DAN NELSON OFFICIAL STATEMENT

DanNelson · July 21st, 2009, 10:15 PM

On the advice of counsel I have remained silent to the statements issued by Anthrax in recent days and now must address these issues to my loyal fans and others. I want to set the record straight.
I was never seriously ill or sick at all, as reported in Anthrax’s 7/17/09 press release. This extremely inflammatory statement hurt me tremendously. This statement misled fans, friends and family members into believing that I was seriously ill when I was not. I was not aware such a statement was being issued and it came as a total shock to me, as I’m sure it did to all of you. It was the other band members’ decision to cancel the tour dates, not mine. I was ready, willing and able to do my job. After issuing the press release the other band members decided, on their own accord, that I had “resigned” from the band. I never resigned from the band.
Even in view of this action and stance taken by the band, as late as earlier today I made it clear that I was ready willing and able to continue to fulfill my obligations. After that offer was made the most recent press release was issued which announced my “confirmed” departure from the band. I was not aware of the contents of this release until after it was issued, nor was I aware that Anthrax was canceling the European and Slipknot tours.
I regret any disappointment and confusion this situation has caused. I want to thank my loyal fans, family and friends for all their support and their many messages, emails and calls. My counsel has been instructed to take any and all appropriate actions to address this situation.

Dan Nelson

gerardomosh · July 21st, 2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DanNelson

On the advice of counsel I have remained silent to the statements issued by Anthrax in recent days and now must address these issues to my loyal fans and others. I want to set the record straight.
I was never seriously ill or sick at all, as reported in Anthrax’s 7/17/09 press release. This extremely inflammatory statement hurt me tremendously. This statement misled fans, friends and family members into believing that I was seriously ill when I was not. I was not aware such a statement was being issued and it came as a total shock to me, as I’m sure it did to all of you. It was the other band members’ decision to cancel the tour dates, not mine. I was ready, willing and able to do my job. After issuing the press release the other band members decided, on their own accord, that I had “resigned” from the band. I never resigned from the band.
Even in view of this action and stance taken by the band, as late as earlier today I made it clear that I was ready willing and able to continue to fulfill my obligations. After that offer was made the most recent press release was issued which announced my “confirmed” departure from the band. I was not aware of the contents of this release until after it was issued, nor was I aware that Anthrax was canceling the European and Slipknot tours.
I regret any disappointment and confusion this situation has caused. I want to thank my loyal fans, family and friends for all their support and their many messages, emails and calls. My counsel has been instructed to take any and all appropriate actions to address this situation.

Dan Nelson

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MetalBro4Life · July 21st, 2009, 10:35 PM

Worst mistake ever! Those guys have got to be the biggest douchebags on the planet! I feel sick to my stomach just thinking of the audacity of those guys. Especially now when things are looking up for the band. Seriously, fuck them! Anthrax officially sucks AGAIN!

The_Great_WV_Trendkill · July 21st, 2009, 10:40 PM

I haven't posted on here in years (since Bush left), but now I feel the need to. This whole thing is BS. Anthrax have pretty much shot themselves in the foot once again. They're doomed.

Best of luck to you Dan. You have an amazing voice and will go far in the metal world.

Drokk · July 21st, 2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Great_WV_Trendkill

I haven't posted on here in years (since Bush left), but now I feel the need to. This whole thing is BS. Anthrax have pretty much shot themselves in the foot once again. They're doomed.

Best of luck to you Dan. You have an amazing voice and will go far in the metal world.

Hey Trendkill!

aliasp · July 21st, 2009, 11:51 PM

I can't believe what I am reading. WTF is going on???

Dan, if it's really you and you're telling the truth - best of luck to you man. You deserve better and I hope you get that in the future in this shitty music industry.

GregadetH · July 21st, 2009, 11:56 PM

Best of luck to you, Dan! I may not have been a loyal fan of yours...but even I don't think you deserve to be fucked like this.

Stick a fork in it, Scott b/c your band is done.

aliasp · July 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM

Gregadeth... haven't seen you around here since the end of the war :-) Wish it was under better circumstances.

