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THE HAUNTED's OLA ENGLUND Pays Tribute To PANTERA's DIMEBAG (Video)

THE HAUNTED and FEARED guitarist Ola Englund has released a video in tribute to the memory of PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. The legendary guitar player would be celebrating his 50th birthday this Saturday, August 20, and to mark the occasion, Englund decided to pay tribute to the memor...
August 18, 2016
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What Made PANTERA's Albums So Special? Longtime Producer Weighs In

In a brand new interview with Reverb.com, longtime PANTERA producer Sterling Winfield was asked for his opinion on why other metal bands still cite the Texas-based act as an influence. He responded: "Here's the number one rule: Write good songs. It can't get much simpler. Write from your heart. Infl...
August 17, 2016
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HELLYEAH Frontman: 'PANTERA Can Never Do A Reunion'

HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray says that people constantly calling for a PANTERA reunion are "assholes" for seemingly forgetting that Vinnie Paul Abbott "watched his brother get tragically murdered in front of him." Speaking about the inspiration for the title of HELLYEAH's new album, "Unden!able", Gra...
August 11, 2016
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ZAKK WYLDE Would Be 'Honored' To Take Part In DIMEBAG 'Celebration' With PANTERA Members

During a brand new interview with HardDrive Radio, Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) was once again asked about the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with him filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. "I'm truly honored that the fellows would want me to ho...
August 4, 2016
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Columbus Television Station Looks Back On DIMEBAG Murder, Releases Never-Before-Seen Photos

Columbus, Ohio television station WBNS-10TV has posted a number of never-before-seen images taken by the police crime scene search unit at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio on the night of December 8, 2004. A 25-year-old ex-Marine named Nathan Gale charged onstage at the packed nightclub...
July 26, 2016
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Can ZAKK WYLDE Fill DIMEBAG's Shoes In PANTERA? PHILIP ANSELMO Responds

Philip Anselmo has once again commented on the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with Zakk Wylde filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. During a question-and-answer session on June 26 at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, the former PANTERA and cur...
July 11, 2016
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VINNIE PAUL On CHRISTINA GRIMMIE's Murder: 'That's Almost The Same Scenario That Happened' To DIMEBAG

Former PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott says that he was "floored" by the recent shooting death of Christina Grimmie, explaining that he "never thought" another musician would lose his or her life to an obsessive fan. Grimmie, a former contestant on NBC's "The Voice", was shot and killed following...
June 28, 2016
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PANTERA Calls Out Concert Industry Over Killing Of 'The Voice' Singer CHRISTINA GRIMMIE

PANTERA has issued a statement calling out the concert industry for not doing more to prevent future tragedies in the wake of the tragic shooting death of Christina Grimmie. On Friday (June 10),Grimmie, a former contestant on NBC's "The Voice", was shot and killed following her performance in Orlan...
June 12, 2016
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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says Heavy Metal Bands Using Backing Tracks In Concert Are 'Lying' To Fans

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On making of DESTRUCTION's new album, "Under Attack": Schmier: "It's the biggest time off that we had between albums — four years — so we had eno...
May 23, 2016
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VINNIE PAUL On Returning To City Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered: 'I Felt Like It Was The Right Time To Do It'

Tina Smash and Big Ric of "Big Smash Radio" conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer at this year's Carolina Rebellion festival, which was held May 6-8 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte. You can now...
May 11, 2016
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President Of Charity Named For Late PANTERA Guitarist Steps Down Amid Allegations Of Misconduct

According to the Dallas Observer, the president of Ride For Dime — the nonprofit organization named for late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and dedicated to raising money for other music-related charitable organizations — has stepped down from his position after he was accused by his for...
May 11, 2016
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TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION: New Song 'Rise' Available For Streaming

"Rise", a brand new song from the gritty southern metal four-piece TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album, "Dark Side Of Black", which is due on April 22 via Carved Records. Embracing southern roots while exploring a heavier sound than eve...
April 5, 2016
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TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION To Release 'Dark Side Of Black' Album In April

After reaching a new level of recognition with their last album "Ride On" and a position on the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, gritty southern metal four-piece TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION is back with its fifth full-length album, "Dark Side Of Black", due on April 22 via Carved Records. Embr...
February 23, 2016
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Video: DAVE GROHL Joins Members Of METALLICA, PANTERA, SLAYER On Stage At 'Dimebash 2016'

Members of METALLICA, FOO FIGHTERS, PANTERA, SLAYER and STONE SOUR are among the musicians who took part in the Monster Energy Ride For Dime Dimebash 2016, a benefit honoring late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which was held last night (Friday, January 22) at Lucky Strike Live in Holly...
January 23, 2016
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Clarifies His LEMMY Comments

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has clarified his recent comments about MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy wanting to die on stage like late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Dimebag was shot to death along with three others during a DAMAGEPLAN performance at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus,...
January 17, 2016