Joey Belladonna is an American singer and drummer, best known as the frontman for thrash metal band Anthrax. As a member of Anthrax he was nominated for six Grammies. Anthrax is part of the “The Big Four” thrash metal bands including Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. In this episode we discuss joining Anthrax, his hiatus from the band, his Journey tribute band Beyond Frontiers, touring with KISS and more!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:13 - Cameo & Fans
0:03:20 - Cover Bands & Bible Black
0:05:25 - Joining Anthrax
0:10:21 - First Split with Anthrax
0:12:50 - Relationship with Anthrax Now
0:15:05 - National Anthem, New Music & Tour
0:21:40 - Playing with Different Bands & Genres
0:24:54 - Tour w/ Megadeth, Slayer & Alice In Chains
0:27:15 - Touring with Iron Maiden & Band Friendships
0:30:10 - Attack of the Killer B's
0:33:10 - Grammies, Best Songs & Covers
0:36:55 - Solo Projects- Joey's Jukebox & Beyond Frontiers
0:39:55 - Songwriting Role , Co-Writes, & Belladonna
0:43:25 - Reflecting Back on Hiatus From Anthrax
0:46:30 - Returning to Anthrax & Voice Strength
0:48:50 - Playing Different Venue Sizes
0:51:20 - The Big 4, Potential Tours & Tour Pranks
0:54:40 - "Not" Sign, Married with Children & Music Videos
0:57:20 - Differences in Music Business Now & Then
0:58:16 - Scott Ian as a Businessman & His Character
1:01:15 - Anthrax Singer Shuffles & Band Relationships
1:05:15 - Veteran Charities
1:05:50 - Future Plans
1:08:42 - Outro
Joey Belladonna website:
https://www.joeybelladonna.com/
Anthrax website:
https://www.anthrax.com/
Guitars for Vets website:
https://guitars4vets.org/
War Horses for Vets website:
https://www.warhorsesforveterans.org/
Chuck Shute Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ChuckShute
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!