Anthrax
, the premier '80s music festival in the U.S. today announced its opening night headliner:
Anthrax.
The hair metal music blowout is July 9-12 in Pryor.
"We're going to bring our brand of New York metal to Oklahoma," said Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. "We want to start the HEAVY DAY at Rocklahoma, and after we play nothing but heavy f%#*ing metal, Oklahoma will never be the same."
Guitarist Scott Ian added, "After we're done, 'Rocklahoma' will have to change its name to 'Metalhoma.' I mean 'Oklametal.' 'Oklaheavyometala.' You get the idea."
Anthrax's worldwide album sales exceed 10 million and the band has long been recognized as one of the founders of thrash metal.
The Rocklahoma festival will be Anthrax's only North American concert appearance until they launch their own major trek later this year. Rocklahoma organizers will announce the full July 9 talent lineup next week.
Anthrax celebrates the 25th anniversary of its debut album, 1984’s “Fistful of Metal” as the band readies its first studio album in 6 years: “Worship Music.” (Get ready for the May 12 release of the limited edition, three-record vinyl reissue of the band's first album, "Fistful of Metal," too!)
The current band lineup is: Benante on drums, Frank Bello on bass, Dan Nelson as its vocalist, founding member Scott Ian on guitar and Rob Caggiano also on guitar.
The third annual Rocklahoma will have over 90 bands on four stages.
For ticket information, headliners and band schedules, visit the official Fever Fest Web site.
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