(Rock News Desk) Anthrax bassist Frank Bello has become the third member of the thrash giants to leave their current tour.He's joined drummer Charlie Benante, his uncle, at the bedside of Benante's terminally-ill mother.
The rhythm section's departure follows guitarist Scott Ian's absence due to a viral infection for a number of shows last week. Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson from tour mates Testament stood in until Ian returned to the road. Their drummer Gene Hoglan is covering for Benante while Armored Saint's Joey Vera will appear in Bello's place. more on this story