Yo! Charlie Benante- ANTHRAX -GUNG HO breakdown for Modern Drummer

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  • A little history and breakdown of the Song GUNG HO from our 1985 record Spreading the Disease. This video was created for Modern Drummer magazine.
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  • @boideathmetal82
    @boideathmetal82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    probably nobody will believe it, but i threw that flag of Brazil (the one behind Charlie) on the stage when Anthrax played in my city in 2004 (2005?) - there's was "not" written in orange...

  • @allendean9807
    @allendean9807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    The beauty of anthrax is the fact that all these guys are still crushing this music after nearly 40 years....

    • @DEFKONSIXTYSIXlml
      @DEFKONSIXTYSIXlml 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I noticed that there's not an obese guy in the band after all these years... So un-American!!

    • @TwithGazz
      @TwithGazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the babies blood that keeps them young.

    • @jackhay4478
      @jackhay4478 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm still listening after nearly 40yrs!😎💕

  • @setgreen7877
    @setgreen7877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Great drummer and very underrated drummer. Thx Charlie for decades of inspiration. 🤘🥁

    • @stephenhough3044
      @stephenhough3044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How Lars gets more Recognition than Charlie is a crime!

  • @dirtlipdilly7021
    @dirtlipdilly7021 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gung-ho is probably one of the most brutal anthrax songs it’s my favorite hands down

  • @robertlopez5294
    @robertlopez5294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Charlie beat the beat, the beats you beat!

    • @stuartdoig15
      @stuartdoig15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Foot smell! I bet they were ripe at times!

  • @jonnorthall8526
    @jonnorthall8526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hands down one of the best drummers from the metal genre, technical, fast and precise. unbelievable watching Charlie play especially SOD covering Reign in Blood, Anthrax doing Gung ho. Manic and fucking perfect

  • @noahwagner2744
    @noahwagner2744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Man I can only imagine the leg cramps after. That song is badass still . True thrash

    • @BillyBongwaters
      @BillyBongwaters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      FUck.... my legs cramped up watching this

    • @timwaterson
      @timwaterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You have to be relaxed part of the Reason we Swivel

    • @HereticHulk
      @HereticHulk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You shouldn't be straining anything. It is really all about controlling your fast muscle twitches and relaxing. Easier said than done though.

  • @_sam_453
    @_sam_453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    The best drummer of Big 4, always very underrated

    • @netrioter
      @netrioter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Uh..that would be Gar Samuelson..he was a jazz drummer in the 70's with Chris Poland way before any of the Big 4 existed. That's why the first 2 Megadeth albums had that groove to it.Drugs ruined his career though. The worst drummer obviously is Lars..hahahaha. Charlie and Dave is a toss up.

    • @87mmo
      @87mmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Definitely! Charlie and Lombardo played the tasty bits.

    • @aboutthemetal8783
      @aboutthemetal8783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love Dave Lombardo and Charlie Benantte, and it's nearly impossible to pick a favourite out of the two, for me Dave Lombardo was and still is the slightly faster of the two, but it's Dave's fills that are just next level, the fact that he's left handed but plays a right handed set up allows the fills to sound so different to everyone else.

    • @silverblack5475
      @silverblack5475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tom Hunting > Big 4 drummers

    • @_sam_453
      @_sam_453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@silverblack5475 Tom Hunting and Gene Hoglan 🤘

  • @danman111777
    @danman111777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Man, after the solo, right before the final verse, made me want to stand up and throw my dinner plate at the wall and mosh it up in my kitchen!!!!! Anthrax is AGELESS!!!! 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻

  • @Notjustinyim
    @Notjustinyim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    loved all the guest musicians but we need more full Anthrax songs like this!!

  • @ralphdarc3094
    @ralphdarc3094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whenever im asked by kids what thrash metal is ? I tell them to listen to Anthrax's Gung Ho from Spreading the disease . Timeless classic

  • @ricdale7813
    @ricdale7813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Joey singing next too his backyard fence. Now thats Metal. Thanks for the time trip. My absolute favorite era of Anthrax.

  • @jhamler1
    @jhamler1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Boy, if Charlie could do a breakdown of how to play BELLY OF THE BEAST I'd be stoked. I just love that song for whatever reason.

    • @sunshineoverpass5020
      @sunshineoverpass5020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Probably because it's a great song, right? I've always loved that one.

  • @aboutthemetal8783
    @aboutthemetal8783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It amazes me how we used to play those old cheap pedals, the modern bass drum pedals are so advanced and makes playing double bass so much easier.

  • @John_Doh
    @John_Doh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thumbed up for Charlie finally shaving that moustache.

  • @drummerw17
    @drummerw17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing song definitely. I'm remember my VHS live at Hammersmith Odeon England 1987. Remember your drums technician Joe Tempesta in this time. Your the Best friend.

