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MACHINE HEAD Performs Cover Of PANTERA's 'F**king Hostile' For First Time; Video Available

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD performed their cover version of the PANTERA classic "Fucking Hostile" live for the first time on December 2, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. Commented MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn: "That was fu...

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ARKAEA/FEAR FACTORY's OLDE WOLBERS Selling DIMEBAG Prototype Signature Head

Christian Olde Wolbers (ARKAEA, FEAR FACTORY) is selling "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) prototype signature head called the "Krankenstein" from Krank Amplification. He says, "This amp was originally made for Dimebag before he passed. Only 14 of them made EVER! The green is differen...

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EVILE Recording PANTERA's 'Cemetary Gates' For DIMEBAG Tribute Album; Video Footage Available

British thrashers EVILE recently recorded their version of a classic PANTERA track for the upcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album, which will be released on the cover of the 200th issue of the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine. The special CD and magazine are being released...

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REVOLVER Magazine Teams With Renowned Artist For PANTERA Commemorative Issue

Revolver magazine has teamed with renowned and award-winning graphic illustrator Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher, Hellblazer, "Vampire: The Masquerade") for a PANTERA "Vulgar Display Of Power" commemorative issue, celebrating guitarist Dimebag Darrell on the fifth anniversary of his death. The issue —...

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DIMEBAG Tribute Album: Complete Track Listing Revealed

The complete track listing has been revealed for the forthcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album, which will be released on the cover of the 200th issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine. The CD and the magazine, which will coincide with the five-year anniversary of Dimeba...

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...Of Mountains...

Far be it from me to say that metal bands must continually reinvent the wheel. Derivation is generally not an issue — a good song is a good song and a good riff is a good riff, regardless of the influential reference points. It is only when an act pays tribute in either a soulless ...

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Legendary Rock Photographer To Sign Copies Of 'Six-String Heroes' Book

Rock and roll photographer Neil Zlozower will sign copies of "Six-String Heroes" (Chronicle Books),his new book that showcases 150 of the greatest guitar players in history, on Saturday, December 5 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Mr Musichead Gallery (7511 W. Sunset Blvd.) in Hollywood, Californ...

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BIOHAZARD Debuts PANTERA Cover At London Gig

BIOHAZARD debuted its cover of the PANTERA classic "Mouth For War" this past Wednesday night (November 25) at the Scala in London, England. A studio recording of BIOHAZARD's rendition of the track will appear on the forthcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album which will...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, UNEARTH, BIOHAZARD To Appear On DIMEBAG Tribute CD

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received confirmation that FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, UNEARTH, BIOHAZARD and KIUAS will all appear on the forthcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album which is being put together by U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine for a special issue that will coincide wit...

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THIS IS HELL Recording PANTERA Cover For METAL HAMMER's DIMEBAG Tribute

Long Island-based hardcore/metal band THIS IS HELL has recorded a cover version of an as-yet-undisclosed PANTERA song for the forthcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album. The collection, which is being put together by U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine for a special issue that...

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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Talks About Performing With JAMES HETFIELD, Touring With METALLICA

Metallic Doormat conducted an interview with guitarist Phil Demmel of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD at this year's Hellfest, which was held on June 19-21, 2009 in Clisson, France. The chat has now been posted online and can be viewed below. MACHINE HEAD recently recorded a version of...

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ZAKK WYLDE Recording Cover Of PANTERA's 'Suicide Note' For Upcoming DIMEBAG Tribute

Zakk Wylde is recording a version of PANTERA's "Suicide Note Pt. 1" for the forthcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute album. The collection, which is being put together by U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine for a special issue that will coincide with the five-year anniversary of D...

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2009 'Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour': Details Revealed

A dozen or so Finnish metal musicians will take part in the sixth annual "Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour", set to kick off in early December. The seven-date trek will honor the legendary PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot and killed on stage on December 8, 2004. The mus...

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RAMMSTEIN, THROWDOWN Members To Guest On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show

Guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe of RAMMSTEIN and Orange County, California's hardcore/metal act THROWDOWN will be the special guests on this weekend's (November 13-15) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. To see a full list of stations carrying the show and when it airs, go t...

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Artist Behind DIMEBAG 'Assassination' Painting Responds To Heavy Metal Detractors

Tom Sanford, the New York-based artist behind the controversial 2005 painting "The Assassination of Dimebag Darrell", has posted a lengthy update on his official web site addressing the criticism of his work by metal fans who found the painting to be in poor taste. His message is re-published below...