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Phil Anselmo ‘Not Too Sold’ on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion

Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?

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Black Keys Announce New Round of 2012 Tour Dates

The Black Keys have announced more 2012 U.S. tour dates that will bring them back out on the roads of America in October. The brief West Coast trek in support of their latest album, last year’s ‘El Camino,’ kicks off on Oct. 1 in Fresno, Calif., and currently is scheduled through an Oct. 10 gig in Las Cruces, N.M., with Canadian duo Tegan and Sara slated to open all stops.

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Phil Anselmo Talks ‘Piss,’ Dimebag Darrell and Solo Album [INTERVIEW]

Pantera and Down vocalist Phil Anselmo recently spoke with Tony LaBrie about Pantera's new-old song 'Piss,' what the band might be doing if Dimebag were still with us as well as a solo album he has in the works.

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Beastie Boys Adam Yauch AKA MCA Dead at 47

It's an incredibly sad day in music as Adam Yauch (aka MCA) has passed on at the age of 47.

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30 Seconds To Mars Working on New Album, Announce Live Studio Broadcast

When 30 Seconds to Mars finally wrapped up their monster ‘Guiness Book of World Record’ breaking world tour in support of ‘This Is War,’ the future of the band was a bit unknown. Although they never went on record to say they were breaking up, they never denied the claim either – leaving fans to speculate and fear the worst.

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Steven Adler: I Have No Desire to Do Anything With Axl Rose Again

Ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is done talking about Axl Rose aka ‘the redhead,’ saying the singer’s letter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exposed the singer’s “true colors.” Even though Adler spoke at length about Axl and the current incarnation to Loudwire, after all the drama, mudslinging and the ensuing media firestorm, he has given his final interview where Rose’s name will be mentioned.

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Zakk Wylde Talks New Book, Sobriety, Pantera, and Going ‘Un-Blackened’ [INTERVIEW]

Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde talks about his new book 'Bringing Metal to the Children,' as well as sobriety, jamming with Ozzy again on an upcoming tour, sobriety, his thoughts on going solo, the rumored Pantera tribute/reunion performance and his future plans with BLS in this exclusive interview.

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Dave Grohl Recording With Krist Novoselic and Butch Vig

Dave Grohl is back at it! It's been revealed that the Foo Fighters frontman has re-teamed with Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and 'Nevermind' producer Butch Vig in the studio.

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Five Essential Nirvana Live Performances

April 5, 2012 marks eighteen years that the world has been without the influential Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. His words and music changed the world as we knew it in the early 90's and to pay tribute, we take a look at some of his finest performances.

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Top 10 Songs About Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley

April 5 is a sad day in rock history — not only was it the day that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died, but also marks the passing of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley. The troubled artist befriended and inspired many during his all too short stay on this planet. In honor of his passing 10 years ago, we take a look at the best songs written about the life and tragic passing of Layne Staley.

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Soundgarden Drop New Song ‘Live To Rise’ From ‘Avengers’ Soundtrack [AUDIO]

Soundgarden's first brand new song in nearly 16 years has arrived! Check out 'Live to Rise' from 'Avengers Assemble' -- the soundtrack to the upcoming Marvel mega-blockbuster -- right here.