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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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PANTERA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Members To Honor DIMEBAG At This Year's 'Dimebash'

The Monster Energy Ride For Dime Dimebash 2016 is a benefit honoring late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, California on January 22 with performances by members of PANTERA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and more. Proceeds from the event wil...

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PANTERA: 'The Complete Studio Albums 1990-2000' Unboxing Video

On December 18, Rhino will release a new boxed set and single-disc PANTERA compilation, "The Complete Studio Albums 1990-2000", consisting of "Cowboys From Hell" (1990),"Vulgar Display Of Power" (1992),"Far Beyond Driven" (1994),"The Great Southern Trendkill" (1996),and "Reinventing The Steel" (...

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PANTERA's 'I'm Broken' Featured In New Carl's Jr. Commercial (Video)

PANTERA's classic song "I'm Broken" is featured in a new commercial for the new Steakhouse Thickburger from Carl's Jr. , the American fast-food restaurant chain which predominantly operates in the Western and Southwestern states. Check out the spot below. This is not the first time Carl's Jr. has u...

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ANTHRAX Vocalist Talks "For All Kings", Paris Terrorist Attacks, 'Spreading The Disease' 30th Anniversary

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces conducted an interview with ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna during the band's current European tour with SLAYER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On ANTHRAX's forthcoming album, "For All Kings": "I think the band overall is sounding like it really want...

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PANTERA: 'Vulgar Display Of Halloween' T-Shirt Now Available

A PANTERA Halloween shirt, which recreates the classic cover art of the band's 1992 album "Vulgar Display Of Power" but with a pumpkin instead of photo of a man being punched in the face, is now available from the band's official webstore. As previously reported, two new PANTERA compilations will be...

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DIMEBAG's DEAN Electric Guitars To Feature Hi-Voltage DR Strings

DR Strings has announced the partnership of select Dean guitar models with factory-equipped Hi-Voltage Dimebag Darrell signature guitar sets. Dean guitar models such as the Dimebag, Razor Bolt, Razorback and Stealth Floyds will be shipped globally to retailers with DR's Hi-Voltage series, Dime's str...

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Two New PANTERA Compilations Due This Fall

Two new PANTERA compilations will be released this fall. "History Of Hostility" is a nine-track PANTERA primer that includes some of the band's most legendary tracks from all five studio albums. It will be released on CD and LP on October 30. Rhino will also release a new boxed set and single disc c...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH And ZACH MYERS Remember DIMEBAG (Video)

Brent Smith and Zach Myers of SHINEDOWN spoke to RockSverige.se on August 20, which would have been late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's 49th birthday. Check out the clip below. Speaking about Dimebag, Brent said: "The first time we ever met him, we were sharing a dressing room that jus...