Why did Anthrax leave the tour with Mötley Crüe and Megadeth?

The former singer of Anthrax, John Bushin an interview granted to Lucky Star Radio he spoke, among other topics, about what happened more than 25 years ago, revealing the real reason that caused the American band to leave the band in 1998 ‘Maximum Rock Tour’ together with Mötley Crüe And Megadeth.

The American singer, who played in the Anthrax from 1992 to 2010, he said the following: “Well, it was the Maximum Rock Tour. I feel like we played great in San Bernardino, now called San Manuel. That was a great show. Frankly, it wasn’t the best time for all three bands as far as turnout goes.”

The former frontman of Anthrax he further explained that the low turnout led to financial repercussions that forced the band to make the decision to abandon the tour. “That’s why the tour ended, because for us, people probably don’t like me saying it, but I’m always honest and sincere. Mötley Crüe was willing to take a reduction in their fee because of the crowds. I think Megadeth agreed, we said we couldn’t do it. If we took less money, we would lose money. That’s why we left the tour.”

The financial problems he faced ‘Maximum Rock Tour’ they were a reflection of the difficulties that the metal scene faced in the late ’90s. The economic pressures highlighted by John Bush they tell of how various bands, metal or not, must always find themselves balancing their artistic integrity with economic survival.