Drummer with anthrax

[Spontooneous]

This just in on the AP wire...

NYC Officials Report Anthrax Inhalation

By SARA KUGLER

Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City man has been hospitalized with a case of anthrax that a federal law enforcement official said may have been contracted from animal skins during a visit to Africa.

The infection appeared to be accidental, and authorities did not believe it was related to terrorism, the official said.

The man traveled recently to the west coast of Africa and became ill shortly after his return, said a federal law enforcement official, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

It was not clear how the man came into contact with the deadly substance, but aides to Mayor Michael Bloomberg said it was related to his job as a drummer and that federal and city officials traced the exposure to New York City after the man became ill in Pennsylvania.

Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly were expected to discuss the case at a City Hall news conference. Aides to the mayor said the man was recovering in a hospital in Sayre, Pa.

Weeks after the 2001 terrorist attacks, the nation was on high alert as anthrax-laced letters surfaced in several places, including New York City. NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, two U.S. senators and the offices of the New York Post were among the targets.

The anthrax attacks killed five people across the country and sickened 17. Investigators have not determined who was responsible.

[WD45]

I thought you meant Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante.

[Jim Alfredson]

That's how I read the thread title, too!

[.:.impossible]

Yeah, I was expecting some hardcore story similar to the Dimebag Darryl deal.

[clifford_thornton]

That's how I read the thread title, too!

Same here! He was pretty great, as was that band, back in the day!

How's Benante these days, anyway?

[HolyStitt]

I thought you meant Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante.

I thought no more "I am the Man"?

Would have been a damn shame.

Anybody know if Joey Belladonna was brought back on vocals?

[Shawn]

Anthrax (the band) is still alive and well, John Bush is still the vocalist.

HOWEVER...

The "Among The Living" era band (with Belladonna, Dan Spitz) recently re-united for an anniversary tour, which was filmed and then subsequently released on both CD & DVD. Here's the cover:

[HolyStitt]

Anthrax (the band) is still alive and well, John Bush is still the vocalist.

HOWEVER...

The "Among The Living" era band (with Belladonna, Dan Spitz) recently re-united for an anniversary tour, which was filmed and then subsequently released on both CD & DVD. Here's the cover:

I was able to see them with Belladonna only one time. It was on a tour with Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, with the warm act Alice In Chains.

I never really understood why they found a replacement for Belladonna.