  • @ericsyre9418
    @ericsyre9418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And that the time double bass drum wasn't much of a dominant feature as it became in the late 80s/early 90s. Charlie outdid almost everyone back then. Good work! Thanks for the great music!

  • @doc25000
    @doc25000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is such a killer tune, Back in the 80's this is 1 of the main tune's we'd mosh to in our front yards, Gung Ho, Hell Awaits, Among The Living, Angel Of Death, Darkness Descends, Power Surge! You get the idea, Anthrax was a staple to our music back then and still is NOW! Killer band thru and thru!

    • @tttarms1970
      @tttarms1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Power surge. Fuck yeah. I'm 51 so glad I saw the birth of metal....been listening since 1977....

    • @ralphdarc3094
      @ralphdarc3094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tttarms1970 Yeah my dude , Thrash metal was a fucking tidal wave of a revolution back then and this tune is part of that history . Born in 69 myself i was 14 when all that happened .Awesome days

  • @davidratliff9084
    @davidratliff9084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Been a Anthrax fan since Fistful of Metal... Still on board today.... Anthrax has been a huge influence on my playing and still remain. All eras... 🤘🤘

  • @bobjensen198
    @bobjensen198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you Anthrax! It’s like the one drug that never gets old or destroys someone. It only stays just as good as ever. No way could that exist but it does. Food for the soul. Rock on you guys. Seriously!

  • @paskapaavo
    @paskapaavo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WoW glad to hear these old classic songs with all Anthrax boys 🤘😎

  • @aprild9577
    @aprild9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved the part about charlie breaking his pedal. Song was too metal that it couldn't hold up. Thanks for playing gung ho.

  • @EZMETAL
    @EZMETAL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Huge fan of Anthrax and Charlie,
    One of the best drummers and so underrated by many.
    .

    • @drummerw17
      @drummerw17 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely agree Metal EZ 👍⭐👍

  • @nazamarcos
    @nazamarcos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love this album. It's the one that had the biggest impact on me. Very underrated album.

    • @tttarms1970
      @tttarms1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blew among away....

  • @Keithformat
    @Keithformat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of my favourite drummers of all time 🙏🏼👊🏼

  • @stratdx
    @stratdx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a great guy. The backbone of his band, too.

  • @superblondeDotOrg
    @superblondeDotOrg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Anthrax is one of the most creative bands in all of metal, ever

  • @jabedoben
    @jabedoben 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Charlie might be the most underrated drummer in history. He blows away the other drummers in the Big 4, including Lombardo.

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In my opinion Lombardo is overrated

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it goes
      1.Charlie
      2.Lars
      3.Dave Lombardo
      4.Dirk Verbeuren

    • @blppt
      @blppt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yeetfeet1878 LARS above Dave??? what? Lars can't even keep a steady tempo.
      And you forgot Tom Hunting.

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blppt Lars can keep a steady tempo. And have you seen when Dave Lombardo filled in for Lars? His timing was everywhere. To be honest there is no best drummer because they all have there own style.

    • @blppt
      @blppt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yeetfeet1878 He had to learn those two songs for the FIRST TIME two hours before the show, because nobody knew Lars wasn't going to play. Secondly, he messed up on Battery because he was playing the right tempo for the song, and Metallica tend to play it slightly slower live. And add that stupid "Are you alive?" crowd pumping segment in the middle of the song.
      Joey Jordison, OTOH, grew up covering Metallica and has probably played all of those songs a thousand times.

  • @adammayday6486
    @adammayday6486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was fucking insane. Love to see more of this. Anthrax. Best of the Big 4. Charlie you rock brother. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @jaysmith2151
    @jaysmith2151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Still love their music today when I grew up to it in the '80s my favorite album was attack of the killer bees.

  • @admez2680
    @admez2680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keeping up with Charlie on this song is impossible for us mortals. I'll just stick to playing air guitar with Scott and hold on for dear life.

  • @slaxxxer
    @slaxxxer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant find words to express how this track made me feel when I was 15 back in the 80s, just brilliant!

  • @timurhant469
    @timurhant469 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It was the year 88, I was a kid and we had a huge stereo system with a timer and auto play. My mom asked me to put an alarm on 😮so we can wake up at 5 and travel for our summer holidays. I put Gungo-Ho ready on the tape and set the alarm. I never saw my mom stand up soo quick, run to the living room and switch the stereo off! I think she Never ran as fast. When I checked the tape‘s counter, it ran just for 7 seconds!!! I don‘t know what happened to the neighbours that morning 😅

  • @8Megaton
    @8Megaton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You, Lombardo, Bostaph and Tom Hunting are the best thrash drummers of metal history! Hugs from Brazil!

    • @MetalHeart8787
      @MetalHeart8787 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True but charlie is also Awesome

    • @8Megaton
      @8Megaton ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MetalHeart8787 I wrote 'YOU' to Charlie! He's fuckin' GREAT! Read one more time!

