DAN Nelson suing the 'thrax for $2.65 milli

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 43

http://www.bravewords.com/news/172457

Quote :: According to the New York Post, former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson filed a $2.65 million suit yesterday over the fallout from his 2009 oust from the band.

Dan Nelson says drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello and guitarist Scott Ian falsely stated in “numerous interviews” that he had “abruptly resigned” after getting sick, forcing a cancelation of a tour.

The Long Island native says his ex-bandmates’ “intentional defamation” has caused him a loss of income and damaged his reputation.

The Manhattan federal court filing further charges that Nelson co-wrote the tunes on the band’s latest album, Worship Music, but hasn’t gotten his fair share of the profits.

I like Anthrax but I do feel like they really do screw over their singers when something better comes along.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

I read the title and thought the band Nelson was suing ANTHRAX.

Why not? Go for it.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Temple of Blood wrote:: I read the title and thought the band Nelson was suing ANTHRAX.

Why not? Go for it.

I thought the same thing. Matthew & Gunnar? Really?

Ah well, who didn't see this coming? Band fires singer, singer sues band. It's all part of the game. Of course, he doesn't sue until the band puts out the album and starts touring. Wait till the money starts rolling in before you stake your claim, right?

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Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

haha... i hope John Bush sues them too. just for laughs.

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 43

Edited the title for you guys.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Metal Misfit wrote:: Edited the title for you guys.

Good thing. Nelson the band was gearing up to sue you for defamation.

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MetalGuy71 wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: Edited the title for you guys.

Good thing. Nelson the band was gearing up to sue you for defamation.

Yeah, they need to the money - they don't make $$$ of record sales or touring these days

The King Number of posts : 23281 Age : 50

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: Edited the title for you guys.

Good thing. Nelson the band was gearing up to sue you for defamation.

thats the first thing that popped in my head - why is Nelson suing Anthrax???

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Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12851 Age : 60

Willie Nelson sues Anthrax for smoking all his weed.

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1593 Age : 55

The irony is, I'm not sure which album is better, the new Nelson, or the new 'Trax... Razz

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stormspell wrote:: The irony is, I'm not sure which album is better, the new Nelson, or the new 'Trax...

They're both good.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3908 Age : 52

I hope he wins!

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thejokeriv wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: Edited the title for you guys.

Good thing. Nelson the band was gearing up to sue you for defamation.

Yeah, they need to the money - they don't make $$$ of record sales or touring these days

The Nelson brothers are both rich...they don't need money.

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I'd like to sue Anthrax for not making a decent album after Spreading the Disease.

I'd also like to murder them for their contributions to groove metal.

Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

Andy wrote:: I'd also like to murder them for their contributions to groove metal.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12815 Age : 49

It sure does sound like they screwed this guy over.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Eyesore wrote:: It sure does sound like they screwed this guy over.

We still don't know why he was fired do we? The album was done and ready for release. It doesn't make sense. Why fire the lead singer so abruptly unless he did something really, really awful.

Until the while story comes out, I'm having a hard time believing they fired Dan because he was "too sick to perform". There's more to this that noone is talking about.

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MetalGuy71 wrote:

Eyesore wrote:: It sure does sound like they screwed this guy over.

We still don't know why he was fired do we? The album was done and ready for release. It doesn't make sense. Why fire the lead singer so abruptly unless he did something really, really awful.

Until the while story comes out, I'm having a hard time believing they fired Dan because he was "too sick to perform". There's more to this that noone is talking about.

I dont know - i doubt he would sue knowing he was the one at fault... some people do it and hope they dont get caught but i doubt he wants any dirty laundry out in the public view...

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Quote :: I dont know - i doubt he would sue knowing he was the one at fault... some people do it and hope they dont get caught but i doubt he wants any dirty laundry out in the public view...

If he didn't want his dirty laundry aired in public, bringing about a lawsuit isn't the way to go. Maybe he's just hoping for a payout? "I'll sue for $2.65 mil, but if we settle for $500,000. I'll go away and never bother you again."

I dunno. It's just hard to know who to root for here when we don't know all the facts.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

If they don't want him around, for whatever reason, he doesn't deserve a cent.

Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

unless of course, he can prove he co-wrote some of the songs on Worship Music, which he is alleging.

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Saw this in the paper today. Looks like Anthrax has settled w/Nelson...

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/anthrax-band-members-thrash-deal-singer-dan-nelson-article-1.1102296

Anthrax band members thrash out deal with former singer Dan Nelson
Nelson had sued metal band for $2.65 million after nasty split in 2009

METAL THRASH band Anthrax was in Manhattan Federal Court on Monday for settlement talks with its ousted lead singer.

After more than two hours of closed-door negotiations with a judge, drummer Charlie Benante, bass man Frank Bello and guitarist Scott Ian walked out of court smiling after striking a deal with Dan Nelson.

Nelson had sued the band for $2.65 million after his acrimonious departure in 2009.

Details of the settlement were not made public.

Before reaching the deal, Anthrax attorney Brian Caplan informed the judge that Nelson had been offered a “fairly small dollar amount” and co-authorship of 11 Anthrax songs that the band recorded for the album “Worship Music"

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

I guess he didn't get the big bucks! LOL!!!!!

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6393 Age : 44

Well, how many copies of the album did Anthrax actually sell? $2.65M seems ridiculous based on what I know of the business. But I guess it was just to show he was for real. If he co-wrote songs, he deserves credit. In the end, all is well.

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Worship Music sold 60,000 copies before it dropped off the Billboard Charts.