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Pantera / Down Frontman Phil Anselmo Praises Record Store Day's Passion

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:41:03 +0000

It's Record Store Day today (April 20) and music fans around the world are heading to their local independent shops to support the longtime standard of how to purchase music. Making the experience even more of an event is the amount of bands and labels responsible for issuing unique vinyl releases and other specialty items tied to the day. One rocker enthused that there is such a thing as Record Store Day is Pantera / Down frontman Phil Anselmo.

Phil Anselmo Reveals Title, Release Date + Artwork of First Solo Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:24:43 +0000

Phil Anselmo has fronted some of metal's best-known bands, but he's ready to step out on his own. The Pantera / Down / Superjoint Ritual frontman has announced that his first solo album, 'Walk Through Exits Only,' is now on schedule for a July 16 release date.

Vinnie Paul Has No Interest in Reconnecting With Former Pantera Bandmate Phil Anselmo

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:34:38 +0000

Phil Anselmo has been incredibly open lately about wanting to bury the hatchet with Pantera bandmate and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul. Anselmo has repeatedly stated that his "door is wide open" for a reconciliation with Vinnie Paul, but in a new interview, the drummer reiterates that he simply has no interest in reconnecting with Anselmo.

Phil Anselmo on Relationship With Vinnie Paul: 'It's Time for Some Peace'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:04:10 +0000

For years, Pantera fans have been praying for vocalist Phil Anselmo and drummer Vinnie Paul to make peace. As members of such a legendary band, both Anselmo and Vinnie Paul are constantly being asked about their relationship with one another, along with the possibility of some sort of Pantera reunion. Although there may not be much progress with either one, Phil Anselmo recently revealed that he's "wide open" to reconnecting with Vinnie Paul and even discussing a Pantera reunion with the drummer.

Pantera's Classic Songs Turned Into Lullabies by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:03:18 +0000

Pantera's music has long served as inspiration for knocking somebody out, but for parents seeking a more responsible method to put their kids to sleep, a new CD, 'Lullaby Versions of Pantera,' has just been released by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star.

10 Songs to Blast on Black Friday

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:35:21 +0000

The beginning of the ultimate shopping season officially kicks off with Black Friday. And even though November is about family and Thanksgiving and getting together, it also seems to be about ripping each other apart for a good sale. Heavy metal fans know a thing or two about disorder, but the crowds at these massive [...]

Philip Anselmo Inks Book Deal to Share His Personal Travails in Music

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:30:41 +0000

Former Pantera singer Philip Anselmo has certainly lived a colorful life, and now it looks as though readers will get a chance to thumb through the details of his music, his friendships, and his addictions in all their glory as the vocalist just inked a book deal for his autobiography.

Pantera To Reissue Last Three Albums on Vinyl

Chad Childers — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:04:48 +0000

Pantera fans have been rejoicing in the 20th anniversary reissue of ‘Vulgar Display of Power‘ and the emergence of the lost single ‘Piss‘ for a good portion of the spring, but that’s not the last thing we’ll see from the legendary metal band this year.

Vinnie Paul On Pantera During 'Vulgar Display of Power' Era: We Truly Were An Army

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:30:19 +0000

In the early nineties Pantera were hitting their stride, and with the recent reissue of 1992’s Vulgar Display of Power’ twenty years later, it’s hard not to remember what an impact Pantera had on music during that era. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, drummer Vinnie Paul talked about the atmosphere in the studio [...]

Zakk Wylde Would Welcome Chance to Fill in for Dimebag if a Pantera Reunion Happened

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:55 +0000

There has been some recent talk about a Pantera reunion, but so far that’s only talk and not a reality. But if it were to happen, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott recently revealed that Zakk Wylde would be his choice to replace his late brother Dimebag Darrell for such an event.

Phil Anselmo 'Not Too Sold' on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:59:55 +0000

Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?

A 'Lost' Pantera Song is Now Released [VIDEO]

WQBK — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:14:55 +0000

After 20 years, a “Lost” Pantera song made its debut, when a newly created video for the song premiered at the Revolver Golden God Awards in Los Angeles. The song titled ‘Piss’ is the only unheard Pantera song in existence. Hear it now. The song was recorded at the same time as Pantera’s Vulgar [...]

Pantera 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of 'Vulgar Display of Power' Due May 15

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:28:19 +0000

Pantera’s ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ turned 20 years old today. We paid tribute to this essential, landmark release and then we got some great news! It was revealed that the much-discussed, two-disc, deluxe edition of the album will be released May 15. The release date was revealed via the band’s Facebook page. The “lost” song [...]

Phil Anselmo Working on Solo Material

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:23:45 +0000

A metalhead’s work is never done. The always-prolific Phil Anselmo, who always seems to have several irons in the metal fire, is working hard on some brand new solo material. The former Pantera singer, who has also recently been laying down tracks on a Down EP, is working with a band on this other project, according to his boarder Mike Williams of Eyehategod fame.

Members of Pantera, Shinedown, Papa Roach + More Remember Avenged Sevenfold's The Rev

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:30:17 +0000

Dec. 28 marks the second anniversary of the death of Avenged Sevenfold drummer The Rev. The stickman, born James Sullivan, died at the age of 28, due to an accidental overdose of a mixture of prescription drugs. An enlarged heart was suggested as another thing that could have factored into the kit minder’s tragic and untimely death.

All-Star Lineup Rocks 2011 Dimebash

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:40:32 +0000

DimeBash went off without a hitch last night (Dec. 14) at the Key Club in West Hollywood, Calif. Presented by ‘That Metal Show’ hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, the event boasted some of metal’s most legendary musicians paying tribute to the late Pantera / Damageplan guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott.

Zakk Wylde Remembers Dimebag Darrell

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:14:08 +0000

Today (Dec. 8 ) marks seven years since the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell and three other victims at a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio. Guitarist Zakk Wylde recently talked to Revolver about what Dimebag meant to the metal community as well as the legacy he leaves behind.

Former Pantera and DOWN Bass Player Rex Brown Explains Why He Left DOWN

BJ Ragone — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:42:13 +0000

Rex Brown is most famous for being the bass player in Pantera and when they broke up he went with frontman Phil Anselmo to play bass in DOWN full time. Recently he quit DOWN and is in a new band, Kill Devil Hill. He explains why he quit DOWN in a recent interview with Metal Maiden.

Philip Anselmo Tries To 'Clear the Air' With Vinnie Paul [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:11:40 +0000

Things have not been very good between ex-band mates Philip Anselmo and Vinnie Paul since the break up of Pantera in 2003. Phil has been trying to patch things up for years, but Vinnie has been giving him the cold shoulder. Some of Phil's words may have been misused during a recent interview, and now Anselmo is trying to clear things up.

Happy Birthday Dimebag Darrell – Always Remembered

BJ Ragone — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:03:08 +0000

Today Dimebag Darrell Abbott would have been 45 years old if not for some psychopath taking his life 7 years ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long since we as a rock community lost one of our favorites. It’s hard to think about how life is so fragile. The Abbott family and rock [...]