Tap_Legion2 · July 22nd, 2009, 12:29 AM

Nothing personal toward Dan, but from the photos and YouTube footage I've seen, I never particularly cared for his singing or stage persona with Anthrax, plus the fact that the rest of the band are 13 years or so older, which can be a major problem this day and age.

This could be the "be all end all" CD for the band...would you want to go out onto the field with a 3rd string QB or try and get a starting veteran like Bush back into the fold?

I'm also going out on a limb here and say that maybe Anthrax are being considered for an opening slot when Maiden tours next year... Bush would be significantly more of a draw than a Pantera-Bizkit type frontman nobody has heard of.

Son Goku · July 22nd, 2009, 12:49 AM

Oh what the hell? I just got around to accepting you as a full time member and anticipating Worship Music to come out. The fuck?

Tap_Legion2 · July 22nd, 2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Son Goku

Oh what the hell? I just got around to accepting you as a full time member and anticipating Worship Music to come out. The fuck?

All the more reason to cut him loose now instead of having a CD with a vocalist theyre not fond of.

EerieVon · July 22nd, 2009, 01:03 AM

Sounds like Dan was "Belladonna-ed"

fuelee2004 · July 22nd, 2009, 01:05 AM

whats this i keep reading in comments on Blabbermouth about Dan shitting on Franks back? Is there any truth to this?

fuelee2004 · July 22nd, 2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EerieVon

Sounds like Dan was "Belladonna-ed"

Well from Dan's statement it sounds very similar to what happened after the reunion tour when the band couldnt make it work with Joey to do a new album and when people asked Joey what was happening he would say he didnt know and it was 'their' band and shortly after that we got the offical word that he was no longer in Anthrax. There was that really vague interview with Joey about it if anyone remembers.

Son Goku · July 22nd, 2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tap_Legion2

All the more reason to cut him loose now instead of having a CD with a vocalist theyre not fond of.

Well, it was more or less me getting around to listening to some of the new stuff they were planning on releasing. Revolution Screams was badass.

EerieVon · July 22nd, 2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fuelee2004

Well from Dan's statement it sounds very similar to what happened after the reunion tour when the band couldnt make it work with Joey to do a new album and when people asked Joey what was happening he would say he didnt know and it was 'their' band and shortly after that we got the offical word that he was no longer in Anthrax. There was that really vague interview with Joey about it if anyone remembers.

I was actually referring to when Joey was dumped/left(depending on who your talking to) when they signed to Electra. I had the opportunity to talk with Joey right before he released his first solo record after his first solo show in Liverpool NY, and he basically said the same thing at the time--Scott and Charlie fired him (without notice) because he wasn't pulling his weight lyrically

Deege · July 22nd, 2009, 02:19 AM

It CAN'T be that they weren't happy with his voice or studio performance, because the fact is, they worked a long time on the album and spent all of the money to have it mixed and mastered. If they weren't feeling his vocal performances or input, they'd have never finished mixing the album, period.

Something must have went down on the road, plain and simple.

mrthrax · July 22nd, 2009, 02:30 AM

what a shame,the only thing i will say in anthrax defence is u never really know a person till u tour for extended periods of time,other tha that this is pretty fucked,the cd better still come out at least!!!

Southy · July 22nd, 2009, 02:46 AM

I too haven't posted here in ages, probably since before the last round of Belladonna reunion, because I thought that was a load of shit after releasing an album as strong as WCFYA, and again, just as they start to gear up, they fuck it, I loved these guys once, and still love all the Bush-era albums, but how many times do you want to build something up jsut to fuck it up in front of your fans.

Be a sport John and get back on board to help this mis-guided ship out please, we all miss the band

Rock n Roll Dave · July 22nd, 2009, 04:47 AM

Well, there are two sides to every story, maybe we'll never get the full story from Anthrax...

However, assuming Dan is telling the truth (and why wouldn't he? What's he got to lose now?) it sounds like the band have lied to him and lied to us too - If he wasn't ill, then why use that as an excuse to cancel shows?

Southy · July 22nd, 2009, 05:22 AM

Hell, even if he was ill, why give him the boot now?

