Anthrax to Reform with Classic 80's Line-up

"I can relate to how some see the situation, Benante says. But this is strictly a reunion that we wanted to do at this time, and nothing more. I originally wanted to do something with both Bush and Belladonna. I want everyone to know that. But Bush decided not to be a part of it because his wife just had a baby and he wanted a little time out for that. So in the meantime, we're currently on this reunion.

I'm sure everybody wants to know what is going to happen here and what's going to happen there, but I don't know what to tell people. We're just taking baby steps at the moment. Our whole summer is booked doing the reunion shows and that will probably last right through to the end of the year. After that, I don't know what will happen!"

Those who are sceptical of the band's reunion claim it's nothing more than a money-making exercise. It's a suggestion Benante scoffs at.