04.29.2005CHICAGO TRIBUNE, BY BOB GENDRON -
Anthrax, (also Sunday) at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. $25. 312-923-2000. One of the first bands to merge thrash and hardcore punk, and later metal with rap, Anthrax is commemorating its 20th anniversary by touring with its original lineup for the first time in 13 years. According to drummer Charlie Benante, the quintet's decision to reunite was prompted by the death of Pantera/Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. "Darrell's death changed t he way I think," says Benante. "I didn't know if everyone would be around in a few years. I'm also glad [previous vocalist] Joey Belladonna wanted to do something special." Former guitarist Danny Spitz is also on board, rounding out a unit that Benante says will focus exclusively on old-school gems. "We're going to come out and do material from 1985 to 1991. For fans, it's going to more of question of what they're not going to hear. As we go on, we'll add obscure songs to the set." A Chicago transplant, Benante credits the group's New York roots for its staying power. "It's that `we won't be defeated' attitude more than anything. So many bands have jumped on this and that, and then fallen by the wayside. We just stay true to what we do and what we know, and try things if we really like them." Even though Anthrax already has outlasted most of its contemporaries, Benante claims thoughts of retiring never cross his mind. "Playing is all about the music and the audience. It's like that saying, the older you become, the better you get at what you do." (Don't Miss It)
04.29.2005 | Strange Bedfellows: Legal team defends right to resist Anthrax (the vaccine, not the band)
04.28.2005 | Airs May 7th on VH-1 Classic. Scott sent in a few pics:
04.27.2005 | Exclusive behind the scenes pics at RandallAmplifiers.com
Thanks David!
04.27.2005 | Not quite an alphamail but Scott's bloggin' on the Anthrax page of mySpace.com
04.27.2005 |
Chuck interviewed yet again at blistering.com
Thanks Justin D.!
04.26.2005 | Charlie Interview
Chas interviewed at transformonline.com
Thanks Tim!
04.22.2005 |
The Italian Stallion interviewed at Australia's Pyromusic.net.
Thanks Aaron!
04.21.2005 |
Injun Joe interview at MetalReigns.com!
04.20.2005 |
 Check out the Kosher King of Krunch taping VH-1's Matzoh & Metal: A Very Classic Passover. Airs 4/24/05, check local listings for more info.
04.15.2005 |
Herr Ian interviewed at 411Music.com
04.14.2005 |
The site's been up and down the last few days as I've moved servers. I apologize for any inconvenience. I'm like a monkey doing a math problem when it comes to servers BUT It's almost completely unfudged however there may be a few screwy things for the next few days as we get the kinks out. Don't worry, I won't post anything anyway.
04.09.2005 | Anthrax to launch reunion tour at Tiger Stadium!!!
04.05.2005 | Anthrax named beer of the week @ thebeerpit.com, no clue what this means either. Hope it tastes like fresh Guinness.
04.01.2005 |  The original strain of Anthrax has reunited to once again spread the disease and awareness.
Read entire press release in the News Section.
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