"Reformation" Anthrax => Worship Music

[Bertrand]

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ça balance pas mal sur ce site, leur forum est pas mal aussi

[Le G@SP]

pour en revenir à Alive 2 bah moi je l'aime bien ce live. Et je préfère carrément la voix de Belladonna même aujourd'hui que celle de Bush qui ne chantait, à mon goût, vraiment pas terriblement les anciens morceaux, sa voix collait pas. Niveau présence scénique, désolé là aussi j'ai préféré Belladonna. Faut dire que moi j'aime que l'Anthrax des débuts

[PE]

J'ai eu la version CD et DVD. J'ai écouté une fois le CD vite fait, et regardé un bout du DVD. C'est plutôt pas mal il faut le dire (ils avaient assuré aux Gods). C'est vrai que la voix de Belladonna a "vieilli" et que ça rend plutôt pas mal. Un truc qui m'a marqué cela dit sur le DVD : on ne voit quasi jamais Dan Spitz, même pendant les solos. Ils peuvent déjà plus le supporter ? Sinon j'ai regardé un bout du "documentaire" aussi. Ils auraient pu faire un effort sur les moyens : images pourris en noir et blanc (je parle pas des images d'archives mais des interviews faites cette année) et son qui sature. Sinon on voit quand ils arrivent un par un et qu'ils se revoient pour la première fois depuis des années, c'est marrant. Donc voilà, un objet bien sympathique au final.

[Everflow]

Voilà la setlist de Anthrax sur leur tournée US actuelle, en tête d'affiche, avec 2 petites surprises :

'Among The Living', 'Metal Thrashing Mad', 'Got The Time', 'Caught In A Mosh', 'A.I.R.', 'Madhouse', 'A Skeleton In The Closet' (first time ever performed according to guitarist Scott Ian), 'Antisocial', 'Indians', 'N.F.L.', 'Aftershock', 'I'm the Man', 'I Am the Law'.

[Mout Mout]

Il est ou John Bush ????

[Gandalf]

A ton avis ?

[KYLEN]

à droite ou à gauche ?

[Talasquin]

Au fond, tout au fond

[Mout Mout]

Bien trop au fond même.....

[Everflow]

Les potins Anthrax du moment, avec Rob Caggiano qui ne semble pas très disposé à revenir évidemment, et Scott Ian qui vante les mérites de la reformation :

Inside_Out666: Rob, I'd like to talk to you about your time with ANTHRAX; tell me about your first encounter with the guys?

Rob Caggiano: "I've known the ANTHRAX guys for a long time now. I've been a fan since as long as I can remember so the first time I got together with them it was a trip! I remember being really nervous at the first rehearsal [laughs].

Inside_Out666: Yeah, [laughs] I’d be exactly the same, tell us about that first rehearsal, what did the guys ask you about, do you remember what they asked you to play, etc.?

Rob Caggiano: "Umm, I think we just went over a bunch of stuff. It wasn't like a proper audition. It was more like an ANTHRAX rehearsal (very rare in and of itself) [laughs] that I sat in on. I think everyone kinda knew where I was coming from as a guitar player beforehand and a lot of their stuff is like second nature for me, because I've been a fan for so long. It was just a matter of getting back into 'guitar player' mode for me, because I took some time off from playing back then. I like to do that every now and then to avoid getting into 'ruts' and to keep everything fresh. I'm definitely not one of those guys that practices for hours on end. In fact, I can honestly say that I don't practice at all, in the traditional sense anyway. At the time when I started playing with them, I hadn't picked up the guitar in about eight months so it really felt great to get back into it. Like I said earlier, I've been an ANTHRAX fan for a very long time. I think I learned most of the 'Among the Living' record when I was around twelve or thirteen years old and I knew most of the John Bush stuff already so it was all pretty familiar to me [laughs]. Actually that first day had a bit of a 'Twilight Zone' feeling for me but the vibe between all of us was definitely great."

Inside_Out666: Now, I won't go into the whole ANTHRAX reunion [of the classic lineup] with you. I’m sure everyone knows exactly how you feel about that, what I do want to know is do you think you will ever work with the guys again down the track?

