Frank Bello is up first. He talks about his solo LP – Then I’m Gone…why do a solo effort, why he didn’t play the drums, and more. He tells me what people think it sounds like, and how writing and recording these tracks was similar to putting out his book. We discussed his uncle, and Anthrax drummer, Charlie Benante’s role in the upcoming Pantera shows. He tells me about side project that Joey Belladonna is working on, the great voice that is John Bush…and lots more!

Jeff Plate rounds out the show as the Trans Siberian Orchestra come to a town near you. We talk about rehearsals, spending time on the road away from family during the holidays, what he does the other ten months of the year, all while be distracted by something that’s never happened to me in any interview I’ve ever done….but Jeff powers through. 

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Frank Bello

Introducing the debut solo release from Anthrax bassist, Frank Bello, Then I’m Gone, a split deluxe 12″ gatefold EP with three songs, plus a special abridged vinyl audiobook narrated by Frank Bello from his autobiography, Fathers, Brothers, and Sons (coauthored by Joel McIver), with additional new music by Frank Bello and Rare Bird.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Official Trans-Siberian Orchestra Fan Club

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