ANTHRAX Plays First Concert With Guitarist JON DONAIS: Video Footage Of Entire Show

February 22, 2013

ANTHRAX recently tapped SHADOWS FALL's Jon Donais to play second guitar on all currently scheduled tour dates following last month's departure of Rob Caggiano. Donais is temporarily filling in for ANTHRAX's shows at the Soundwave festival in Australia and the North American Metal Alliance Tour.

Donais made his live debut with ANTHRAX last night (Thursday, February 21) at The Hi-Fi in Brisbane, Australia. Fan-filmed video footage of the entire concert can now be seen below.

"Jon is a bro and he's also a total fucking ripper," said ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. "I've worked with him twice before on side projects and he tears it up. I'm excited to have him on my right burning up the stage with ANTHRAX."

"I grew up on ANTHRAX, they're the thrash scene, they're one of the 'Big Four,' I'd be crazy to not want to play with them," said Donais. "Initially, Rob called and told me he was leaving the band, and asked if I'd be interested in filling in. Then Scott called me and everything fell into place. Rob and I are using Skype to work on solos and other guitar parts, so he's being great. I also have to give special thanks to my band — Brian, Matt, Jason and Ed — who have been incredibly supportive and encouraged me to do this."

Caggiano announced his departure from ANTHRAX on January 4 to focus on his other passion: producing records. He has since also joined Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT as the band's second guitarist.

Pictured below (left to right): Frank Bello, Scott Ian, Jon Donais

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