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Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Releases Memoir

Johnnie Crow — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:53:17 +0000

Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Releases Memoir

Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax

Rare Bird is excited to announce the release of Frank Bello’s Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax, coauthored with Joel McIver, including a foreword by Gene Simmons of KISS.

Frank Bello, bassist with the legendary New York thrash metal band Anthrax since 1984 – one of the “big four” of thrash metal – has sold over 10 million albums, travelled the globe more times than he cares to count and enthralled audiences from the world’s biggest stages. He and his bandmates have even been awarded keys to the Bronx in recognition of their status. His long-awaited memoir would be a gripping read even if its pages only contained stories about his life as a recording and touring musician. While those stories are indeed included—and will blow your mind—Bello also focuses on deeper subjects in Fathers, Brothers, and Sons. Once you’ve heard his life story, you’ll understand why.

Born into a family of five, Frank grew up in difficult circumstances. His father abandoned his wife and children, and Frank’s mother moved heaven and earth to keep them fed and educated. Left with no male role model, Frank found inspiration in heavy metal bass players, following their example and forging a career with Anthrax from his early teens—first as a roadie, and then as the group’s bass player. International stardom came Frank’s way by the mid-to-late 1980s, when he was still in his early twenties, but tragedy struck in 1996 when his brother Anthony was murdered in New York. Although the case went to trial, the suspected killer was released without charge after a witness, intimidated by violent elements, withdrew his testimony.

Two decades later, Frank is a father himself to a young son. Like many men who grew up without the guidance of a dad, he asks himself important questions about the meaning of fatherhood and how to do the job well. This is the wisdom which Fathers, Brothers, and Sons offers readers. Despite the emotive nature of these topics, Fathers, Brothers, and Sons is a funny, entertaining read. A man with a keen sense of humor and the perspective to know how surreal his story has been, Frank doesn’t preach or seek sympathy in his book. Instead, he simply passes on the wisdom gained from a lifetime of turbulence, paying tribute to his loved ones in a way that will resonate with us all.

Frank Bello is an American musician, most notable as bassist for the legendary thrash metal band Anthrax. On hiatus from Anthrax, he briefly performed with Helmet, but he has appeared on every Anthrax release since 1985. He lives in New York.

Joel McIver is the bestselling author of Justice for All: The Truth About Metallica, which has been translated into nine languages, and several other books. He has written for Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, and he is the occasional guest on BBC. Classic Rock magazine has called him “by some distance Britain’s most prolific hard rock/metal author.”

Fathers, Brothers, and Sons was released on November 2, 2021, in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook and retails for US $28. A percentage of sales will be donated to charities assisting abandoned families.

Signed hardcover copies available at rarebirdlit.com

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Anthrax on MegaCruise 2019

Johnnie Crow — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 19:46:50 +0000

The inaugural Megadeth’s MegaCruise set sail from Los Angeles, California to San Diego and Mexico in October 2019. One of the top bands performing was thrash legends Anthrax. Anthrax has continued to record and release outstanding music, and they blend it perfectly with their classic anthems.

Vocalist Joey Belladonna is still one of the top front men you can find anywhere, with a soaring range, and the ability to make a connection with every single fan in attendance. Riff master Scott Ian stomps and smirks his way through melodies that live in your soul.

Drummer Charlie Benante watches the beat with perfect timing, which is not easy in the thrash genre. Bassist and backup screamer Frank Bello is a ball of energy that is unleashed upon every stage he touches. Lead guitarist Jonathan Donais crushes solos, whether they are his own from the recent albums, or the classics that we all know by heart.

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The Hall of Heavy Metal History Announces Final Inductees List for 2019 Metal Hall of Fame Gala

Johnnie Crow — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 23:53:29 +0000

The Hall of Heavy Metal History Announces Final Inductees List for 2019 Metal Hall of Fame Gala

To be Awarded at the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala, Taking Place January 23, 2019 @ Marriott Delta Garden Grove, Anaheim, CA

The annual Hall of Heavy Metal History‘s Metal Hall of Fame Gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances by heavy metal greats of today and years past. The Metal Hall of Fame Gala is quickly solidifying itself as the most important night in rock and metal!

