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Phil Anselmo Offers Advice to Aspiring Metal Acts, Delivers Poetic Reading of AC/DC Classic

Chad Childers — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:00:20 +0000

Yes the world has changed since Phil Anselmo first came up through the ranks while making a name for himself in Pantera. But the rocker has continued to evolve over the years and is very in touch with how things operate these days both as an artist and a label chief and he's ready to share his wisdom with aspiring metal acts.

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.

Phil Anselmo to Launch 'Housecore Horror Film & Metal Festival' in October

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:37:45 +0000

In perhaps what will serve as the most evil music festival of all time, Pantera / Down vocalist Philip H. Anselmo has collaborated with famed true crime author Corey Mitchell to create the three-day Housecore Horror Film & Metal Festival. The experimental and must-see festival promises to combine live music from some of metal's biggest acts, along with over 70 screenings of horror, true crime and heavy metal films.

Phil Anselmo Says Getting Off Hard Drugs Has Helped Him as a Performer and a Person

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:07:40 +0000

Things are going great for Phil Anselmo at the moment, as he is touring with his band Down, heading up his Housecore Records label and preparing for his first solo album. But there was a time not long ago where the quantity and quality of the work he's currently doing would likely not have been possible.

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.

Phil Anselmo Issues Video Update During Hurricane Isaac

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:55:08 +0000

Down frontman and metal icon Philip Anselmo issued a video update while smack dab in the middle of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana. Anselmo initially issued the clip a few days ago, but the audio quality was poor and indiscernible. It has since been republished with better audio quality. Of course, Anselmo’s description of the storm was peppered with eff bombs, but he provided a first-person perspective, and one that is uniquely Anselmo, of what life is like during a hurricane.

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.

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.

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

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.

Anselmo Revisits Pantera With Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, And Dream Theater

Tree Riddle — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:02:24 +0000

Down and former Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo joined the Metal Masters -- a lineup including Anthrax's Scott Ian, Frank Bello, and Charlie Benante as well as Slayer's Kerry King, Megadeth's David Eleffson, and ex-Dream Theater stickman Mike Portnoy -- to rock out some Pantera Classics.

Pantera And White Zombie Collaboration Unearthed

Tree Riddle — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:53:20 +0000

Boozing it hardcore til 6 A.M. was not unusual territory for the notorious hard-partying metal band Pantera. Songs recorded after those late night binge drinking runs, however, are much more rare. Check out this ultra-rare track called 'Dawn of the Horrible Gorilla' featuring Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell, vocalist Phil Anselmo, and White Zombie bassist Sean Yseult.

WTF Alert! Pantera Reunion w/ Zakk Wylde?

Tree Riddle — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:32:19 +0000

This completely unneccesary reunion has been rumored for the last month or two and was initially shot down by Vinnie Paul...now it looks like it may actually happen. If you ask me; No Dime, NO PANTERA!!!!.

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