Pantera’s final opus, Reinventing The Steel, represented a recommitment to everything the band loved about heavy metal. Released in 2000 at the peak of nu-metal’s popularity, the album’s back-to-basics approach flew in the face of the trend and served as a potent reminder of the enduring power of primal metal.…
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“This Love” of Metal Because who has Passion lifts the world!
This is the Story of Marco Laudato, alias Markbag_33, a disabled guitarist who made a video tribute of “This Love” dedicated to Dimebag Darrel and Vinnie Paul (Pantera). Here is a Statement from Marco: “Without Pantera, Dimebag and Vinnie in particular, today I would not be who I am: the real me,…
HELLYEAH release webisodes for forthcoming album “Welcome Home” (available September 27) featuring the late Vinnie Paul’s final recordings
HELLYEAH have released seven webisodes as part of their ongoing “Welcome Home” documentary series. The band discusses their reactions to Vinnie’s passing and how they decided to finish the album in honor of him, even amidst the horrible tragedy of his death. HELLYEAH was formed in 2006 by Pantera founder/drummer Vinnie Paul, singer Chad Gray (Mudvayne)…
Heavy As Texas – Heavy As Texas
Reviewed: May 2019 Released: 2019, Crunchy Western Records Rating: 3.5/5 Reviewer: Peter Atkinson If everything is bigger in Texas, then it would stand to reason that everything is heavier in the Lone Star State, too. And though the validity of that argument may be open for debate – at least…
Former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul has died
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 further details are available at this time. The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Vinnie passed away Friday in…
Doll, Susan & Morrow, David – Dimebag Darrell-He Came To Rock!
Authors: Doll, Susan & Morrow, David Title: Dimebag Darrell-He Came To Rock! Publisher: BVR/ Fontana Published: 2008 Reviewed: June, 2018 Rating: 3.5/5 Reviewer: JP It’s no secret that I’m not a big Pantera fan. I don’t hate them, don’t love ‘em, I just think they were over-rated. I’ve never joined…
Inaugural RIDE FOR DIME East Coast Tri-State Chapter Charity Event Planned for August 26 at New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom
Guest Hosts Include: Comedian Don Jamieson Metal Personalities and Reality Stars Adam Poch, Jennifer “Jenncity” Arroyo and Natalie Jansen Alt-Model and TV Personality Marilyn Mansfield The return of Mistress Juliya Featuring an All-Star Jam, Plus Individual Performances from Thy Will Be Done, Silvertomb, Alekhine’s Gun (featuring Orange Is The New…
Philip H Anselmo and The Illegals with support on Technicians Of Distortion – European Tour 2014 at Kulturbolaget Malmo, Sweden
Philip H Anselmo and The Illegals Technicians Of Distortion – European Tour 2014 Darkane – Special guest Mörbultad – support act Kulturbolaget, Malmo, Sweden 24/6 – 2014 Live review and pictures by: Anders Sandvall Please follow and like us:
Interview with Vinnie Paul (Hellyeah, Pantera)
Vinnie Paul (Hellyeah, Pantera) 17th August 2014 @ London Underworld Interviewer: Steve Allen Photographer: Michelle Murphy Shortly before taking to the stage on the last night of a victorious U.K run of shows legendary Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul sat down with us here at Metal-Rules to chat about their latest…
PANTERA’s Far Beyond Bootleg Live From Donington ’94 Coming To Vinyl
PANTERA will celebrate the 20th anniversary release of the Far Beyond Bootleg – Live From Donington ’94. The live show was included as a bonus on the 20th anniversary edition of Far Beyond Driven. In honor of the nearing of the 20th anniversary of the performance from June 4th, it will be released on…
PANTERA – Far Beyond Driven: 20th Anniversary Edition Release
PANTERA reached a major milestone in 1994 when the legendary metal band’s seventh studio album, Far Beyond Driven, debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200, becoming the fastest-selling album of the group’s career and its second consecutive platinum release. Not only a commercial success, the album also earned positive reviews…
PANTERA’s Far Beyond Driven Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Two-Disc Anniversary Edition of Pantera’s Metal Milestone Includes Newly Remastered Version Of Original Album, Plus A Live Performance From The 1994 Monsters of Rock Festival Available From Rhino On March 25 Pantera reached a major milestone in 1994 when the legendary metal band’s seventh studio album, Far Beyond Driven,…
Pantera & Morbid Angel: Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR, February 8, 2001
Pantera / Morbid Angel Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR February 8, 2001 Review by Michael de los Muertos Pictures and Commentary by Ice Maiden I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with arena shows. While I’ve seen some excellent concerts in large venues, like most metalheads the intimate feeling of a small…
Philip H. Anselmo
Philip H. Anselmo Interview by Celtic Bob This interview took place this summer just after the LP came out. It began as a late night/early morning talk while watching Philip’s interview with Loyola University on You Tube and how he would be very interesting to talk to. Shortly thereafter, I…
PHILIP ANSELMO’s Great Expectations For His Fans
Philip Anselmo has put together a series of, well, intimidating but humorous video clips in anticipation of his “Technicians of Distortion” tour that kicks of July 31. The clips instruct fans as to what Anselmo expects of them at the shows. So far, two have been made available, and you…