Jon Donais (Anthrax & Shadows Fall guitarist)

Episode 119- Jon Donais! Jon is the current guitarist of Anthrax, but also played with Shadows Fall for many years. He has a new band as well, called Living Wreckage that will be releasing new music soon.  It was a lot of fun talking to him about music. We covered everything from Metallica and Skid Row to Pantera and Five Finger Death Punch. Plus I get his thoughts on cancel culture, award shows, and much more!

00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Donais Last Name 
01:43 - Fan Of The Show & 80s Metal 
03:32 - Learning Power Chords & Tablature
07:50 - Melodic Shredders 
08:47 - Aftershock
09:35 - Singer of Shadows Fall & Dreadlocks 
10:53 - Playing OzzFest
12:30 - Touring with Dimebag & Vinnie from Pantera 
16:17 - Touring with Slipknot & Lamb of God
17:15 - Atlantic Records & Elektra Merger 
20:42 - Five Finger Death Punch
21:42 - Korn & Rob Zombie on Mayhem Tour 
23:18 - Joining Anthrax 
26:00 - First Show with Anthrax 
28:00 - Tour with Iron Maiden 
29:18 - Seth Meyers Show & Robert DeNiro 
30:31 - New Anthrax Album 
31:45 - Old Anthrax Albums & Songs 
32:45 - Startin' Up a Posse, Censorship & Anthrax Cancellation? 
35:15 - Living Wreckage - Arena Rock Meets Thrash 
40:15 - Anthrax & Shadows Fall Fans
42:17 - Sebastian Bach & Skid Row 
44:05 - Wrestlers 
45:16 - Bands Jon Hasn't Met Yet
46:16 - Grammies, Award Shows & Rock Music 
48:15 - Music Accessibility Now & Then 
51:02 - Pantera 
53:55 - Motley Zoo 
55:15 - Wrap Up

Anthrax Website:
https://www.anthrax.com

Jon Donais Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmdonais/

Motley Zoo Website:
https://www.motleyzooanimalrescue.org

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

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