John Bush Discusses Future With Anthrax, Possibility of Armored Saint Tour
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On Thursday, October 13, 2005, The Dio Message Board conducted an interview with ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow:
The Dio Message Board: First things first, John. How are you and the family? Enjoy being a dad?
John Bush: "I love being a dad. It's exceeded all of my expectations. Our child is so awesome. She's so nice!! My wife is also great and we're enjoying spending lots of time together. I help her with her business. We run a commercial casting facility. She just cast the new KORN video."
The Dio Message Board: I don't want to harp on about the current ANTHRAX situation, so I'm only going to ask one question to you on this. I find it ironic that when you first joined ANTHRAX many fans wanted Joey Belladonna to remain in the band and now he's in the band all these years later many more fans want you back in ANTHRAX! At this stage are you still available for ANTHRAX in the future or do you feel that the door is closed on this?
John Bush: "Well, I guess people are fickle, aren't they?! [Laughs] Sounds like a case of 'The grass is always greener on the other side.' I would say, 'Never say never.' But from a standpoint of how to properly live my life now, I need to think of it as over. Otherwise I'd feel stuck in the mud. Not a healthy place to be."
The Dio Message Board: "We've Come for You All" is widely regarded as ANTHRAX's best album by many. What's your favorite ANTHRAX album that you've sung on and why?
John Bush: "I like them all 'cause they're all different. 'We've Come for You All' is really strong. I think the song 'Catharsis' on 'Volume 8' is maybe the best song we ever wrote together. 'Sound of White Noise' was very important cause it showed a ton of growth by the band. No better song live than 'Only'. I'm proud of them all. 'Random Acts' on 'Stomp' is one of the heaviest things I ever sang."
The Dio Message Board: The ANTHRAX live DVD from last year was awesome and to hear you singing the old-era ANTHRAX was great too. I also enjoyed the "Greater of Two Evils" album you followed it up with. Most notably the musical change of "Deathrider". Any thoughts about this album?
John Bush: "Well... I think it's a cool record, especially the philosophy of it. Me singing those old songs on a record. I stuck my neck out there, but [I have] no regrets. Unfortunately, the reunion tour happened shortly after it came out, so I don't know if that sent the best message. But I still think it came out pretty good."
The Dio Message Board: And so to the future. What's next for John Bush? Many fans are wanting a new ARMORED SAINT album and full tour. What are the chances of that happening?
John Bush: "Don't know yet. I think time will help figure it out. Music has been my life, but sometimes a break gives you clarity and I think that's happening now. Whatever I do, I want to do it from a place of love, not need. Nothing is in the works yet. I'll let you know."
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15 Comments on "Bush Discusses Future w/ Anthrax, Armored Saint"
5. writes:
I saw Armored Saint open for the Scorpions in Pheonix a few months ago and even though they haden't played together in more than 3 years they ripped the place a new one. Ha Like you thought they wouldn't !! And those d***head Belladona fans that bashed John are in so much in denial they can't see without John it would of been Anthrax Who? And that's a fact ! Armored Saint is the greatest metal band NOT to get the recognition they deserve. Maybe if they sucked MTV'S d*** like Metallica did they'd be famous. Still Armored Saint f***ING RULES !!!!!!
8. writes:
I loved Anthrax with Bush. I also loved Anthrax with Belladonna. But, Anthrax with Belladonna is the classic, and I haven't head banged that much in years since seeing them open for the Priest. Belladonna sounded awesome! I think people just need to chill out. Anthrax with Belladonna rules! Anthrax with Bush rules - albeit a different sound then the Belladonna years! But, both great. I was just in heaven to see the classic lineup again!
9. writes:
I would kill to see the classic thrax lineup ive seen the bush era antrax a couple of times and I wasn't really impressed with him in that band but I loved Armored Saint
esp Delirious Nomad and Symbol Of Salvation there one of the few power metal bands that I actually liked and I would love to see them live.
10. writes:
This sucks!! I really liked Anthrax back when they had Belladonna, but once John Bush came along they got so much better. All there new stuff with him is so much better. I hope Belladonna wont perform any of the Bush era tunes, cause its just not the same. Back then Anthax was good but not serious, with Bush so much better, More money Im sure of it!
12. writes:
In the eighties I thought Anthrax was a joke. I could not stand Belladonnas high pitch girlie screams. Anthrax was a band with great riffs and songs and a really bad vocalist and then John Bush came along. I was an instant Anthrax fan. Ive purchased every Bush album and seen Anthrax everytime they have toured. Now Belladonna is back and Im an instant non-fan of Anthrax. Its a joke once again. Anthrax only survives in my eyes with John Bush.
15. writes:
We've Come for You All" is widely regarded as ANTHRAX's best album by many. What's your favorite ANTHRAX album that you've sung on and why?
John Bush: "I like them all 'cause they're all different. 'We've Come for You All' is really strong. I think the song 'Catharsis' on 'Volume 8' is maybe the best song we ever wrote together. 'Sound of White Noise' was very important cause it showed a ton of growth by the band. No better song live than 'Only'. I'm proud of them all. 'Random Acts' on 'Stomp' is one of the heaviest things I ever sang."
The Dio Message Board: The ANTHRAX live DVD from last year was awesome and to hear you singing the old-era ANTHRAX was great too. I also enjoyed the "Greater of Two Evils" album you followed it up with. Most notably the musical change of "Deathrider". Any thoughts about this album?
John Bush: "Well... I think it's a cool record, especially the philosophy of it. Me singing those old songs on a record. I stuck my neck out there, but [I have] no regrets. Unfortunately, the reunion tour happened shortly after it came out, so I don't know if that sent the best message. But I still think it came out pretty good."
