Photo courtesy CharlieBanante.com
- Birth name: Charles Lance Benante
- AKA: Charlie Benante
- Born: November 27, 1962 The Bronx, NY USA
- Genres: Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal
- Occupation: Musician, songwriter, artist
- Instruments: Drums, guitar, percussion, keyboard, theremin, turntables, harmonica
- Years Active: 1982-present
- Associated Acts: Anthrax, Stormtroopers of Death, Heavy the Fall, Metal Allegiance
- On the Web: CharlieBanante.com
