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“We live in a time where everybody has an opinion and everyone's opinion can be featured somewhere, whether it's an online column and everybody has their form because of the internet. I just find it really shitty that someone who never really produced anything, musically speaking, can just say, "I don't really like it." It just sucks because you put so much work into a record and someone disapproves.”

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Charlie Benante

Charlie Benante, born on November 27, 1962, is a renowned musician. He is best known for his role as the drummer in the heavy metal band Anthrax, which has achieved significant success since its formation in 1981. Benante's exceptional drumming skills and unique musical style have had a profound impact on the development of heavy metal music. more

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