15 Facts About Dan Spitz

Dan Spitz was born on January 28,1963 and is an American musician best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Anthrax from 1983 to 1995 and from 2005 to 2007.

Dan Spitz has earned Swiss and American degrees in luxury mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanical engineering, certified as watchmaker instructor for the North American operations of Swiss watch company Chopard.

Dan Spitz was an early member of Overkill in 1981 and joined Anthrax in 1983.

In 1995, Dan Spitz left Anthrax to pursue a career in luxury Swiss watchmaking, attending the Swiss watchmaking school WOSTEP on a full scholarship.

Dan Spitz was certified a Mechanical Complications Specialist, earning Swiss degrees in micro-mechanical engineering, and opened his own luxury watch service.

In 2012 Dan Spitz was voted the number 1 interview of the year for the watchmaking magazine Hodinkee.

Dan Spitz reunited with Anthrax for a classic lineup reunion tour in 2005, appearing on the tour DVD Alive 2.

Dan Spitz left the band again in 2007 to return to his watchmaking career.

Mustaine and Dan Spitz wrote the song "Puzzle Box" which was claimed to be the first heavy metal song to deal with autism; the song's video featured Bob and Suzanne Wright, co-founders of Autism Speaks.

In 2017, Dan Spitz formed another Christian thrash metal band with former Journey drummer Deen Castronovo.

Dan Spitz was born in a small town in Rockland County, New York as the second son of a lawyer and a high school substitute teacher.

Dan Spitz's older brother, Dave Spitz is an accomplished heavy metal musician who has been a member of Black Sabbath and Great White.

In June 2009, Dan Spitz had a massive heart attack, causing him to undergo an emergency triple bypass.

Dan Spitz fully recovered but required stents in many arteries.

Dan Spitz was originally known for his use of Jackson Guitars and he collaborated on guitar designs with Grover Jackson.