John Bush recently took the stage for his first solo performance celebrating his era with Anthrax. The show, which took place on December 13, was documented on Instagram.
The performance at The Whisky a Go Go showcased songs from Bush’s time as Anthrax’s vocalist. Attendees expressed their appreciation for hearing the classic tracks performed live once again.
One fan captured the sentiment of the evening: “It’s finally happening. These songs and your voice were a great inspiration for me. To hear them again, in your voice, is a dream come true.”
Another attendee who was present at the show shared their excitement. “I was there last night!! So amazing to see you do these songs again. Great songs! You sounded incredible!! Crowd was electric!! Hope there’s more!!”
The enthusiasm from the audience was evident. Multiple fans expressed hope for additional performances, with one commenter simply writing: “More shows….pretty please!”
This historic performance marks a significant milestone in Bush’s career. It represents the beginning of a larger celebration of his influential work with the legendary metal band.
Blabbermouth reported that this was John Bush’s first-ever solo concert. It opened a three-concert series featuring songs from his four Anthrax albums: Sound Of White Noise, Stomp 442, Volume 8: The Threat Is Real, and We’ve Come For You All. The performance showcased material spanning his entire tenure with the band, allowing fans to experience these classic songs in an intimate solo setting.
The remaining dates of this special tour are scheduled for December 18 at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, and December 20 at Racket in New York, New York. Brave Words noted that fan-filmed video from the December 13 performance is already available online. Professional audio is forthcoming, giving those who couldn’t attend the opportunity to experience the historic show.
Bush previously discussed these performances on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk in July 2025. He addressed scheduling challenges and expressed openness to additional shows in 2026. This indicates that the positive reception from the December 13 performance may indeed lead to more opportunities for fans to witness these beloved Anthrax-era songs performed live.
The positive reception from the opening show suggests there is significant demand for future performances celebrating this chapter of Bush’s musical career. Both fans and the artist himself remain open to expanding this special tour beyond the currently scheduled dates.
