Former Butcher Babies/current Lords of Acid vocalist Carla Harvey has introduced the lineup of her new band, The Violent Hour. "As a huge fan of the 90's Riot Grrl movement, I've dreamed of having an all-girl band my whole life," Harvey said. "After a long search, I finally found them. Four incredible women who share... Continue Reading →
The Violent Hour, the new project from former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey, has shared "Hell or Hollywood," featuring Zakk Wylde. The song is from an upcoming EP to be released via Megaforce Records. “I wanted to write a song that felt the way I did when I first moved to Los Angeles at 20,”... Continue Reading →
Carla Harvey—founding vocalist for the metal band Butcher Babies, comic book author, artist, novelist and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology—has shared "Sick Ones," the first single from her new project, The Violent Hour (Megaforce Records). "Sick Ones" was co-written by Harvey and Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, features guitarist John 5 and... Continue Reading →
Pantera will hit the road again in summer 2025 for a U.S. amphitheater tour featuring support from Amon Amarth and another opener to be announced at a later date. Produced by Live Nation, the journey will commence July 15 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and wind its way through over two dozen cities, coming to a close Sept.... Continue Reading →
GBI—Dave Grohl, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian—will release "The Regulator" (Megaforce), a cover of the Bad Brains song from the band’s self-titled 1982 debut album, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Released as a Record Store Day 7-inch exclusive, only 6,000 copies of the track were pressed, with all proceeds going toward health care for Bad... Continue Reading →
Following a successful 2023 that included festival appearances, shows supporting Metallica and headline dates, Pantera will return to the stage in February 2024 for the second leg of its North American headline tour. Featuring classic members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) and drummer... Continue Reading →
PANTERA LIVE PHOTOS—By Greg Maki—In the 1990s, when groups were softening their sounds, embracing alt rock and grunge, and turning to nu metal in an effort to cling to relevance, no band stayed true and flew the flag for real heavy metal more than Pantera. If you weren’t around then, it might be hard to... Continue Reading →
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Pantera will kick off its long-awaited North American headlining dates in July 2023 with special guest Lamb of God, and each show will feature an opening performance by one of five Housecore Records recording artists. Housecore Records was founded by Pantera frontman Philip H. Anselmo in an effort to release material by his many side... Continue Reading →
Pantera--reformed with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) joining classic members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass)--will tour North America in summer 2023 with special guest Lamb of God. The new version of Pantera kicked off its highly anticipated return in December 2022 in Mexico City to incredible reviews. The tour is being... Continue Reading →
