Anthrax, etc. bassist Frank Bello will release his memoir ‘Fathers, Brothers, And Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, And Anthrax‘ on October 12th through Rare Bird Lit. Bello penned the book alongside British author Joel McIver, while Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons contributed the foreword.
Bello had the following to say of it:
“I was one in a family of five, growing up in challenging circumstances. When my father took off and abandoned us, my mother and family moved heaven and earth to keep us fed and educated. As I had no male role model, I found inspiration in – believe it or not – heavy metal bass players, and began to forge a career with Anthrax, first as a guitar tech, and then as the group’s bass player.
When I was in my mid-20s, Anthrax experienced international success, but then the roof caved in again in 1996, when my brother was murdered. And although the case went to trial, the only witness to the killer withdrew his testimony. I write this not for you to feel sympathy for me, but because, now as the father of a young son, I ask myself about the meaning of fatherhood and how to do the job well, something that’s so important to me for my son.
This is the wisdom that my book, ‘Fathers, Brothers, And Sons‘ dives into. It’s actually a funny, entertaining read, it’s not preachy, and again, I’m not looking for sympathy, I just wanted to pass on the wisdom that I gained from a lifetime of turbulence, and by paying tribute to loved ones in a way that will resonate with them.”
You can pre-order it now at this location.
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