Thursday, February 21, 2013

ANTHRAX: Charlie Benante To Sit Out During Bands Australian Tour!

Once again, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante is sitting out during his bands live performances. It has been confirmed that Benante did not travel with the band due to personal issues, Jon Dette (former SLAYER drummer) is replacing Benante during ANTHRAX's Australian tour. "Charlie is dealing with personal issues right now and can't leave the country", commented Scott Ian. "He's really bummed about not being able to head down there."

But what are the reasons behind Benante's unavailability and why can't he leave the country? We think it might have to be with the feud Benante had with his wife Sandra last year. The Benante's were arrested for domestic battery in front of a child. Arrest records indicate the pair were arrested at the Hilton Garden Inn in Elkhart, Indiana, and both were released from Elkhart County Jail on Saturday (July 28).

As you may recall, SHADOWS FALL's Jason Bittner filled in for Benante at most of the shows that took place at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. That time around, it was announced that Benante was recovering from a  minor hand injury.

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

Additionally, the band will not be performing with guitarist Rob Caggiano, who left the band to join VOLBEAT (More info HERE)! He was temporarily replaced by Jon Donais from SHADOWS FALL.

Benante is expected to be back with ANTHRAX during this year's Metal Alliance tour, which they will be headlining (tour dates below). 

ANTHRAX in Australia:



Thu 21 Feb Brisbane, AUSTRALIA The Hi-Fi

Sat 23 Feb Brisbane, AUSTRALIA RNA Showgrounds

Sun 24 Feb Sydney, AUSTRALIA Olympic Park

Mon 25 Feb Sydney, AUSTRALIA Big Top Luna Park (w/Slayer)

Thu 28 Feb Melbourne, AUSTRALIA The Hi-Fi

Fri 1 Mar Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Flemington Racecourse

Sat 2 Mar Adelaide, AUSTRALIA Bonython Park

Mon 4 Mar Perth, AUSTRALIA Claremont Showground


Metal Alliance tour:



EventVenue Date/Time
Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
Friday
3/22/2013
7:00 PM
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Saturday
3/23/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteMarquee Theatre - AZ
Tempe, AZ
Sunday
3/24/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Monday
3/25/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Sunset Strip
West Hollywood, CA
Wednesday
3/27/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteThe Regency Ballroom
San Francisco, CA
Thursday
3/28/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteMcmenamins Crystal Ballroom
Portland, OR
Friday
3/29/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteCommodore Ballroom
Vancouver, Canada
Saturday
3/30/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteShowbox SoDo
Seattle, WA
Sunday
3/31/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteThe Summit Music Hall
Denver, CO
Tuesday
4/2/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteFirst Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday
4/4/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Friday
4/5/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteThe Fillmore - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Saturday
4/6/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Sunday
4/7/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Tuesday
4/9/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Houston
Houston, TX
Wednesday
4/10/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Orlando
Orlando, FL
Friday
4/12/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteTremont Music Hall
Charlotte, NC
Saturday
4/13/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteThe Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
Sunday
4/14/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteHouse Of Blues - Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Tuesday
4/16/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteTheatre Of The Living Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday
4/18/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteIrving Plaza (Formerly The Fillmore)
New York, NY
Saturday
4/20/2013
TBD
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Metal Alliance Tour: Anthrax, Exodus & Municipal WasteIrving Plaza (Formerly The Fillmore)
New York, NY
Sunday
4/21/2013
TBD
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