Rob Caggiano: "I really don't know. I wish I could give you definite answers about this shit but they've been so elusive and mysterious about everything that I really don't know what's gonna happen. I'll just say this: there is a lot of stuff that needs to get worked out between ANTHRAX and myself before I would even consider going back to playing with them. Some people might think I'm bitter after reading my last interview with the 'Reunion Bashers Club' (that still makes me laugh!!) about this reunion etc. I was just speaking from my heart, as a fan and as a friend. The fact that they went and did a reunion tour doesn't make me bitter at all — it's not like I'm sitting at home right now with my thumb up my ass. I just don't agree with the way things have been handled on a lot of levels. I know the guys in ANTHRAX weren't too pleased when they saw that interview either but they had to know they were gonna rub some people the wrong way by going about things the way they did. I'm one of those people! They know exactly where I'm coming from. I still wish them luck in whatever they decide to do."

"Wow. These were the best gigs we've played in the states in a long time. We had only played a handful of shows in the U.S. with the reunion 8-9 months ago. It hadn't really sunk in yet I think and even though those shows were good, they were nowhere near as great as many of the shows in Australia or Europe over the summer. People were really excited and had been waiting months to see us and were finally getting the chance. Almost all the shows were sold out and the crowds were insane. Best NY show in forever. Somehow Chicago was even better, Minneapolis was ridiculous, and Los Angeles of all places topped them all! The L.A. show was crazy. I haven't seen a mosh-pit like that since L.A. 1987. Unbelievable. The crowds were a great mix of new and old fans. There were so many kids at the shows and they are dressing like I did in 1986 with tight jeans and big hi-top sneakers. Is that fashion coming back? I hope so!!!!

"This reunion has become bigger than the five of us. The band is tighter than ever and we are so strong musically as well as personally that nothing could stop us. It really feels like we are riding on a wave. I can feel the excitement all around us and the support growing every show. I know that people were skeptical of this reunion and some still are. I challenge you to come see us and then see what you think. People shouldn’t judge or speculate about something they have not had any experience with. And as far as the future goes, we will be able to tell you all about that very soon. . . I can only imagine how great [the upcoming European tour] will be. The gauntlet has been thrown Europe. You better represent!!!!"

Regarding the fact that the band's upcoming European tour is limited to only 19 dates, Scott said, "We only have three weeks to play shows there in April because of our schedule. If we had more time, there would be more dates. I am bummed we are not coming to Ireland. The shows have been great and I wanted to see the Phil Lynott statue outside the Bruxelles and have a pint. We asked about a show there but it comes down to the promoters, hall availabilities, and the routing. Three weeks doesn't give us any room to breathe. That's why we can't make Poland. Next time on a full tour for sure."

[Bib]

La réaction de Caggiano c'est pas franchement étonnante !

Par contre Scott Ian...

[Everflow]

Dernière interview de Scott Ian où il répond à Caggiano et ses détracteurs :

http://www.rockdetector.com/interviews/ ... 9.sm?id=85

[blackoum]

l'année dernière au furyfest je les ai vu. je vais peut-être me faire des ennemis mais j'ai trouvé le concert complètement plat, les morceaux, qui pourtant m'ont fait bouger à l'époque, je les ai trouvés mous, ils ont mal vieilli. A part le morceau antisocial".

[Maître-Nageur]

T'es sûr que tu confonds pas avec Megadeth ?

[blackoum]

non,non j'en suis sur , ils ont joué le vendredi 24 juin (donc le premier jour) en fin de soirée;

[Maître-Nageur]

Ben moi c'est tout le contraire, j'ai adoré Anthrax au fury. J'éspère qu'ils vont garder papy au chant ce qui reviendrait à dire qu'on aurait pas à se taper les titres très moyens de Sound Of White Noise et Stomp 442 en live.

[Everflow]

Une interview brutalement honnête de Dan Spitz où il est assez direct envers le choix de carrière de Scott Ian et Charlie Benante, l'arrivée de John Bush et d'autres choses encore :

http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/index.p ... &Itemid=60

Avec des propos aussi clairs, me demande combien de temps Scott va le supporter

[Bib]

Le moins longtemps possible j'espère !

[PE]

ça sent pas très bon pour Spitz tout ça. Si ce qu'il a vraiment dit ce qu'il a dit dans l'interview, ça va partir en couilles. Je vous conseille de lire l'interview en entier, il y va pas avec le dos de la cuillère. Il dit notamment que Belladonna est inéduqué et un peu lent, qu'il était contre l'entrée de John Bush dans le groupe, qu'il a composé tout l'album "Stomp 442" et qu'il a les cassettes pour le prouver (marrant qu'il soit pas crédité et qu'il n'ait jamais reçu son dû alors :d), qu'Anthrax est mort quand il est parti, qu'après son départ c'est devenu un groupe de reprises ridicule jouant dans des bars devant 100 personnes, qu'il brulerait bien l'album "Greater of two evils" etc.

