Back tour to join Ozzfest. According to www.anthrax.com, rumor is that DRY KILL LOGIC will be added to the ANTHRAX/LACUNA COIL dates in and around New York City. More information is expected soon. ...August 20, 2003
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Thrash Metal Memorabilia Sought By Makers Of Documentary
The makers of the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene are looking for help and contributions from longtime metal fans everywhere. "We are looking for thrash fan memorabilia such as concert flyers, promo posters, old thrash mag...August 19, 2003
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ANTHRAX To Appear On 'Rockline'
ANTHRAX will be featured guests on the second half of "Rockline"'s nationally syndicated radio show airing Monday, August 25. The live show airs live 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET — and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near y...August 13, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'People In Europe Are More Passionate About Music'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Schwegweb.com about the differences between heavy metal fans in Europe and in the U.S. "I think people in Europe are more passionate about music," he said. "Maybe it has to do with the kids not being so bombarded with the media over there like they are h...August 11, 2003
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ANTHRAX Perform In Colorado
ANTHRAX performed at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado on Tuesday (august 5). Check out pictures from Wire Image. In other news, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante recently told BoulderWeekly.com that his band are focused on restoring the legacy of inventive, aggressive music that they started over...August 7, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says The Music Business Is Getting Worse And Worse
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Kaffeine Buzz about the current state of the music industry. "It's getting worse and worse with the labels consolidating more and more," he said. "And it's becoming harder and harder for any band. I get emails from people all the time through our web sit...August 6, 2003
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JOEY BELLADONNA Says ANTHRAX Treated Him Like He Was Just The Flute Player
Former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna recently spoke with Glam-Metal.com about his decision in early 2000 to bow out of the ANTHRAX tour that was to feature two frontmen: Belladonna and his replacement, John Bush. The tour, which went ahead without Belldonna's involvement, was to feature Joey on the...August 1, 2003
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ANTHRAX Bassist: We Really Want To Make The New Album Work In The U.S.
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello recently told Michelle J. Mills of San Bernardino County Sun that the five years that elapsed between the release of the group's last album, 1998's "Volume 8: The Threat Is Real", and their current CD, "We've Come For You All", hasn't put them off from trying to regain th...August 1, 2003