ANTHRAX Day In The Bronx; Photo, Presentation Video Online
September 14, 2011, 13 years ago
In advance of the Big 4 (METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX) heavy metal concert scheduled for this evening (September 14th) at Yankee Stadium, on Friday Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presented a proclamation to Anthrax, declaring today Anthrax Day In The Bronx.
Three members of Anthrax have strong Bronx roots. Drummer Charlie Benante and bass player Frank Bello both grew up in Throggs Neck, while guitarist Rob Caggiano is a native of Pelham Parkway.
Photo above, left to right: vocalist Joey Belladonna, guitarist Scott Ian, Benante, Borough President Diaz, Caggiano, Bello.
Just before Anthrax takes the stage in front of 50,000 people, President Ruben Diaz Jr will proclaim:
"For over 30 years, Anthrax continues to 'Bring the Noise' through the 'Persistence of Time' in the Bronx, New York City and across the world; andWHEREAS: Anthrax, a band with strong Bronx roots, is worshipped by their fans worldwide for giving them a 'Fistful Of Metal,' both by touring and selling albums in the millions; and
WHEREAS: Today, I welcome Anthrax back home, as they 'Keep It in the Family' 'Among the Living' of the Bronx, while bringing a 'State of Euphoria' through the 'Sound of White Noise' to tens of thousands of people in Yankee Stadium;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Ruben Diaz Jr., President of the Borough of The Bronx, do hereby proclaim September 14, 2011
ANTHRAX DAY IN THE BRONX
And urge my fellow citizens to take appropriate recognition of the occasion and get 'Caught In a Mosh.'"
Video of the presentation, which will be aired prior to the concert today, can be found below:
