Anthrax guitarist turned master watchmaker

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Dan Spitz, former lead guitarist for thrash metal band Anthrax, has sold more than 15 million albums, been nominated for 3 Grammy’s, created over 10 studio albums – and now he is recognized as one of the best watchmakers in the world.

That’s just awesome.



  • satcomer

    That is the most hart warming story I have read in long time! Thanks for pointing it out Jim.

  • http://twitter.com/Moeskido Moeskido

    My dad was a watchmaker. I like to think my minor ability to mess with computer parts came from him.

    • http://www.tumblr.com/blog/his-divine-shadow His Shadow

      My dad was a carpenter. I’d like to think my way of using a hammer to deal with obstinate technology came from him.

      • http://twitter.com/Moeskido Moeskido

        You’re a jerk and I’m not speaking to you today.

        • http://www.tumblr.com/blog/his-divine-shadow His Shadow

          See you Wednesday, then…

          • http://twitter.com/Moeskido Moeskido

            Yep. I’ll bring the cheap wine.