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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:34:38 +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.

What Song Would Pump You Up Before A Fight? [VIDEO]

Peter Carrillo — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:17:18 +0000

If you were a boxer or mma fighter, what song would get you pumped to lay the beat down on someone? Like most people I am a fan of combative sports, However some of the songs that fighters come out to would get me ready for bed, rather than ready to fight. So I’m curious, I want [...]

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 [...]

Metal Masters 4? A Clinic, A Concert, A Jam and A Cool Video

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:45:00 +0000

A while back, some music companies got together and wanted to create a unique sort of musician's clinic that got away from the traditional clinic approach of some dude noodling around to some pre-recordings, and put together a killer lineup of drummers, guitarists and bass players to create Metal Masters. It was so successful, they've now done four of these things, and it keeps getting better and bigger.

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

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:20:49 +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.

Countdown To Balloonfest II; Vinnies' Story

Dubba G — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:45:27 +0000

“Balloonfest-ito” is Friday! Are you ready? Join El Pasos best rock Friday at Wet N Wild Waterworld for the HELLYEAH makeup show! They’re “making it good” along with Suicide Romance and Years Of Cold. Park opens at 11 a.m., bands start at 3. For those that aren’t up on HELLYEAH’s history, the band is made up of members of [...]

Pantera, Pantera, Pantera!! [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:44:43 +0000

New Pantera!! It’s here … finally!! Check it out!!! F*** YEAH!!!!!!! To celebrate the 20th aniversary of Vulgar Display Of Power, a “lost” Pantera track has been released! Due to be released May 15th, Vulgar 2.0 will be a 2 disc set. Disc 1 the original songs (plus this one!!) and disc 2 will be [...]

Pantera Reveal Single Art for Lost Song 'Piss'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:47:13 +0000

The lost-and-found Pantera song ‘Piss,’ which will appear on the 20th anniversary edition of ‘Vulgar Display of Power,’ has its own cover art, which the band revealed via its Facebook page.

Pantera / Down Vocalist Philip Anselmo to Launch Horror Film Festival

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:29:13 +0000

We’ve got good news if you’re a patient fan of blood and guts films, and bad news if you’re not. Philip Anselmo, a renowned horror hound who absolutely loves that film genre, will launch his first-ever Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, Texas. However, the festival, named after the singer’s label, is scheduled for October 2013.

Bret Michaels Drafts KISS, Pantera, Van Halen + Aerosmith Members for New Album

Jeff Giles — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:18:34 +0000

Recording a duet with Miley Cyrus must have triggered some sort of collaboration fever for Bret Michaels. For his new album, ‘Get Your Rock On,’ he broke out his rolodex and lined up a veritable who’s who of rock ‘n’ roll luminaries, including members of KISS, Pantera, Van Halen, Aerosmith and more.

Pantera Want You to Help Make a Video for 'Piss'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:52:59 +0000

Pantera want you to help them make a video for ‘Piss,’ the lost (and found) track featured on the upcoming deluxe edition of ‘Vulgar Display of Power,’ which is set to drop on May 15.

Korn, Trivium + New Pantera Music Video Added to 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Lineup

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:08:14 +0000

The Revolver Golden God Awards have just announced a new batch of rockers to appear at the 2012 ceremony. Not only will Korn, Tenacious D, Dee Snider and Trivium present and perform in the show, but drummer Vinnie Paul will debut a never-before seen Pantera music video from the ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ recordings.

Vinnie Paul Talks Golden Gods + Grammy Museum

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:40:45 +0000

The Revolver Golden Gods Awards take place April 11 in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater in conjunction with ‘Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal,’ which is a metal exhibit at the adjacent Grammy Museum. The display serves to educate visitors about the genre we all know and love by collecting various items relating to the metal acts. Hellyeah and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul chatted with Revolver TV about the upcoming metallic festivities, as well as Hellyeah’s new album ‘Band of Brothers,’ due this June.

Quick Poll – Is Pantera The Best Rock Band From Texas?

Kevin Vargas — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:29:47 +0000

A lot of people debate who the best bands in the world are. Everyone has their own opinions on everything from the best singer, guitarist, drummer...heck, people probably argue who the best groupies are! (I love the Metal Sludge groupie chart, by the way.)

Vinnie Paul Talks Lost Pantera Track 'Piss' From 'Vulgar Display of Power' Reissue

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:26:48 +0000

When Loudwire exclusively chatted with Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, he shared some details about the upcoming 20th anniversary reissue of Pantera‘s much-worshipped ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ album. We told him we listen to that album pretty much daily and that’s when he gave up the good news.

Phil Anselmo Offers Down Fans In-Depth Look Into Next EP

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:44:16 +0000

Heavy metal supergroup Down, led by ex-Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo, have unveiled some very in-depth details about their upcoming EP. Since 2008, the band has been working on a ton of new music, which will materialize in the form of four separate EPs.

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

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:58:17 +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.

Dark Day In Rock History: John Lennon, Dimebag Darrell Murdered.

Dubba G — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:30:47 +0000

In American history, December 7th is one of our darkest days. In rock history, it’s December 8th. On that day, about 25 years apart, 2 brilliant musical minds were senselessly cut down. 1 forever changed the face of rock music, the other forever changed the face of metal. John Lennon Dimabag Darrell R.I.P. Gentlemen; thank [...]

Dimebag's Girlfriend Calls for Pantera Members To Reconcile

Mardi Gras — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:36:04 +0000

The long-term girlfriend of late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott has called on his ex-bandmates to end their feud in the name of the dead musician. Drummer Vinnie Paul, Dimebag’s brother, and frontman Phil Anselmo have not spoken since Pantera split acrimoniously in 2003. The axeman was shot dead the following year on stage with [...]