On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Charlie Benante of Anthrax. Topics with Jordan include the return of live music, Deep Purple, Liquid Tension Experiment 3, his solo music, A Chapter In Time, Mike Portnoy, Gershwin, new Dream Theater music, and much more. A special thanks to SOPAC in South Orange, NJ.The interview with Charlie from Anthrax starts at the 25-minute mark. Topics include Jonny Z of Megaforce, the early days of Anthrax, the John Bush era, The Sound of White Noise, Ronnie James Dio, his quarantine jams, Darryl DMC McDaniels, the upcoming Anthrax comic book, Z2 Comics, Josh Bernstein, Star Wars, his coffee and much more.Check out Jordan Rudess on IG: @jcrudesswww.jordanrudess.comCheck out Charlie's album Silver Lings on Apple Music.Check out Charlie's coffee here.www.anthrax.comEmily Strigl is the co-host of the episode.Check out our friend Seth AKA Shreddy Mercury on IG: @shreddymercury#Anthrax #DreamTheater #TalkingMetalSubscribe to Mark's email blast here: www.MarkStrigl.netFollow Mark Strigl: @talkingmetal Follow Mark Strigl on Instagram.Please consider supporting this show by making a PayPal donation.Get bonus content and support Mark Strigl on Patreon: www.patreon.com/talkingmetal