First time at BA
When John Bush joined New York thrash titans Anthrax in 1992, it wasn't just a simple line-up change—it was a brutal evolutionary leap. The commanding voice of Armored Saint’s frontman injected grit, raw aggression, and a soulful, razor-sharp melodic edge into the band's signature sound. The decade spanning 1993 to 2003 redefined Anthrax for the modern era, producing four essential records: Sound of White Noise (1993), Stomp 442 (1995), Volume 8: The Threat Is Real (1998), and We've Come for You All (2003).
Now, John Bush celebrating the Songs of Anthrax 1993–2003 brings back to the stage a crucial body of work that has been largely absent from live setlists for years, despite relentless fan demand. This isn't a mere stroll down memory lane. Bush’s signature vocals—a rare hybrid of punishing metal grit and undeniable rock charisma—remain as powerful as ever. Live renditions of defining anthems like Only, Room for One More, Fueled, Inside Out, and What Doesn't Die are set to deliver absolute destruction.
The backing band assembled for this run is nothing short of an all-star powerhouse. Joining Bush are his Category 7 bandmates: guitar virtuosos Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head) and Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), powerhouse drummer Jason Bittner (ex-Overkill, Shadows Fall), and bass icon Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning). Together, they form an impenetrable sonic wall loaded with massive groove and relentless precision.
