Anthrax confirm details of 40th anniversary UK tour
Celebrating its 40-year tenure as one of music's premier thrash metal bands, Anthrax announces its first UK tour since the summer of 2019, and they’ll be playing Nottingham’s icon Rock City on 4th October !
Along with Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth, Anthrax is a card-carrying member of The Big Four, the four bands that defined the speed/thrash/metal genre.
During their 40 years together, Anthrax have released 11 studio albums, been awarded multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, received six GRAMMY nominations, and a host of other accolades from the media, the music industry, and fans alike. In 1991, the band helped break down race and genre barriers when they collaborated with Public Enemy on the track "Bring The Noise," and was the first metal band to have its music heard on Mars when NASA played "Got The Time" to wake up the Mars Rover in 2012.
"It sure has been a long time since we rock’n’rolled in the UK and Europe,” said Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, "but we’re coming back soon to bring the noise to all of you guys. Being that we can’t get over there until 2022, we’re going to make sure that every show will be an eventful one. We won’t just be playing four decades of songs to celebrate our ongoing 40th anniversary - hey, we’ll be giving YOU some history! - but we just might have some brand new ones for you as well. Can’t wait to see all your happy, smiling faces!!!"
On this tour, fans can expect Anthrax - Joey Belladonna/vocals, Scott Ian/rhythm guitar, Frank Bello/bass, Charlie Benante/drums, and Jon Donais/guitar - to draw from all four decades - fan favorite and deep cuts - for their nightly setlist.
"There's just something special about Europe," said Belladonna. "Our fans there have always had a full-fledged excitement about our shows, and I enjoy performing more than anyone can imagine, so we're really looking forward to this tour."
Dates for the UK leg of Anthrax’s 2022 European tour are as follows:
SEPTEMBER
27th - O2 Academy, Birmingham
29th - Academy, Manchester
30th - O2 Academy, Glasgow
OCTOBER
1st - O2 City Hall, Newcastle
3rd - O2 Academy, Leeds
4th - Rock City, Nottingham
6th - O2 Academy, Bristol
8th - O2 Academy Brixton, London
