Charlie Benante
Musician
Anthrax Drummer Discusses 'Among The Living' Deluxe Edition [News]...The Living' Deluxe Edition, date: november 05, 2009 RevolverMag.com recently conducted an interview with Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RevolverMag.com: Why did you choose "Among the... In this article: Eddie Kramer, Among the Living, Anthrax, Charlie Benante, Robert Palmer, Led Zeppelin, God, Addicted to Love, Kiss, and The Beatles |
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Wikipedia | October 31, 2009
Charlie Benante
...album cover and t-shirt designs. Benante is the uncle of Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, whose mother is Benante's older sister. Benante's wife gave birth to a baby girl named Mia in January 2006. He has a stepson named Gregory, his wife's...
In this article: Anthrax, Stormtroopers of Death, Frank Bello, Tama Drums, Ddrum, Darth Vader, Star Wars, and New York
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InRich Entertainment | October 30, 2009
Hanging with Helen Money
"So, when they called me about doing the Anthrax thing I was like, 'Oh, yeah - that's going to be fun. ' And, sure enough, (Charlie Benante) wanted me to play stuff that was like playing along with the bass riff, and then he had some...
In this article: Verbow, Anthrax, Minutemen, Chicago, Michael Jackson, Epic Records, and Table of the Elements
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Wikipedia | October 28, 2009
We've Come for You All
...on the album; one minute after the last song ends, one can hear a percussion outtake which was not used because Charlie Benante was unaware he was humming. The album's cover art was painted by famed comic book artist Alex Ross. The song...
In this article: We've Come for You All, Anthrax, Uranium, Taking the Music Back, Ramones, Darrell Abbott, Keanu Reeves, and Rob Caggiano
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Ultimate Guitar | October 26, 2009
Anthrax In The Process Of Regrouping With John Bush [News]
...Process Of Regrouping With John Bush, date: october 26, 2009 Anthrax In The Process Of Regrouping With John Bush Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante has told AOL's Noisecreep that the band is "in the process of regrouping with" singer John...
In this article: Anthrax, John Bush, Dan Nelson, AOL, Wu-Tang Clan, Joey Belladonna, Chiba Prefecture, and Brisbane
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Wikipedia | October 24, 2009
Fistful of Metal
...takes (2 entire days worth of studio time) to record the song "I'm Eighteen." As his replacement, the band hired drummer Charlie Benante's nephew, Frank Bello, who has played on every Anthrax album ever since. Neil Turbin had...
In this article: Scott Ian, Fistful of Metal, Nuclear Assault, Anthrax, Neil Turbin, Danny Lilker, I'm Eighteen, Frank Bello, and United States
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PR-Inside.com Entertainment News | August 13, 2009
ANTHRAX BEG SINGER TO REJOIN
...Charlie Benante claims the gig was a hit and Bush was a perfect fit - so much so they're hoping he'll rejoin them full-time. Benante tells Blabbermouth.net, "It was an emotional thing for us to do it - especially to ask John to come...
In this article: JOHN BUSH, Anthrax, Blabbermouth.net, Sonisphere Festival, WordPress, Dan Nelson, and England
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Ultimate Guitar | August 13, 2009
Anthrax Drummer Speaks Out [News]
U.K.'s Absolute Radio conducted an interview with Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante when the band played the Sonisphere festival on August 1, 2009 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom. Watch the seven-minute chat at this...
In this article: Anthrax, John Bush, Dan Nelson, Led Zeppelin, Knebworth, Worship Music, Joey Belladonna, Sonisphere Festival, and Absolute Radio
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Wired: Underwire | July 17, 2009
Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Shreds DC Comics Hellraiser Lobo
...six years, later this fall. The band's latest lineup features new lead vocalist Dan Nelson, as well as bassist Frank Bello, drummer Charlie Benante and lead guitarist Rob Caggiano. Anthrax hits the road in support of the release this summer...
In this article: Scott Ian, Lobo, Anthrax, DC Comics, Sam Kieth, Wired.com, Simon Bisley, Worship Music, Wikipedia, and Roger Slifer
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Ultimate Guitar | May 22, 2009
Anthrax Announce Album Update [News]
...members would be present during the mixing process. "Dave Fortman not only understands the music, he lives it," added Benante. "I was so happy when he sent over the first mix, it was all there, it was as if he put himself behind the kit,...
In this article: Anthrax, Dave Fortman, Metallica, Worship Music, Scott Ian, Fistful of Metal, Dan Nelson, Rob Caggiano, and Among the Living
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PR-Inside.com Entertainment News | February 22, 2008
ROCKER OFFERS ANTHRAX WITH YOUR COFFEE
The rocker has blended Central American, African and Asian coffees for his own signature line. Benante says, "I like to enjoy a good cup of coffee. I will drink it hot, iced, frapped and intravenously. "I've been all around the world,...
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Charlie Benante (born 27 November 1962, in The Bronx, New York) is the drummer for the heavy metal band, Anthrax. He has also performed in the band Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.). Benante has also been one of the primary songwriters for both Anthrax and S.O.D.. Along with his musician duties, Benante is also an artist and has created many of the band's album cover and t-shirt designs.
Benante is known for having a very fast double kick technique and has been credited as one of the pioneers of double bass use in thrash metal. Benante's wife gave birth to a baby girl named Mia in January 2006. Benante also has a stepson named Gregory, his wife's child from a previous relationship. He currently resides in the Chicago area with his wife and children.He is a gifted artist.
Benante is actually the uncle of Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, whose mother is Benante's older sister.
He has a large interest in toy and comic collection, as seen in the special features disc of the anthrax DVD 'music of mass destruction'. He also is a huge fan of Star Wars, repeatedly stating in old Anthrax interviews and videos that his favorite character is Darth Vader.
- Also Known As:
- Chuck
- Birth Date:
- November 27, 1962
- Occupation:
- Musician, Songwriter, Artist
- Instrument Played:
- Tama drums
- ddrum electronics
- Evans drumheads
- Vic Firth sticks
- Paiste cymbals
- Drums, Guitar
- Years Active:
- 1982 - present
- Associated With:
- Anthrax, Stormtroopers Of Death
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