JOHN BUSH Plays First-Ever Solo Concert Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX

On Saturday, December 13, legendary vocalist John Bush played the first of three live concerts showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. At the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, Bush performed songs spanning all four albums he recorded with the band: “Sound Of White Noise”, “Stomp 442”, “Volume 8: The Threat Is Real” and “We’ve Come For You All”. Joining Bush on stage were his CATEGORY 7 bandmates Phil Demmel (guitar),Mike Orlando (guitar) and Jason Bittner (drums),along with his longtime ARMORED SAINT partner and best friend Joey Vera on bass (CATEGORY 7 bassist Jack Gibson had a schedule conflict and was unable to make the gig). CATEGORY 7 also opened the show before returning as John‘s backing band for the ANTHRAX material.

Bush‘s ANTHRAX setlist included not only the well-known anthems, but also some deeper cuts that hadn’t been performed live in years.

John‘s setlist was as follows:

01. Potters Field
02. Random Acts Of Senseless Violence
03. Refuse To Be Denied
04. Inside Out
05. Cadillac Rock Box
06. Hy Pro Glo
07. Catharsis
08. 1000 Points Of Hate
09. Black Dahlia
10. Black Lodge
11. King Size
12. Safe Home
13. Room For One More
14. Fueled

Encore:

15. What Doesn’t Die
16. Only

Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below.