[Interview] Talking Zombies With Anthrax’s Scott Ian!

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 21, 2011 @ 9:26pm
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[Interview] Talking Zombies With Anthraxs Scott Ian!
BD Music caught up with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian after the Yankee Stadium Big 4 show to discuss one of his biggest passions: zombies! Scott was lucky enough to become a zombie on The Walking Dead (description here) and he opened up a bit more about the experience as well as told us his favorite horror movie of all time! Want to know what it is? Check out the interview after the jump!
Don’t forget to check out our review of the new album Worship Music!

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Metallica Unveil Yankee Stadium Big 4 Trailer

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 06, 2011 @ 4:26pm
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After the success of their west coast date, the Big 4 (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax) are taking their show to the Yankee Stadium on Sept. 14th. To build up the hype, and let’s be honest, there isn’t much they can do to hype up this show more than it already is, a trailer was released mixing shots from Yankee Stadium with live clips from the Big 4 bands. 

Metallica Unveil Yankee Stadium Big 4 Trailer
Metallica stated (after the April 23rd show): “A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the desert this past weekend . . . we felt the enormous love and support, so we just had to find a way to make one more Big 4 show in the States happen. Enter New York . . . that’s right, the Big 4 of Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, and ‘Tallica will be in the new version of the famed Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2011! We can’t wait for a night in the Bronx as our second American show and for those of you who love fun facts, this will also be the second live music event hosted at the new ballpark.” Check out the trailer after the jump, along with ticket prices (yikes!).

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Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Rocked Out At The Big 4 Show

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 26, 2011 @ 4:53am
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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman shocked and delighted audiences at this past weekend’s Big 4 show when he, unannounced, walked out on stage to join Slayer for two songs. Jeff has been in recovery ever since contracting necrotising faciitis, the infamous flesh-eating virus, and needing surgery to remove the infected flesh. Check out a picture of Jeff after the jump where you can see the scars on his arm from the operations.

Slayers Jeff Hanneman Rocked Out At The Big 4 Show

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Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax Jam Out ‘Am I Evil?’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 24, 2011 @ 6:25pm
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Last night, in Indio, California, America got what is hopefully the first taste of the Big 4, which features Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. After the jump, you can check out a video of all four bands jamming out the Diamond Head classic ‘Am I Evil?‘. Also, check out some photos of the event at Metallica.com.

Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax Jam Out Am I Evil?

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USA Big 4 Tour Date Announced

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 25, 2011 @ 4:58pm
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Metallica has announced the only American Big 4 tour date for 2011: April 23rd at the Empire Polo Club in Indilo, California (the same venue as Coachella). The Big 4 tour is Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Here are some comments from Metallica:

“You’ve probably heard us all say it . . . the vibe was just so incredible at last year’s ‘Big Four’ shows that we can’t stop now!! So we’re finally bringing the love to our home turf on April 23, 2011 with ‘TALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, and ANTHRAX in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club (yes, the more observant of you will note that this is the same spot where the Coachella festival takes place the weekend before).
“It’s true — this is indeed the only scheduled stop in America this go around, so we’re hoping that you can head West to join us. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 28 at 10 a.m. PST and Fan Club members can check MetClub.com for pre-sale and VIP package info.”

For more info about the show, including ticket pricing and transportation information, check out TheBig4Festival.com

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UPDATED Metallica Tease ‘Big 4′ US Dates

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 24, 2011 @ 4:41pm
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Update: The tour dates will be announced tomorrow at 8 a.m. PST. Metallica has uploaded a picture onto their website that teases us with the possibility of ‘Big 4′ tour dates. The ‘Big 4′ is a combined tour of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. The four bands played several Sonisphere shows in Europe and a DVD of one such performance is available here. 
UPDATED Metallica Tease Big 4 US Dates
What do you guys think? Is it gonna be a full US tour or just a few select dates? I’m not sure I can see these guys being on the road together for an extended period of time without old tempers flaring and B.S. flying through the air. 

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