Danny Lilker Speaks : “ANTHRAX reunion isn’t permanent. I’m just helping out my buddies with tour.”

*Dan had agreed to be a guest on Metal Mayhem ROC several week’s ago PRIOR to this week’s ANTHRAX Announcement. Danny and show co host Bill Lander are friends from the Rochester, NY metal community and the original thesis of the interview was for two friends to catch up and reflect on Dan’s career in heavy metal. BY NO MEANS did Danny intentionaly try to use this interview platform to capitalize on the recent ANTHRAX developments. We hope to have Dan back at a later date to take a much deeper deep dive into his musical career.* ANTHRAX has announced that due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello will not be able to accompany the I band on it’s upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, will be ANTHRAX founding member and original bassist Dan Lilker, marking his first appearance with the band in 40 years. Lilker, who co-wrote and played on ANTHRAX’s debut album “Fistful Of Metal“, was also a member of STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH with Charlie Benante and Scott Ian. In this exclusive interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, Lilker shares for the first time exactly how long has this ANTHRAX “REUNION“ been in the works, and how he was contacted about possibly filling in for Frankie Bello. Danny shares his excitement for playing with Joey Belladonna and John Donais for the first time along with learning the newer ANTHRAX material. Danny mentions that this will be the first time playing live some of the material he helped write in the early 80s. There are set list teases, great personal reflections on his time in ANTRAX, NUCLEAR ASSAULT and ., as well as extensive commentary on the political correctness of Speak English Or Die back in the 80’s. Great insight from one of Heavy Metals true “down to earth” Metal Veterans. 00:00 OPEN 00:10 How long has this “REUNION“ been in the works 01:00 Reason behind Frank Bello unable to tour 01:40 How was Danny contacted about possibly filling in for Frankie 03:50 Danny shares his excitement for playing with Joey Belladonna and John Donais for the first time 04:30 Learning the newer material with the help of John Donais and playing some of the material he helped write for the first time. 05:10 Set list surprises and teases 05:50 His current relationship with Scott and Charlie and recently celebrating Scott’s 60th Birthday in California 07:28 Long term plans for this unit and thoughts on newer ANTHRAX material he is learning for the tour 09:30 Set list surprises and teases (pt 2) 11:34 Danny’s entry as 5th “BIG 4“ entry 12:18 Dannys Bass tone secrets on Fistful Of Metal and .’ Speak English Or Die album 13:55 Commentary on a crossover side project called EXTRA HOT SAUCE where he played drums 15:39 Great commentary and reflections on his career- ANTRAX, NUCLEAR ASSAULT , . ALSO extensive commentary on the political correctness of Speak English Or Die (then & now) METAL MAYHEM ROC SOCIALS: @metalmayhemroc1851