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Lamb Of God Line Up 2016 Tour Dates With Anthrax
The bands will hit the road in January (16) to kick off the trek in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two further support acts will be announced in due course. Lamb Of God, who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 November 2015
Charlie Benante Updates Fans On Anthrax Tour Absence
The rocker has been forced to sit out a number of gigs since 2013 as a result of the nerve issue, with Jon Dette stepping in as his replacement. Dette sat in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2015
Ex-anthrax Star Dan Spitz Gets Engaged A Year After Domestic Violence Drama
The rocker asked his girlfriend Beth Thom to be his wife over the weekend (18-19Jul15) and she took to Instagram to post a photo of her new engagement ring. Spitz and his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 July 2015
Anthrax Produce Limited Edition Knob Creek Bourbon
The Devil You Know is the group's latest venture in the liquor market after the success of last year's (14) Indians bourbon, and guitarist Scott Ian insists he and his bandmates are very...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 July 2015
Anthrax Pay Tribute To Late Tour Manager
Aaron Dilks passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) and his loss has sent a shockwave through the music industry. No further details about his death had been released as WENN went to press....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2015
Charlie Benante To Sit Out Beginning Of Anthrax Tour
Benante, who is battling carpal tunnel syndrome, will temporarily be replaced by former Slayer and Testament star Jon Dette. Announcing the news in a statement on Thursday (23Apr15), the drummer writes: "This...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 April 2015
Snoop Dogg And Anthrax Featured On Game Of Thrones Mixtape
Hip-hop star Snoop Dogg and metal band Anthrax are featured on an upcoming Game Of Thrones mixtape, with tracks inspired by the new season of the popular fantasy drama.Catch the Throne: The Mixtape, Vol. 2...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 February 2015
Scott Ian To Play Zombie In The Walking Dead
Anthrax rocker Scott Ian will appear as a zombie in The Walking Dead.The guitarist says it is a dream come true to star as a "walker", the name given to the living dead, in the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2014
Scott Ian: 'Metallica Almost Fired Drummer Ulrich'
Metallica came close to firing drummer Lars Ulrich 30 years ago, according to Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.The rocker has confirmed the story many rock fans believed was just a myth in his new autobiography, I'm...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2014
Gaga And Judas Priest To Collaborate?
Lady Gaga and Judas Priest could collaborate.The 'Applause' hitmaker has been discussing working with the veteran metal band on a new single and the band's singer Rob Halford seems keen on working together in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2014
Scott Ian: 'Fans Who Record Shows Are Pathetic'
Anthrax rocker Scott Ian has condemned fans who tape live music shows on cell phones as "pathetic" and "idiotic".The guitarist feels strongly about the dangers of Internet piracy and another of his main concerns is...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 March 2014
Heavy Metal Stars Pay Tribute To Ronnie James Dio On New Album
Motorhead, Anthrax and Metallica are among the heavy metal heavyweights paying tribute to late rock icon Ronnie James Dio on a new album.The three acts have joined the likes of Killswitch Engage, Scorpions and Tenacious...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 February 2014
Scott Ian Writing Memoirs
Anthrax star Scott Ian is to lift the lid on his rock 'n' roll life in a new autobiography.The heavy metal guitarist is to recount his rise to fame and time in the spotlight in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 November 2013
Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies
Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died aged 49.The heavy metal rocker succumbed to liver failure in a Californian hospital on Thursday (02.05.13), two years after contracting a rare skin disease, leaving his bandmates ''devastated''.Jeff -...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2013
Scott Ian Hit By Food Poisoning
Anthrax rocker Scott Ian was forced to skip two of the band's shows over the weekend (12-14Apr13) as he battled a bad bout of food poisoning.The guitarist fell ill shortly before the group was due...
By WENN on 15 April 2013
Dan Spitz Struggling With Life As Dad To Two Autistic Kids
Former Anthrax star Dan Spitz is struggling to cope raising two autistic children, insisting he feels like a prisoner in his own house because it's a challenge to go anywhere with the kids.The musician, who...
