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Update: PHILIP ANSELMO Barred From DIMEBAG's Funeral; JERRY CANTRELL Performs Acoustically

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has confirmed that former PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo did NOT attend the the funeral of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — apparently because he was told that he was "not welcome" at any of the events honoring the late musician who was slain last week at a...

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PHILIP ANSELMO 'Not Welcome' At DIMEBAG's Funeral And Public Memorial

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following tip from what has previously proven to be a reliable source close to the DAMAGEPLAN/Abbott camp: "I won't give any details on who exactly was at Dime's funeral or who is planning on staying for the public memorial. But I will tell you that Phil Anselmo [ex...

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Former EXHORDER Frontman: We 'Lost An Innovator, A Warrior, And A Metal God'

Vocalist Kyle Thomas of the much-missed New Orleans metallers EXHORDER, cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA, has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "I was awakened at about...

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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist: 'I Always Looked Up To DIMEBAG's Incredible Riffing And Writing'

ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Not sure what to say. Still in a bit of a state of shock. "I didn't know Dime very well but always looked up to his incredible riffing and writing. One of the top 10 most important and influential m...

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U.K. Magazine Highlighted PANTERA Feud Two Weeks Before DIMEBAG Was Shot To Death

BBC News is reporting that the U.K. edition of Metal Hammer magazine printed an interview two weeks before former PANTERA guitarist Darrell Abbott was shot and killed, saying he should be "severely beaten." Metal Hammer published the interview with singer Phil Anselmo, who featured in PANTERA with A...

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Guitarist/Producer JAMES MURPHY Says He Will Always Be In Awe Of What DIMEBAG Accomplished

Guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I first met Darrell about 18 years ago at a show in Texas around '85-'86. PANTERA was playing to a pretty packed house at this l...

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SUPERJOINT RITUAL Bassist: PHILIP ANSELMO Is In A 'State Of Shock'

SUPERJOINT RITUAL bassist Hank Williams III has posted the following message regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "It just ain't fuckin right... Alcohol should have killed Dime, not a fuckin piece of shit worthless fuck with a gun trying to recreate the John Lennon...

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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL

A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...

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Rest Of DAMAGEPLAN Unhurt In Incident, Ex-PANTERA Singer 'Devastated' By DIMEBAG's Death

None of the other DAMAGEPLAN bandmembers were hurt in the Columbus, Ohio shooting incident that resulted in the death of the group's guitarist, Dimebag Darrell, a source close to the band has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Meanwhile, several people that have had conversations with Dimebag's former P...

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MOTÖRHEAD's CAMPBELL Rocks with MINARIK INFERNO GUITAR

Guitarist Phil Campbell of the legendary U.K. band MOTÖRHEAD recently became a believer in Minarik Guitars after FPE agents introduced him to these one-of-a-kind instruments. Campbell and his MOTÖRHEAD bandmates are currently in the midst of a world tour. Phil's guitar chops, combined with the tonal...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Says DOWN Reunion Would Require People Coming Clean About Their Lifestyle

In a lengthy interview published in the "Xmas 2004" issue of Metal Hammer magazine, ex-PANTERA/curent SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo spoke the status of his DOWN project and the House of Shock haunted house in New Orleans in which he was an investor. "With DOWN, there would have to be a w...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'DIMEBAG DARRELL Deserves To Be Beaten Severely'

In a lengthy interview published in the "Xmas 2004" issue of Metal Hammer magazine, ex-PANTERA/curent SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo spoke extensively about the breakup of his previous band and the status of all of his musical projects, among many other topics. Several excerpts from the i...

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ALL THAT REMAINS To Support KILLSWITCH ENGAGE In Europe

ALL THAT REMAINS, the Massachusetts-based act featuring former SHADOWS FALL vocalist Philip Labonte, have been confirmed to support KILLSWITCH ENGAGE in Europe beginning on January 19. Also on the bill are TWELVE TRIBES and JOHNNY TRUANT. The band will be shooting a video for the title-track of thei...

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GWAR Frontman Apologizes To PHILIP ANSELMO: 'I Hurt Some People I Really Love And Respect'

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Ungurus) has issued an apology for his scathingly negative comments (Story#1, Story#2) about former PANTERA/current SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Phil Anselmo and his girlfriend Kate. Brockie's statement, as sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET by Adrenaline PR, reads as fol...

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GWAR Frontman: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Picked The Fight And I'm Just Finishing It'

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie recently spoke to FourteenG about his Oderus Ungurus character, the band's history, and former PANTERA/current SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Phil Anselmo, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: FourteenG: Well being a fan of Blabbermouth, I read what you sai...