Je suis content d'avoir pu les voir 2 fois sous cette formation (et d'avoir pu bien sûr faire leur première partie. définitivement mon meilleur souvenir de musicien jusqu'à maintenant ), parce que je sens que ça va commencer à chauffer entre Spitz et Ian. ce qui était à prévoir de toutes façons, je l'avais déjà dit. Autant avec Belladonna les choses ont toujours été a peu près cordiale, autant c'était la guerre ouverte avec Spitz pendant 10 ans, donc les vieux problèmes vont resurgir c'est forcé.

Voilà ce que dit Scott Ian :

Ian stated about the interview (which was published on the Metal-Rules.com web site), "He [Dan Spitz] claims it's bullshit. I hope it is. We are in the process of getting the tapes. Innocent until proven guilty. Truth will prevail. It has to because these statements are inexcusable. If he said it, or if this writer did just make it up, out of all of it; saying that Darrell copied the leads, taking credit away from what was unique to Darrell, that is beyond low. Disrespect Darrell's legacy? No, not on my watch."

In a follow-up posting, Ian went on to add, "I'm here to defend myself and my band. Dime isn't. We have found out from Nuclear Blast [ANTHRAX's European record label] that they stopped letting this writer do interviews with any of their bands because he shows up drunk and uses the time to get his records signed. This would make a good 'Law & Order' episode."

[Everflow]

C'est terminé, Joey Belladonna ne souhaite pas continuer l'aventure, enfin selon Scott Ian.

Anthrax n'ont plus de chanteur!

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following statement from ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian:

"Finally, we're going back to work. We're going to Chicago to work our asses off and write a record. It's time. We're ready. One problem... no singer.

"We were offered a direct support slot on a major tour this spring and Joey [Belladonna, vocals] decided he did not want to move forward. The reunion is over. We tried to make it work but I guess that's the problem, you can't 'make' something work. It's gotta be natural and at least becoming a band again and playing live was.

"Over the course of around 140 shows we became a better band than we ever were before from 1984 - 92. The shows we played from April 2005 through October 2006 were incredible and some of the best gigs we've ever played. Doing Donington again was mind-blowing, Graspop was insane, the insanity in Finland, Chicago, Milwaukee, three times in L.A.!!!, three times across Western Canada!!, Glasgow!!!!!, London!!!, the Nokia show in NY, the Starland show in NJ, JUDAS PRIEST!, ROB ZOMBIE!, Gigantour!!, Australia!!!, Japan!!!!!!, really, there's not a bummer in 19 months.

"Thank you from the very depths of my soul for being the best fans in the world. We got to relive something that I never thought we could and it turned out better than I ever thought it would. We didn't have to force it, it just happened and it was great.

"My curiosity was piqued by the idea of what ANTHRAX would sound like now with Joey singing. Over the last few months we've discussed this endlessly to no avail. The problems that were there could not be fixed no matter how hard we tried and in the end Joey made the decision.

"I know a lot of you out there are disappointed by this and that's the last thing we ever want. None of us want to disappoint. If we were meant to make a reunion record we would've. Some things look easy on paper but the reality is that they are impossible and what works for one band doesn't work for others. Maybe we could've forced something and cashed in on a new record but that's not the way we operate.
My reality is I feel we have some unfinished business with the 'We've Come for You All' lineup and I will do my best to finish it.

"I hope you can find it in your hearts to support all of us in whatever happens going forward.

"Charlie [Benante, drums], Frankie [Bello] and I are excited about creating new music and for now we will focus on that and write another killer ANTHRAX record."

[PE]

Manifestement Dan Spitz a fait le saut aussi. Je suis pas surpris le moins du monde (est-ce que quelqu'un l'est d'ailleurs ?)

[Bib]

Surpris pas franchement en effet... Mais bon, faut voir ce que ça va devenir maintenant...

[Gaëtan]

Bon, ben je les aurai vus trois fois sous ce line-up, c'est l'essentiel.

[Le G@SP]

ouais pareil, trois fois, la meilleure étant la date à Strasbourg suivi de près par le Dynamo.

C'est preque comique cette affaire quoique le terme pathétique corresponde le mieux!

[NicoGan]

Bien fait pour leur gueule, z'avait qu'à pas virer Bush.

[schubi]

Bien fait pour leur gueule, z'avait qu'à pas virer Bush.

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