They are just so fucking hap hazard about firing singers

spacebeer · July 22nd, 2009, 06:52 AM

LOL what do you think happens IF john bush got back after a tour or two. If he's wise he'll never rejoin

Gibba · July 22nd, 2009, 07:18 AM

So what you're saying is that this came as a complete shock, out of the blue and that the band are lying about your departure, and just couldn't be bothered to go out and play some of their most important dates for years?

This whole episode gets stranger by the day.

poorchoiceofwords · July 22nd, 2009, 08:35 AM

Sooooo

how long before we can cut the horseshit and hear what really happened?

betty rocker · July 22nd, 2009, 10:16 AM

I am not sure there is a "real story" etc here. Dan and Anthrax have been working hard together to rebuild anthrax. they worked long and hard over the past couple of years. I dont doubt anyone's sincerity here. Something(s) were not working between Dan and the band. Suggesting what was not working is pure speculation. In this celebrity culture its hard not to treat this situation like Mischa Barton or Lindsey Lohan and want to know every little detail right now. But we can be better than this.

I've been an anthrax fan since 84/85 and love all of the bands cds. i was/am looking forward to worship music. I hope they get John Bush to sing on it. I saw Bush twice during the wcfya tour and they were some of the best live shows Ive ever seen.

July 21st, 2009, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
DanNelson Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	DAN NELSON OFFICIAL STATEMENT On the advice of counsel I have remained silent to the statements issued by Anthrax in recent days and now must address these issues to my loyal fans and others. I want to set the record straight. I was never seriously ill or sick at all, as reported in Anthrax’s 7/17/09 press release. This extremely inflammatory statement hurt me tremendously. This statement misled fans, friends and family members into believing that I was seriously ill when I was not. I was not aware such a statement was being issued and it came as a total shock to me, as I’m sure it did to all of you. It was the other band members’ decision to cancel the tour dates, not mine. I was ready, willing and able to do my job. After issuing the press release the other band members decided, on their own accord, that I had “resigned” from the band. I never resigned from the band. Even in view of this action and stance taken by the band, as late as earlier today I made it clear that I was ready willing and able to continue to fulfill my obligations. After that offer was made the most recent press release was issued which announced my “confirmed” departure from the band. I was not aware of the contents of this release until after it was issued, nor was I aware that Anthrax was canceling the European and Slipknot tours. I regret any disappointment and confusion this situation has caused. I want to thank my loyal fans, family and friends for all their support and their many messages, emails and calls. My counsel has been instructed to take any and all appropriate actions to address this situation. Dan Nelson

July 21st, 2009, 11:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
aliasp Old School since '86 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,128	I can't believe what I am reading. WTF is going on??? Dan, if it's really you and you're telling the truth - best of luck to you man. You deserve better and I hope you get that in the future in this shitty music industry. __________________ Idiot Convention Member since 1988

July 21st, 2009, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
GregadetH ENCYCLOPEDIA SLAYTANICA Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On the Blessed Hellride.....to Auburn, Ga. Posts: 2,900	Best of luck to you, Dan! I may not have been a loyal fan of yours...but even I don't think you deserve to be fucked like this. Stick a fork in it, Scott b/c your band is done. __________________

July 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
aliasp Old School since '86 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,128	Gregadeth... haven't seen you around here since the end of the war :-) Wish it was under better circumstances. __________________ Idiot Convention Member since 1988

July 22nd, 2009, 12:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tap_Legion2 Papa Lazarou's Evil Twin Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 412	Nothing personal toward Dan, but from the photos and YouTube footage I've seen, I never particularly cared for his singing or stage persona with Anthrax, plus the fact that the rest of the band are 13 years or so older, which can be a major problem this day and age. This could be the "be all end all" CD for the band...would you want to go out onto the field with a 3rd string QB or try and get a starting veteran like Bush back into the fold? I'm also going out on a limb here and say that maybe Anthrax are being considered for an opening slot when Maiden tours next year... Bush would be significantly more of a draw than a Pantera-Bizkit type frontman nobody has heard of. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/tommypons

July 21st, 2009, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
MetalBro4Life Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6	Worst mistake ever! Those guys have got to be the biggest douchebags on the planet! I feel sick to my stomach just thinking of the audacity of those guys. Especially now when things are looking up for the band. Seriously, fuck them! Anthrax officially sucks AGAIN!

