ANTHRAX WITHOUT SCOTT IAN FOR BIG SUMMER SHOWS

One of the things that musicians have to face when touring is juggling the demands of home life with the pressures of being on the road. Going out on tour and playing to fans is a great thrill and is the buzz that many musicians crave but it can cause difficulties.

Family comes first

There are times when artists, even metal legends, have to take a step back and deal with their home life. This is the situation facing Scott Ian this summer and it may take the edge off of any Anthrax shows that will be taking place in July.

Congratulations are due to Scott Ian because he will miss these shows as he and his wife, Pearl Adey, are waiting the birth of their first child. This is a monumental occasion in people's lives and it is easy to see why the guitarist is looking to be there as opposed to playing gigs.

The Big 4 gig may be affected

All of the Anthrax shows, including their slot at Sonisphere as part of the Big 4 day, will go ahead with Andreas Kisser from Sepultura replacing Scott Ian at the gigs he is unable to attend. This provides some degree of comfort for fans because Kisser is no mean guitarist himself but when it comes to Anthrax, Scott Ian is the man for many metal heads. You cannot blame the guitarist for giving these shows a miss but it will definitely be a disappointment to die-hard fans who have been looking forward to seeing Anthrax tear up the stage.

( News & Photo From : metal.com )