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‘Big Four’ Thrash Band Forced to Replace Their Longtime Drummer Due to Injury

Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante will miss some shows on the band’s European tour in July due to a hand injury.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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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 Charlie Benante due to a hand injury.

In a June 20 social media “ouch post,” Benante himself explained the situation. “I wanted to let everyone know that I unfortunately injured my right hand,” he shared. “Following my doctor’s orders, I’ll be sitting out a handful of shows from June 20 through July 4 to give it the proper time to heal.”

Benante then revealed that drummer Darby Todd would be filling in. Todd is a UK-based session drummer who previously played a handful of shows with Anthrax in Europe,........

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