G.B.I. (Grohl, Benante and Ian) is the moniker for the impromptu supergroup involving Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl and Anthrax’s Scott Ian and Charlie Benante.
The trio recorded two Dangerous Brains tracks – from their 1982 landmark album The Regulator – throughout the Anthrax’s recording periods, and the consequence will likely be launched as a RSD-exclusive etched 7-inch in solely 3000 copies worldwide.
The story behind this surprising union is as punk rock because it will get, based on Scott Ian: “Anthrax have been recording our new album at 606 and the Foo’s have been there rehearsing on the similar time. Dave had popped into the studio to hold and take heed to what we have been doing and we’d gone over to listen to the Foo’s rehearse.””
“I texted Dave the following morning and mentioned: “Hey! Good to see ya the opposite day. Are you rehearsing as we speak? I’ll be there doing guitars. Wanna report a Minor Risk track? Dangerous Brains?” He replied instantly with the Spotify hyperlink for The Regulator. I mentioned I’d be there at 12:30 PM and he mentioned, “See you at 1.” It was that easy.”
“We recorded at 606. Charlie and I requested Dave if he’d play drums and sing as properly, he was in. Charlie performs bass and I’m on guitar. Charlie did the badass artwork for the quilt. The spark to do that was to lift cash for HR’s healthcare. All of the proceeds will likely be donated to him for that. And what higher day to do it than Document Retailer Day? It helps Indie shops as properly, win/win.” Ian added.
Fueled by their shared admiration for Dangerous Minds, the trio wasted no time channeling their inside H.R.: “We ripped Regulator dwell in 2 takes, the best way it ought to be! It was a lot enjoyable to get to play with Dave on drums and to listen to his voice with my guitar! We’re all such large Dangerous Brains followers and have requested WWBBD? (What would Dangerous Minds do?) many instances. Hope you get a replica!” he completed.
Document Retailer Day occurs this April and you will get extra particulars concerning the occasion right here.
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