The event will feature performances by legendary drummers and Hall of Heavy Metal History inductees Carmine Appice and Vinny Appice, as well as a performance by hard rock/punk icon Jean Beauvoir. Los Angeles heavy rock/metal group Budderside will open the show.

The event will also feature the premiere/free screening of Cleopatra Entertainment’s new film Band vs. Brand before the gala begins. Several celebrities from the film will be present at the screening.

Please note event times have changed: Doors open at 4:30 PM, and a red carpet will take place from 5:00-7:00 PM. The free screening of Band vs. Brand will take place from 7:00-8:00 PM, and the gala/induction ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM with Budderside‘s performance.

Admission is open to the public – tickets are available for just $30 via www.thehallofheavymetalhistory.org.

2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductees Include:

– Jon and Marsha Zazula (Founders, Megaforce Records)

– Lita Ford (with 2018 inductee Doro Pesch presenting)

– Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs)

– David Ellefson (Megadeth)

– Saxon (with Nigel Glockler accepting)

– Max Norman (Producer: Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth and Savatage | Jean Beauvoir presenting)

– Frank Bello (Anthrax)

– Testament

– Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow and Gary Moore | John Sykes accepting)

– Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo)

– Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne | Limited Autograph Signing)

– KLOS FM – 50^th Anniversary

More surprise guest appearances are scheduled to be announced!

Pat Gesualdo, Hall of Heavy Metal History Founder/CEO, says, “We are looking forward to another amazing year at the 2019 Metal Hall of Fame Gala, and following up on last summer’s amazing live induction of Judas Priest and “The Metal Queen” Doro Pesch in conjunction with our festival partners Wacken Open Air.

As with last year, several iconic bands, industry executives and artists will be inducted in 2019. We are grateful for all the hard work they’ve done over the years to keep rock and metalrelevant. I also want to take this opportunity to praise metal fans all over the world. They are an important part of the Hall of Heavy Metal History. With their support, they are helping us keep rock and metal alive for generations to come.”

2019 inductee Bob Daisley adds, “I’m very pleased and feel honored to be inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History after all these years. I’m pleased for Lee Kerslake too. He’s been a major player in the genre. Thank you to John Sykes for accepting our awards, I’m grateful and honored to have you do it.”

2019 Hall of Heavy Metal History inductee Mike Portnoy says, “It is my honor to be inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History this year! It’s also exciting to share this honor with a few of my band mates like David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance) and Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo). I look forward to attending the celebration!”

“We are honored to be recognized by the Hall of Heavy Metal History. It has been a privilege to provide you with the soundtrack of your lives. We look forward to seeing you all at this momentous occasion,” add Megaforce Records founders Jon and Marsha Zazula.

Rob Halford of Judas Priest, who was inducted this past summer at the 2018 Wacken Open Air festival, says, “Judas Priest are thrilled and honored to accept induction into the Hall of Heavy Metal History and be amongst so many of our friends. This also sends a great message of inclusion for the metal community around the world, and keeps us defending the metal faith together.”

Inductees awarded in previous years include Ronnie James Dio, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy Kilmister, Scorpions, Bill Ward, Billy Sheehan, Jordan Rudess, Nick Menza, Munsey Ricci, Exodus, and many more.

About The Hall of Heavy Metal History:

The Hall of Heavy Metal History is a non-profit organization dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making rock and metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation.

The Hall of Heavy Metal History hosts the annual Metal Hall of Fame Awards Gala, in addition to an on-stage induction ceremony at Wacken, Additionally, the Hall of Heavy Metal History is part of the D.A.D. Program to help children fight disabilities on a global basis, and is partnered with the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

For more information, please contact: info@thehallofheavymetalhistory.org or 973-725-5150.

Hall of Heavy Metal History online:

www.thehallofheavymetalhistory.org

www.facebook.com/hallofheavymetal

www.instagram.com/heavymetalhall

www.twitter.com/heavymetalhall

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