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

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:00:43 +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 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 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 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.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:50:10 +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.

Pope Francis I Elected: Rockers React

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:08:10 +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 Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' for Bon Scott's Hometown Crowd

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:26:20 +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 — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:37:13 +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'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 [...]

Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante Calls Guitarist Rob Caggiano's Exit 'Sketchy'

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:46:22 +0000

Anthrax are moving forward without guitarist Rob Caggiano, and while they appear to be okay personally with their former axeman, there are a few lingering doubts about the musician's motives for leaving.

Volbeat Welcome Former Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Into Band, Reveal Details For New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:44:52 +0000

Danish rockers Volbeat have a ton of captivating news to offer fans. Along with unveiling the title, release date an cover artwork of their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies,' Volbeat have also announced that former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined the group as a full-time member.

Anthrax Tap Shadows Fall Guitarist Jon Donais to Fill Vacant Band Slot on Upcoming Tour

Chad Childers — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:02:53 +0000

Anthrax have not named a full-time replacement yet for exiting guitarist Rob Caggiano, but they will at least be covered for their upcoming tours. The band revealed that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will sit in with the band for their upcoming Fly Festival dates in India, the Soundwave Festival shows in a Australia and the group's headlining slot on the Metal Alliance trek in North America.

2013 Grammy Nominees for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance: Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Marilyn Manson + Megadeth

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:56:00 +0000

While hard rock and metal bands were snubbed in most of the categories for the 2013 Grammy Awards that were announced tonight (Dec. 5), the one category devoted to those genres features a diverse range of nominees. The Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance category boasts nominations for Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, [...]

Anthrax's Scott Ian to Record Comedy Metal Album With Funnyman Brian Posehn

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:00:36 +0000

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has enjoyed working with metal-loving comedian Brian Posehn on a couple of tracks in the past and those good times have led the metal icon to reportedly sign on for a full album with the comedian. Metalinjection.net reports Posehn revealed the collaboration during a visit to SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal studio. In [...]

Anthrax vs. Dark New Day – Rocktagon

T-Rav — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:31 +0000

Friday night we wrapped up the week by entering Soulicit in to Rocktagon retirement. So we start the week fresh, with two new bands. You vote will decide who moves on to tomorrow night. I'll have the winner after 9 during Nocturnal Emissions. Dark New Day - 'New Tradition' After a brief hiatus, [...]

Merry "Metal" Christmas! House Lights Up To Anthrax's 'Fight 'Em Til You Can't'![VIDEO]

Melissa Awesome — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:00:02 +0000

As 2011 comes to an end we start looking back on all the big things that happened this year, and in my book Anthrax’s album Worship Music was one of my favorites! If you haven’t checked out the album it’s Anthrax’s first release of original material since 2003′s We’ve Come For You All And it’s [...]

'Tis The Season…To Rock Out!

Melissa Awesome — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:11:09 +0000

This time of year Christmas tunes are everywhere, and it's the same 5 songs over and over again (For real, if I have to hear Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas' one more time, I'm gonna vomit) So since Christmas music can be unbearable I've compiled a list of my 10 favorite metal Christmas songs this way we can spread Christmas Cheer, the rock n' roll way.

Metallica Performs "Am I Evil" With DiamondHead & Big Four Bands

Melissa Awesome — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:12:56 +0000

As if seeing “The Big Four” bands in concert wouldn’t be mind blowingly awesome enough, Metallica stepped it up a notch. In case you’re not quite sure what “The Big Four” I keep talking about is, they’re The “Big Four” bands of 1980s thrash metal, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. If you know me you [...]