Anthrax signs on for new Gigantour dates

More dates have surfaced for Megadeth 's Gigantour, and the new stops will feature the original Anthrax lineup, together for the first time in more than a decade.

The new dates--five total--run Sept. 6-11, and are all set in Canada and the Northwestern U.S.; details are included below.

Anthrax will take over on those dates for Dream Theater, which is currently co-headlining the outing with Megadeth. The tour also features Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and Nevermore on the main stage, and Life of Agony, Symphony X, Dry Kill Logic and Bobaflex on the second stage.

Regular tickets are priced at "approximately $35 each," according to a press release; fans can also purchase premium tickets via the tour's website.

Earlier this year, Anthrax members Joey Belladonna (vocals), Frankie Bello (guitar), Charlie Benante (drums), Scott Ian (bass) and Danny Spitz (guitar) reunited for their first performances together since 1992.

Anthrax booted Belladonna in 1992 and replaced him with singer John Bush. Spitz left the group 10 years ago and became a watchmaker. Bello bailed out last year to join Helmet.

Bush reportedly was asked to participate in the group's reunion tour, but declined in order to spend time with his family.

"This Anthrax reunion is not about Me, Scott, Frank, Joey, Danny, Bush or Rob--it is about two things: the fans and the music," Benante wrote in a recent entry posted at the band's blog. "... I am not one for nostalgia but I do cave in from time to time on certain things--KISS! Need I say more? So basically what I'm trying to say is enjoy it! You may never see this again."

Ian and Benante have indicated in various interviews that the group will likely work with Bush in the future.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
August 2005
8 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
10 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
11 - Fort Wayne, IN - Allen County Memorial Coliseum
12 - Tinley Park, IL - Tweeter Center
13 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagles Club
14 - Cleveland, OH - Tower City Amphitheater
16 - Cincinnati, OH - Annie's
17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Chevrolet Amphitheatre
19 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center
20 - Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Arena
21 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center
23 - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach
24 - Holmdel, NJ - P.N.C. Bank Arts Center
26 - Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion
27 - Reading, PA - Sovereign Center
28 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
30 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Six Flags P.A.C.
31 - Huntington, WV - Big Sandy Superstore Arena

September 2005
2 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
3 - Toronto, Ontario - Molson Amphitheatre
6 - Edmonton, Alberta - Shaw Conference Centre
7 - Calgary, Alberta - Stampede Corral
9 - Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum
10 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
11 - Ridgefield, WA - Clark County Amphitheatre

 tour dates and tickets
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