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September 13th, 2011 would be one of those days when I spend my hard earned cash money on actual CD’s. The last one I purchased was Foo Fighters‘ “Wasting Light” if I remembered it correctly.
I like what I hear from these two albums so far. By the way, why am I still calling it “album”?
It is not a secret that Scott Ian of Anthrax is a Mac user. According to Willie Gee, Ian edits his videos such as this one using iMovie on his MacBook Pro.
Well, Anthrax is scheduled to make an appearance at the Apple Store, SoHo on Wednesday September 7th, 2011 as reported by Blabbermouth.net.
Apple Store, SoHo
103 Prince Street
New York City, NY 10012
(212) 226-3126
The Big Four 2011 European Tour kicked off on July 2nd, 2011 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Megadeth .com broke the news that Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax (sans Scott Ian plus Andreas Kisser) performed Diamond Head’s classic “Helpless” together. Slayer members didn’t join the jam due to what they called “travel arrangement”.
Next The Big Four show will be in Gothenburg, Sweden on July 3rd, 2011.
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are going to play the Yankee Stadium on September 14th, 2011. Ticket goes on sale May6 at 10:00 AM through TicketMaster.com. For more info head to facebook.com/TheBig4.
The show takes place the day after Dave Mustaine birthday.
Previously The Big 4 show was held in Indio, California. You can find details of the first US Big 4 show at TheBig4Festival.com.
The Big 4 show is done and there are two things need to be reported:
There might be another live DVD/Blu-ray in the works here.
I am on an assignment at Sam Ash Music in Cerritos, California waiting for Charlie Benante and Frank Bello of Anthrax, David Ellefson of Megadeth, and Mike Portnoy formerly of Dream Theater.
There are approximately 200 people waiting in line already. Sam Ash Music store manager just informed that the event will be running a little bit behind.
Sam Ash staff members are passing around raffle tickets for some gear giveaway.
17:50
Mike Portnoy is still doing his sound check.
16:27
Only 300 people will be let in. The clinic is running late already.
18:30
Door opens, first person in line is still waiting to get in.
18:34
If you’re on wheelchair, you’re getting in first.
18:36
They are letting people in, slowly. Slower than glacier.
19:11
Typical musicians. Being late is fashionable. Even though Axl Rose is not scheduled to be here, this clinic will be beyond late.
19:18
Charlie Benante walked on the stage briefly. Sam Ash regional manager is on stage introducing Frank Bello.
Bello started off by playing along “Caught In The Mosh” and the audience are singing.
Bello is talking about him and bass playing. He introduces Charlie Benante. “Got The Time” is playing, just bass and drum with the audience singing.
“Nobody Knows Anything” with drum solo.
Charlie Benante is on guitar playing “Indian” riff.
Benante introduces David Ellefson.
Ellefson is playing along “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due” track.
Some babble and Mike Portnoy joins Ellefson playing a few bars of “Symphony Of Destruction”, “Wrathchild”, “Dawn Patrol” and “Peace Sells”.
Mike Portnoy took the mic and babble some more.
All four are on the stage jamming.
Raining Blood
Am I Evil
And many more…….
I’ll be at Sam Ash in Cerritos this Thursday April 21st, 2011. Who will definitely be there?
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sam Ash Music Store: Cerritos
12651 Artesia Boulevard
Cerritos, CA 90703-8501
(562) 468-1107
