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Video: ANTHRAX Drummer Getting Ready For ‘Metal Alliance Tour’

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 8, 2013
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ANTHRAX is preparing to hit the road as part of the Metal Alliance Tour where it will be perform its classic 1987 album, “Among The Living”, in its entirety.

Video footage of ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante getting his chops ready for the tour can be viewed below.

The Metal Alliance Tour, which also features EXODUS, HIGH ON FIRE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL and SHADOWS FALL on select dates, is scheduled to kick off on March 22 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California.

ANTHRAX recently tapped former TESTAMENT/SLAYER and current ANIMETAL USA drummer Jon Dette to sit behind the kit for the veteran thrash metal band’s Australian tour, which kicked off on February 21 in Brisbane. Dette filled in as a temporary replacement for Benante, who was “dealing with personal issues right now and can’t leave” the U.S., according to ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian.

Dette previously filled in for Benante on ANTHRAX‘s European tour last fall as the support act for MOTÖRHEAD.

Benante and his wife were arrested on July 27, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Elkhart, Indiana for domestic battery in front of a child. The drummer later issued a statement through his attorney claiming that he “was assaulted several times during an altercation that sent him to the emergency room with a gash at the back of his head that required several staples to close.”

Charlie and ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello (who is Benante‘s nephew) missed several shows on ANTHRAX‘s North American tour in February 2012 in order to spend time with Charlie‘s mother, who was terminally ill. On February 4, 2012, Benante informed fans via his official web site that his mother passed away.

More recently, Benante was forced to miss a number of shows on last summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival while he was recovering from a minor hand injury. Filling in for him was SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner.

EXODUS Deemed “Too Metal” By Disney

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 5, 2013
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Due to the Mickey Mouse executives, EXODUS will be forced to miss the April 12th date of the Metal Alliance Tour, on which they are direct support for ANTHRAX, along with opening acts HIGH ON FIRE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and HOLY GRAIL.

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An official statement from EXODUS reads:

“Because Disney has decided that Exodus is TOO METAL for them, we will NOT be playing the Lake Buena Vista HOB show in Florida, but the fine thrash maniacs in Tampa have invited us to rage at the Orpheum instead. Who’s comin’ out for a Lesson in Violence?”

Exodus is not the first metal band to feel the wrath of the corporate powers behind Walt Disney Properties; MACHINE HEAD has been banned from the House Of Blues venues in Anaheim and Orlando (both of which are situated on Disney property). “Violent imagery”, “inflammatory lyrics” and most appallingly “undesirable fans” were cited as the reason.

HIGH ON FIRE Added To ‘Metal Alliance Tour’

Posted by aliblackdiamond on January 2, 2013
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Oakland, California trio HIGH ON FIRE has been added to the ANTHRAX-headlined third annual Metal Alliance Tour, which is set to kick off in March and run through the month of April.

ANTHRAX will perform its fan-favorite 1987 album “Among The Living” in its entirety during the trek, which will feature additional support from EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL and a couple of additional bands, to be announced at a later date.

“ANTHRAX has always been one of my favorite bands, and to have them be part of our tour is beyond expression. This is surely going to be one for the history books!” stated tour co-organizer Dan Rozenblum.

Added ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian: “Holy crap am I so excited about this year’s Metal Alliance Tour!

“It’s been a great year and a half for us since ‘Worship Music’ came out and to cap it off with a Grammy nomination.

“This is such a perfect lineup. To make this tour even more special, we will be playing our ‘Among The Living’ record in its entirety. I can’t wait to play ‘Horror Of It All’!

“Come on out and worship with us, my friends. You do not want to miss this. USA on Hell one more time.”

