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 →
Los Angeles quartet Volumes have shared a cover of Pantera's iconic track "Rise" from the watershed album "Vulgar Display of Power" (1992). The band released its homage to the metal legends on Dec. 8, 2022, the 18th anniversary of the death of guitarist Dimebag Darrell. "Members of the band, past and present, have been huge fans of Pantera," bassist Raad Soudani said. "However, the... Continue Reading →
Dimebag Darrell's longtime guitar tech, Grady Champion, will participate in Pantera's upcoming live shows. The band's lineup will feature vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, with Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) on guitar and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on drums. Wylde and Benante will replace brothers Dimebag Darrell, who died in 2004, and... Continue Reading →
Drowning Pool will release "Strike a Nerve," its first new album since 2016, on Sept. 30, 2022, via T-BOY/UMe. Described in a press release as the band's "heaviest record to date," the album will be released on CD, 180-gram vinyl and digitally, and is available for pre-order here. The band also has shared "Mind Right," the first single from... Continue Reading →
In the wake of the shocking death of drummer, Vinnie Paul, it's bittersweet hearing that Pantera's "Cowboys From Hell" turns 28 years old today. The album was released under the radar on July 24, 1990 and started a heavy metal legacy that still ignites fans worldwide. I was 13 years old at the time of... Continue Reading →
Legendary drummer Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera and Damageplan, and with Hellyeah since 2006, died Friday, June 22, 2018, at the age of 54. From the Pantera Facebook page: "Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away. Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands Pantera and Hellyeah. No... Continue Reading →
