As a lifelong metal fan, I don’t know if there is a single event that I can remember that will ever stand up to the 4 days I spent on the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. I shot a ton of interviews with artists and had some truly unforgettable experiences (such as watching Arch Enemy on the pool deck while sitting in a hot tub drinking a chocolate milkshake) – I can’t recommend it highly enough if you have the means.
In this interview, I talk to Anthrax guitarist Jon Donais and bassist Frank Bello about what they’re playing these days, their current favorite bands, and what the year is looking like for Anthrax!