General-admission tickets will be available on January 11 but fans can now order VIP tickets via SoundRink.com. There are only 50 VIP tickets per market and will quickly sell out. Each VIP ticket will include the following items:

* General-admission ticket
* Meet-and-greet 30 minutes before doors
* Limited-edition VIP laminate
* Limited-edition 11×17 tour poster
* Metal Alliance beer koozie
* Bottle of High River Sauces‘ Hellacious Hot Sauce (the official hot sauce of the Metal Alliance Tour)
* Issue of Revolver magazine

The dates are as follows:

Mar. 23 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
Mar. 24 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
Mar. 25 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
Mar. 27 – House of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
Mar. 28 – Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
Mar. 29 – The Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
Mar. 30 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
Mar. 31 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
Apr. 02 – Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
Apr. 04 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
Apr. 05 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL
Apr. 06 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI
Apr. 07 – Bogarts – - Cincinnati, OH
Apr. 09 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
Apr. 10 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
Apr. 12 – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, FL
Apr. 13 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
Apr. 14 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
Apr. 16 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
Apr. 18 – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 20 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY

For more information, visit MetalAllianceTour.com.

ANTHRAX To Headline Metal Alliance Tour 2013 Performing Among The Living Album In It’s Entirety; EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL Also Confirmed

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 17, 2012
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The Metal Alliance Tour is back for their third ferocious year of wrecking heads. Festival organizers Dan Rozenblum and Steve Seabury of High River Entertainment have announced ANTHRAX as their 2013 headliner. The band will be performing their fan favorite 1987 classic, Among The Living, in it’s entirety. The album was produced by Eddie Kramerand includes the tracks ‘Caught In A Mosh’, ‘Indians’ and ‘I Am The Law’.

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“Anthrax has always been one of my favorite bands, and to have them be part of our tour is beyond expression. This is surely going to be one for the history books!”, states Rozenblum.

Sharing the stage each night and crushing heads on the Metal Alliance Tour will be San Francisco thrash legends EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL and a couple of additional bands will be announce at a later date. You can expect the tour to stay true to their roots on the decision of the additional bands.

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The Metal Alliance Tour will make the trek across the US starting in March and running through the month of April.

“Holy crap am I so excited about this year’s Metal Alliance Tour! It’s been a great year and a half for us since Worship Music came out and to cap it off with a Grammy nomination. This is such a perfect lineup. To make this tour even more special, we will be playing our Among The Living record in its entirety. I can’t wait to play Horror Of It All! Come on out and worship with us my friends. You do not want to miss this. USA on Hell one more time…”, commentes Anthrax’ Scott Ian about the bands involvement.

General Admission Tickets will be available on January 11th. For more information please visit the Metal Alliance Tour website at this location.

DEVILDRIVER Bassist Diagnosed With Streptococcus Pneumonia

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2012
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DEVILDRIVER bassist Aaron “Bubble” Patrick is sitting out the band’s Metal Alliance Tour after being diagnosed with Streptococcus pneumonia, an inflammation and swelling of the lung, caused by an infection with the bacteria. Filling in for Patrick is his former BURY YOUR DEAD bandmate Chris Towning.

Aaron‘s mother, Jane, has released the following update on his condition:

“The Streptococcus pneumonia has damaged Aaron‘s liver, kidneys and bone marrow. He has been able to cough up a fair amount of infection, but his lungs are still very full. Along with the pneumonia, there have also been a series of side effects that are taking a toll on his body. A horrible case of pancreatitis has developed, which caused his fever to persist. He is still dependent on oxygen and cannot be released until he can breathe sufficiently and the oxygen is not required.

“So now his release date may be pushed back until early next week, March 20? Then he must rest at least a week before getting on a plane, as the lungs cannot take the pressure. I am hoping to get him home on a non-stop flight around the 30th of March. He will have to again rest for weeks. The doctor told me it was touch and go before I got [to the hospital]. We are hopeful for release early next week.

“Prayers, please!”

A photo of Patrick in the hospital can be seen below.

The Metal Alliance Tour — which also features THE FACELESS, DYING FETUS, JOB FOR A COWBOY, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, IMPENDING DOOM and WRETCHED — kicked off this past Thursday, March 15 at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

Patrick joined DEVILDRIVER as the replacement for Jonathan Miller, who quit the band in March 2011, calling it “the most difficult decision of my life” but “something that I needed to do for myself.”

Source: Blabbermouth.net