Ep441: Charlie Benante - Anthrax, Pantera, Chafed GBI
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Charlie Benante of Anthrax shares the story of "Chafed GBI", an RSD2024 release with bandmate Scott Ian and rock icon Dave Grohl, along with sharing stories from his current Pantera tour, his love of Van Halen, his prized collectables and more.
The story of “Chafed GBI” – Grohl, Benante, Ian
Playing “Monkey Wrench” with the Foo Fighters
What makes Studio 606 such a great recording studio?
What other songs were considered aside from “The Regulator”?
Making it a charity single for members of Bad Brains
Arranging it for a Record Store Day release
Description of the vinyl & etching
Full record vs multiple EPs for new Anthrax
Bringing Pantera’s music back to live arena
Did Vinnie ever talk about playing Pantera music again?
Charlie and Vinnie and their love of Van Halen
Meeting Eddie at Dimebag Darryl’s funeral - Bumblebee guitar in Darryl’s coffin
Van Halen changed everything
Playing songs the original Pantera didn’t play live
Potential live recordings of Pantera tour
Any unfinished Pantera songs?
Charlie is a collector of toys, movie memorabilia
Getting a Beatles Butcher Cover
The Jaws barrel
Charlie loves the original Jaws – not the sequels
Getting singed Funko characters
Hunting for items around the world
Keeping collectibles sealed
Charlie’s Charvel guitar he’s written most Anthrax songs on
Feeling the presence of Darryl and Vinnie on the Pantera Tour
Taking items from Darryl and Vinnie to each show
How the Pantera celebration came together
Charlie got a Krusty the Clown tattoo in Australia
Looking forward to the Australia shows
Interview wrap up
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