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ANTHRAX ditch new singer, cancel SLIPKNOT dates and bring back John Bush?

Posted on July 21st, 2009

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From Blabbermouth:

"As announced last week, thrash legends ANTHRAX regretfully cancelled the first three dates on the second leg of their European tour due to new vocalist DAN NELSON's unexpected illness. An additional seven European dates are also cancelled, those scheduled from July 22 to July 30.

"Anthrax is thrilled to announce that they will play the August 1 Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England, with their good friend JOHN BUSH [Anthrax's singer from 1992 to 2005] joining them for a very special one-off performance.

"The members of Anthrax have confirmed the departure of vocalist DAN NELSON. In light of this development, Anthrax's slot on the U.S. SLIPKNOT dates set for August and September, has also been cancelled. Anthrax is already actively considering lead singer candidates, and looks forward to hitting the road before the end of the year."

This must be pretty serious if it gets them to forfeit an opening spot for Slipknot. Personally, I think John Bush's full-time return would be amazing–he's a much better singer than Joey Belladonna and We've Come For You All was as strong an ass-kicking as any of their classic albums. After the way he was dumped by the band to make way for the Joey reunion, I wouldn't blame Bush for staying away, but having him back would probably be the best move for Anthrax right now.

-Ben

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Comments (6)


  1. 's Avatar July 21st, 2009 at 8:07 pm h3llhammer says:

    Belladonna era was the best


  2. 's Avatar July 21st, 2009 at 10:36 pm DBNhellspawn says:

    I'd like to know what actually happened with Dan Nelson. It's a shame their potential comeback will certainly be delayed. And for the record, Neil Turbin era was the best imo.


  3. 's Avatar July 22nd, 2009 at 12:16 am Keith says:

    Jon Bush and Joey Belladonna is like the contrast between Blaze Bayley and Bruce Dickinson. How do they even sing each others songs!?


  4. 's Avatar July 22nd, 2009 at 9:31 am HCdevil says:

    dan nelsons statement:

    "On the advice of counsel, I have remained silent to the statements issued by ANTHRAX in recent days and now must address these issues to my loyal fans and others. I want to set the record straight.

    "I was never seriously ill or sick at all, as reported in ANTHRAX's July 17, 2009 press release. This extremely inflammatory statement hurt me tremendously. This statement misled fans, friends and family members into believing that I was seriously ill when I was not. I was not aware such a statement was being issued and it came as a total shock to me, as I'm sure it did to all of you. It was the other band members' decision to cancel the tour dates, not mine. I was ready, willing and able to do my job.

    "After issuing the press release, the other band members decided, on their own accord, that I had 'resigned' from the band. I never resigned from the band.

    "Even in view of this action and stance taken by the band, as late as earlier today I made it clear that I was ready willing and able to continue to fulfill my obligations. After that offer was made, the most recent press release was issued which announced my 'confirmed' departure from the band. I was not aware of the contents of this release until after it was issued, nor was I aware that ANTHRAX was canceling the European and SLIPKNOT tours.

    "I regret any disappointment and confusion this situation has caused.

    "I want to thank my loyal fans, family and friends for all their support and their many messages, emails and calls.

    "My counsel has been instructed to take any and all appropriate actions to address this situation."


  5. 's Avatar July 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 am jsc315 says:

    Well from that last post it seems like Anthrax fucked over another singer yet again. Not that i liked the guy much he seemed to have some potential but most of the stuff i saw online i was not impressed with. Seems like legal action is going to take place with that last statement.
    Its sad too because i used to love anthrax and these guys have just become a joke of a band now and cant get their shit together at all. So the new album will be delayed even fuckin longer. Good job on fucking over the fans.


  6. 's Avatar July 22nd, 2009 at 7:55 pm jumpmanhat says:

    joey all the way.

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