DUE to how overt masculinity and aggression are prevalent in the metal music scene, particularly with its musicians, it is sometimes hard to believe most of them tend to be much calmer and more delicate in real life.
For former Anthrax lead guitarist Dan Spitz, fact is stranger than fiction. Playing with the thrash metal band during its early formative years until the group became part of the “Big Four” of the subgenre — the other three were Megadeth, Metallica and Slayer — Spitz abruptly left the band to pursue a career as a watchmaker.
In a new interview with Hodinkee, Spitz spoke about his love for watchmaking and leaving the band to chase after his passion for fiddling with watches.
The guitarist drew a figurative picture of how his love for watches seemed genetic, as his grandfather had a huge antique jewellery store that sold luxury antiques and watches.
