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Vinnie Paul Has No Interest in Reconnecting With Former Pantera Bandmate Phil Anselmo

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:00:38 +0000

Phil Anselmo has been incredibly open lately about wanting to bury the hatchet with Pantera bandmate and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul. Anselmo has repeatedly stated that his "door is wide open" for a reconciliation with Vinnie Paul, but in a new interview, the drummer reiterates that he simply has no interest in reconnecting with Anselmo.

Pantera's Classic Songs Turned Into Lullabies by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:03:18 +0000

Pantera's music has long served as inspiration for knocking somebody out, but for parents seeking a more responsible method to put their kids to sleep, a new CD, 'Lullaby Versions of Pantera,' has just been released by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star.

Vinnie Paul on Pantera Reunion: 'It Ain't Gonna Happen'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:02:50 +0000

One of the most discussed topics of 2012 has been a possible Pantera reunion with Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde filling the spot of the late 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott. Throughout the past year, drummer Vinnie Paul and singer Phil Anselmo have addressed the subject, as has Zakk Wylde, who has publicly stated it would be an honor if he was asked to take part in a Pantera reunion.

Now, in what may come as a disappointment to some fans, Vinnie Paul no states that he has "no interest" in reuniting with his former bandmates.

Zakk Wylde Likens Potential Pantera Reunion to Led Zeppelin Getting Back Together

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:21:41 +0000

Zakk Wylde's name has come up more than a few times this year as a fill-in for a potential Pantera reunion, but before that could ever happen, the remaining members would have to determine if a reunion without the full original lineup is in their best interest. Wylde tells Brave Words that Pantera getting back together after the death of Dimebag Darrell is similar to what Led Zeppelin had to consider when offers continued to flood in after the loss of John Bonham.

Phil Anselmo Says Quotes About Zakk Wylde and Pantera Were 'Taken Way Out of Context'

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:44:05 +0000

There have been several stories over the past year on the topic of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell should Pantera ever decide to reunite for shows, but singer Phil Anselmo says comments he made to that effect were taken out of context.

Phil Anselmo Open to Pantera Tour Featuring Zakk Wylde Filling in for Late Dimebag Darrell

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:04:36 +0000

Throughout the past year, the surviving members of Pantera have commented on the possibility of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell if the band were ever to reunite. While it's all been speculation thus far, singer Phil Anselmo now reveals that he recently discussed the topic with Wylde himself.

Godsmack + Staind Perform Pantera's 'This Love' During Texas Uproar Fest Stop

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:20:57 +0000

Godsmack have always been vocal about how much of an influence Pantera had on their career and so it seemed only fitting that when the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival rolled into Pantera’s home state of Texas that the band would pay homage to them at some point during the night.

Watch Members of Pantera, Slayer + Anthrax Perform at Metal Masters 4 Show in New York

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:00:13 +0000

It's a special night when you can get members of Pantera, Slayer and Anthrax on a stage together, so for those who couldn't make the 'Metal Masters 4' clinic in New York, a video stream has surfaced online to bring you all the hard-hitting goodness.

Philip Anselmo Inks Book Deal to Share His Personal Travails in Music

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:06:41 +0000

Former Pantera singer Philip Anselmo has certainly lived a colorful life, and now it looks as though readers will get a chance to thumb through the details of his music, his friendships, and his addictions in all their glory as the vocalist just inked a book deal for his autobiography.

'Metal Masters 4′ Participants From Pantera, Slayer + Anthrax To Appear at In-Store Signing

Chad Childers — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:48:54 +0000

As if it weren’t cool enough that the “Metal Masters” were preparing to stage their fourth performance, now the players from the event will get even closer to the public with a signing at Guitar Center in Union Square in New York.

Behind The Scenes With Dimebag Darrell [VIDEO]

Fantone — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:05:09 +0000

Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott would have been 46 years old today had he not been brutally murdered on stage almost six years ago. In honor of the birthday of a legend, check out this video that takes a behind the scenes look at Dimebag. I don’t know if Pantera ever would have gotten back together, but [...]

Philip Anselmo Offers Pair of Solo Tracks for Split Releases With Warbeast

Chad Childers — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:35:50 +0000

Former Pantera and current Down frontman Philip Anselmo doesn’t expect to release his solo debut album until next year, but he’s getting a jump on things by delivering a pair new songs.

Vinnie Paul On Pantera During 'Vulgar Display of Power' Era: We Truly Were An Army

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:30:19 +0000

In the early nineties Pantera were hitting their stride, and with the recent reissue of 1992’s Vulgar Display of Power’ twenty years later, it’s hard not to remember what an impact Pantera had on music during that era. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, drummer Vinnie Paul talked about the atmosphere in the studio [...]

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

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:55 +0000

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?

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

Tree Riddle — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:18:39 +0000

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. Interview with Phil Anselmo Part 1 Part 2

Previously Unreleased Dimebag Darrell Song 'Twisted' Helps Launch New Tribute Skateboard

Tree Riddle — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:18:04 +0000

Just a week after the unreleased Pantera song ‘Piss’ hit radio stations, another unheard piece of the late Dimebag Darrell‘s legacy arrives in the form of ‘Twisted’ — a song the legendary guitarist wrote and recorded that is helping to launch a new line of Dimebag Darrell tribute skateboards.

Former Pantera Bassist Rex Brown Owes $450,000 in Back Taxes

Jeff Giles — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:38:30 +0000

It’s Tax Day, which means you might not be in a very good mood right now. But cheer up, because even if you’re writing the IRS a check this year, chances are you don’t owe anywhere near as much as former Pantera / Down bassist Rex ‘Rocker’ Brown.

Pantera Reveal Single Art for Lost Song 'Piss'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:47:13 +0000

The lost-and-found Pantera song ‘Piss,’ which will appear on the 20th anniversary edition of ‘Vulgar Display of Power,’ has its own cover art, which the band revealed via its Facebook page.

Pantera / Down Vocalist Philip Anselmo to Launch Horror Film Festival

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:29:13 +0000

We’ve got good news if you’re a patient fan of blood and guts films, and bad news if you’re not. Philip Anselmo, a renowned horror hound who absolutely loves that film genre, will launch his first-ever Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, Texas. However, the festival, named after the singer’s label, is scheduled for October 2013.

Vinnie Paul: If a Pantera Reunion Happened, Zakk Wylde Would Fill Dimebag's Spot

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:18:43 +0000

Hellyeah / ex-Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul recently spoke about a hypothetical Pantera reunion during an interview with radio station 97.1 The Eagle Rocks. During the discussion, Paul revealed that if a Pantera reunion were to happen, his first and only choice to fill in for his late brother “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott would be Black Label Society shredder Zakk Wylde.