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ANTHRAX Says 'No More!' To Spreading The Disease

Slave to the Metal Foundation is a portal for heavy metal music fans and the music industry to raise awareness and provide funds to those organizations and individuals that fight against the misuse of heavy metals (i.e. depleted uranium, mercury and lead) and who are rising in outrage over other mis...
March 29, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Classic 'Among The Living' Lineup To Guest On 'Headbanger's Ball'

The classic "Among the Living" lineup of ANTHRAX — Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frank Bello (bass),Dan Spitz (guitar),Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — will be the featured guests on next weekend's edition of "Headbanger's Ball". Hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, "Headbanger's...
March 27, 2005
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: We're Doing A Reunion 'For A Myriad Of Reasons'

Although ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is adamant about the fact that vocalist John Bush is not being kicked out of the band, he has admitted that ANTHRAX's main focus right now is their upcoming reunion tour with the group's classic "Among the Living" lineup. In a message posted on the band's officia...
March 24, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is An Old Friend And Fan Of LESLIE WEST And MOUNTAIN

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne's got a hit on his hands with his cover of "Mississippi Queen". The MOUNTAIN song is just one of the favorites he recorded for his new box set "Prince of Darkness", which came out this week. The track features guitar work from MOUNTAIN leader Les...
March 24, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Vocalist JOHN BUSH Is Not Out Of The Band

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has rejected Internet rumors that vocalist John Bush has been kicked out of the group in favor of returning frontman Joey Belladonna. Just hours after an offical press release was circulated confirming ANTHRAX's plans to tour this summer with the classic "Among the Living...
March 24, 2005
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METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH Members Pay Tribute To ANTHRAX

Metal musicians congratulate ANTHRAX on their 20th anniversary: MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine: "ANTHRAX is a band that I have always respected, that has always mattered and was very important to the American metal scene. As part of the 'big four' they were responsible for an enormous amount of the credit...
March 24, 2005
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It's Official: ANTHRAX's 'Among The Living' Lineup To Reunite

For the first time in 13 years, the entire "Among the Living" lineup of ANTHRAX — Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frank Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (guitar) and Dan Spitz (guitar) — will gather together in one room to discuss new music releases, as well as the future plans for this mo...
March 24, 2005
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ANTHRAX To Tour Australia In May; MORTAL SIN To Support

According to PyroMusic.net, ANTHRAX will be embarking on a headlining tour of Australia in May. ANTHRAX are expected to perform with their "Among the Living" lineup, consisting of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Scott Ian (guitar),Dan Spitz (guitar),Frank Bello (bass),and Charlie Benante (drums). Suppo...
March 22, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks About Recording Covers For 'Prince Of Darkness' Box Set

OZZY OSBOURNE recently spoke to Metal Edge magazine about his upcoming four-disc box set, "Prince of Darkness". An excerpt from the interview follows: Metal Edge: The box set is obviously a career retrospective, but how long has the cover album been in the making? Ozzy Osbourne: "Over the years, I'v...
March 19, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says Producer ROY Z Deserves Lot Of Credit For Sound Of New Album

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to Metal Edge magazine about the group's new album, "Angel of Retribution". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metal Edge: Does it help that, as a producer, Roy Z is also a musician? Glenn Tipton: "It does help, but Roy's qualities are...
March 18, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY On Winning GRAMMY: 'Nobody Deserves It More'

MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister spoke to Jon Bream of the Minneapolis Star Tribune about winning his first Grammy after 30 years in the hard-rock wars. "It's about bloody time," said Kilmister. "Nobody deserves it more, although I'm too modest to say it." Of course, the irony is that the tr...
March 17, 2005
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ANTHRAX, MESHUGGAH, NIGHTWISH Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

VirtualFestivals.com is reporting that ANTHRAX and MC5 will play their only U.K. festival dates of 2005 at this year's Download festival — and loads more bands have just been added. ANTHRAX — featuring the classic "Among the Living" era lineup of Joey Belladonna (vocals),Scott Ian (guitar),Frankie...
March 16, 2005
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MTV: ANTHRAX Confirm Reunion Of 'Among The Living' Lineup

MTV.com is reporting that they have received confirmation that ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup — guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, vocalist Joey Belladonna, bassist Frank Bello, and drummer Charlie Benante — has reunited. However, despite persistent reports that the band would be takin...
March 15, 2005
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Opera Tenor LUCIANO PAVAROTTI To Record DEEP PURPLE's 'Smoke On The Water'

According to Zaman.com, renowned opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti will contribute a vocal track for the new arrangement of DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke on the Water". The 69-year-old Italian tenor will sing rock for the sake of his friendship with DEEP PURPLE member, Ian Gillan. The legendary tenor will record...
March 12, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Second Chicago Date Added

ANTHRAX have confirmed a second show at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on May 1 (after the April 30 date sold out) with the classic "Among the Living" lineup, featuring singer Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello. These will be...
March 11, 2005