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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:35:35 +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 23:30:43 +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.

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.

Phil Anselmo to Launch 'Housecore Horror Film & Metal Festival' in October

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:37:45 +0000

In perhaps what will serve as the most evil music festival of all time, Pantera / Down vocalist Philip H. Anselmo has collaborated with famed true crime author Corey Mitchell to create the three-day Housecore Horror Film & Metal Festival. The experimental and must-see festival promises to combine live music from some of metal's biggest acts, along with over 70 screenings of horror, true crime and heavy metal films.

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.