Anthrax Drummer Charlie Benante Sidelined for Two Weeks Due to Hand Injury

Drummer Charlie Benante is sitting out Anthrax shows over a two-week period due to a hand injury.

He missed Anthrax’ set at Hellfest on Friday, and will be off the tour through July 4th in order to allow his hand to heal. On the drum throne while Benante is sidelined is Darby Todd, who previously performed with Anthrax on their May 23rd show in Athens, Greece, when Benante had a conflict playing a gig with Pantera in support of Metallica the next day.

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Benante stated:

“I wanted to let everyone know that I unfortunately injured my right hand and, following my doctor’s orders, I’ll be sitting out a handful of shows from June 20 through July 4 to give it the proper time to heal.

I’m incredibly grateful that Darby Todd will be stepping in behind the kit for these dates and helping keep the shows rolling while I recover.

I’m already focused on getting healthy and look forward to being back on the road soon. Thank you all for the support and understanding.”

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Darby has previously played with artists like Devin Townsend, Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre, Paul Gilbert, and Robert Plant.

Anthrax’s new album , Cursum Perficio, will be out September 18th. They are currently on tour in Europe supporting Iron Maiden alongside Megadeth on the “Run for Your Lives” tour , and will do the same in North America beginning in late August. Get tickets here .

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Watch live footage of Anthrax’s full set with Darby Todd at Hellfest below.

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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/06/charlie-benante-sitting-out-anthrax-shows-injury/)._