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Anthrax’s Joey Belladonna + Frank Bello Talk Guitarist Situation, Future Music + More

Joey Belladonna and Frank Bello of Anthrax
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire

Continuing on with our coverage of the 2013 New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, we had the chance to sit backstage with Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank Bello for a lovely chat. Topics of the day included Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donias filling in for former guitarist Rob Caggiano, the band's headlining spot on the just-wrapped 2013 Metal Alliance tour, new material slowly being jammed out for Anthrax's next studio album + much more.

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Rob Caggiano on Leaving Anthrax + Joining Volbeat: ‘I’m Just Following My Heart’

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Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Guitarist Rob Caggiano's exit from Anthrax has been a confusing one. At first, Caggiano chalked up his departure as wanting to focus primarily as an in-studio producer, specifically with Volbeat, but exactly one month after leaving Anthrax, Caggiano joined Volbeat as a full-time guitarist. The reactions of Anthrax band members have been mixed, but now Caggiano has gone further in-depth as to why he chose to leave the thrash legends.

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Anthrax’s Frank Bello Says Band ‘Still Loves’ Former Guitarist Rob Caggiano

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Anthrax are moving forward after the exit of guitarist Rob Caggiano earlier this year, but bassist Frank Bello says there's still quite a bit of love in the band for their former axeman.

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Guitarist Rob Caggiano Plays His First Live Show With Volbeat

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The transition is now complete, with former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano performing his first show with Volbeat earlier this week. The rocker took the stage alongside his new Volbeat bandmates during a gig at Store Vega in Copenhagen, Denmark Tuesday (Feb. 19) night.

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Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante Calls Guitarist Rob Caggiano’s Exit ‘Sketchy’

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Paul Hawthorne / Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Anthrax are moving forward without guitarist Rob Caggiano, and while they appear to be okay personally with their former axeman, there are a few lingering doubts about the musician's motives for leaving.

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Volbeat Welcome Former Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Into Band, Reveal Details For New Album

Volbeat
Universal

Danish rockers Volbeat have a ton of captivating news to offer fans. Along with unveiling the title, release date an cover artwork of their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies,' Volbeat have also announced that former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined the group as a full-time member.

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Guitarist Rob Caggiano on Anthrax Exit: ‘My Heart Simply Wasn’t in It Anymore’

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Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano is facing a major career change and seems enthused about the future. Caggiano tells Pro Sound News that ultimately his desire to have more creative involvement in the music he was generating led to his exit.

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Anthrax’s Scott Ian Offers New Details on Guitarist Rob Caggiano’s Departure

Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano of Anthrax
Mary Ouellette, shewillshootyou.com / Kevin Winter, Getty Images

The departure of Anthrax lead guitarist Rob Caggiano came as a shock to the metal world, as the thrash legends had just begun to truly celebrate their comeback with classic vocalist Joey Belladonna. Having torn through the 2012 Mayhem Festival, headlined an unforgettable tour with Testament + Death Angel, earned a 2013 Grammy nomination and just finished tracking their 'Anthems' covers EP, Caggiano suddenly left the band, and guitarist Scott Ian has just offered some insight into Caggiano's exit.

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Volbeat Prep New Album Produced by Former Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano

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Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com

Former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano hasn't wasted any time whatsoever with his recent decision to leave the band and dedicate his career to production. In fact, Caggiano has entered the studio with Danish rockers Volbeat to twiddle the knobs on their fifth studio album, which is titled 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' and due this spring.

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Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Announces Departure From Band

Rob Caggiano
Megaforce

Breaking news from the legendary thrash metallers of Anthrax. Lead guitarist Rob Caggiano has left the band to focus on production work.

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