Jon Donais (Anthrax & Shadows Fall guitarist)

Chuck Shute Podcast

Episode 119- Jon Donais! Jon is the current guitarist of Anthrax, but also played with Shadows Fall for many years. He has a new band as well, called Living Wreckage that will be releasing new music soon. It was a lot of fun talking to him about music. We covered everything from Metallica and Skid Row to Pantera and Five Finger Death Punch. Plus I get his thoughts on cancel culture, award shows, and much more!
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Donais Last Name
01:43 - Fan Of The Show & 80s Metal
03:32 - Learning Power Chords & Tablature
07:50 - Melodic Shredders
08:47 - Aftershock
09:35 - Singer of Shadows Fall & Dreadlocks
10:53 - Playing OzzFest
12:30 - Touring with Dimebag & Vinnie from Pantera
16:17 - Touring with Slipknot & Lamb of God
17:15 - Atlantic Records & Elektra Merger
20:42 - Five Finger Death Punch
21:42 - Korn & Rob Zombie on Mayhem Tour
23:18 - Joining Anthrax
26:00 - First Show with Anthrax
28:00 - Tour with Iron Maiden
29:18 - Seth Meyers Show & Robert DeNiro
30:31 - New Anthrax Album
31:45 - Old Anthrax Albums & Songs
32:45 - Startin' Up a Posse, Censorship & Anthrax Cancellation?
35:15 - Living Wreckage - Arena Rock Meets Thrash
40:15 - Anthrax & Shadows Fall Fans
42:17 - Sebastian Bach & Skid Row
44:05 - Wrestlers
45:16 - Bands Jon Hasn't Met Yet
46:16 - Grammies, Award Shows & Rock Music
48:15 - Music Accessibility Now & Then
51:02 - Pantera
53:55 - Motley Zoo
55:15 - Wrap Up
Anthrax Website:
https://www.anthrax.com
Jon Donais Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmdonais/
Motley Zoo Website:
https://www.motleyzooanimalrescue.org
Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

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