    • @MetalHeart8787
      @MetalHeart8787 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@8Megaton OH OK.

    • @richharris9489
      @richharris9489 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like bostaph

  • @CTCAC2000
    @CTCAC2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorite Anthrax songs ever! Thanks, guys!

  • @scottdecoster4002
    @scottdecoster4002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Among the Living was the first Anthrax tour I've seen. Fun night.

  • @deadish9613
    @deadish9613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm way behind on Charlie's vids but man.....I can't stop smiling watching this. Just does my heart good!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @ericcarr1648
    @ericcarr1648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are such an amazing drummer!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @markhoward1523
    @markhoward1523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everyone is talking about the man’s talent and capability, which is super important... but that clean shave... whoa

    • @pieromedone
      @pieromedone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Italians, man...

  • @robertlopez7214
    @robertlopez7214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Killer super speed on that song, it’s badass extreme! This song definitely set the bar and tempo super high for drummers to follow

  • @Locoandchooch
    @Locoandchooch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I met Anthrax a few years ago, they n tour with Testament, Charlie and Frank were the coolest.

  • @paulbrikwallmeredith5691
    @paulbrikwallmeredith5691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Charlie was the best thrash drummer of the 80,s. I learnt so much off Charlie,

  • @yeetfeet1878
    @yeetfeet1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my biggest inspirations! Hey Charlie!

  • @historyiship6630
    @historyiship6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a beautiful soul...simply amazing, out of this world, richly and finely tuned powerful compositions, arrangements and your talents, phew.

  • @FUNKSHUN510
    @FUNKSHUN510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    20-Years ago, at Thrash Of The Titans in S.F. I had the privilege of standing directly behind the Drum Riser, seeing Charlie straight Up WRECK that set for Both Anthrax and S.O.D. (pretty sure it was back2back sets) I could not believe wtf I was watching! I remember looking around, seeing some of the sickest drummers, watching him, and there jaws along with mine, to the Floor! So many know just how good he is, BUT, so many have not a clue, he is definitely in the Top 5, (if not 3) in Thrash/Metal, EVER!FO SHO! #CHARLiEdontCHEAT!

  • @historyiship6630
    @historyiship6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Astounding! This flower power girl rounding the corner of ... aged to perfection learns something new, gains a new appreciation for this genre and the incredible musicianship of Charlie and all the players. Good ear shot of energy in the morning! Thank you!

    • @Tangento
      @Tangento 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You may not know it yet, but now you're hooked: Enjoy the journey. Message me for some recommendations anytime. : )

  • @bassboi2001
    @bassboi2001 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It was amazing and still is❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @paulopires1887
    @paulopires1887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Playing gung ho and haunting the chapel early in the morning is the perfect workout for the double bass drummer. At least i try to...

  • @A4Anthraxx
    @A4Anthraxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it!! Great video song, Band! Always a joy to listen to and watch live!

  • @Miodrag.Vukomanovic
    @Miodrag.Vukomanovic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    His drumming solidified the sound of METAL.

  • @germarhoffmeister2752
    @germarhoffmeister2752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice socks! Greetings from lower saxony, Germany.

  • @lordfurious4073
    @lordfurious4073 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Charlie !!!
    You are the first reason for me to choose playing drums.
    Thank you for all the musical inspiration throughout the years !!!

  • @Tango_Lima_
    @Tango_Lima_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. More please. You guys are the best.

  • @RevConwell
    @RevConwell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite Anthrax songs! Thanks for the breakdown, Charlie! Cheers.

  • @TheFreakonate
    @TheFreakonate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesomly, brutally awesomely!

  • @geraldramirez3486
    @geraldramirez3486 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to watch Charlie explain how he managed to keep up with the speed when struggling live. It reminded me that he is actually human lol.

  • @SuperFlanders123
    @SuperFlanders123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tune,and another one of my influences.

  • @TheNoyouyesme
    @TheNoyouyesme 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you Charlie!!! Thank you for everything you do!!!!!!!!?

  • @davidkleiner530
    @davidkleiner530 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had the pleasure seeing you guys play twice on the Among the Living tour @ the Cameo Theater on Miami Beach..

  • @jjennings1209
    @jjennings1209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always loved Gung ho!
    As well as the hammersmith video!🤘🏼

  • @thesnapperkeeper
    @thesnapperkeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome thank you for breaking it down 🤘🏻🤘🏻☠️

  • @anthonysuski9248
    @anthonysuski9248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw you guys at the Santander/ Reading Pennsylvania show!!! Awesomeness!!! 😎 👍

  • @S0FLES
    @S0FLES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love hearing all this! non stop dedication, very inspiring :)

  • @martinwray7001
    @martinwray7001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving gung ho since spreading. Never matched.

