A powerful display of heavy metal brotherhood has taken center stage. In today's Daily Metal Breakdown, we dive deep into the recent statements from Anthrax guitar vanguard Scott Ian regarding former frontman John Bush and his solo live performances showcasing his 1990s material. We unmask the frustrating, behind-the-scenes reality that almost saw Scott join his lifelong friend live on stage. Plus, we break down Rush completely shaking up their setlist on night two of their massive return tour at the Kia Forum, and a massive autumn North American headlining tour announcement from Florida metalcore titans Wage War.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• The Onstage Near-Miss: Scott Ian breaks his silence on Full Metal Jackie, confirming his total backing for the John Bush Anthrax-era sets and detailing his request to be a third live guitar player.
• Why John Bush Took Control: Why the former frontman felt the absolute necessity to tour these overlooked 1990s dynamic masterpieces with his new supergroup Category 7.
• Rush Shatters the Setlist Layout: How Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and powerhouse drummer Anika Nilles completely transformed their setlist on night two, dropping massive epics to deliver an avalanche of tour debuts.
• The Emergency Broadcast Tour: Full details, routing schedules, and exclusive presale codes for Wage War's newly announced fall tour alongside We Came As Romans, Varials, and Cane Hill.

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