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'100 Greatest Living Rock Stars' Spotlighted In New Issue Of REVOLVER Magazine
Revolver magazine is celebrating the release of its "Mega 100th Issue" by spotlighting the "100 Greatest Living Rock Stars." From Ozzy to Axl to Lemmy, the issue features those who have rocked the hardest and lived to tell about it. On newsstands now and available online right here, the issue also f...December 13, 2011
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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist 'Doesn't Really Like Playing' Club Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered
DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany says that he "doesn't really like" playing the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio because it conjures up images of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot to death on stage while performing at the venue in December 2004. Cavesta...December 12, 2011
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REX BROWN Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG
Yesterday (Thursday, December 8) marked the seven-year anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio...December 9, 2011
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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Says This Year's 'Dimebash' Will Be 'Quite Magical'
Metal guitar legend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) influence on the music community can never be fully estimated, but if the collection of artists and players at this year's Dimebash is any indication, his legacy is as far-reaching and deeper than ever before. On December 14, the w...December 8, 2011
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ROB HALFORD Remembers DIMEBAG
Today (Thursday, December 8) marks the seven-year anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio by a...December 8, 2011
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ANTHRAX Bassist Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG: 'He Was Like A Brother To Me'
Tomorrow (Thursday, December 8) marks the seven-year anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio by...December 7, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES, KILL DEVIL HILL To Perform At 'Dimebash'
DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) and KILL DEVIL HILL the b...December 7, 2011
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman 'Loves Reading The Bashings' Of His Band On BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Vocalist Randy Blythe of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD says that he "loves reading the bashings" of his band's music on BLABBERMOUTH.NET because it helps him "sleep extra-soundly knowing we done good once again." A new LAMB OF GOD track, "Ghost Walking", was made available for streaming e...December 5, 2011
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PUMPJACK Bassist Dead At 42
Kenneth Lance Patterson (a.k.a. "Willie Hicks"),bassist for the West Texas "southern oilfield trucker stoner" band PUMPJACK, passed away suddenly on November 9, 2011. He was 42 years old. A longtime friend of the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) and Dimebag's brother Vinnie Paul,...December 5, 2011
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: 'We Inspired And Influenced Pretty Much A Whole Generation Of Bands'
Toby Cook of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: Being [20] years into your career, you're now elder statesmen of the early '90s metal bands. Wit...November 29, 2011
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Second Annual 'Dimebash' Concert Detailed
The second annual Dimebash event which is being held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Fellow musicians will pay homage to one of metal's...November 28, 2011
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JIMMY PAGE, EDDIE VAN HALEN, TONY IOMMI Among '100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time'
According to Reuters, Jimi Hendrix was named the greatest guitar player in history by Rolling Stone magazine in a list compiled by a panel of music experts and top guitar players. "Jimi Hendrix exploded our idea of what rock music could be: He manipulated the guitar, the whammy bar, the studio and t...November 23, 2011
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'Ride For Dime' Memorial Motorcycle Run And Outdoor Concert To Be Held In Florida
On Saturday, March 31, 2012, family, friends and fans will honor Darrell Lance Abbott, better known to most as Dimebag Darrell or simply Dime, while benefiting abused, abandoned and neglected children from the Tampa Bay area. Dime, known for his work with the iconic metal band PANTERA, was tragicall...November 21, 2011
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DOWN's PHILIP ANSELMO Bleeds For Metal In Brazil (Video)
Video footage of DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo hitting his head with his microphone no less than four times within seconds of each other during the band's performance at this year's edition of the SWU Music And Arts Festival earlier today (Monday, November 14) in Paulnia, So Paulo, Brazil can be seen...November 14, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund Hosts First Awards Gala At Playboy Mansion In Los Angeles
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund hosted its first Awards Gala on Tuesday evening (November 1) at the famed Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to raise funds for its commitment to cancer prevention, research and education. Founded in memory of Ronnie James Dio, the world-renowned voice...November 3, 2011
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