Charlie Benante is entering a new phase of his life and career as a songwriter and a drummer. Anthrax has a new record out called Cursum Perficio, and it is one of their absolute best records yet. Benante is still writing a lot of the music for Anthrax, his drumming for Anthrax is still inspiring and amazing, and his artwork still graces the covers of Anthrax records. But Charlie’s musical scope is expanding. His fascinating pandemic side-project Silver Linings let us inside his head a little more. He has also been touring as the drummer for Pantera and playing their music with the power and the precision of Vinnie Paul. And he has written, produced, and played drums on the new record for the rootsy rock and roll band The Violent Hour. Believe me, you have never heard Charlie Benante groove harder and play like he does on The Violent […]

November 2026 Issue