The Dio Message Board: And so to the future. What's next for John Bush? Many fans are wanting a new ARMORED SAINT album and full tour. What are the chances of that happening?
John Bush: "Don't know yet. I think time will help figure it out. Music has been my life, but sometimes a break gives you clarity and I think that's happening now. Whatever I do, I want to do it from a place of love, not need. Nothing is in the works yet. I'll let you know."
Read the full article at Dio Message Board.
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14 Reader Comments
(1/14) by Jushin_Liger on Oct 14, 2005 @ 5:27 AM ET | IP Logged
I've seen Anthrax 5 times in the last 3 years, 3 times with Bush and 2 times with Belladonna and the Bush shows were definitely better. He's a better frontman, a better singer and he doesn't look like the undead offspring of Alice Cooper and Cher. The only thing Joey has going for him is stronger material, but John can sing that and the stuff they did with him.
Greater of Two Evils was a Great album, some of the new tracks were better than the originals. It's a shame for John Bush, here's hoping we get a new Armoured Siant album.
(2/14) by Barry McCockiner on Oct 25, 2005 @ 8:47 PM ET | IP Logged
I hope this reunion fizzles like the Van Halen/David Lee Roth publicity stunt a few years ago.
(3/14) by ! on Oct 25, 2005 @ 10:26 PM ET | IP Logged
ARMORED SAINT !!! HELL YEAH !!!
(4/14) by Slammin Sammy on Oct 28, 2005 @ 4:47 AM ET | IP Logged
John Bush Rules....
(5/14) by Mark the Trucker on Oct 29, 2005 @ 1:46 AM ET | IP Logged
I saw Armored Saint open for the Scorpions in Pheonix a few months ago and even though they haden't played together in more than 3 years they ripped the place a new one. Ha Like you thought they wouldn't !! And those d***head Belladona fans that bashed John are in so much in denial they can't see without John it would of been Anthrax Who? And that's a fact ! Armored Saint is the greatest metal band NOT to get the recognition they deserve. Maybe if they sucked MTV'S d*** like Metallica did they'd be famous. Still Armored Saint f***ING RULES !!!!!!
(6/14) by ! on Oct 29, 2005 @ 11:27 AM ET | IP Logged
damned straight. they never got the recognition they deserved. one of the best bands around. metallica is, and has always been a joke. their like led zeppelin, all noise, no talent!!
(7/14) by Vicky on Oct 30, 2005 @ 10:27 PM ET | IP Logged
I saw ANTHRAX open for Judas Priest last night at the Sports Arena in San Diego and kept hoping John Bush would come out, even though I knew that wouldn't happen.
I would love to see Armored Saint again!!!
John Bush, I love you!
(8/14) by Tony Jenkins on Nov 2, 2005 @ 3:10 PM ET | IP Logged
I loved Anthrax with Bush. I also loved Anthrax with Belladonna. But, Anthrax with Belladonna is the classic, and I haven't head banged that much in years since seeing them open for the Priest. Belladonna sounded awesome! I think people just need to chill out. Anthrax with Belladonna rules! Anthrax with Bush rules - albeit a different sound then the Belladonna years! But, both great. I was just in heaven to see the classic lineup again!
(9/14) by rulin kmadd on Nov 2, 2005 @ 3:53 PM ET | IP Logged
I would kill to see the classic thrax lineup ive seen the bush era antrax a couple of times and I wasn't really impressed with him in that band but I loved Armored Saint
esp Delirious Nomad and Symbol Of Salvation there one of the few power metal bands that I actually liked and I would love to see them live.
(10/14) by jb rocker on Nov 2, 2005 @ 11:07 PM ET | IP Logged
This sucks!! I really liked Anthrax back when they had Belladonna, but once John Bush came along they got so much better. All there new stuff with him is so much better. I hope Belladonna wont perform any of the Bush era tunes, cause its just not the same. Back then Anthax was good but not serious, with Bush so much better, More money Im sure of it!
(11/14) by ADD on Nov 3, 2005 @ 6:26 PM ET | IP Logged
Anthrax f***ing rules. i like both vocalists so its a hard choice. "we've come for you all" was a kick a$$ album
(12/14) by Darren on Nov 5, 2005 @ 10:28 PM ET | IP Logged
In the eighties I thought Anthrax was a joke. I could not stand Belladonnas high pitch girlie screams. Anthrax was a band with great riffs and songs and a really bad vocalist and then John Bush came along. I was an instant Anthrax fan. Ive purchased every Bush album and seen Anthrax everytime they have toured. Now Belladonna is back and Im an instant non-fan of Anthrax. Its a joke once again. Anthrax only survives in my eyes with John Bush.
(13/14) by ADD on Nov 7, 2005 @ 7:34 PM ET | IP Logged
first off , f*** ! for sayin led zeppelin had no talent. they f***in rule, your just a dirty little fagg. Second, John Bush f***in rules. he was so much better for Anthrax than Belladonna. Armored Saint needs to make a new album and tour again.
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1. Jushin_Liger writes:
I've seen Anthrax 5 times in the last 3 years, 3 times with Bush and 2 times with Belladonna and the Bush shows were definitely better. He's a better frontman, a better singer and he doesn't look like the undead offspring of Alice Cooper and Cher. The only thing Joey has going for him is stronger material, but John can sing that and the stuff they did with him.
Greater of Two Evils was a Great album, some of the new tracks were better than the originals. It's a shame for John Bush, here's hoping we get a new Armoured Siant album.