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 →
Dimebag Darrell’s longtime guitar tech to take part in upcoming Pantera shows
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 to release new album ‘Strike a Nerve’ on Sept. 30
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 →
LIVE PHOTOS: Hellyeah – 05/06/16 – Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, North Carolina (Carolina Rebellion)
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE PHOTOS: Hellyeah – 05/04/14 – Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, North Carolina (Carolina Rebellion)
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE PHOTOS: Hellyeah – 05/21/16 – Mapfre Stadium – Columbus, Ohio (Rock on the Range)
Photos by Greg Maki
Hellyeah releases ‘333,’ first track from Vinnie Paul’s final album of recordings
Hellyeah has released "333," from its upcoming album featuring the late Vinnie Paul Abbott’s final recordings. Watch the video below. Early album pre-orders with classic merch are available HERE. Vinnie originally came up with the idea for '333,'” singer Chad Gray said. “A lot of people may think Vinnie was just a drummer, but he was... Continue Reading →
Vinnie Paul all-star tributes planned for Louder Than Life, Aftershock
Earlier this summer, the music world was dealt a huge loss with the passing of drummer Vinnie Paul. In addition to his renowned work as a founding member of Pantera and Damageplan, Paul most recently was a part of the group Hellyeah, which was set to perform at Louder Than Life and Monster Energy Aftershock this fall. To celebrate the life and work of Vinnie Paul, Danny Wimmer Presents has... Continue Reading →
ALBUM ANNIVERSARY: Pantera’s ‘Cowboys From Hell’ is released 28 years ago
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 →
Vincent Paul Abbott 1964-2018
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 →