JOHN BUSH: My Time With ANTHRAX Is 'Over' - Sep. 25, 2005
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I am not following metal news any more so for me it came as a surprise to hear that Bush was out and Belladonna in. I've been an Anthrax fan since 1987 and I love th old albums with Donna. Still, I gotta admit that the band had made a great leap forwards when Bush appeared and I love the albums with him even more than the 80s stuff. It just saw them live a year ago and it was one of the best gigs ever!
Anthrax were never one of those bands that only could rely on their 80s stuff. They have evovlved over the years and that was surely largely thanks to Bush. Each album was different and despite some ups and downs I prefer the Bush stuff.
They should not have done this!!! It is so pathetic. They will end up like Deep Purple, endlessly regurgitating their old school stuff on so-called "last ever tours with the original line-up" instead of kicking ass with a new album every 2 years.
At least there is now a chance that Bush can reform Armored Saint and show Anthrax the way with a new kick-ass Saint album!
Anthrax were never one of those bands that only could rely on their 80s stuff. They have evovlved over the years and that was surely largely thanks to Bush. Each album was different and despite some ups and downs I prefer the Bush stuff.
They should not have done this!!! It is so pathetic. They will end up like Deep Purple, endlessly regurgitating their old school stuff on so-called "last ever tours with the original line-up" instead of kicking ass with a new album every 2 years.
At least there is now a chance that Bush can reform Armored Saint and show Anthrax the way with a new kick-ass Saint album!
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Hosebag wannabe
Cue the sitar:
"This is the end....."
Reading the Revolver article, just reaffirmed to me, that this band is one step from implosion. Dan's panic attacks, inferred mayhem by Franky, and Charlie saying that someone's (Joey) enthusiasm exceeds his capabilities.
Regardless of who you like (John or Joey, Rob or Danny) doing a reunion tour/album/retrospective is the end of the line for any band. Sure I could be wrong, but the last I checked the 1980's are over.
I hope Bush continues singing. I will support whatever he does.
I hope the band as a whole steps back, and really thinks about what has transpired in the last year. Is this how they want to be remembered? As a bunch of has-beens doing a greatest hits package, or the band who crushed on the WCFYA album and tour? Reading the transcripts on the reunion bashing site, should make everyone sit up and take notice.
Have some respect for your fans, who have been there since 1984.
I like Joey, Danny and all. I just think the band is now in it's final throes, and I am not going to be spending my money on them anymore. Thanks for the music guys; it was awesome.
Goodnight.
"This is the end....."
Reading the Revolver article, just reaffirmed to me, that this band is one step from implosion. Dan's panic attacks, inferred mayhem by Franky, and Charlie saying that someone's (Joey) enthusiasm exceeds his capabilities.
Regardless of who you like (John or Joey, Rob or Danny) doing a reunion tour/album/retrospective is the end of the line for any band. Sure I could be wrong, but the last I checked the 1980's are over.
I hope Bush continues singing. I will support whatever he does.
I hope the band as a whole steps back, and really thinks about what has transpired in the last year. Is this how they want to be remembered? As a bunch of has-beens doing a greatest hits package, or the band who crushed on the WCFYA album and tour? Reading the transcripts on the reunion bashing site, should make everyone sit up and take notice.
Have some respect for your fans, who have been there since 1984.
I like Joey, Danny and all. I just think the band is now in it's final throes, and I am not going to be spending my money on them anymore. Thanks for the music guys; it was awesome.
Goodnight.
The_Great_WV_Trendkill
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In Bush We Trust
I dont know about you guys, but I will be supporting the original lineup! Alive 2 is my new fave thrax CD!!!!! Next to a few originals of course! Old songs with much heavier chunk!
Buddy_Love_Bomb
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The way I look at it now is, If Anthrax can only continue with Joey, then so be it. I am more of a Bush fan, but the live shows with Joey are really kickin ass. I will be sad if we nolonger see our fav Bush songs in the set. But like a few have been saying from the begining, "Any Anthrax, is Better Than No Anthrax" I have been a fan of this band for Just about 20 years of my 26yr life. I will not stop being a fan now, just because the person who was singing in the band when I first started liking the band, is now back. We will all have to see what the future hold's for the band (Even The Band its self) I'm gunna be there no matter what. Long Live Anthrax!!!
Metal Thrashing Mark
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Yes I agree no more band bashing (except Journey) like Buddy says Any Anthrax is great Anthrax.
Join the street team, buy anthrax disc's for birthday's etc.
Let's all just try a little harder to keep our favorite band going for as long as possible.
To all who have bought the New dics and/or DVD's
Join the street team, buy anthrax disc's for birthday's etc.
Let's all just try a little harder to keep our favorite band going for as long as possible.
To all who have bought the New dics and/or DVD's
Catharsis70
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My view on the deal can be seen here
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210301
If anyone is interested that is : )~
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210301
If anyone is interested that is : )~
DELIRI0US N0MAD
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I think the cloud of mystery is causing most, if not all, of the problems.
I believe that if the band would just come out and tell the fans what's going on, we'd be much more forgiving and accepting.
It's the uncertainty and the perceived ill-treatment of Bush that is causing the harsh reactions.
