Charlie Benante

Charlie Benante
Benante in 2019
Benante in 2019
Background information
Birth nameCharles Lee Benante [citation needed]
Born (1962-11-27) November 27, 1962 (age 62) [citation needed]
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Drums
  • guitar
Years active1982–present
Member ofAnthrax, Stormtroopers of Death, Metal Allegiance, Pantera (touring member)
Websitecharliebenante.com

Charles Lee Benante (born November 27, 1962) is an American musician, best known as the drummer for thrash metal band Anthrax and crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death. Known as one of the pioneers of double bass drumming and credited for popularizing the blast beat technique, he is Anthrax's main composer and has released eleven studio albums with the band.[1][2][3][4][5] Benante has also toured with the reunited Pantera since 2022.

  1. ^ "CHARLIE BENANTE: ANTHRAX is "regrouping with JOHN BUSH"". Metal Injection. October 23, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Anthrax's Charlie Benante Remembers Vinnie Paul: He "Was the Glue in Pantera"". Revolver. June 23, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Eglinton, Mark (March 9, 2009). "Anthrax's Charlie Benante Talks About The Birth Of The Blast Beat". The Quietus. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Blabbermouth (May 18, 2021). "CHARLIE BENANTE: How I Became ANTHRAX's Main Music Writer". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Prato, Greg (February 26, 2013). "Charlie Benante of Anthrax". Songfacts.

Charlie Benante

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