DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin (ex-ANTHRAX) is featured in a new interview with Battle Helm. An excerpt is available below:

Q: Do you think that if you'd stayed with them they'd have been as big as they got to (with Belladona)?

Turbin: "Nobody knows what would’ve happened even if they think they do. In 1984 the band was on the rise and had everything possible going for it. They would NOT! have played rap-metal if I were in the band at that time. I would NOT! have let that happen to metal fans!"

Q: When you left why didn't you put a band together straight away (kinda like Dave Mustaine did with MEGADETH)?

Turbin: "You mean, why didn’t I jump on the bandwagon?! I moved out west and started my own band. Artistically, I already wrote Fistful Of Metal and Armed And Dangerous, had a worldwide release and toured it, which helped to put Anthrax on the map. Time to move on! Giddyup!"

Q: Moving onto Deathriders, i've heard it's thrash but is it the thrash I remember from the 80s or something more contemporary 'cos your website goes to some length (deliberately?) to showcase the talents and backgrounds of your band - not something very common for a new band!

Turbin: "Deathriders is the evolution of old school Thrash. We’re not gonna stay stagnant and go out and get white high tops, baseball caps and jacket patches, just because other bands are doing it. We do what WE like the most and that's THRASH! I don't have to copy someone else's style cause I am the original Deathrider! I think it’s important for band members to get their recognition. This way the fans can become more familiar with them."

Go to this location for the complete interview.