ANTHRAX has announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello will not be able to accompany the band on its upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13, 2024 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City.
Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, will be Anthrax founding member and original bassist Dan Lilker, marking his first appearance with the band in 40 years.
Lilker, who co-wrote and played on Anthrax’s debut album “Fistful Of Metal”, was also a member of STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH with Charlie Benante and Scott Ian.
In this exclusive interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, lilker shares for the first time exactly how long this Anthrax “Reunion” has been in the works,and how he was contacted about possibly filling in for Frankie Bello.
Danny shares his excitement for playing with Joey Belladonna and John Donais for the first time along with learning the newer Anthrax material.
Danny mentions that this will be the first time playing live some of the material he helped write in the early 80s.
There is set list teases, great personal reflections on his time in Anthrax, Nuclear Assault and S.O.D., as well as extensive commentary on the political correctness of Speak English or Die back in the 80’s.
Great insight from one of Heavy Metals true “down to earth” metal veterans.
Another example of a great, unique, conversation filled with in-depth anecdotes and disclosures found only here at Metal Mayhem ROC.
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