Charlie Benante has been involved in multiple recent developments, including joining Fozzy for a cover of Judas Priest's 'Living After Midnight' and explaining his absence from Anthrax's North American tour due to a hand injury, which also led to Mike Heller stepping in as a last-minute replacement. He has discussed the creative process behind Anthrax's upcoming album 'Cursum Perficio,' shared insights into his influence from Accept's 'Fast As A Shark,' and expressed hope for future Pantera music, while also emphasizing the band's continued energy through singles like 'It's For The Kids.'