Anthrax and Trivium to Support Maiden
Anthrax are supporting Iron Maiden at the May 30 and May 31 shows at Irvine, CA's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.Anthrax's Charlie Benante says: "Playing with Iron Maiden again is such a thrill or us! We can't wait to be a part of these two magical nights. He adds, "We wanted to do a special intimate show for a few friends to show off our new singer Dan 'Rangers Rule' Nelson and play some new material. We've been cooped up in a rehearsal room and we felt the need for some excitement. Come out and hear some favorites, come out and hear some new shit, come out to be a part of the party."
Guitarist Scott Ian states, "It is an absolute honor to be asked to open the Irvine shows for the Kings of Metal Iron Maiden. Anthrax's tours with Iron Maiden are my all-time favorites. Up The Irons!!!"
Lastly, bassist Frank Bello exclaims, "I saw them 2 weeks ago and sang every word. They're better then ever!! I can't wait to play with them again!! Good times!!"
Furthermore, according to the official Trivium website, Trivium are pleased to announce that they will join metal legends Iron Maiden as "Special Guest" for one show on Saturday, June 14 at New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center on the Somewhere Back in Time World Tour.