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Legendary metal band reveals replacement for longtime drummer
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante will miss several European tour dates after suffering a hand injury. Veteran drummer Darby Todd will fill in through July 4.
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What happenedAnthrax drummer Charlie Benante will miss several European tour dates after suffering a hand injury. Veteran drummer Darby Todd will fill in through July 4.
The headline splitThe Plain Dealer Cleveland frames it as "Legendary metal band reveals replacement for longtime drummer". Vice News frames it as "‘Big Four’ Thrash Band Forced to Replace Their Longtime Drummer Due to Injury".
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Legendary metal band reveals replacement for longtime drummer
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Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante will miss several European tour dates after suffering a hand injury. Veteran drummer Darby Todd will fill in through July 4.
‘Big Four’ Thrash Band Forced to Replace Their Longtime Drummer Due to Injury
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Anthrax fans in Europe will be treated to a different face behind the drum kit on the band’s upcoming tour with Iron Maiden. The Big Four thrash band has had to temporarily replace drummer...