July 22nd, 2009, 12:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Son Goku Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32	Oh what the hell? I just got around to accepting you as a full time member and anticipating Worship Music to come out. The fuck?

July 22nd, 2009, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
EerieVon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 836	Sounds like Dan was "Belladonna-ed"

July 22nd, 2009, 01:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
fuelee2004 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 593	whats this i keep reading in comments on Blabbermouth about Dan shitting on Franks back? Is there any truth to this?

July 22nd, 2009, 02:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
Deege BRING BACK BUSH Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 670	It CAN'T be that they weren't happy with his voice or studio performance, because the fact is, they worked a long time on the album and spent all of the money to have it mixed and mastered. If they weren't feeling his vocal performances or input, they'd have never finished mixing the album, period. Something must have went down on the road, plain and simple. __________________

July 22nd, 2009, 02:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
mrthrax trying to look tough Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: australia Posts: 4,257	what a shame,the only thing i will say in anthrax defence is u never really know a person till u tour for extended periods of time,other tha that this is pretty fucked,the cd better still come out at least!!! __________________ 3 aussie bands u people should check out rose tattoo mortal sin alchemist for people who like a laugh check these 2 comedians,songwriters out rodney rude kevin bloody wilson

July 22nd, 2009, 02:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
Southy Proud Brisbane Metaller Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 6,803	I too haven't posted here in ages, probably since before the last round of Belladonna reunion, because I thought that was a load of shit after releasing an album as strong as WCFYA, and again, just as they start to gear up, they fuck it, I loved these guys once, and still love all the Bush-era albums, but how many times do you want to build something up jsut to fuck it up in front of your fans. Be a sport John and get back on board to help this mis-guided ship out please, we all miss the band __________________ The only difference between a Tattoed person and a NON-tattooed person is..A TATTOOED PERSON DOESN'T CARE IF YOUR NOT TATTOOED I wish I could be more like my hero's, then I wouldn't have to work as hard

July 22nd, 2009, 04:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Rock n Roll Dave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 93	Well, there are two sides to every story, maybe we'll never get the full story from Anthrax... However, assuming Dan is telling the truth (and why wouldn't he? What's he got to lose now?) it sounds like the band have lied to him and lied to us too - If he wasn't ill, then why use that as an excuse to cancel shows?

July 22nd, 2009, 05:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
Southy Proud Brisbane Metaller Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 6,803	Hell, even if he was ill, why give him the boot now? They are just so fucking hap hazard about firing singers __________________ The only difference between a Tattoed person and a NON-tattooed person is..A TATTOOED PERSON DOESN'T CARE IF YOUR NOT TATTOOED I wish I could be more like my hero's, then I wouldn't have to work as hard

July 22nd, 2009, 06:52 AM	#22 (permalink)
spacebeer Thrash Bastard Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 945	LOL what do you think happens IF john bush got back after a tour or two. If he's wise he'll never rejoin __________________ METAL THRASHING MAD! http://www.myspace.com/enforcerthrashes

July 22nd, 2009, 07:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
Gibba Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: House of Gibba Posts: 415	So what you're saying is that this came as a complete shock, out of the blue and that the band are lying about your departure, and just couldn't be bothered to go out and play some of their most important dates for years? This whole episode gets stranger by the day.

July 22nd, 2009, 08:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
poorchoiceofwords Packaged Rebel Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a better place Posts: 298	Sooooo how long before we can cut the horseshit and hear what really happened? __________________ From the smallest taste I use...

July 22nd, 2009, 10:16 AM	#25 (permalink)
betty rocker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15	I am not sure there is a "real story" etc here. Dan and Anthrax have been working hard together to rebuild anthrax. they worked long and hard over the past couple of years. I dont doubt anyone's sincerity here. Something(s) were not working between Dan and the band. Suggesting what was not working is pure speculation. In this celebrity culture its hard not to treat this situation like Mischa Barton or Lindsey Lohan and want to know every little detail right now. But we can be better than this. I've been an anthrax fan since 84/85 and love all of the bands cds. i was/am looking forward to worship music. I hope they get John Bush to sing on it. I saw Bush twice during the wcfya tour and they were some of the best live shows Ive ever seen.