  • @garymcglone9740
    @garymcglone9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best thrash songs ever

  • @BillyBongwaters
    @BillyBongwaters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I watch this.... i now want to throw my drums away thanks ....You guys are such badasses

  • @scottmcgibeny
    @scottmcgibeny 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Charlie
    Saw You KILL 'EM ALL in Houston with PANTERA!!! LOVE YOU FOR YOUR "MAKE YOU STUPID" talent!!! Keep doing all Your incredible amazing talent throwing Your had back and forth!!!

  • @Steve-us1ue
    @Steve-us1ue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool! More vids like this!

  • @kiltymacbagpipe
    @kiltymacbagpipe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song, great vid.

  • @kkupsky6321
    @kkupsky6321 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn’t know I did it either haha. Thanks mate great videos.

  • @jamesm6570
    @jamesm6570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! Scott even pulls out a solo? Must be a special occasion....

    • @carlosalbertogomez1391
      @carlosalbertogomez1391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scott used to play solos on some songs back then.he stopped doing it after this album

  • @JA51711
    @JA51711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 😎

  • @bistrainmiguel
    @bistrainmiguel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are the Best!!!

  • @fabioamariano
    @fabioamariano 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best drummer! Awesome.

  • @maxrings73
    @maxrings73 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice shirt Charlie! Cheers from Italy

  • @slams777
    @slams777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seen you guys at the aragon in Chicago you are awesome

  • @weeltech
    @weeltech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vamossssss Benante!!!!!!!!! Hellyeah 👊

  • @MycoGroove
    @MycoGroove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legends.

    • @BillyBongwaters
      @BillyBongwaters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anthrax Wrote the book ,,,No question

  • @iwilltakeyouhunting3687
    @iwilltakeyouhunting3687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic x

  • @davetaylor1526
    @davetaylor1526 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It ain't easy that's for sure ❤❤ Charlie

  • @cherigem
    @cherigem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still wanna hear P N V!!! Great video🤘 you so rock!!! Seen the sign NOT NOT NOT. My high school bf fell asleep in sun we taped NOT on his chest lol he got sun burn all you could see is NOT!! Great times!!

  • @williewrong9405
    @williewrong9405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, thats freaking awesome

  • @stephenpasinella1585
    @stephenpasinella1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always wearing killer shirt👌🏻⭐️

  • @drummerw17
    @drummerw17 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Char. My support will always be my great friend🤙🥁🤙👍🤘. I hope I can have the honor of meeting you. You live in California and I in Las Vegas nv relatively close.

  • @brucemcbain3150
    @brucemcbain3150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shattering stuff! Heard this way back and despite having first heard the Persistence of Time album, this made me a crazed Charlie fan!

  • @dwilson2548
    @dwilson2548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We had two Kawasaki xt550s back in the '80s we drove the s*** out of them bikes I'd pull a wheelie from just about every stoplight and stop sign that I could constantly power shifting second to do another wheelie I never once broke a motorcycle chain yet Charlie break chains regularly by just his drum feet phenomenal

  • @dimitrisdm6997
    @dimitrisdm6997 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorites...not only anthrax but SOD has some killer drumming,seasoning the obese song and bigger than the devil album are top notch

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your Van Halen shirt Charlie!!

  • @corpseweed
    @corpseweed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Badass! \m/ Classic jam!

  • @vaders28
    @vaders28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you clock the speed of that beater flying I'm willing to bet Charlie is making that beater fly at 20MPH to 25 MPH i mean man its flying no joke

  • @miroslavodstrcilik2300
    @miroslavodstrcilik2300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fight,fight,fight.....GUNG-HO.YEEEEEEEEES!

  • @alf6405
    @alf6405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it...

  • @superblondeDotOrg
    @superblondeDotOrg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wrote an orchestral score with 32nd notes and the classical musician was like "uhh I think that part needs to be re-written because it won't sound very good"
    Translation: Can't play as fast & aggressively as the heroes in Anthrax
    True story!

  • @jaysmith2151
    @jaysmith2151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm having flashbacks of caught in the mosh. 🤟

  • @beelzebubbalicious
    @beelzebubbalicious 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite songs. It’s always fired me up. Now I’m ready to get to work! Or should I just sit back and listen to more Anthrax?

  • @danpro.u
    @danpro.u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insane.

  • @dannymcgillicuddy1423
    @dannymcgillicuddy1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my all time faves along with Panic and Finale

  • @ronaldtravis970
    @ronaldtravis970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer !🤘

  • @UnRepentantBastard
    @UnRepentantBastard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That song still slays...

  • @dorian2112
    @dorian2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the other bass patterns seem to take more effort to me than just singles, then the time to develop them, very cool though. i wish my feet would do what i wanted them to do. thanks for everything Charlie!!!