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Gene Simmons Officiates Las Vegas Wedding of Anthrax's Charlie Benante and Carla Harvey

The rock couple plans to skip a honeymoon to return to recording projects.

Overview

  • The pair exchanged vows on Oct. 12 at The Secret Garden in Las Vegas before more than 200 guests from across the rock community.
  • KISS bassist Gene Simmons led the ceremony days after he was reportedly hospitalized following a Malibu car crash.
  • Entertainment featured an Elvis impersonator, showgirls and a live band, with a late-night jam including Benante, Mike Portnoy, Frank Bello, Scott Ian, members of Pantera and vocalist Chris Jericho.
  • Attendee Bruce Kulick shared photos and video, noting great music, food and an elaborate drone show above the dance floor.
  • Benante proposed during a U2 concert at The Sphere in January 2024, and the newlyweds plan to resume work on The Violent Hour's second EP and a forthcoming Anthrax album.