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Maiden To Spread Anthrax In California


04/15/2008
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(PR) Metal legends Anthrax have announced a short spring tour, kicking off with a warmup club show at Chicago�s Double Door on May 28th, 2008. The Chicago warm-up show will be the band�s first live performance with their new singer Dan Nelson. In addition to the band�s classic hits from their 25 year career, ANTHRAX will for the first time ever perform brand new material from their current writing sessions. After the warm-up show, Anthrax will then fly to Los Angeles and join Iron Maiden on their �Somewhere Back In Time� world tour. Anthrax is direct supporting Iron Maiden at the May 30th and 31st shows at Irvine, CA�s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

Anthrax�s Charlie Benante says �Playing with Iron Maiden again is such a thrill for us! We can't wait to be a part of these two magical nights.� Guitarist Scott Ian adds, �It is an absolute honor to be asked to open the Irvine shows for the Kings of Metal Iron Maiden. Anthrax�s tours with Iron Maiden are my all time favorites. Up The Irons!!!� Lastly, bassist Frank Bello exclaims, �I saw them 2 weeks ago and sang every word. They�re better than ever!! I can't wait to play with them again!! Good times!!�

Anthrax is currently writing for their new album. This will be their first studio album since 2003�s �We�ve Come For You All,� and also their first album with Dan Nelson on vocals.

Anthrax Spring 2008 Tour Dates:
May 28 � Chicago � Double Door (warm-up show)
May 30 � Irvine, CA � Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (direct support to Iron Maiden)
May 31 � Irvine, CA � Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (direct support to Iron Maiden)

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