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Late Pantera Guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott Immortalized in Canadian Wax Museum

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:36:38 +0000

If you happen to be on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls anytime soon, you may want to check out the Rock Legends Wax Museum during your trip. The tourist attraction boasts a fair number of wax statues, but now metalheads can gather round a new life-sized figure of late Pantera guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott.

Anthrax Rock 2013 Revolver Golden Gods With Pantera's Philip Anselmo + Rex Brown

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:25:43 +0000

Anthrax kicked off the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods last night (May 2) with a set that included blistering performances of 'Caught in a Mosh' and 'Fight 'Em Till You Can't,' before the band welcomed the night's first surprise guests -- Pantera's Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown -- for a performance of Pantera

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

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:41:03 +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 Defends His Honor in Remastered Version of 'Pantera: Behind the Music'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:40:27 +0000

VH1's greatest cultural milestone, 'Behind the Music,' is set to re-air the program's 2006 retrospective on the career of Pantera this Saturday, April 6, at 9PM ETon VH1 Classic. However, this special airing of the Pantera documentary is dubbed, 'Behind the Music Remastered,' and the film contains new interviews with Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, 'Dimebag' Darrell's longtime girlfriend Rita Haney and many others.

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.

Rex Brown Unleashes Trailer for 'Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera' Book

Chad Childers — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:44:45 +0000

Those looking to get more insight into one of metal's most popular bands -- Pantera -- should have plenty of opportunities over the next couple of years. Frontman Phil Anselmo is currently working on his memoir, but first fans will be able to look behind the curtain with bassist Rex Brown's autobiography, 'Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera,' which arrives next month.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:03:18 +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.

Pantera's Phil Anselmo: 'It's a Shame' Vinnie Paul Never Reached Out to Me

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:01:25 +0000

The rift between longtime Pantera bandmates Phil Anselmo and Vinnie Paul has been well documented, but that hasn’t kept Anselmo from offering olive branches to open communication in the media over the years. The former Pantera frontman once again opened up about his onetime band and their disintegrated relationships in Revolver magazine’s latest issue, which [...]

Phil Anselmo Talks Boxing With Rapper 50 Cent

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:47:49 +0000

As one of metal's most aggressive vocalists in history, it's no surprise to learn that Pantera / Down vocalist Philip Anselmo is a huge fan of boxing. Surely tracks such as 'F---ing Hostile' and 'Mouth for War' have inspired many fists to bust through walls, along with faces, so Boxing Insider welcomed Anselmo for an exclusive interview, but here's the catch: Philip Anselmo was brought in to conduct an interview with yet another musician and boxing fan … rapper 50 Cent.

Vinnie Paul on Pantera Reunion: 'It Ain't Gonna Happen'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:02:50 +0000

One of the most discussed topics of 2012 has been a possible Pantera reunion with Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde filling the spot of the late 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott. Throughout the past year, drummer Vinnie Paul and singer Phil Anselmo have addressed the subject, as has Zakk Wylde, who has publicly stated it would be an honor if he was asked to take part in a Pantera reunion.

Now, in what may come as a disappointment to some fans, Vinnie Paul no states that he has "no interest" in reuniting with his former bandmates.

Zakk Wylde Likens Potential Pantera Reunion to Led Zeppelin Getting Back Together

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:21:41 +0000

Zakk Wylde's name has come up more than a few times this year as a fill-in for a potential Pantera reunion, but before that could ever happen, the remaining members would have to determine if a reunion without the full original lineup is in their best interest. Wylde tells Brave Words that Pantera getting back together after the death of Dimebag Darrell is similar to what Led Zeppelin had to consider when offers continued to flood in after the loss of John Bonham.

Phil Anselmo Says Quotes About Zakk Wylde and Pantera Were 'Taken Way Out of Context'

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:44:05 +0000

There have been several stories over the past year on the topic of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell should Pantera ever decide to reunite for shows, but singer Phil Anselmo says comments he made to that effect were taken out of context.

Phil Anselmo Open to Pantera Tour Featuring Zakk Wylde Filling in for Late Dimebag Darrell

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:04:36 +0000

Throughout the past year, the surviving members of Pantera have commented on the possibility of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell if the band were ever to reunite. While it's all been speculation thus far, singer Phil Anselmo now reveals that he recently discussed the topic with Wylde himself.

Godsmack + Staind Perform Pantera's 'This Love' During Texas Uproar Fest Stop

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:19:53 +0000

Godsmack have always been vocal about how much of an influence Pantera had on their career and so it seemed only fitting that when the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival rolled into Pantera’s home state of Texas that the band would pay homage to them at some point during the night.

Watch Members of Pantera, Slayer + Anthrax Perform at Metal Masters 4 Show in New York

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:49:24 +0000

It's a special night when you can get members of Pantera, Slayer and Anthrax on a stage together, so for those who couldn't make the 'Metal Masters 4' clinic in New York, a video stream has surfaced online to bring you all the hard-hitting goodness.

Pantera To Reissue Last Three Albums on Vinyl

Chad Childers — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:04:48 +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.

Pantera Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:53:05 +0000

Pantera fans showed a ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ as their relentless voting took the band’s lost single ‘Piss’ to five straight Cage Match victories. With that accomplishment, Pantera and the song ‘Piss’ enter the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. The band’s most recent victory was against Marilyn Manson. They also showed their ‘Strength Beyond [...]

Previously Unreleased Pantera Song 'Piss' Included on the Re-release of 'Vulgar Display Of Power' [VIDEO]

Critter — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:46:33 +0000

Pantera fans rejoice! Vinnie Paul has recently discovered a previously unreleased song ‘Piss’ from the ‘Vulgar Display Of Power’ recording sessions! The lost song will be included on the twentieth anniversary re-release of ‘Vulgar Display Of Power’ in stores and online (05-15-12). The reissue album will be available in several different packages and formats including standard [...]