🥁 Épisode 13 - Carlos Araya d’Anonymus : 35 ans de métal, de Montréal au monde | Back on Track

🥁 Episode 13 - Carlos Araya of Anonymus: 35 Years of Metal, from Montreal to the World | Back on Track At 15, Carlos Araya founded Anonymus with his friends in East Montreal, little knowing that the band would become one of the most important in the history of Quebec metal. This week on Back on Track, we welcome the drummer of Anonymus and B.A.R.F., two essential bands on the local metal scene. He tells us about the beginnings of Anonymus, the countless hours of practice at Cité 2000, the first shows, the tours in Europe and America, as well as the highlights of a career spanning more than 35 years. We also discuss the band's rise to popularity in the 90s, the legendary Spectrum in Montreal, the sold-out Metropolis in 2002 with Neuraxis, Quo Vadis, Ashes of Eden, and Slain, their collaboration with Mononc' Serge, their time with B.A.R.F., their connections with Anthrax and Joey Belladonna, and recent shows in France, notably opening for Ultra Vomit at the Zénith. 🎧 On the menu: 👉 The birth of Anonymus and 35 years of Quebec metal 👉 Tours in France and the United States, and the challenges of the independent metal scene 👉 Metropolis, B.A.R.F. and the collaboration with Mononc' Serge 👉 How he ended up playing with Anthrax and Joey Belladonna 👉 A completely crazy anecdote in a Los Angeles bar 👉 Ultra Vomit, Europe, and Anonymus' international projects 👉 The next generation of Quebec metal and upcoming projects 👉 The researcher's cassette questions 🎶 ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and opening chat 00:03:02 Anonymus' beginnings at 15 00:07:58 Practices at Cité 2000 and self-taught learning 00:09:45 The moment Anonymus achieved popularity at the Spectrum in Montreal 00:12:49 The first tours in France 00:17:09 Filling the Metropolis in 2002 with Neuraxis, Quo Vadis, Ashes of Eden, and Slain 00:20:08 His arrival in B.A.R.F. 00:24:23 His collaboration with Marco Calliari 00:32:48 The Academy of Massacre with Mononc' Serge 00:37:02 How he ended up playing with Anthrax and Joey Belladonna 00:41:41 A memorable VIP night at a Los Angeles bar 00:45:10 The recent European tour and opening for Ultra Vomit at the Zénith 00:51:30 La Bestia beer at 6.66% 00:53:10 The Spanish-language album and the Latin American tour interrupted by the pandemic 01:03:08 The cassette questions 🎸 🎥 To listen to / discover: Anonymus live at Foufounes électriques with Marco Calliari - Launch of the book "35 Years of Metal"    • ANONYMUS "Que le diable m'emporte" live @ ...   Mononc' Serge and Anonymus – French Canadian Metal    • Mononc' Serge & Anonymus - Bel et Bum 2025   Carlos playing with Joey Belladonna of Anthrax live    • I Am the Law   Ultra Vomit live at the Zénith    • Ultra Vomit Zénith de Strasbourg ARTE Conc...   🎙 To follow Anonymus: 🌐 Website: https://anonymusmetal.com/ 💙 Facebook:   / anonymusmetal   📸 Instagram:   / anonymusmetal1   ▶️ YouTube:    / @anonymusmetal   📖 To buy the book Anonymus – 35 Years of Metal https://boutique.boiteamusique.ca/sho... 🎙 To follow B.A.R.F.: 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barfmtl/?loc... 🎸 About the podcast Back on Track is two friends, Pat and Frank, who revisit the golden age of 80s and 90s rock every week. Tour anecdotes, debates about the best albums, guitar solos, vintage gear, and guests from the music scene. Two high school buddies, passionate about rock music and a little nostalgic for hair bands, cassettes, and Solid Rock. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes! 📩 Share this episode with your Quebec rock and metal fans! 🎧 Follow the podcast: 💙 Facebook:   / backontrackofficiel   📸 Instagram:   / backontrackofficiel   🎵 TikTok:   / backontrackofficiel   ▶️ YouTube:    / @backontrackofficiel