By WENN on 12 April 2013
Rockers Pay Tribute To Clive Burr
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and Machine Head's Dave Mcclain are among the stars who have paid tribute to Clive Burr following his death on Tuesday (12Mar13).Iron Maiden's former drummer passed...
By WENN on 14 March 2013
Indian Music Festival Cancelled
A music festival in India featuring Limp Bizkit, Kt Tunstall and Anthrax has been cancelled due to heavy rain.The Fly Music Festival was due to take place at two sites in Delhi and Bangalore on...
By WENN on 11 February 2013
Pictures: Anthrax Storm Manchester Ahead Of Headliners Motorhead
Crotch shot! Anthrax go balls out in Manchester, EnglandTwo years since Joey Belladonna came back into the fold and the Anthrax machine is now comfortably back firing on all cylinders. The New York city heavy...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2012
Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante And Wife Arrested
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and his wife Sandra were arrested on Friday (27Jul12) on suspicion of domestic battery in front of a child.The couple was taken into custody in Elkhart, Indiana after allegedly arguing in...
By WENN on 30 July 2012
Scott Ian Calls For More Gun Control After Cinema Massacre
Anthrax star Scott Ian has called for new legislation to tackle gun ownership rules in America following Friday morning's (20Jul12) deadly cinema massacre in Colorado.The guitarist, who is a firearms fan, admits he was sickened...
By WENN on 23 July 2012
Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe Remains In Prison As Support Grows
Lamb Of God front man Randy Blythe is still in custody in a prison in Prague over the death of a fan, as luminaries from the world of metal rush to support him on Twitter....
By WENN on 03 July 2012
Anthrax Star Opens Up About Autistic Kids For America's Awareness Month
Former Anthrax star Dan Spitz has gone public with his struggles as a father of two autistic children in a bid to help raise awareness about the debilitating developmental disorder.The rocker and his wife Candi...
By WENN on 17 April 2012
Sick Ian Misses Anthrax Show
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian was forced to miss the band's show in Missouri on Thursday night (26Jan12) after he was taken ill.The rocker, who is married to Meat Loaf's daughter Pearl, fell sick shortly before...
By WENN on 27 January 2012
Anthrax Postpone Asian Shows
Rockers Anthrax have postponed a number of shows in Indonesia and Japan due to a family illness.The band has axed dates in North Jakarta, Indonesia on 10 December (11) and several subsequent shows in Japan...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
Andreas Kisser Thrilled To Be Part Of Anthrax As Ian Enjoys Fatherhood
Sepultura star Andreas Kisser has confirmed he has stepped in to replace new dad Scott Ian on a run of Anthrax shows in Europe.The Brazilian guitarist made his debut with Anthrax at a Big Four...
By WENN on 10 July 2011
Metallica And The Big 4 Open Soniphere
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax appeared on stage together in England last night (08.07.11). The 'Big 4' of heavy metal joined forces at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, Southern England, to play a cover of...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 July 2011
30 Seconds To Mars Win Double Kerrang! Awards
30 Seconds to Mars and Alice Cooper received top honours at the Kerrang! Awards 2011 last night (09.06.11).Jared Leto's rockers took home two awards - Best International Band and Best Single for their track 'Hurricane'...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 June 2011
Metallica To Work With Rick Rubin On Next Album
Metallica will work with "zen guru" Rick Rubin on their next album. The heavy metal group made their most well received record in years, 2008s 'Death Magnetic', with the producer and bassist Robert Trujillo is...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 April 2011
Anthrax Dedicate Song To Judas Priest
The stars of heavy metal band Anthrax have dedicated a new song to rock rivals Judas Priest to mark the group's imminent retirement from live music.Judas Priest will bow out of touring after the completion...
By WENN on 24 April 2011
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