(I say "perceived" because, even though I think Bush is getting the shaft, none of us really know what's going on behind the scenes.)
Set the record straight and let's all move on with whatever version of Anthrax remains.
I believe that if the band would just come out and tell the fans what's going on, we'd be much more forgiving and accepting.
It's the uncertainty and the perceived ill-treatment of Bush that is causing the harsh reactions.
(I say "perceived" because, even though I think Bush is getting the shaft, none of us really know what's going on behind the scenes.)
Set the record straight and let's all move on with whatever version of Anthrax remains.
eighteeschick
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The internet is a great thing. It lets me pay my bills at 11:55 p.m. when the bill is due by midnight, or keep me in touch with my friend in South Carolina, or I can e-mail a card and brighten a sick kids day. But the internet isn't always a good thing. Because I can communicate with my friend in South Carolina, I never call her and actually listen to her voice or because I can e-mail a card, now I've become overwhelmed with the amount of sick kids that I offer support too and now I spend probably as much time online at work as I spend actually working.
Back in the day, we would read Metal Edge or Hit Parader and be thinking right now "hmmm, I wonder what the heck happened with John Bush. Is he or isn't he in the band." We would talk about it with our friends and wait. Maybe Rikkie Rachman would interview Scott or Charlie and they would say 'Right now we are touring with Priest and its fucking cool as shit man! We've been writing some music and after the tour, we'll go from there.' We'd call our friends - 'hey did you see the interview? What the hell does that mean?' and then we'd wait. Eventually we would find out who is in the band and who isn't and then we'd either continue to support them or bid the band farewell.
I've been reading messages for two days and some posts bring a tear to my eye. I read them and get sad, like the band died or something, and then I say WAIT, I'm going to see Anthrax in two weeks and the fan club just opened. I don't think they are planning on going anywhere anytime soon. We damn near wait with bated breath to hear what Mr. Wu's next comment is going to be. Yesterday he posted something and shortly thereafter it was on Blabbermouth. Now if that isn't crazy fast gossiping, I don't know what is. Do you know that right now, even though its in the works for a Gigantour 2, Dave Mustaine has said that he doesn't know if he is making another album? So to me I guess its not that impossible to believe that musicians really don't always know what they are doing next. The problem is that we have instant access to all this information nowadays and at times like this, all we do is sit and speculate and rehash the same things for days and days. I understand that people feel that at the least Bush deserves to know what is going on but its the obsession with getting answers that is so damaging here. Its because its in our faces every time that we come to these boards that makes it impossible to escape the situation. If we just had our magazines and our few friends, I highly doubt we would be obsessing over the situation half as much as we do now.
Everyone needs to take a deep breath, chill, grab a beer and have a little patience.
Back in the day, we would read Metal Edge or Hit Parader and be thinking right now "hmmm, I wonder what the heck happened with John Bush. Is he or isn't he in the band." We would talk about it with our friends and wait. Maybe Rikkie Rachman would interview Scott or Charlie and they would say 'Right now we are touring with Priest and its fucking cool as shit man! We've been writing some music and after the tour, we'll go from there.' We'd call our friends - 'hey did you see the interview? What the hell does that mean?' and then we'd wait. Eventually we would find out who is in the band and who isn't and then we'd either continue to support them or bid the band farewell.
I've been reading messages for two days and some posts bring a tear to my eye. I read them and get sad, like the band died or something, and then I say WAIT, I'm going to see Anthrax in two weeks and the fan club just opened. I don't think they are planning on going anywhere anytime soon. We damn near wait with bated breath to hear what Mr. Wu's next comment is going to be. Yesterday he posted something and shortly thereafter it was on Blabbermouth. Now if that isn't crazy fast gossiping, I don't know what is. Do you know that right now, even though its in the works for a Gigantour 2, Dave Mustaine has said that he doesn't know if he is making another album? So to me I guess its not that impossible to believe that musicians really don't always know what they are doing next. The problem is that we have instant access to all this information nowadays and at times like this, all we do is sit and speculate and rehash the same things for days and days. I understand that people feel that at the least Bush deserves to know what is going on but its the obsession with getting answers that is so damaging here. Its because its in our faces every time that we come to these boards that makes it impossible to escape the situation. If we just had our magazines and our few friends, I highly doubt we would be obsessing over the situation half as much as we do now.
Everyone needs to take a deep breath, chill, grab a beer and have a little patience.
monstro
Brazilian Anthrax Website
Jacowboy said:
I didn't say I don't feel bad for John, because that sucks ass. I was replying to the stooge giving the Martyr of the Underground speech.
I think John should put a ripping new band together. He'd probably do better than he was in Anthrax. The guy has a killer fucking voice and would do well in this day and age. I might add that Anyplace But Here was one of the songs he did a lot of the writing on, lyrically and melodicaly, and it was one of the best songs on We've Come For You All. Hell, I'll check out whatever band he's in.
Mr. Wu said:
Hey Wu, I problably speak for a lot of people on this board, but I just want to say thanks for having the stones to speak up and hash it out with us on this thread and speak your mind. That means a lot to us, and at least shows that you care.
Cheers brother.
